Jeug- jazzreeks
Die Artscape Jeug- jazzfees is in 2003 van stapel gestuur. Oor die jare heen het die projek geweldig gegroei om voorsiening te maak vir die groot belangstelling en uitsonderlike talent van jong jazzmusikante. Soos wat dit verder ontwikkel het, staan dit nou bekend as die Jeug- jazzreeks.
Die Suidoosterfees het twee jaar gelede ’n vennoot van hierdie projek geword, wat onder meer meesterklasse insluit waar jong musikante by ervare beroepslui in die bedryf leer. Daarna tree hulle oor drie dae op tydens die All Star Alumni Jazz Concert. Youth Jazz-soliste wys hul slag in die konsert Youth Jazz Soloists nadat hulle deur alumni-kunstenaars onder hande geneem is, en ook tydens die School Jazz Bands-vertoning.
Die Jeug- jazzreeks is in die lewe geroep om vaardighede oor te dra van gesoute professionele musikante aan jong talent, en om die voortbestaan van hierdie genre te verseker.
In 2024 het 11 jong musikante – insluitend dié wat jazzvaardighede op gehoor aangeleer het – hul vermoëns ten toon gestel deur stem, kitaar, klavier, saxofoon en dromme. Hulle het skole soos South Peninsula, Settlers Hoër, Alexander Sinton en Belhar Hoër by die fees verteenwoordig.
Youth Jazz Series
The Artscape Youth Jazz Festival was launched in 2003. The project has grown extensively over the years to accommodate the enormous interest and exceptional talent of young jazz musicians. As it continues to evolve it is now known as the Youth Jazz Series.
This project, of which the Suidoosterfees became a partner a few years ago, includes Masterclass programmes where young musicians learn from those experienced in the industry. They then take to the stage over three days, performing in the All Star Alumni Jazz Concert. Youth Jazz soloists showcase their talent in the concert Youth Jazz Soloists after being mentored by the alumni artists, and also during the School Jazz Bands show.
The Youth Jazz Series was established to ensure the skills transfer from our recognised, professional jazz musicians to young talented ones. Its primary objective remains to ensure the longevity of this genre.
In 2024, 11 young musicians, including those who acquired jazz skills by ear, trumpeted their prowess in vocals, guitar, piano, saxophones and drums. Young musicians from schools such as South Peninsula, Settlers High, Alexander Sinton and Belhar High performed at the festival.