12th Annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has grown into a hugely successful international event since its inception in the year 2000. Attendance figures have increased from the initial 14 000 to 34 000 in the last 11 years.
Melodytrip has ranked this proudly South African event as No.4 in the world, outshining events such as Switzerland's Montreaux Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.
The festival’s winning formula of bringing more than 40 International and Local artists to perform over two days on five stages has earned it the status of being the most prestigious event on the African continent.
Known as Africa's Grandest Gathering, the festival which will be in its twelfth year when it takes place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26 March 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Once again Cape Town International Jazz festival will thrill loyal and new fans with world class music.
WORKSHOP DETAIL
School Music Workshops
Leading City Musicians will share their knowledge, skills and stories with learners from schools in the Greater Cape Town area.
DATE: Wednesday, 31 March 2010
TIME: 10h00 - 14h00
VENUE: The New Space Theatre, 44 Long Street, Cape Town
ARTISTS: Sammy Webber, Hassan’adas, Trevor Parker, Nomfusi
Free entrance to all learners who wish to attend
Through our commitment to uplifting and inspiring the youth, the CTIJF runs Schools Music Workshops for children in the Greater Cape Town area. The workshops are interactive and presented by leading Cape Town musicians, who assist learners with developing performance skills. The musicians also share their experiences and challenges, and teach the learners about different aspects of the industry and inspire them through personal stories.
The key objective is to give learners access to professional musicians in the hope they continue to follow their dreams and aspirations towards becoming professional musicians.