BIG BAND WORKSHOPS


2019-2020 Workshop Dates:

October 26, 2019
at Fort Richmond Collegiate


November 16, 2019
at Garden City Collegiate


March 5, 2020
at Springfield Collegiate


April 25, 2020
at Sisler High School

Space is limited so register early!

contact richard.gillis@umanitoba.ca for more information
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These half-day workshop sessions include
​a full band rehearsal, sectionals, improv-fundamentals session and a group masterclass with our featured guest artist, an open rehearsal with the WJO, PLUS you will receive complimentary tickets for your ensemble to enjoy the WJO concert at 7:00 pm that Saturday evening at the host school.*
*(max # tickets per group-click “Register Today!” for details)
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​Clinicians will be ​members of
​the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and
prominent Manitoba jazz educators.
Our featured guest artist will present
an interactive masterclass
​for all participants.
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Students and teachers from participating ensembles will receive FREE admission to the WJO concert at the host school on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm*. Reasonably priced tickets are available for family and friends of workshop participants.

*(22 tickets maximum per group-click “Register Today!” for details)

A mandate of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is to make direct and meaningful connections with many eager young jazz students, driving their passion for music by giving them valuable tools, skills and inspiration ​to help them succeed in their years of jazz band at school and beyond.

WJO Big Band Workshops are typically half-day classes where students work to learn the fundamentals in all areas of big band jazz from WJO musicians & Artistic Director, including a Masterclass led by a featured guest artist. The day culminates in an evening concert in the host school by the WJO. 
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These workshops are now offered to over 500 students from over 25 middle and high school jazz bands across Manitoba and proudly continues to grow year over year.

These workshops are made possible with funding from Assiniboine Credit Union and The Winnipeg Foundation. Equipment is provided by Long & McQuade .

The drumset for Sherrie Maricle on October 26th and 27th was provided by Yamaha Canada and St. John's Music.
Transportation for Kiko Freitas' cymbals was provided by Paiste.

Workshop Sponsors