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

We are currently taking applications for our Girls Jazz+ program. 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

Applicants applying to join Girls Jazz+ are required to either:

1. Attend an in-person interview fulfilling the streaming requirements below, OR
2. Prepare and upload a video submission fulfilling the streaming requirements below.

 

In-person Girls Jazz+ Streaming Interviews

The in-person interviews will be held on Thursday 28 November 2024. You will be allocated a 10-15min timeslot between 4:30pm and 7pm on this day. These interviews will be held in the Foster Room (Peter Karmel Building, ANU).

During the interview, applicants will be required to:

• play 1 – 2 major scales (optional)
• perform 1 piece that demonstrates their musical skill and level. This can be any style of music and doesn’t have to be in the jazz style.

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

 

Online Girls Jazz+ Streaming Video Submission

Applicants who are not able to attend an in-person interview can prepare and upload their video submission as an unlisted YouTube video link. Video submissions should be submitted using the below link by Thursday 28 November 2024. 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

 

 

2025 Dates

Semester 1

Term 1: Monday 10 February - Friday 28 March (7 weeks)

Term 2: Monday 5 May - Friday 20 June (7 weeks)

End of Semester Concert: Tuesday 24 June

 

Semester 2

Term 3: Monday 28 July - Friday 26 September (9 weeks)

Term 4: Monday 13 October - Friday 14 November (5 weeks)

End of Year Concert:Tuesday 18 November

 

Girls Jazz+ Open Rehearsal

Want to know more about our 2025 program?  Come along to see the Girls Jazz+ groups rehearse, meet the tutors, ask questions, and even join in if you want to! This is a chance for you to check out the program and see what it's all about!

Thursday 7 November 2024, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building

Australian National University

More details and registration link here: Girls Jazz+ Open Rehearsal