Aberdeen Jazz Festival Orchestra 2026
Aberdeen Jazz Festival Orchestra is a coming together of all musicians in the City under one banner, and one impresario - Richard Michael!
Workshop and rehearsal
Saturday 14 March, 1:00–4:00pm
Venue: Queen’s Cross Church
Richard Michael will lead a workshop and rehearsal session. Anyone with an instrument is welcome to attend. Music should be able to be taught/learned by ear, with music available to download here!
Aberdeen Jazz Festival Orchestra: Concert
Sunday 15 March, 7pm
Venue: Great Western Community Center
- 5:00pm – Short rehearsal and soundcheck
- 6.30pm - Doors
- 7:00pm – Concert begins.
We can't wait to see you there! Any more questions, please email john@jazzscotland.com
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Aberdeen Jazz Festival Youth Band
Aberdeen Jazz Festival Youth meet every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:30 during term-time at Great Western Community Centre (Former Holburn West Church, corner of Ashley Park Drive and Great Western Road).
Learn more about jazz and improvisation in this fun and inclusive ensemble.
The group is working towards a performance at the 2026 Aberdeen Jazz Festival!
Open to instrumentalists around S1 - S6 (or thereabouts). Participants should already be having lessons on their chosen instrument.
Sessions are free and run weekly during the school term from October - March.
Sign up here - https://forms.gle/KTvJDoLqbZ245kYK7
