Venue
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Rehearsal day & time
Mondays, 6.15 – 7.15pm
Click here for Ensemble Rehearsal Dates 2017-18
Playing level
All grades.
This ensemble focusses on improving improvisation skills
Conductor & coaching staff
Geraldine Evans
Repertoire
Big band to modern jazz
Quotes or recent highlights
The ensemble has played alongside jazz stars Wynton Marsalis and Freddie Gavita, who is also an alumni of the ensemble, and has previously opened for NYJO at Norwich Playhouse.
The ensemble was awarded Outstanding at the Norfolk County Music Festival 2016.
“Give it a go, it’s a great place to start and you could onto great things, like some of the group’s alumni. It helps playing and general confidence, so just go for it!” – Josh & Michael, players
How to join
New players welcome throughout the year. Trombones & trumpets especially welcome to become a big band.
Contact musicservice@educatorsolutions.org.uk, 01603 303345