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The Old Schoolhouse Carstairs Junction ML11 8QY t. +44 / (0)1555 870555 e. [email protected] i. www.themusicworkshop.co.uk ______________________________________________________________________________ NEWSLETTER / Dec 2009 Welcome to the 2009 edition of our annual newsletter! FEEDBACK We’re delighted with the overall level of satisfaction expressed by students this year. Using an average from all the feedback forms we have received, students have collectively rated the various aspects of the courses as follows. Scale [4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Average 1 Poor] 2009 (2008) The Tutor 3.9 (3.8) Course Materials 3.6 (3.6) Explanation of Topics 3.7 (3.5) Organisation of Course 3.9 (3.6) Venue Facilities 3.6 (3.7) Jazz students at Biggar Little Festival 09 We’ve had some dedicated and talented students on the courses. Here’s what some of them had to say: "The course material was spot on…a great experience" Bob Inglis – trumpet (Yorkshire) Rob Hall is a top-class player with a serious commitment to teaching. We prepared an astonishing variety of material in only two days, and went out on a high with a performance at the Biggar Little Festival." Allan Grimley – piano (Hereford, Associate Lecturer, Open University) "a considerate, non-threatening style of facilitating a group which helps people to play in a more relaxed way" Les Goldman – tenor sax (Bradford) "This is the first time I have felt some real excitement from playing in a small jazz group" James Gordon – bass (Borders, Scctland)
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The Old Schoolhouse Carstairs Junction ML11 8QY
t. +44 / (0)1555 870555 e. [email protected] i. www.themusicworkshop.co.uk______________________________________________________________________________
NEWSLETTER / Dec 2009
Welcome to the 2009 edition of our annual newsletter!
FEEDBACK
We’re delighted with the overall level of satisfaction expressed by students this year. Using an average from all the feedback forms we have received, students have collectively rated the various aspects of the courses as follows.
Scale [4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Average 1 Poor]
2009 (2008)The Tutor 3.9 (3.8) Course Materials 3.6 (3.6)Explanation of Topics 3.7 (3.5)Organisation of Course 3.9 (3.6)Venue Facilities 3.6 (3.7)
Jazz students at Biggar Little Festival 09
We’ve had some dedicated and talented students on the courses. Here’s what some of them had to say:
"The course material was spot on…a great experience" Bob Inglis – trumpet (Yorkshire)
Rob Hall is a top-class player with a serious commitment to teaching. We prepared an astonishing variety of material in only two days, and went out on a high with a performance at the Biggar Little Festival." Allan Grimley – piano (Hereford, Associate Lecturer, Open University)
"a considerate, non-threatening style of facilitating a group which helps people to play in a more relaxed way" Les Goldman – tenor sax (Bradford)
"This is the first time I have felt some real excitement from playing in a small jazz group" James Gordon – bass (Borders, Scctland)
2010 COURSE PROGAMME
We advise that students book early to secure places!
2010
27 - 28 Mar JAZZ WEEKENDERSJazz Basics 1/Blues
The Music Workshop £109* More Info /
Discounts
24 – 25 Apr JAZZ WEEKENDERSJazz Basics 2/Modal
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
10 - 11 Apr JAZZ PIANOwith Tim Richards
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
7 - 8 Jun JAZZ WEEKENDERSEarly Jazz
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
21 - 22 Aug JAZZ WEEKENDERSJazz Standards
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
18 – 19 Sept JAZZ WEEKENDERSLatin Jazz
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
23 – 24 Oct JAZZ WEEKENDERSModern Standards
The Music Workshop £109* More Info
20 Nov SAXOPHONE DAY The Music Workshop £49! More Info
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JAZZ WEEKENDERS
7 JAZZ WEEKENDERS will run between March and October. Jazz Basics 1 and 2 will again be spread over two weekends in March and April providing a chance for students to grasp both practical and theoretical aspects of jazz improvisation. A new Jazz Piano course in April (see below) then Jazz 3 focuses on the Early Jazz period and Jazz 4 to 6 explores Standards both old and new in all styles.
