Alongside the weekly instrumental tuition, the academy runs a regular programme of inspirational Projects and Events, some directed specifically at students having tuition at the academy, others are open island-wide. We frequently work in partnership with other local organisations, and are proud to have developed some very exciting links with music schools in the UK and further abroad. All news from recent Projects and Events is also on our Facebook page (‘like’ us to receive reviews and photos from time to time).
East Riding Senior Ensembles will be visiting us 20th-24th July, staying at JAAC. They are performing several concerts around Jersey, which will feature East Riding Youth Orchestra, Senior Wind Band, Jazz Collective and Flute Choir. Their concerts will include music to suit all tastes by : Tito Puente, William Walton, Faure, Saint Saens, Bernstein, Lloyd Webber […]
Ackworth School will be staying with us 12th-16th July. They are performing several concerts around Jersey, which will feature a number of their ensembles. The Ackworth School Senior Choir, led by Oliver McCarthy-Bell, is non-auditioned and consists of students from 11-18 years of age. Priding itself on its diverse range of repertoire, to appeal to […]
Wakefield Girls’ High School are joining us this week, and will be performing two concerts featuring their Grammar School Foundation Youth Brass Band and String Ensemble. They feature musicians ranging from 11-18 years of age. They will be playing a varied programme of light music including pop tunes, Jazz standards, ragtime music, fanfares, marches, hymn […]
Some pictures of last week’s collaborative concert with Bexley Music and Crosfields School, held at St. Helier Methodist Centre.
What a fantastic afternoon of music-making with Bexley in Howard Davis Park! A team of Academy students joined Bexley’s orchestra to perform a 60-minute set. The programme included: a Disney medley, Superheroes R Us, Blue Danube, Die Fledermaus, Harry Potter, Jupiter, Uptown Funk, The Avengers, Barcarolle, Capriccio Italien, Give Up the Funk and the Wallace […]
The Vocal Department Concert on 27th May sent us all into half term with a song in our hearts. It was a lovely event with singers of all ages delighting us with their solo and choral offerings. There was a lovely mix of songs, duets and choral items, from individual children and from the rapidly […]
Lufratazzi (2 violins, cello and piano) provided background music for the JFA dinner at the Royal Jersey Showground on Friday 6th May.
The JAM/JMS Jersey Youth Choir was launched yesterday at Government House, singing for Royalty with a performance for the Earl and Countess of Wessex. We are excited to launch this mixed choir for Jersey’s young singers, and welcome applications from singers from all schools in Jersey. We would like this to be an inclusive choir, […]
On Saturday 30th April we hosted our first Musical Mindfulness day, focusing on confidence building and positivity with a musical theme. Students participated in a series of workshops, and explored Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Performance Confidence, Breathwork, Osteopathy and Mindfulness. You Matter was also on site throughout the day, and the wonderful Bella’s Cafe provided copious […]
St Andrew’s School has a strong musical tradition, with many pupils learning orchestral instruments and performing in a wide variety of ensembles. Our Senior Choir leads our Chapel Services each week and in recent years, have sung in Winchester, Salisbury and Guildford cathedrals. They were delighted to visit Jersey in April, and had the opportunity to […]
At Ipswich High School Everyone is encouraged to participate in Music, from Year 1 through to Year 13. There are many opportunities within their extensive Enrichment Programme which allow students to extend their interests or try something new. For performers, clubs are as diverse as RockSchool, Ukulele Club, Senior Orchestra and Advanced Strings, and […]
A glimpse into JASTO rehearsals. The newly formed Jersey Academy of Music Student and Teacher Orchestra is preparing for its first concert on 19th February 2022. We have a hugely diverse programme from classical to film music, which an original composition, a choir, pianists and an army of Bodhran drummers! https://www.facebook.com/events/244957344274365?ref=newsfeed
19th-24th July 2021 We are all thrilled with the programme on offer for this year’s summer course ‘Jersey Summer Music’. Open islandwide to young instrumentalists from 8yrs of age upwards. Highlights this year include the visiting ‘School of Noise’ guest ensemble (‘Electro-Pop’ workshops featuring ‘Laser Harp’…don’t ask!!!), an evening performance at Durrell at Dusk, […]
Week 1 – w/c 7th January Week 2 – w/c 14th January Week 3 – w/c 21st January Week 4 – w/c 28th January Week 5 – w/c 4th February Week 6 – w/c 11th February HALF-TERM Week 7 – w/c 25th February Week 8- w/c 4th March Week 9- w/c 11th March Week 10- w/c 18th […]
Week 1 – w/c 10th September (N.B. In place of Thursday 13th September, lessons will begin on Thursday 6th September) Week 2 – w/c 17th September Week 3 – w/c 24th September (New KS1 Group Classes Start) Week 4 – w/c 1st October Week 5 – w/c 8th October Week 6 – w/c 15th October Week 7 – […]
Mon 15th Jan 2018, 7pm This event is open to all JAM students who have entered either the PwC Young Musician of the Year Competition or the PwC Junior Musician of the Year Competition, and provides the opportunity for them to try out their pieces in front of a friendly audience. Free of charge with […]
Flutasia are an established and highly regarded Jersey Flute Choir who perform regularly at concerts and public functions. Recent performances include: Musical Tour to Coutances, France The Jersey Boat Show The Variety Club Ladies’ Garden Party The Chapel at the Jersey General Hospital World Music Day, St. Helier Launch of the Liberation Festival National Trust […]
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Jersey Academy of Music
Chateau Vermont
Le Mont Sohier, St. Saviour
Jersey CI, JE2 7HA UK
Tel: +44 (0)1534 720030
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