Why get involved?
Play Well-known tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes suited to the ensemble genre.
Performance Opportunities
By playing in an ensemble you have the opportunity to take part in concerts and events throughout the year, earning vital performance experience.
Making Music with Others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. Joining a Music Centre activity gives you the chance to meet, play and perform with other like-minded musicians.
Sign Up for the Jazz & Funk Band
Once your application has been submitted, you will be emailed regarding course dates and fees provided there is space in the ensemble. If there is not space for a new member to join straight away, the student will be placed on a waiting list. When a space is available, a member of the Create Music team will be in touch with all the relevant details you need.
Meet the Tutor
Michael Pilley
Brass
Michael teaches trumpet, trombone, french horn and tuba, and the Hastings & Rother Music Centre’s Wind Band. He is an Australian trombonist who has performed in venues around the world.
Also an arranger and composer, he has a YouTube channel called Super Bone which showcases trombone music, and leads the South Coast Trombone Choir.