The Big Band Jazz Academy is a place where one can learn Jazz in a big band environment. Activities include open rehearsal, master class and talks. International jazz giant Bob Mintzer will teach “All About Jazz”; from ensembles, saxophones classes, jazz theory, improvisation, composition to jazz story. Other artists and Big Band such as Andy Scott and the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra will be there too. Music lovers and young musicians must not miss this!
 
Language: English
Dates: 3 June (Wed) – 5 June (Fri)
Time: 15:30 – 17:00 or 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building
Fee: $80 per class (discounted fee for HKU students and staff)
Details of each class: https://www.facebook.com/bigbandhku
 
Class Schedule:
3 June (Wed)
Class D3 - Big Band Swing  15:30-17:00
Class E3 - Bob's Jazz Story  18:30-20:00
 
4 June (Thu)
Class D4 - Sax Ensemble  15:30-17:00
Class E4 - Bob's Saxophone Masterclass  18:30-20:00
 
5 June (Fri)
Class D5 - Big Band Funk  15:30-17:00
Class E5 - Big Band Jam  18:30-20:00
 
An individual enrolment form is required for this programme:
> Download Enrolment Form


Artists:
Mr. Bob Mintzer
New York City saxophonist and composer (www.bobmintzer.com)
 
Mr. Andy Scott
UK saxophonist and award-winning composer (www.andyScott.org.uk)
 
Organisers:
Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra (www.saturdaynight-jazz.com),
Hong Kong Big Band Jazz Federation,
HKU Students Big Band (https://www.facebook.com/bigbandhku)

Supporting organisations:
General Education Unit of The University of Hong Kong,
Central and Western District Council,
U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong and Macau,
Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival 2015

Date	Time	Venue
03 - 05 Jun 2015	15:30 - 20:00	CBA, Chow Yei Ching Bldg. (A: 15:30-17:00; B: 18:30-20:00)