Created in 2020 by the Galilée Musique association in partnership with Le Fest Jazz, the “Les Fous-de-Châteauneuf” workshop is open to all singers, amateur musicians, and music school students who want to play in a group, hone their skills, or simply explore a new repertoire.

Four workshops are on offer:

As a partner of the workshop, Festjazz is offering a special access pass to the festival for participants enrolled in the orchestra or vocal workshop from July 21 to 26. Participants will thus have the opportunity to see the entire program, take part in meet-and-greets with festival artists, and play in jam sessions.

• A day of instrumental and vocal training, the July 21, 2026

(Trumpet/brass, saxophone/clarinet, guitar, piano/harmony, accordion, bass/double bass, vocal technique/scat/improvisation)
Objectives: develop your technique, playing by ear, listening skills and rhythm!

Cost: €45 per day

• A masterclass day for Breton and Irish music, July 21, 2026 21 juillet 2026

Jean-Michel Veillon (flutes) will guide you through a lively group workshop full of catchy melodies and rhythms!

Cost: €45 per day

• Big Band Jazz Orchestra of July 22–26, 2026 – Swing Special!

Led by Vincent Mascart (saxophone and conductor) and Jean-Christophe Cholet (piano and conductor).

Section cuivres : trompette, trombone
Section bois : clarinette, flûte traversière  saxophone
Section rythmique : piano, guitare, batterie, percussions, basse et accordéon
Instruments bienvenus : euphonium, cor, basson, hautbois et tuba

Objectives: Playing together, making a section sound cohesive, improvising, providing accompaniment, and performing on stage (final concert on the main stage at Fest Jazz on Sunday, July 26)

Tuition: €220 for 5 days

• Vocal Workshop July 22–26

Led by Tamara Mozes and Déborah Tanguy
Objectives: group vocal workshop, technique, improvisation and singing on stage (final concert on the Fest Jazz main stage on Sunday 26 July)

Tuition: €220 for 5 days

The teaching staff consists of recognized professional musicians and/or certified instructors (D.E., C.A. Jazz):

• Vincent Mascart (saxophone, clarinet)
• Matthieu Bloch (double bass, electric bass)
• Jean-Christophe Cholet (piano, harmony)
• Tamara Mozes (vocals, improvisation)
• Romaric Bougé (trumpet, brass)
• Déborah Tanguy (vocals, scat, and improvisation)
• Geoffrey Chaurand (guitar)
• Régis Huiban (accordion)

Classes are held at Collège de Notre Dame des Portes in Châteauneuf-du-Faou – 36 Paul Sérusier Street.

Meals are available at the festival canteen, lunch and dinner, from 21 to 26 July (€14 per meal, to be booked in advance at contact@fest-jazz.com)

Accommodation is available in a gîte or on a campsite (write to contact@fest-jazz.com)

For more information and to register: galilee.musique@gmail.com

Download the workshop brochure and registration form here

-> 2026 Workshop Brochure

-> Pre-registration form – to be sent by email to galilee.musique@gmail.com

Facebook Group : Les Fous de Châteauneuf

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the school for its assistance and for making its classrooms available, to the Hall Musique store in Quimper, and to Dôme for its sponsorship. Without them, none of this would be possible!