Jazz Combos

About

Participants in our Jazz Combos program are assigned to small ensembles, with consideration given to instrumentation, playing levels, and age. They explore jazz repertoire and learn the art of improvisation in weekly rehearsals and are given the opportunity to perform at various community events and concerts. This program has naturally evolved to include adult groups (Jazz Jambos) and youth groups (Jazz Combos). 

Details

Jazz Jambos 

Tuesdays during term time, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Jazz Combos:

1-hr rehearsals

Tuesdays (4:30pm) or Wednesdays (4:30pm or 5:30pm)

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.

Jazz Combos 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.

How To Apply

To apply for the Jazz Combos program, 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 ask all applicants to the Jazz Combos and Jambos program to attend a short Streaming Interview. Information about what is generally 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: Monday 27 April - Friday 12 June (7 weeks)

End of Semester Concert: 'Jazz Jambo!', 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 Jambo!',  Friday 20 November

Please see a link below for a downloadable pdf version of the 2026 semester dates.