Progressive+ Groove

About

Participants in the Progressive+ Groove program (formally Girls Jazz+) explore a range of music genres in weekly rehearsals, including pop, rock, jazz, improvisation, & more. As part of the program, the group perform in an End of Semester concert, Jazz Junction, at the ANU School of Music, but they are also frequently offered additional performance opportunities in the Canberra community. 

Details

Ages 12 and up

Thursdays, 4:30  – 6:00 pm, during CMC 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.

Progressive+ Groove 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 group for placement.

Progressive+ Groove is open to women and gender diverse individuals aged 12 and up. 

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.

Streaming Interviews

We generally ask all applicants to the Progressive+ Groove program to attend a Streaming Interview. Information about what is usually required for this interview can be found here: Streaming Interviews

Fees

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

2026 Dates

Semester 1

Term 1: Monday 9 February - Friday 27 March (7 weeks)

Term 2: Tuesday 28 April - Friday 12 June (7 weeks)

End of Semester Concert: Jazz Junction, Tuesday 16 June

Semester 2

Term 3: Monday 20 July - Friday 18 September (9 weeks)

Term 4: Monday 12 October - Friday 13 November (5 weeks)

End of Year Concert: Jazz Junction, Tuesday 17 November

Please see below for a PDF version of the CMC 2026 dates