Band and parade workshops
Sign up for the workshop and join the opening of Kongsberg Jazz Festival 2025!
On 2 July, the Kongsberg Jazz Festival starts with a parade and band workshop. The jazz parade kicks off the festival and the whole of Kongsberg gathers for dance, music, life and excitement.
Kongsberg is known for cultivating many talented musicians, and we believe that the jazz festival and workshops are an important reason for this.
At the Parade and Band workshops, emphasis is placed on working by ear - i.e. without sheet music. The instructors will also teach improvisation. The workshops end with the jazz festival's opening parade, and/or a concert on one of the festival's outdoor stages.
All the instructors are experienced musicians who participate in a number of renowned bands and musical projects. All of them also have extensive experience as instructors on various courses and in cultural contexts.
When?
June 30-July 2
Where?
Parade workshop:
Vestsiden Junior High School
Mauritz Hansens gate 32, 3617 Kongsberg
Band workshop:
Kongsberg Cultural School
Nansens gate 2, 3616 Kongsberg
Age limit?
Parade workshop:
Lower age limit 10 years and you must have played for at least 2-3 years.
Band workshop
Lower age limit 14 years and you must have played for at least 2-3 years.
Instructors
Parade workshop:
From Gumbo:
Kåre Nymark Jr. – trumpet
Even Kruse Skatrud – trombone
David Gald – tuba
Kenneth Ekornes – percussion
Band workshop:
Stina Moltu – guitar, vocals
Ola Høyer – bass
Questions?
Contact Erik: erik@kongsbergjazz.no
