NYOS Jazz Application Pack 2015

NYOS JAZZ COURSES APPLICATION PACK 2015

THE MUSICAL JOURNEY BEGINS 04

ARTISTIC DIRECTORS 05

YOUR FIRST STEP ALONG THE PATHWAY 06 NYOS JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 08 NYOS JAZZ ACCESS 09 NYOS JAZZ ORCHESTRA 10 FEES AND WHAT’S COVERED 12 PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

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DIRECTORY OF TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

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INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS 16 APPLICATION FORM 18

Since 1979, the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland has been providing young musicians in Scotland with unforgettable training and performing experiences. Today, NYOS has more opportunities than ever before. Jazz education was first introduced to the ensemble development programme in 1992 to meet the growing demand for high quality training.

This has gone from strength to strength and there is now a clear pathway for budding young jazz instrumentalists and vocalists, from early beginnings through to the profession.

NYOS Jazz Orchestra at Birnam Arts Institute, Dunkeld with Gordon McNeil, Saxophone - July 2014

The NYOS Jazz Vision • To develop a new generation of jazz musicians, open to all styles and eager to spread the word of jazz • To create a clear journey of musical development with various entry and exit points • To nurture talent by offering opportunities to study and perform jazz at the highest possible level, with respected professional musicians from the UK and beyond • To enhance the performing experience with other young musicians of advanced proficiency • To continually improve the level of playing and improvising in all ensembles and to push the boundaries of musical experience If you want to be part of this and are an instrumentalist or vocalist aged between 12 and 21 and have links to Scotland i.e.

• born or living in Scotland • studying in Scotland or; • with Scottish family Then NYOS wants to hear from you!

If you are in any doubt about whether to apply, just give Jazz Ensembles Manager, Corinna Gregory a call on 07760 470936.

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Artistic Directors Malcolm Edmonstone Malcolm Edmonstone is amongst the most versatile and in-demand jazz musicians in the country. He is a senior professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and co-artistic Director of Jazz for NYOS. His breadth of experience in the fields of jazz education, performance and writing are unrivalled.

Early in his professional life Malcolm was called on by Laurie Holloway to cover the piano chair on an international tour with his wife, the late Marion Montgomery.

Since then Malcolm has continued to work with Laurie on various projects, including Strictly Come Dancing, when his arrangements were broadcast live to audiences of 10 million.

Malcolm has a long lasting association with the Dankworth family, having been appointed Jacqui’s musical director some ten years ago. Throughout that time he has worked extensively as arranger and pianist for numerous tours and recording projects, the most recent of which is the album It Happens Quietly, a collaboration between Jacqui and her late father, the great Sir John Dankworth. Other albums include Back to You and Detour Ahead.

He is a member of Mike Walker’s Madhouse band and has been invited to play with legendary jazz musicians Peter Erskine and Dave Liebman. Recent accomplishments include a complete transcription and performance of Donald Fagen’s album The Nightfly (‘a complete triumph….already in contention for a place in my gigs of the year’ – London Jazz), an orchestral commission for the Southbank Sinfonia and an ongoing series of progressive and innovative improvisation-based repertoire for the jazz ensembles of NYOS. Malcolm has recently produced an online course on Jazz Harmony. To find out more please use this web address malcolmedmonstone.com/online-courses-with-malcolm

Andrew Bain Andrew Bain is one of the leading performers and educators in the UK. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Winner of the BBC Big Band Drummer 2001, he has performed with Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Iain Dixon, Mike Walker, Mike Janisch, Phil Robson, Jim Hart, Mark Lockheart, Chris Batchelor, Mark Hodgson, Jean Toussaint, Houston Pearson, John Parricelli, Steve Watts and Stan Sulzman, and was a member of Jacqui Dankworth’s band between 2007-8, recording with the late Sir John Dankworth in 2008. He has performed at London jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Dean Street, the 606, the Vortex; at the BBC Proms; at the Montreux Jazz Festival and with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Receiving his Masters from the Manhattan School of Music, he was resident in New York from 2001-07. During this time he performed extensively with Thelonious Monk Competition winner Jon Irabagon and singer Jason Liebman. He performed at many of New York’s famous clubs including Sin-E, CBGBs and the Mercury Lounge, and recorded at Sony Studios, NY. Andrew co-leads the NY-based group Confluence whose eponymous debut showcased original and highly inventive compositions. Their second record will be released on the record label Fresh Sound, New Talent later this year. Having taught at many respected music colleges, including The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Andrew has recently taken up the post of Senior Lecturer in the jazz department of Birmingham Conservatoire.

