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The Glasshouse

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Make Music

Swing Band

In the Building

MM: Swing band updated (2024)

Make Music

Swing Band

In the Building

Make Music Centre

£60 for 10 week term

Performing the best of big band, swing, jump blues, and jazz music from the legendary bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Thad Jones, Harry James and many others. The Swing Band at The Glasshouse is an ensemble dedicated to bringing the fantastic sounds of the big bands and swing bands to the North East and honouring these amazing musical traditions. Playing primarily in the swing groove and focusing on quintessential repertoire that is the building blocks of modern contemporary music, this ensemble is looking for saxophonists, trombonists, trumpeters, rhythm section players (drums, bass, piano, and guitar).

Ability to read music required.

Tutor: Jason Holcomb


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Need to know

Price: £60 for 10 classes

Day & Time: Fridays at 3pm – 4.30pm

Location: In the building

Ready to join the band?

MM: Swing band updated (2024)
Book a block of 10 lessons

Autumn Dates: Friday 27 September – Friday 6 December

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