The UKZN School of Arts will be hosting a VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP FOR MUSIC TEACHERS ON Monday 28th September 2015.
Presented by the UKZN School of Arts (Music) and facilitated by Ms Amanda Tiffin, from UCT, the workshop will focus on:
TEACHING VOCAL JAZZ – GETTING STARTED:
Introducing improvisation to music learners can be daunting for teachers whose training has been largely in Western Classical music, but it needn’t be.
This workshop will feature
• Simple, fun and interactive ways to start your students on the rewarding journey to improvising with confidence and freedom.
• Non-style specific improvisation exercises and concepts (no prior jazz knowledge necessary)
• Circle Improvisation games for groups
• Exercises for the individual lesson
• An introduction to learning aids available as apps on tablet or smart phones.
• Further resources for teachers who are interested in furthering their knowledge of jazz theory and improvisation
AMANDA TIFFIN has performed extensively as a vocalist and/or pianist in South Africa in numerous Jazz venues, Concert Halls and festivals. She has appeared in London, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and tours regularly as a jazz artist in Japan and Taiwan. She has recorded 4 albums, the most recent with her Asia-based jazz trio – the a.s.k trio, and is set to release her latest one, a collaboration with saxophonist Shannon Mowday and musicians from Sweden and Norway, in mid-2015. Amanda performed with her South African trio at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, 2010, and backed George Benson on the festival in 2011. She holds a Masters Degree in Jazz Composition & Performance. Amanda is a passionate educator, and regularly conducts workshops and master classes both in South African and abroad. She is Head of Jazz Singing at the College Of Music, University of Cape Town.
Where: Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
When: Monday 28th September
Cost: R80, All welcome
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