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Your First Step Along the Pathway ALL applicants to the NYOS Jazz Programme in 2015 will be invited to take part in a free interactive group workshop in their chosen location with Artistic Directors, Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain.

Not only will you benefit from learning, refreshing or developing your improvisation, rhythm and harmony skills, this is an ideal opportunity to meet up with like minded young people in your area.

In order to ensure you gain the most from the workshop, you will be sent a chart in the appropriate key for your instrument and suggestions for recordings of the piece to listen to.

Anyone meeting the eligibility requirements and who wishes to be considered separately for the flagship NYOS Jazz Orchestra should indicate this on the application form and be prepared to stay after the workshop for an individual formal audition. You will be sent a lead sheet to prepare for the audition and will be asked to sight read from a big band chart.

The Directors’ Cut As part of NYOS’ aim to provide opportunities for young people to access live performances, Malcolm and Andrew will perform live in each of the workshop locations and we would encourage anyone attending the workshops to come to the gigs!

DATE

WORKSHOP

PERFORMANCE

13th December

Glasgow, Ramshorn Theatre

Ramshorn Theatre

14th December

Edinburgh, St Mary’s School

Jazz Bar

15th December

Fort William, Lochaber High School

Ben Nevis Hotel

16th December

Inverness, Spectrum Centre

Spectrum Centre

17th December

Dundee - Venue TBC

Venue TBC

18th December

Aberdeen, Robert Gordon’s College

Blue Lamp

* Workshops will take place subject to demand

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Eligibility:

Age Approximately: 12-21

Standard: Comfortable on instrument with an enthusiasm for jazz

Dates: July 11-15 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye The 2015 Jazz Summer School will take place at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, southern Skye, which boasts excellent indoor and outdoor facilities and is at the heart of a supportive and culturally diverse community. A truly inspiring location for a truly inspiring course.

Students are grouped in combos with others of a similar experience and standard, to enable their education to be tailored to suit their level. Through a carefully thought out and structured timetable of instrumental, combo, listening and skills sessions, as well as a nightly jazz club, the students have the chance to develop their musical proficiency, including instrumental and improvisation techniques, performance/audience awareness, transcription, learning new repertoire and creating new music.

Vocal training In 2014 a vocal combo was added to the Summer School to satisfy the growing demand for high quality vocal training.

This ensemble is coached by world-renowned artist, Liane Carroll and benefits from singer-specific improvisation and communication classes plus all the performance opportunities of the Summer School.

Jazz Tutors and Ambassadors The tutors on the Summer School come from across the UK and USA, and represent a wealth of styles and experience as professional musicians and educators.

The Jazz Ambassadors are young musicians on the cusp of their career as jazz musicians. They have come through the ranks of the NYOS jazz programme themselves and are all at, or have recently graduated from music college. They play an integral part in the teaching during the Summer School and are excellent role models for the younger students, bridging the gap between students and tutors.

Not only will you have the chance to work closely with the Tutors and Ambassadors during combo and instrumental sessions, there will also be many opportunities to hear them perform.

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ACCESS Eligibility: Age Approximately: 12-18

Standard:

Proficient on instrument with some experience of improvising

Dates:

March 20-22 residency at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival July 11-15 Summer School at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye The NYOS Jazz Access courses are a training ground for the next generation of top jazz musicians, giving students the opportunity to refine their improvisation and key solo and ensemble skills, as a step along the pathway to participation in the flagship jazz orchestra.

