GMF Tuscany Summer Jazz Intensive Course with the Scott Hamilton Champian Fulton Quartet
PROGRAMME AUGUST 20 -25
Timetable (provisional)
August 20
Arrival Day
16.00 register at Albergo il Castello Music Room
21.30 welcome concert
23.00 jam session in the Castello Jazz Cellar
August 21 - 24
08.45 tai chi chuan
10.30 pulse / rhythm work
11.45 instrumental technique session
13.00 lunch break and rest/practice time
16.00 Sessions with Jerry and Bruce Barth Trio (Masterclass, Q&A, Ensemble)
18.30 Jazz Aperitif at the Castello Bar
21.00 concert in the Castello Cellar Bar or other venue in Certaldo
23.00 jam session in the Castello Jazz Cellar
August 25
The event is over but you may want to stay on and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
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The Programme
Morning Sessions and Workshops
We begin each day by coming together to participate in a unique sequence of activities which collectively stimulate self-awareness and enhance creativity. These sessions will feature a different combination of activities every day: expect regular workshops on pulse, vocal/body/breathing, movement and coordination.
Martial Arts and Tai Chi for Musicians - by Luciano Vida. Luciano Vida - Tai Chi Master and Director of ITKA SPAIN
This training, when applied to a musician's relationship to his/her instrument, can bring tremendous physical and mental an ease, composure and command to the act of performance. See more detailed information
Pulse Training - by Stephen Keogh
Pulse lies at the heart of music, and developing one's own inner pulse is the goal of these sessions. The work fosters awareness – of the pulse, of silence, of the other members of the group. This workshop is hugely beneficial to musicians of every kind.
Vocal and Body - by Nel Begley
The workshop explores the use of energy and the voice, and fine tuning body and mind coordination within a musical context. Using song material from all around the world we work at enhancing the quality of our listening skills and the sounds we produce.
Instrumental and Classes
The final morning session, before lunch, focusing the instrument. Vocalists are in class with Champian and saxophonists with either Stefano Riggi or Scott or sometimes both.
Afternoon Sessions
Sessions involving playing and discussion lead by questions from the students and hosted by Scott, Champian Arnie and Stephen. The sessions may alternate between master-class scenario, discussion and playing together. In these sessions course participants should have their instruments at hand in case they are invited to play.
Getting close to a Master - Scott Hamilton / Champian Fulton Quartet
Scott teaches and shares his vast musical experience in a wonderful way, leading apparently informal sessions, with the instruments at hand, where a wealth of musical insight and information is imparted along with anecdotes from his life as one of the great tenor sax players in the history of Jazz. This is a rare opportunity to learn from, and be along side of, a true jazz legend.
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Gain insight into singing and playing with Champian Fulton:
Jazz education is a concern near and dear to Champian’s heart, having been inspired by Clark Terry’s tireless advocacy for the perpetuation of the craft. Clark coached her on rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette, private teaching, and the business of the Jazz. Champian strives to impart this unique knowledge to students around the world, while being involved in educational programs such as Litchfield Jazz Camp and Rutgers Jazz Institute. Her skills as an educator in Jazz come from the highest authorities as she works to perpetuate the Jazz language.