The 16th Annual Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland Jazz Academy

The 16th 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, September 26th (evening)

Saturday, September 27th (all day)

Sunday, September 28th (all day & evening concert for whānau and friends)

Online Prep Sessions:

Monday, September 15th (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz Theory)

Monday, September 22nd (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz History)

Key Information:

• For auditions, 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, Sept 26th

6pm Auditions

7:30pm Faculty Concert

Saturday, Sept 27th

9am Instrument Classes

10am Combo Rehearsals

12:00 Lunch

12:30pm Masterclass

2:30pm Combo Rehearsals

Sunday, Sept 28th

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)

Host or Publisher Faculty of Arts and Education