Girls Jazz+

About

Participants in our Girls Jazz+ are placed in either the Girls Jazz+ junior or senior group, depending on their playing level and experience. They explore a range of jazz repertoire and learn the art of improvisation in weekly 2-hour rehearsals, and are given the opportunity to perform at various community events and concerts.

Details

Ages 12 and up

Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, during term time

Peter Karmel Building, ANU

Eligibility

It is a requirement of our funding that our participants are ACT residents. However, non-ACT residents can apply, understanding that placement preference is given to ACT residents.

Girls Jazz+ participants are strongly encouraged to take individual lessons on their instrument while participating in the program. All applicants, regardless of ability or previous experience, can be admitted to this program, however enrolment is subject to the availability of an appropriate ensemble.

Girls Jazz+ is open to women and gender diverse musicians.

How To Apply

To apply, please fill out the following application form: Application to the Community Music Centre.

We enrol our main round of participants at the start of each year; however, we are happy to accept applications all year round. Applicants who apply after our main round of streaming interviews will be placed on a waiting list and contacted for an interview should a place become available. We will often review our waiting list prior to the commencement of our Semester 2 programs.

Girls Jazz+ Streaming Interview information

The Streaming Interviews for entrance into the 2026 Semester 1 Girls Jazz+ program will be held on the afternoon of Thursday 27 November. For information about what is required for these Streaming Interviews, click here: Streaming Interviews

Fees

program	Fee per semester
Girls Jazz+	$150

Fees can be paid here through the ANU's OneStop Secure Payment Portal.

Fees can be waived for current pension or healthcare card holders or anyone experiencing financial difficulties. If you would like to waive the fees for this program, please email us at communitymusiccentre@anu.edu.au