Sidmouth Jazz Festival

for 2 days, 6 hours, 30 mins
Sidmouth Parish Church
Church Street Sidmouth Exeter, EX10 8LG, United Kingdom

Education Programme at Sidmouth Parish Church
SATURDAY 25 MAY
10:30AM - 1:00PM: JAZZ JAM SESSION
The first of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate. It will be supported by a house band of experienced performers to support attendees who wish to participate.
DRUM MASTERCLASS: 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Having been a full-time member of British rock band Kasabian for 20 years, Ian Matthews continues to be one of the most influential drummers in the UK.
4:00PM - 5:00PM: COMPOSITION & IMPROVISATION MASTERCLASS WITH GEORGE COOPER
With a varied and comprehensive list of musical credits including Hans Zimmer, Nigel Kennedy, U2, MF Doom, Slum Village, The Brand-New Heavies and many others. The session will be open to Q&A after George demonstrates his unique approach to composing and improvisation.
SUNDAY 26 MAY
1:00PM - 2:00PM: VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH AWARD – WINNING JAZZ SINGER IAN SHAW
Come and sing with multi-award winner and Sidmouth headliner, Ian Shaw. An experienced session singer, as well as an original and internationally respected jazz vocalist, Shaw has worked alongside some of the greatest choirs and orchestras in the world - and will fill this one hour session with technique and learning skills.
3:00PM - 4:00PM: JAZZ WORKSHOP – JAZZ PIANIST & COMPOSER CRAIG MILVERTON
Join jazz pianist Craig Milverton in this educational workshop offering the opportunity to gain experience in lyric interpretation and improvisation techniques, ensemble playing and group dynamics and much more.
MONDAY 27 MAY
10:30AM - 11:30AM: SAM MASSEY TRUMPET WORKSHOP
Devon-based trumpet player Sam Massey will host a workshop for trumpet players of all ages focussed around developing jazz
style and improvisation skills.
12:30PM - 1:30PM SUPERLOCRIAN CONCERT
Led by highly regarded composer Sam Massey, this six-piece wind ensemble contains some of the country’s leading jazz soloists, orchestral players, and world-class session musicians.
2:30PM - 5:00PM JAZZ JAM SESSION WITH SUPERLOCRIAN
The second of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate.

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Sidmouth Parish Church

At, Sidmouth Parish Church on the Heritage Coast of East Devon, we welcome many visitors to the town as well as serving the local community in regular worship and special civic occasions. We are part of the Sid Valley Mission Community where different traditions work together in mission and ministry. The building largely dates from 1860, but retains a 15th century tower, featuring the beautiful west window given by Queen Victoria as a memorial to her father. Recent excavations to put in a new floor revealed the foundations of an earlier 12th century church. The aim of our Mission Community is to know Christ and make him known. Do come and join us for worship. For more information follow the link to our website https://www.sidvalley.org.uk/sidmouthparishchurch.htm

The parish of Sidmouth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Sidmouth Parish Church
Church Lane
Sidmouth

EX10 8LG
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01395 515016

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Sidmouth Jazz Festival

for 2 days, 6 hours, 30 mins
Sidmouth Parish Church
Church Street Sidmouth Exeter, EX10 8LG, United Kingdom

Education Programme at Sidmouth Parish Church
SATURDAY 25 MAY
10:30AM - 1:00PM: JAZZ JAM SESSION
The first of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate. It will be supported by a house band of experienced performers to support attendees who wish to participate.
DRUM MASTERCLASS: 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Having been a full-time member of British rock band Kasabian for 20 years, Ian Matthews continues to be one of the most influential drummers in the UK.
4:00PM - 5:00PM: COMPOSITION & IMPROVISATION MASTERCLASS WITH GEORGE COOPER
With a varied and comprehensive list of musical credits including Hans Zimmer, Nigel Kennedy, U2, MF Doom, Slum Village, The Brand-New Heavies and many others. The session will be open to Q&A after George demonstrates his unique approach to composing and improvisation.
SUNDAY 26 MAY
1:00PM - 2:00PM: VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH AWARD – WINNING JAZZ SINGER IAN SHAW
Come and sing with multi-award winner and Sidmouth headliner, Ian Shaw. An experienced session singer, as well as an original and internationally respected jazz vocalist, Shaw has worked alongside some of the greatest choirs and orchestras in the world - and will fill this one hour session with technique and learning skills.
3:00PM - 4:00PM: JAZZ WORKSHOP – JAZZ PIANIST & COMPOSER CRAIG MILVERTON
Join jazz pianist Craig Milverton in this educational workshop offering the opportunity to gain experience in lyric interpretation and improvisation techniques, ensemble playing and group dynamics and much more.
MONDAY 27 MAY
10:30AM - 11:30AM: SAM MASSEY TRUMPET WORKSHOP
Devon-based trumpet player Sam Massey will host a workshop for trumpet players of all ages focussed around developing jazz
style and improvisation skills.
12:30PM - 1:30PM SUPERLOCRIAN CONCERT
Led by highly regarded composer Sam Massey, this six-piece wind ensemble contains some of the country’s leading jazz soloists, orchestral players, and world-class session musicians.
2:30PM - 5:00PM JAZZ JAM SESSION WITH SUPERLOCRIAN
The second of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate.

More info
Sidmouth Parish Church Charity No. 1128390