Artists
JazzFactor
What is it?
As part of the forthcoming Oxford Jazz Festival 2009, we are organising a competition for amateur local school jazz musicians. The day-long event will take place on Friday 10th April (Good Friday) in the stunning setting of St Hugh's College, Oxford - between 10.30am and 5.00pm. The competition will be attended by fellow students, parents, families of the musicians and members of the general public.
The Prize:
The winning performers will receive an opportunity to perform in front of an audience at The Jazz Cellar in Walton Street (part of the Big Bang restaurant) PLUS a recording session at the SAE's Head Office recording studio in Littlemore, Oxford.
Schedule:
09.15 – Arrival & registration
09.45 – Briefing
10.30 – Morning Competition session
12.30 – Lunch break
13.30 – Showcase performance by Blakes Heaven Big Band
14.30 – Afternoon competition session
16.30 – Break
17.00 – Judges decision
Bands Taking Part So Far:
Joe Armon-Jones, Drayton St Leonard (piano trio)
The Cherwell School, Marston (Quintet)
Lord Williams's School, Thame (Quartet)
Bartholomew School, Eynsham (Quartet)
Oxfordshire County Youth Jazz (Septet)
Chipping Norton School (Trio)
There's still time to enter - either call Paul on 07710 545555 or send us a message if you're interested