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Sligo Jazz Project: Main Objectives
* Bring world-class musicians to Sligo to work with local musicians on a one-to-one basis and in workshop/masterclass format
* Strengthen the capacities of the existing jazz combos in Sligo |
* Host world class concert performances to promote audience building and goodwill, thus benefiting Sligo socially, artistically and build a healthier music scene in this Gateway City.
* Attract other interested musicians to Sligo from Ireland and abroad to further their musical education, develop the musicianship and compositional skills of the students
* Work on new compositions with composers within these groups
* Promote concerts to feature the playing of Sligo jazz musicians alongside visiting tutors
* Record in video and sound formats the performance for incorporation into teaching workshops and arts archives
ABOUT SJP: Sligo Jazz Project Ltd. was founded in 2005 by four Sligo-based musicians and business people, Felip Carbonell, Eddie Lee, Jim Meehan and Eddie McFarlane, to promote jazz education and performance in the area.
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