the best possible results is exceptional"
Jean Toussaint, tutor with NYJW
Music Director 2012: Percy Pursglove
National Youth Jazz Wales provides the opportunity for talented young jazz musicians to develop their improvisational and ensemble skills under the guidance of some of the UK’s best jazz specialists. Its members perform in small combos as well as a conventional 18 piece big band, covering music from the age of swing through to contemporary charts.
NYJW is one of a range of initiatives created under the auspices of National Youth Arts Wales. Administered by Ty Cerdd - Music Centre Wales, the NYJW has appeared throughout Wales and in recent times has given well received performances at Aberystwyth MusicFest and the Welsh Proms.
NYJW Jazz Access is an exciting new initiative aimed at young musicians who may not yet be ready for full NYJW membership. The 3 day residential course will help to develop a range of skills including performance, improvisation and stylistic awareness.
NYJW Entry Requirements
- Candidates are accepted for audition on the approval of their county Head of Music Service (or his/her authorised representative or equivalent) and are expected to support music activity at school/college and county level. Where county activity does not exist, the Head of Department in school or college may initially support applications.
- Candidates should normally be of around Grade VIII standard though they do not need to have taken the exam.
- Applicants for the NYJW should be between 12 and 21 years old (or 22, if still in full time education) on 31st
August 2012. - Players must be available for all course and concert dates. Please check your availability before applying.
NYJW Access Course Entry Requirements
- Candidates are accepted for audition on the approval of their county Head of Music Service (or his/her authorised representative or equivalent) and are expected to support music activity at school/college and county level. Where county activity does not exist, the Head of Department in school or college may initially support applications.
- Candidates should be between 12 and 21 years old on 31st August 2010 (or 22 if still in full-time education).
- Players must be available for all course and concert dates. Please check your availability before applying.
Cwrs Preswyl a Chyngherddau 2012
Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd: Percy Pursglove
Preswyl JCIC: 15 - 18 April 2012 YsgMoreton Hall School, near Chirk
Cyngherddau JCIC:
17 April, Moreton Hall School, near Chirk
18 April, St Giles's Church, Wrexham
Contact
Matthew Thistlewood at Ty Cerdd 029 2063 5650 nyjw@tycerdd.info
For more information about NYJW 2012 and application forms click here