Jazzlogen
Do you want to be a part of Jazzlogen?
We accept applications until mid-January every year and hope to hear from you.
If you have ever been to Moldejazz, it is hard to miss the Jazzlogen – the parade band playing during the daily street parade throughout the week.
Since its inception in 1995, the Jazzlogen has consisted of 50-70 young people aged 14-20 years, who have spread the joy of playing and gathered the city's population daily during the festival. This group of young musicians is referred to as Moldejazz's face outwards and therefore has an important role during the festival week.
The music played by the Jazz Lodge is mainly New Orleans music, both traditional and modern.
We practice the repertoire for the street parade during three seminar weekends, which are usually held in January, April and the weekend before Moldejazz. We are in a close partnership with Ytre Suløens Jass-ensemble (YSJE), who teach the musicians with a teaching technique called auditory play; the participants learn the songs "on the ear", i.e. a teaching method that does not involve reading notes. The Jazzlogen musicians learn how to use different listening techniques and memorize the songs. They will also learn the basic principles of improvisation where those who want will have the opportunity to improvise.
Ytre Suløens Jass-ensemble
Ytre Suløens Jass-ensemble is one of Norway's oldest traditional jazz orchestras. The band has existed since 1973 and has played numerous concerts both nationally and abroad. As of today there are musicians from both the first, second and third generation in the band. Despite replacements in the band in recent years, the band has still preserved the legendary "Suløen-sound".
Molde Janitsjar
- The seminars are administered by Molde Janitsjar in collaboration with – and on behalf of – the Molde International Jazz Festival.
- The band has been in operation since 1929 and is thus a cultural tradition carrier in the city of Molde with members from 15–73 years who have a good social community, pleasant concerts and play-outs / marching.
- A small group of members is responsible for the practical implementation and administration of the Jazzlogen.
Jazzlogen is perfect for you who's:
- Between 14–20 years old (or turn 14 during the year of the festival)
- Play wind, brass instrument, drums or percussion
- Wish to learn to play by ear
- Wish to learn basic improvisational techniques and skills
The jazz festival:
Moldejazz is held in week 29, every year. The street parade starts every day at 11.30. In addition, they also have a selection of other playing jobs during the week.
By taking part in at least two seminars, you'd get:
- Accreditation – free access if tickets are available – to many of the festival jazz concerts and thus an inspiration for expanding your horizon in the world of jazz.
- Ticket to a concert.
- The festival T-shirt of the year, with the Jazzlogen logo printed on the back.
- Playing jobs in smaller and larger ensembles that provide you with useful experience.
- 1 free lunch during each of the weekend seminars.
NB! By applying, you and your parents agree to photos, recordings and video with/of members of the Jazzlogen can be used in social media, as well as other media and press.
Participation fee: 1.200 NOK, transferred to account NO4596500943251 (IBAN) before the first seminar. The BIC (SWIFT) is SPTRNO22.
Accommodation during the seminars must be arranged by each participant. During the festival week, it's arranged with affordable accommodation for members of the Jazzlogen.
Do you have any questions, please contact Arild Grønsberg – 411 03 905 / rag.hol@gmail.com