{"id":3486,"date":"2023-06-14T05:36:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T05:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-oldgirls\/?post_type=article&#038;p=3486"},"modified":"2023-06-14T05:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T05:36:23","slug":"maya-year-12-releases-debut-album-with-spectra-jazz-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-oldgirls\/article\/maya-year-12-releases-debut-album-with-spectra-jazz-orchestra\/","title":{"rendered":"Maya (Year 12) releases debut album with Spectra Jazz Orchestra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Contemporary Music Captain\u00a0<strong>Maya<\/strong>\u00a0(Year 12) is a member of the Spectra Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble of talented young women and gender diverse musicians aged 15-23. The group is for individuals interested in pursuing jazz, honing their improvisation skills and looking for experience playing in a large ensemble.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2018To me, Spectra Jazz Orchestra is the place where I feel the most free to express myself in a creative way. The feeling of being surrounded by people with the same passions and love for music is so encouraging for a young person. Our director, Ellen, has fostered an environment to support young women and gender diverse people in a highly competitive field that isn\u2019t always on our side. I\u2019m so thankful for the opportunities it has given me!\u2019 says Maya.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On Friday 2 June 2023, the group released their debut album, titled\u00a0<em>Supernova<\/em>. The EP consists of six jazz works by Australian composers, including an original composition by one of the band members. Last Sunday 4 June 2023 was their album launch event, where the group performed all six pieces on the album, as well as six additional songs, at the Petersham Bowling Club.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can listen to the album either on Spotify, Apple Music, or purchase their album on Bandcamp. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrajazzorchestra.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a>\u00a0for more information on how to listen, or if you\u2019re interested in joining.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Congratulations Maya!<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<em><strong> Liesel<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(Year 12)<br \/>\nMusic Captain<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3486 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/5R3A1514-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/5R3A1514-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/5R3A1116.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/5R3A1116-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contemporary Music Captain\u00a0Maya\u00a0(Year 12) is a member of the Spectra Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble of talented young women and gender diverse musicians aged 15-23. 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