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Instrument workshops

  • The Piano 156 Armagh Street Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011 New Zealand (map)

Come along at 10:30am on Sunday morning to "The Piano" either with your instrument, or to observe. (But we encourage you to BYO instrument). Note the rhythm section backline will be there, but BYO bass or guitar and lead).

Attendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz experts from the Rodger Fox Big Band in separate rooms at "The Piano".

The tutors include the following experts:

Saxophones and woodwind: Bryn van Vliet, Oscar Lavën

Trombones: Kaito Walley

Trumpets: Cameron Robertson, Mike Booth

Rhythm Section: Anita Swabe (keys), Gus Reece (guitar), Rory McCartney (bass), Lance Philip (drums)

Vocals: Erna Ferry

This group of jazz and instrument workshops finish at 12 noon, so there's time to grab a quick bite from New Regent Street and be back for the 12:30pm workshop where you can get to play in a super big band led by Rodger Fox and alongside members of the Rodger Fox Big Band on the stage at the Piano! Register for this workshop ahead of time to get your music emailed to you.

Earlier Event: October 21
Big Band Boogie Ball
Later Event: October 22
Sunday Bands at Riverside Market