Music room at The Music Workshop
NEW COURSE!JAZZ PIANO with Tim Richards APR 10-11 BEG/INTERMEDIATE
A fantastic opportunity for pianists to study with one of the UK’s leading authorities on Jazz Piano techniques. This 2-day course is designed to give the student practical experience in the fundamental techniques of Jazz piano such as rootless chord voicings, bass lines, improvisation techniques over 12-bar blues and simple jazz standards, left hand comping styles, and experience in playing with bass and drums.
TIM RICHARDS
Tim Richards is one of UK’s foremost pianists and jazz educators. He has toured widely with his groups SPIRIT LEVEL and GREAT SPIRIT and released over a dozen CDs, featuring line-ups from duo to nine-piece. He is also the author of the acclaimed books IMPROVISING BLUES PIANO and EXPLORING JAZZ PIANO (Schott), an ABRSM jazz examiner and a contributor to the jazz piano syllabus.
Details for all courses and booking can be found on www.themusicworkshop.co.uk
SAXOPHONE DAY
The 2009 Saxophone Day was well attended and provided students with invaluable experience in group playing and performance, instrument technique and equipment advice. This year we were supported by Band Supplies, Glasgow who set up the instrument room. Our thanks to Raymond and Ronnie for committing to this event on what was a very busy weekend for the music store.
Saxophone Day (Nov 09)
Diary Date: 2010 SAXOPHONE DAY SAT 20 NOVEMBER
BIGGAR LITTLE FESTIVALOn the final jazz course of the year students pulled off a fantastic performance of music ranging from Ornette Coleman to Ralph Towner. Students on the Modern Jazz Standards course will once again be able to perform in the festival on Sun 24 Oct 2010.
Student Gig - Biggar Little Festival (Oct 09)
ROB HALL I CHICK LYALL – New CD Release 2009
RHYME OR REASON
Rob has released a new CD with pianist Chick Lyall on the FMR label. This new recording was funded by the Scottish Arts Council and shows the duo in great form, continuing their musical journey between composition and improvisation, poetic lyricism combined with adventurous jazz soloing. New compositions include works from both musicians and two movements from Rob’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano alongside a suite of freely improvised pieces.
"Atmospheric and evocative ... both players are able to find their space in the music with impeccable taste and discrimination."
Jazzwise
To order your copy go to: www.robhallchicklyall.com/cds
BIGGAR BIG BAND
Rob directed the Biggar Big Band in an ‘open’ rehearsal as part of the Biggar festival. They were working on Rob’s new suite for big band Borderland commissioned by the band and due for its premiere in the spring of 2010.
A band that looks a bit like the BBB!
GROUP COACHING
Do you have a music group that needs some direction? Why not break the mould and book an ‘away trip’ to re-energise the ensemble, refresh your ideas and enjoy the area? You can either use our premises to rehearse or you can organise some coaching from an experienced tutor. Choose from ½ Day, Full Day or 2-Day Weekend. Call us to discuss your group’s needs.
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INDIVIDUAL TUITIONHigh quality individual instrument tuition is available at The Music Workshop on: Saxophone; Clarinet; Piano. In addition we are are able to offer individual tuition in Music Theory; Composition; Arranging; and in Jazz Improvisation on any instrument. Lessons can be arranged weekly, semi-regularly or one-off.
Check out the website Tuition page for more details.
GIFT VOUCHERS
The Music Workshop gift vouchers can be purchased on our website. This is a great feature allows family and friends to
give vouchers of any amount (min. £10) to musicians who may be interested in one of our Courses or Workshops. The vouchers last for a year and can be redeemed against the cost on booking. Click the yellow Vouchers button on the home page of the www.themusicworkshop.co.uk
Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Rob & Abi Hall
The Music WorkshopThe Old SchoolhouseCarstairs JunctionML11 8QY
Tel 01555 [email protected]
