National Youth Jazz Wales returns to Cardiff this August
National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is excited to announce National Youth Jazz Wales will return this summer for a 4-day residency, taking place 25–28 August at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.
Open to young musicians aged 14+, the residency offers a fun-filled week of playing, learning and making music together, working alongside an excellent team of tutors including Huw Warren, Andrew Bain, Paula Gardiner, Tomos Williams and Joe Northwood.
The course is not suitable for complete beginners – as a guide, participants should be around Grade 3 standard or above – but the most important thing is a passion for jazz and a willingness to learn, play and collaborate with other young musicians from across Wales.
Angharad Jenkins, Folk and Jazz Producer at National Youth Arts Wales said: “We can’t wait to welcome young jazz musicians from across Wales to Cardiff this summer. It’s a joyful, collaborative week, and a brilliant chance to play alongside some of the country’s leading jazz educators.”
Head of Jazz at RWCMD, Andrew Bain, said: “It is such great news to announce the return of the National Youth Jazz Wales Summer School. We have a fantastic course planned with some of the finest jazz musicians in Wales, ready to teach the next generation of young, Welsh talent. I can't wait to get going!”
The week builds towards a sharing event in the RWCMD foyer on the Friday afternoon, where parents, friends and family are warmly invited to join in and celebrate the week’s music-making before everyone heads home.
The 4-day residency costs £400, which includes tuition, three nights’ accommodation and meals. Bursaries are available for those who need financial assistance, and anyone travelling from further afield who needs accommodation on the Monday evening is encouraged to get in touch.
National Youth Jazz Wales is an ambitious partnership between National Youth Arts Wales, National Music Services Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, supported by the Arts Council of Wales, building a new development programme to inspire and support young jazz musicians throughout Wales.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
To book your place, visit: www.nyaw.org.uk/whats-on/national-youth-jazz-wales-summer-residency-1