Course
Jazz Big Band
April 2026

PETITES MAINS SYMPHONIQUES JAZZ BIG BAND WORKSHOP, 4–6 APRIL 2026

Immerse yourself in the world of jazz for a weekend!

Les Petites Mains Symphoniques are delighted to invite you to an exceptional jazz workshop from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 April 2026, in the beautiful city of Reims.

For three days, immerse yourself in the great jazz standards, from traditional to contemporary, under the inspiring direction of Michael Steinman. This workshop is a unique opportunity to play in the Petites Mains Symphoniques Jazz Big Band, an ensemble renowned for its energy and infectious enthusiasm.

Whether you play saxophone, trumpet or trombone, or you are a pianist, guitarist, double bassist or drummer, come and share your passion, sharpen your section playing and develop your improvisation skills in a full big band setting.

Get swept up in a spirit of camaraderie and musical excellence for an Easter weekend that truly swings!

Save the date: an unforgettable jazz experience awaits you.

Who?
Saxophones (alto, tenor, baritone), clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals.
Aged 12 and over and/or from the start of the second cycle (French conservatoire level), subject to approval by the teaching staff.

Where?
Full-board accommodation at the Centre International de Séjour de Reims, 21 Chaussée Bocquaine, 51100 Reims.
Approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sport. Rooms sleep 3 to 4.

How to get there?
Car sharing: https://www.covoitribu.fr/poll/102548_fHu0q4yYgYLXPe
Train:
Saturday 4 April 2026: 10:28 from Paris, arriving in Reims at 11:14.
Monday 6 April 2026: departure at around 12:00.

Cost (excluding travel)
€200 for PMS members
€225 for non-members