Aspiring students will be identified by the Jazz Artistic Directors during the audition workshops in December, and will then be invited to take part in 2 residential courses; a residency at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March and the Summer School in July. These courses provide an opportunity for students to build upon their learning throughout the year, offering opportunities to work in small and large groups and both involve preparation for public performances.

Each year NYOS Jazz Access focuses on the music of key jazz albums. Following on from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck’s Time Out and Miles Davis’ 1964 Complete Concert the next step in key jazz history will be The Weather Report’s eponymous avant-garde debut album.

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Eligibility: Age Approximately: 14-21

Standard: ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent and competent improviser (Qualification guide only and not essential)

Dates:

July 10-15 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye July 15-19 UK tour and recording sessions The flagship NYOS Jazz Orchestra represents the wealth of innovation and skill that Scotland’s talented young jazz musicians possess. Many alumni have gone on to achieve professional status as jazz musicians and all previous winners of the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year have been members of NYJOS. The ensemble has made professional live-gig and studio recordings and has performed in many venues and festivals throughout the UK, and are regular performers at the London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Shetland Jazz Festivals.

During the annual Summer School, the ensemble meets for an intensive rehearsal residency in preparation for its tour to venues across the UK, which follows immediately after the Summer School.

A second residential course, with high profile performances is planned for later in the year, subject to confirmation.

There will be a separate fee for this course.

Throughout its history NYJOS has collaborated with many important figures from the jazz world, either working with them as soloists or commissioning them to produce works for the band. Soloists are chosen because they have an individual voice or sound and are also highly experienced in youth education and composition.

2015 will be no exception as NYOS Jazz Orchestra will be joined on tour by another high profile figure from the world of Jazz. Watch this spce....

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By offering the opportunity to work intensively with these musicians, as well as the Directors, Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, students are given a professional-level experience during NYJOS courses and tours. Many go on to music colleges across the UK and beyond, such is the level of their attainment.

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Fees and What’s Covered MEMBERSHIP COSTS 2015

Summer School

Cost to Member

£395

ACCESS Cost to Member

£595

Cost to Member

£695

WHAT’S COVERED All courses:

NYOS Jazz Access additional features:

• All residential course accommodation • All meals • Tuition from top class professional musicians and specialists in their field • Workshop in December • Ticket to see NYJOS Ambassadors performance during the Summer School • Ticket deals to see other NYOS ensembles’ performances

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NYOS Jazz Summer School Residency at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival Travel during the residency Ticket deals to see other bands at the Festival • Possible masterclass from visiting band or performer at the Festival NYOS Jazz Orchestra additional features: • All accommodation and meals during the tour • All travel during the tour • Free copy of mastered CD following recording session

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Payment Options and Financial Support PAYMENT OPTIONS Summer School £395

NYJOS ACCESS £595 **

NYJOS £695

Option 1

Option 1

Option 1

Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2015 and a balance of £295 to be paid by end of March 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and a balance of £395 to be paid by end of March 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and a balance of £495 to be paid by end of March 2015

Option 2*

Option 2*

Option 2*

Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 2 monthly payments of £150 to be paid in March and May 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 2 monthly payments of £200 to be paid in March and May 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 2 monthly payments of £250 to be paid in March and May 2015

Option 3*

Option 3*

Option 3*

Deposit of £100 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 6 monthly payments of £51 from February 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 6 monthly payments of £69 from February 2015

Deposit of £200 to be paid by end of January 2015 and 6 monthly payments of £86 from February 2015

* options 2 and 3 incur administration costs

** Fee covers both March and July

NYOS Bursaries Once you have tried all the relevant possibilities in the NYOS Directory on pages 13 &14 and have applied for assistance from your school, college, university and local authority without any success, you can then apply for a NYOS bursary. These are available to help those who genuinely can’t afford to pay the fees.

For more information, or to make an application, please contact Carol Biggar, Finance Manager, at the NYOS office on 0141 332 8311 or via email carolbiggar@nyos.co.uk

NYOS Travel Bursaries Travel bursaries are available for participants who have to travel a great distance to residential courses or auditions, e.g. Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, Dumfries etc.

