B:Music Summer School

B:Music Summer School is a week-long creative music making programme at Symphony Hall. During this week, participants will be led by our brilliant team of tutors to develop skills in improvisation, harmony and ensemble performance skills through the exploration of Jazz and beyond. This will culminate in a final showcase at the end of the week!

Participants will explore influential Jazz artists, learning key standard repertoire, as well as modern songs and genres that have been influenced by their sound today. With the support of our tutors, they are given the opportunity to connect the musical dots of Jazz, its musical journey and how it has and continues to evolve.

They will also take part in additional mass workshops that explore different areas of music. These will be taught by tutors of varying specialisms, such as:

African Percussion
Indian Classical percussion
Jazz Improvisation
Electronics
Stage and sound tech
Singing

Key Information

Age 11-19
All instruments and vocalists accepted at any level
Free places available, plus free lunch and travel for children who are eligible for our bursary scheme
£130 for the week (£26 per day)
Industry professional tutors
Taking place at Symphony Hall
70 places available
Contact development@bmusic.co.uk for more information

Applications are now OPEN! Apply via the form below.

Applications close on Tuesday 1st April at 4pm.

Please note that this is a selective application process due to the finite number of places available on the B:Music Summer School - completing an application form does not guarantee your child a place. This will include considerations such as the balance of instruments and previous participation in the project.

We'd like to thank our generous funders, patrons and donors, who make our bursary scheme possible.

FAQs

Where & When

Where: Symphony Hall

When: Monday 11 August to Friday 14 August, 9:30 to 4:30pm

What will I get from taking part?

Develop key skills in ensemble musicianship and performance
Rehearse and write music with other young musicians
Develop your understanding of harmony & jazz repertoire
Learn jazz music in its traditional form as well as music that it has influenced in present day, RnB, soul, funk, and hip hop

Who will be teaching?

B:Music Summer School will be taught by a carefully selected team of musicians, educators and industry professionals from different musical and cultural backgrounds.

Do I need any particular experience to take part?

No! We welcome participants of all musical abilities.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring your musical instrument with you. If you play the piano, drums or are a vocalist, we have this covered here at B:Music.

As it is a 5-day, non-residential course, you will also need to bring a packed lunch (or money to buy lunch). Lunch provided for bursary recipients.

What should I wear?

Whatever you’re comfortable in! We don’t have a uniform or dress code, just B:You!

I have additional needs. Can I still take part?

Of course, we welcome everyone! We have places available on all our projects for individuals with additional needs - you can let us know the details on your registration form. We will then do our best to make sure that the relevant adjustments are in place.

How do I apply for a bursary place?

By completing our application form, you will provide us with the relevant information to assess whether or not your child qualifies for our bursary scheme. When you receive an email regarding the outcome of your child's application, it will also confirm whether or not they have been successful in receiving one of our bursaries.

Sounds great: How do I join?

Click here or scroll down and complete the online form below

Applications are now OPEN!

Applications close on Tuesday 1st April at 4pm.

Please note that this is a selective application process due to the finite number of places available on the B:Music Summer School - completing an application form does not guarantee your child a place. This will include considerations such as the balance of instruments and previous participation in the project.

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B:Music Summer School