“jazz is not just music, it’s a way of life, it’s a way of being, a way of thinking.”

Nina Simone

DRAKENSBURG JAZZ ENSEMBLE 

( a music development program sustaining local artistic jobs and the value chain.)

Drakensberg Jazz Ensemble is formed to be a world class ensemble made up of development artists selected from uThukela District Municipality and its three local municipalities of uKhahlamba, Inkosi Langalibalele and Alfred Duma. The overall composition of the ensemble will be gender balanced with special preference to the youth and persons with disabilities.

The Drakensberg Jazz ensemble is a practical platform to foster the inclusion, integration and promotions of rural development artists into the mainstream jazz music culture by providing sustainable efforts for them to be nurtured and be provided with proven platforms to showcase their talents. The ultimate aim is to Develop a full Orchestra / Ensemble band that will be empowered to perform before national audiences such as “Jazz at the Berg” and other national and international platforms.

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DRAKENSBERG JAZZ ENSEMBLE

JAZZ AT THE DRAKENSBERG FOUNDATION invites talented and disciplined performing artists to be trained with a possibility of being part of an exciting new jazz academy project, Drakensberg Jazz Ensemble.

  • Reside or from uThukela District Municipality from either of the local municipalities of uKhahlamba, Inkosi Langalibalele or Alfred Duma.
  • Be able to play at least one music instrument between Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Horns or Keys or can sing.
  • Be willing and be dedicated to be part of the project’s capacity building program
  • Willing to travel
  • Have no existing contractual obligation/s

If you feel you are the perfect candidate, please feel free to send us a video clip of yourself playing one of the mentioned musical instrument/s or singing. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a final call of physical adjudication . Selected candidates will form part of Drakensberg Jazz Ensemble. Stipends, accommodation, training and performance fees will be provided to successful candidates.

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