Langnau Jazz Nights: Junior Jazz Workshop

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.

Registration 2025

Registrations for the workshop will open on January 31, 2025 at 12:30pm.
Thank you for your patience!

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.

Faculty
More information about the faculty members soon.

Duration
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)

Workshop fee
CHF 250.–
The workshop fee includes a festival pass (standing). The festival pass grants admission to all concerts of the Langnau Jazz Nights.

Accommodation
Backpackers, local hotel, private accommodation or tent. More..

Food: The Langnau Jazz Nights offer food options for every budget! More..