Jazz Opportunities for IMP Students
There are some exciting opportunities that may be of interest to Fortians interested in honing their jazz skills and knowledge.
1.Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Festival – Sunday June 2 2024
A unique all-ages opportunity to see live jazz and world class performers at Sydney Con’s Biannual Jazz Festival. Student tickets start from $25 for an afternoon pass and can be purchased Here
2.SIMA Young Women’s Jazz Workshops – July to September 2024
An eight-week program supported by The Open Academy, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Young Women’s Jazz workshops accommodate players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, regardless of their prior knowledge of jazz. Developed in partnership with Dr. Sandy Evans OAM in 2002, the Young Women’s Jazz Workshops have been crafted to inspire young instrumentalists to play jazz and pursue a future in music and have played a transformative role for countless musicians aged 12 and up around Australia.
Audition Day: Saturday 29 June 2024
Program: Saturdays 10.00am-1.00pm, 27 July – 14 September (Final Concert: Tuesday 17 September 2024)
Venue: Sydney Conservatorium of Music (NSW)
Ages: 12 years and up
Course Fee: $485
Application deadline: Friday 21st June 2024
For more information or to register Here
3.Tertiary Jazz Pre-Audition Workshop – Sat Aug 3 2024
Are you planning to audition for a Conservatorium tertiary degree in jazz? Be well informed about the audition requirements and process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three-hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of the process, a mock Jazz aptitude test and the opportunity for some students to have their mock audition critiqued by members of the Tertiary Jazz staff in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an invaluable opportunity to ensure your optimum preparation for a future audition.
Date: Saturday, 3 August 2024
Time: 2.00-5.00pm
Venue: Sydney Conservatorium of Music (NSW)
Course Fee: $85
For more information or register : Here
4. International Jazz Day Recordings
International Jazz Day is held on 30 April every year. You can watch the All-Star Global Concert that was held in Morocco in 2024: https://jazzday.com/videos/ or at http://www.youtube.com/@Jazzday