17th Annual Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland Jazz Academy

The Jazz Academy is a 3-day intensive educational event hosted by Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero (School of Music). The event is for all secondary students (year 10+) who have an interest in learning more about jazz performance and getting a chance to meet and play with other talented students from all over Aotearoa. We also welcome music educators who want to upskill in jazz pedagogy to participate as well. Fee: $99 Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available. If you wish to apply, please email a 250-word letter explaining why you want to participate in the Jazz Academy, plus a short letter of recommendation from your music teacher to jazz Kaikotuitui (coordinator) Keith Price ([email protected]). In-Person Sessions: Friday, October 2nd (evening) Saturday, October 3rd (all day) Sunday, October 4th (all day & evening concert for whānau and friends) Online Prep Sessions: Monday, September 21th (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz Theory) Monday, September 28nd (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz History) Key Information: • For auditions (for the purpose of band placement), students should prepare one jazz blues head (your choice of key centre) and a 24-bar improvised solo. • We recommend bringing a packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday, as options to purchase lunch are limited on weekends in the CBD. Pizza dinner will be provided on Sunday before the concert. • Vocalists: please bring your own microphone and microphone lead. Otherwise let us know by email if you require one; these are available on request. • Guitarists and bassists: amps will be provided, but please bring your own lead. • Drummers: kits will be provided but please bring your own cymbals and hi-hat clutch. • Attendance on both Saturday and Sunday is compulsory Schedule: Friday, Oct 2 6pm Auditions 7:30pm Faculty Concert Saturday, Oct 3 9am Instrument Classes 10am Combo Rehearsals 12:00 Lunch 12:30pm Masterclass 2:30pm Combo Rehearsals Sunday, Oct 4 9am Instrument Classes 10am Combo Rehearsals 12:00 Lunch 12:30pm Masterclass 2:30pm Combo Rehearsals 6:00pm Student Concert (Whānau and friends are invited) Email contact [email protected], not: ([email protected]).