Monday 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 Big Band: Johan Plomp; Tuesday Big Band: Ilja Reijngoud |
| period | 1st and/or 2nd term, 3.5 hours per week. Horns are required the whole year, and rhythm section for one term |
| class size | 17-18 |
| requirements | for vocalists who have completed the advanced crossover group and for advanced instrumentalists including master degree students |
| examination | being present (min. 80%) and evaluations during the lessons, workshops and concerts |
| credits | 3 for one semester, 5 for a whole year (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 | Lucas van Merwijk, Johan Plomp and/or Frans van der Hoeven, Haye Jellema |
NB: Auditions for rhythm section players will be held on 19 June, 2023.