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Once you have tried all the relevant possibilities in the NYOS Directory below and have applied for assistance from your school, college, university and local authority without success, you can then apply for a NYOS bursary.

Trust/Foundation Musicians Benevolent Fund DO NOT APPLY DIRECT Funding Wizard only Awards for Young Musicians Application Closing Date 13 March 2015

Website

Telephone No.

www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ help_you/young_artsists/ N/A funding_wizard

Email Address

N/A

01179 049 906

Caroline Harvie enquiries@a-y-m.org.uk

020 7427 6400

information@speechlys.com

www.agar-trust.org.uk

N/A

info@agar-trust.org.uk

www.benslow-musicalinstrument-hire.org.uk

01462 420 748

N/A

The Mark Scott Foundation

www.markscottleadership forlifeaward.org.uk

0777 84 85 943

laurence.brady@btinternet.com

Future Talent Bursary Age 5-18 only

www.futuretalent.org

020 7182 4676

info@futuretalent.org

Loan Fund for Musical Instruments

www.lfmi.org,uk

020 7496 8988

info@lfmi.org,uk

www.a-y-m.org.uk

Abbado European Young N/A Musicians Trust The Agar Trust 18-21 and resident in rural parts of Scotland Benslow Musical Instrument Loan Scheme

Miss E B Wrightson’s Charitable Trust

www.wrightsontrust.co.uk

N/A

Written applications only Swangles Farm, Cold Christmas, Hertfordshire, SG12 7SP

Schools Music Associations Founder’s Fund

www.schoolsmusic.org.uk

N/A

info@schoolsmusic.org.uk

The West Lothian Educational Trust

www.scott-moncreiff.com/ services

0131 437 3500

Fiona Watson

NYOS bursaries are available to help those who genuinely can’t afford to pay the fees. For more information, or to make an application, please contact Carol Biggar, Finance Manager, at the NYOS office on 0141-332 8311 or email carolbiggar@nyos.co.uk

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Trust/Foundation Dewar Arts Awards

Website www.dewarawards.org

Telephone No.

Email Address

N/A

admin@dewarawards.org

Sons of the Rock Society (Applicants must reside www.sonsoftherock.org.uk in Falkirk or Stirling areas)

01786 841 809

info@sonsoftherock.co.uk

The Alper Charitable Trust

www.turn2us.org.uk

01223 892 641

simonalper@chilfordhall.co.uk

Hattori Foundation

www.hattorifoundation.org.

020 7620 3053 uk

admin@hattorifoundation.org. uk

The Glasgow Educational www.gemt.org.uk & Marshall Trust

0141 433 4449

enquiries@gemt.org.uk

Peter Whittingham Jazz Award

www.helpmusicians.org.uk

020 7239 9100

awards@helpmusicians.org.uk

Finzi Scholarship Awards

www.geraldfinzi.org

N/A

Online Application

01698 529 521

platner@btconnect.com

Martin Musical Scholarship Fund (MMSF) www.philharmonia.co.uk Music College Students Only The Tillett Trust

(Pre professional only 23yrs +)

www.thetilletttrust.org.uk

0845 070 4969

info@TheTillettTrust.org.uk

EMI Music Sound Foundation

www.emimusicsoundfoundation.com

020 7795 7000

enquiries@emimusicsoundfoundation.com

All information contained within this directory is correct at the time of publication. NYOS cannot be held responsible for any unsuccessful applications due to changes in funding criteria required by individual trusts and foundations.

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Students are asked to print, complete and return the application form to The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT

BY FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER Applications are invited from vocalists and instrumentalists aged approximately 12 to 21 with Scottish links i.e: • • • •

Born in Scotland Living in Scotland Studying in Scotland, or with Scottish Family

Workshops and auditions will take place (subject to demand) as follows: 13 December Glasgow 14 December Edinburgh 15 December Fort William 16 December Inverness 17 December Dundee 18 December Aberdeen

www.nyos.co.uk The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland - number 66497 and a registered Scottish charity - number SC015482.

