WORKSHOP & ROUGH DIAMONDS
8PM WORKSHOP led by Arnold Dooyeweerd
10PM GEMMA FARRELL GROUP & 5TH ELEMENT
Host: Jasper Blom
WORKSHOP
The Bimhuis workshop is freely accessible to both
musicians and audience. All instruments, including vocals, are welcome.
Advanced registration is not necessary. Musicians who’d like to follow
the workshop are required to be present and ready to play at 8PM. It’s
possible to come and listen first without taking part.
The
subject is improvisation, or what happens when you perform without
deciding beforehand what to play. About the level: participants will
have to realize that this workshop takes place at an international
venue, in the presence of an audience. To participate it helps to have a
reasonable level of musicianship and the ability to not to stumble over
one’s own limitations while performing in front of the audience.
Following
the introduction of new participants the workshop will start with an
exercise which picks up on the previous workshop. The subject of the
exercise could remain a theme throughout the rest of the evening, but
that’s not necessary. Everything will be played by ear and the emphasis
is on ensemble playing.
The music will be created on the spot as a
result of the players’ contributions. Most of the time there will be
performances by small groups, with the remaining participants as
listeners. Directly following a section, the workshop leader will
provide criticism and suggestions, and sometimes a section will be
repeated to try out the provided tips.
ROUGH DIAMONDS
DOUBLE BILL CONSERVATORY BANDS
(MAY 7 – JUNE 25)
Tonight: Gemma Farrell Group & 5th Element
The
Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of spirited young musicians
developing all kinds of initiatives. In May and June the Bimhuis gives
room to this new jazz generation on Tuesdays from 22:00. Each night
features two bands or soloists. This double bill series named Rough
Diamonds will be closed on June 25 with an exciting jam session
organized with the Conservatory of Amsterdam and its Summer Jazz
Workshop, which attracts promising young musicians from all over the
world.
The Bimhuis Café and box office open at 7PM30. The restaurant will be closed.