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 2025

The in-person Streaming Interviews for entrance into the Semester 1 program were held at the end of last year. We now ask all new applicants to the Girls Jazz+ to please submit a Video Submission as part of their application (see information below).

Online Girls Jazz+ Streaming Video Submission

Please prepare and upload your video submission as an unlisted YouTube video link. Upload your video submission here: Video submission link

Instructions on how to upload an unlisted YouTube link can be found here: unlisted YouTube instructional video

Videos must be titled with the applicants' full name and instrument, and in the recording the applicant will:

introduce themselves with their name and age
play 1 – 2 major scales if known (optional)
introduce the name and composer of their chosen piece and then play the piece

Percussionists/drummers applying for Girls Jazz+ should play rudiments/rhythm patterns in place of scales.

Please note that the chosen piece can be played solo or with accompaniment and it can be in any musical style (it doesn’t have to be jazz). Choose a piece that you enjoy and best demonstrates your ability; no stylistic requirements are needed.

If any of the above is too difficult or out of your current skill set, that is ok! Please still attempt what you can so that we can assess your current playing level.

If applicants are doing a streaming interview for more than one instrument, they will need to prepare a separate video for each instrument.

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