Junior Jazz Workshop
The Junior Jazz Workshop for children and teenagers (between the age of 10 to 20 years old) is unique: Beside classes which take into consideration age and skill level, the participants also have the opportunity to join the instrumental classes of the Jazz Workshop and clinics of the performing bands. As a result participants get the chance to work with internationally acclaimed jazz musicians and teachers.
Jazz, that's it. You've found your sound - and you're in exactly the right place at the Junior Workshops. You can develop your skills with dedicated teachers who started out in a similar way to you. You don't just watch the professionals. You work and play with them, ask questions and find new ideas. In Langnau, even the big stars are open to questions from the youngsters.
Or you are still unsure whether you really want to enter the world of jazz. Think of the Junior Jazz Workshop as an exciting, varied taster week. You are guaranteed to have fun, even if you change your mind afterwards.
Because there is always something going on. Every day there are two band workshops where you will learn a new song from the fields of jazz, blues, Latin or funk. In instrumental lessons, you will receive tips on how to play your instrument. Theory courses are also offered every day, lively and without exams. However, the occasional early evening performance on the stage at the cattle market or even participation in the final concert with the Junior Jazz Workshop Orchestra can really get your nerves a flutter.
So let's go. Musicians aged 10 to approx. 20 years are invited. You can bring any instrument you like, or of course just your voice if you prefer to sing. With some previous knowledge of harmonies and a sense of rhythm, it's a little easier to get started. But don't worry, the bands are put together according to instrument and musical experience. The team of teachers will do everything they can to make sure you come back to Langnau next year.
Instrumental classes
Daily group lessons with the highly knowledgeable teachers from the Jazz Workshop.
Band workshops
Participants get the opportunity to perform songs (Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin) in front of a live audience with fellow students. These concerts take place on the Krompholz stage (town square).
Theory
Students will learn the basics of jazz improvisation - intervals und scales, chords and rhythm.
Junior Jazz Workshop Orchestra
On the final day of the festival, the Junior Jazz Workshop Orchestra (a big band set up during the workshop week) will perform on the Krompholz stage at the Viehmarktplatz (town square). No entrance fee is charged for concerts on the Viehmarktplatz.
Participation
The workshop is open to applicants of all instrument including singers. Basic knowledge of scales and some rhythmical security might be beneficial.
The workshop takes place from July 21 to July 27, 2025.
Day of arrival: Monday July 21 (check-in, welcome meeting, introduction teachers)
Day of departure: Sunday July 27 (no workshop on day of departure)
CHF 250.–
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 31 days before the day of arrival: 25 % of the workshop fee
Cancellation 30 - 15 days before arrival: 50 % of the workshop fee
Cancellation 14 - 0 days before the day of arrival: 100 % of the workshop fee
The workshop fee includes a festival pass (standing). The festival pass grants admission to all concerts of the Langnau Jazz Nights. Upgrade to reserved seating: CHF 180.-
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