Jazz workshop for university applicants
On Sunday, February 16, the jazz department of the University of the Arts Bremen is once again organizing a four-hour introductory workshop for young musicians interested in studying jazz, starting at 1:00 pm. The workshop offers general information about studying jazz as well as samples of instrumental, ensemble and theory lessons by lecturers and professors from the University of the Arts Bremen.
Prof. Markus Schieferdecker (bass), Oliver Poppe (theory/piano), Christian Torkewitz (sax/flute, piano, theory), Florian Menzel (trumpet), Marcus Bartelt (saxophones), Ed Kröger (trombone/piano), Christian Schönefeld (drums) and Jan-Olaf Rodt (guitar), among others, will provide insights.
The course is free of charge.
The application deadline for a study at the HfK is open online from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.
Please register by e-mail to kbb-musik@hfk-bremen.de, stating your address and instrument/subject.
Important information
The jazz department of the University of the Arts Bremen organizes top-class workshops with international guest lecturers. Recent workshops have been held with the great bassists Remi Vingolo, Essiet Essiet and in April 2024 with Alicia Keys' bassist Richie Goods.
There is also the HFK Jazz Club at the university, which regularly hosts jams, concerts and exchanges within the European jazz scene. This offers students the opportunity to get to know each other and build networks for the future, which is of great importance for a smooth transition into the profession of jazz musician. The top-class workshops with international female jazz musicians support this process. Bremen is one of the few major German cities with an international flair and affordable living space.
Here is an insight into our previous workshop guests: Dave Kikoski (Piano), Ugonna Okewko (Bass), Remi Vingolo (Bass), Essiet Essiet (Bass), Thomas Heidepriem (Bass), Richie Goods (Bass), Jörg Brinkmann (Cello/Bass), Kirk Lightsey (Piano), Portinho (Drums), Helen Schneider (Voice), Wayne Escoffery (Saxophone), Mark Whitfield Junior (Drums), Joost van Schaik (Drums), Prof. Dr. August Wilhelm Scheer (Business), Izabella Effenberg (Vibraphone), Izabella Bodenseh (Flute), Milena Hoge (Harp), Pierra Allan Gouchard (Piano), Renato Chicco (Piano), Joris Dudli (Drums)
The workshops are exclusively for HFK students. However, prospective students are cordially invited and participation is free of charge.
Interested parties can also contact Markus Schieferdecker free of charge (online) at any time to find out more about studying at the HfK Bremen. He supports potential applicants in all important matters and is available to provide advice and assistance to national and international students.
