2017 is going to be a huge year for Jazz at WAAPA! WAAPA has announced they will have Kneebody with them for a week to give workshops and perform with the students, as well as their summer school in New York at NYU, plus loads more. To start your jazz career at WAAPA, apply at … [Read More...]
Read More
WAAPA Jazz Summer School 2016
Kick start your pathway to a career in JAZZ MUSIC, with three days of workshops on improvisation and ensemble playing, run by WAAPA’s internationally reknown lecturers. Students will learn how to arrange songs, play improvised solos and learn the ins and outs of small jazz ensemble playing, culminating in a concert on the final day. […]
Helen Matthews inducted to WAM’s 2015 Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Helen Matthews, officially inducted to WAM’s 2015 Hall of Fame at the WA Music Awards ceremony on Thursday 5 November! “With a career spanning over half a century, Helen Matthews has undoubtedly become WA’s First Lady of Jazz. From hosting the nationally adored ABC variety show ‘Helen Matthews – With A Little Help […]
WAAPA Jazz Auditions
Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, the WAAPA Jazz Performance major produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians. To apply for the forthcoming November auditions, visit www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/disciplines/jazz-performance.
Mace Francis APRA AMCOS winner Jazz Work of the Year
Congratulations to Mace Francis, winner of the APRA AMCOS Jazz Work of the Year for his work titled Music for Average Photography performed by MFO (Mace Francis Orchestra). For more details about the award, visit APRA AMCOS. Don’t miss MFO’s next performance in Perth: 1 October 2015 7:30pm, The Astor Lounge, 659 Beaufort St, Mt […]
