Next Wave Big Band

There’s a brand-new ensemble arriving for young people in school years 6-12. The Trinity Laban Next Wave Big Band is an exciting new jazz project for young musicians, that will tackle some of the most popular big band repertoire of the twentieth century. You’ll be performing some great pieces by some of the icons of the big band movement – we’re talking Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams and Fletcher Henderson.

Rehearsing weekly at Trinity Laban’s iconic music building in Greenwich, you will learn the music together predominantly ‘by ear’, alongside reading charts. We’re after musicians ready to take on the #PlayItByEar challenge.

You will be guided by some of London’s most exciting and upcoming musicians from Trinity Laban’s jazz programme. There will be opportunities across the year to connect up with other jazz activity at Trinity Laban, and be part of a large-scale performance event alongside school big bands Trinity Laban will be mentoring. Come and meet other like-minded young people, have a great time exploring and making this fantastic music, and be part of the next wave of jazz musicians of the future.

Who is the Next Wave Big Band for?
To take part you need to be technically proficient on your instrument, producing a good sound and feel across the instrument, and willing to commit to weekly rehearsals. Most of all, you should have a passion for improvising, and for playing and developing together with like-minded musicians of your generation, and a curiosity to explore the big band heritage!

How to apply
Applications have now closed for the Next Wave Big Band, but if you play the trombone, we are keen to hear from you. If you are interested in joining the waiting list, please contact Ja.Fletcher@trinitylaban.ac.uk.

Project Details
All sessions 17:30 – 19:00.

Open Session
Monday 16th September

Autumn Term
Monday 23rd September – Monday 21st October
Monday 4th November – Monday 9th December .

Spring Term
Monday 13th January – Monday 10th February
Monday 24th Feb – Monday 30th March

Summer Term
Monday 21st April – Monday 5th May
Monday 2nd June – 30th June