IMP
Welcome to 2021
Welcome to 2021, IMP members and parents. A particularly warm welcome to the 76 new IMP members who have joined us.
Due to COVID distancing restrictions, bands and orchestras will rehearse in the Hall, Jazz groups will rehearse in R2, Percussion Ensembles will rehearse in the Cottage, and choirs will sing in the Fountain Quad. Please keep an eye on your emails as plans may change at a moment’s notice. Don’t forget to use the Absence Notification form if you are going to be away for any reason. IMP ensembles will be performing at stage assemblies throughout this semester, so make sure you practice your parts, and attend all rehearsals. If you have any questions or queries, please send me an email.
Congratulations to IMP Tutors.
During the holidays four of our wonderful tutors became parents. Congratulations to Jy, Mikaela, Rafael, and Sophie, and best wishes to Laura, who will shortly go on maternity leave as well.
5 IMP bubs in 3 months must be some kind of record!
The IMP is very excited to welcome back Rafael Karlen who will be covering the saxophone maternity positions, and Gavin Zev, who will be covering flute.
Young Women’s Jazz Orchestra – auditions for positions in YWJO now open
The Young Women’s Jazz Orchestra (YWJO) is looking for talented young women aged 16-23 interested in pursuing jazz, honing their improvisation skills and looking for experience playing in a large ensemble.
Ensemble members receive tutelage from experienced professional musicians, and professional performance opportunities at popular Sydney venues including Camelot Lounge, Lazybones Lounge, Foundry 616 and more. The band also plays at respected festivals including the Manly Jazz Festival, Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival and Blackheath Jazz Festival.
Musicians playing the following instruments are encouraged to audition: Saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone), trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drum kit.
A truly wonderful opportunity!
For more information, please visit: http://ywjo.com.au/