Big Bands

Monday 'Heritage' Big Band and Tuesday Big Band

The years in which students can sign up for the big bands vary depending on their principal subject. In addition to the weekly big band rehearsals there are separate section rehearsals.

Course details

teachers	Monday 'Heritage' Big Band: Johan Plomp; Tuesday Big Band: Ilja Reijngoud
period	1st and/or 2nd term, 3.5 hours per week
class size	17-18
requirements	as instrumentalist you need to have prior big band experience; auditions for drums and bass
examination	being present (min. 80%) and evaluations during the lessons, workshops and concerts
credits	3 for one semester (including section rehearsals)
code	8BBJP or 8BBIR

Section rehearsals

instrument	teacher
saxophone	Marc Scholten and Jasper van Damme
trumpet	Erik Veldkamp
trombone	Martijn Sohier, Ilja Reijngoud
rhythm	Frans van der Hoeven, Haye Jellema

NB: Auditions for rhythm section players will be held on 16 June, 2025.