Information for Teachers We want to ensure that all eligible young instrumentalists and vocalists apply for the opportunity to take part in the NYOS Jazz Programme. Please help us achieve our goal by encouraging your students to apply.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS? All applicants should complete the application form and return it to NYOS by 14th November. Anyone wishing to audition sperately for a place in the flagship NYOS Jazz Orchestra and who meets the eligibility requirements should indicate this on the form. No other applicants need tick this box.

Only new applicants who have not previously attended a Jazz course require their form to be signed by their teacher. They do not need to send a photo (individual photos will be taken at the workshops).

Applicants will be invited to an interactive group workshop in their chosen location (these will take place at weekends and after school hours where possible) during which they will work with the Jazz Artistic Directors. It is important to stress that this is not designed to be competitive; applicants should see it as a chance not only to demonstrate their level of improvisation and how they play with other musicians, but also as a chance to learn or develop skills.

DOES MY PUPIL QUALIFY? If your pupil is Scottish, or studies either at school, university or conservatoire in Scotland, or has family ties in Scotland but lives elsewhere, we want to hear from them. If they are enthusiastic to learn and develop, our guidelines for appropriate standard are as follows: NYOS Jazz Summer School (aged 12-21): Comfortable on their instrument and enthusiasm for jazz NB the Summer School is an intensive course so students must be made aware of this and be able to cope.

NYOS Jazz Access (aged approx 12-18): Proficient on instrument with some experience of improvising NYOS Jazz Orchestra (aged approx 14-21): Minimum Level: ABRSM 6-8 (or equivelant) and competent improviser

WHAT DOES MY PUPIL HAVE TO PREPARE? In order to ensure all applicants gain the most from the workshop, they will be sent a chart in the appropriate key (with one in concert pitch for teachers) to familiarise themselves with prior to the workshop.

They are encouraged to listen to recordings of the piece as part of the preparation. Applicants wishing to be considered for the flagship NYOS Jazz Orchestra will be sent a leadsheet from another chart to prepare for their individual audition following the workshop. These applicants will also be asked to sight read from a big band chart.

If you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact Jazz Ensembles Manager, Corinna Gregory on 07760 470936 or via email at cgregory@nyos.co.uk 17

Application Form 2015 Students are asked to print, complete and return the application form to The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT

BY FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER Applications are invited from instrumentalists aged approximately 12 to 21 with Scottish links i.e: • • • •

Born in Scotland Living in Scotland Studying in Scotland, or with Scottish Family

Workshops and auditions will take place (subject to demand) as follows: 13 December Glasgow 14 December Edinburgh 15 December Fort William 16 December Inverness 17 December Dundee 18 December Aberdeen

Thank you and good luck!!

www.nyos.co.uk The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland - number 66497 and a registered Scottish charity - number SC015482.

Application Form 2015 Everyone wanting to attend a workshop/audition must first complete the form below in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT by Friday 14th November 2014 Name of Applicant Date of Birth

Age (at 1st January 2015)

Home Address

Post Code Telephone No. Local Authority/Council Student Mobile No. Parent Mobile No. (If student is under 18) Student Email Address Parent Email Address (If student is under 18) Name and Address of School, College or University

Application Instrument Most recent exam sat and marks achieved (if applicable) Other Instruments Most recent exam sat and marks achieved (if applicable) Are you currently a member of any other jazz orchestra or ensemble? Please give details

My instrumental teacher is

Have you attended a NYOS Jazz course or played in a NYOS Jazz ensemble before? (please tick appropriate boxe[s]) NYOS Jazz Summer School Preferred Workshop and Audition Location NYJOS Access 1st Choice The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland

2nd Choice

I wish to audition speparately for the NYOS Jazz Orchestra and I meet the eligibility requirements (Please check the requiremnts carefully before ticking this box) If you are still at school please tick the appropriate box: Private Teacher

Local Authority employed Teacher

* First time applicants only

Signature of Main Instrumental Teacher *

Please print

Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18)

Please print

Signature of Applicant Please print

NYOS JAZZ COURSES APPLICATION PACK 2015