Jazz and Improvisation Day

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Are you a secondary student who loves Jazz, World and Contemporary music? This Jazz and Improvisation Day is not to be missed.

The Conservatorium of Music

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Events

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is the heart of music education in Newcastle, located in the centre of the University of Newcastle's City Campus. The Harold Lobb Concert Hall hosts more than 100 events each year.

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music would like to invite secondary Music students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who play an instrument or sing and enjoy performing Jazz, World and Contemporary music styles to our Jazz and Improvisation Day.This event takes place at the Conservatorium of Music on Friday 15th November 2024.This event is presented by the Conservatorium of Music in association with the Newcastle Improvised Music Association (NIMA) and will involve specialist workshops, sectionals and ensemble performance opportunities.<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rW0YwyKsKQAbi-7eHrGKQ8bUrLLxAwQA/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rW0YwyKsKQAbi-7eHrGKQ8bUrLLxAwQA/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check out the full event program here</a>EVENT INFORMATIONThe cost of the day is $25.00 per student (including GST) plus booking fee. One teacher per student group will be admitted for free. You must indicate total numbers with your booking. Additional teachers are $25.00 per person.All students are expected to bring writing materials and wear full school uniform to this event. To comply with venue safety requirements, large school backpacks must not be brought into the foyer or Concert Hall. Students may bring a small bag for personal belongings and writing materials. Students are also encouraged to bring their own instrument. Drum kit, keyboards and amplifiers will be supplied.Snacks will be available for purchase from the foyer canteen, however, students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch or organise individual arrangements for a ‘Picnic in the Park’ (weather permitting).For further information, please contact conservatorium@newcastle.edu.auWe look forward to welcoming your students to the Jazz and Improvisation Day!That evening, the Mara Big Band will be performing at the Concert Hall and all students and their friends and families are encourgaed to grab tickets to this fabulous gig! This dynamic 13-piece ensemble sits between the Eastern European Gypsy brass band and jazz big band traditions... a “killer line-up” of Australian jazz and world music royalty. Check out the link for tickets:<a href="https://www.nima.org.au/upcoming-events" title="https://www.nima.org.au/upcoming-events" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://www.nima.org.au/upcoming-events</a>

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