NOTE: Workshop registrations have now closed, but you can still purchase tickets for the performance!

WORKSHOP 10am-12.00pm

Be part of Berry Jazz and jam with some of Australia’s best jazz artists under the direction of Eric Dunan, Director of Jazz Studies at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music .

Berry Jazz Big Band participants (9-18 years old) will spend the morning learning and rehearsing some new songs that we will perform as part of the festival. 

PERFORMANCE 2-3.30pm

Some of Sydney’s most celebrated jazz artists will join the Berry Jazz Big Bang for a special afternoon performance, including the Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra

WORKSHOP ELIGIBILITY

You must be 9 to 18 years of age, be able to read standard music notation at a basic level and play one of the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, bass guitar or percussion. Please note that places are strictly limited for keyboard, piano, percussion and guitar players. If you wish to join the Berry Jazz Big Band on one of these instruments you must contact Eric Dunan directly (ericd@wollcon.com.au or 02 4228 1122) before registering.

SCHEDULE

9.30am: Arrive and sign in at Berry School of the Arts

Please note that you will receive your music when you sign in.

10am-12pm: Rehearsal of songs with Eric Dunan.

12-1:30pm: Break (head over to the Queen Porter Stomp performance in Apex Park)

2-3.30pm Berry Jazz Big Band Performance with special guests + special performance by the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Jazz Orchestra

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE FOR WORKSHOP TUESDAY 9 MAY

email gm@sima.org.au or call (02) 90366292