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SUMMARY:Creative Jazz Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring 4 (or 2) days at WollCon’s Creative Jazz Workshop for young women and gender diverse musicians!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Creative Jazz Workshop is all about connection\, creativity\, and community. Whether you’re a beginner on your instrument or already gigging\, this is a safe and supportive space to explore jazz\, meet like minded players\, form bands\, and make long lasting musical friendships. \nAND … you don’t need to have ever improvised or played jazz before! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The workshop will be led by some of Sydney and Wollongong’s leading improvisers\, performers and educators: \nFreyja Garbett – pianist\, composer\, producerHilary Geddes – guitarist\, composer\, bandleaderLucy Clifford – bassist\, educator\, bandleader. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The aim of the workshop is to help young women and gender diverse musicians find each other in their local area\, and support the creation of new bands. The tutors hope to build confidence and musicianship of the students through jazz and improvisation\, offer a nurturing space for parents and carers to learn how to support young musicians\, and provide resources and connections for rehearsal spaces\, transport\, and performance opportunities. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What’s Included\n– Daily Workshops: Instrument sectionals\, ensemble work\, improvisation & jazz theory workshops– Delicious local catering– Live Performances: From faculty\, along with jam sessions– Mentorship & Advice: Learn how to audition for tertiary music degrees\, get gig ready\, and build your artistic identity– A final performance showcasing each ensemble and our incredible camp leaders \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop Details\nMusic Camp for Young Women & Gender Diverse MusiciansDate: 2–5 October (4 days) OR  4-5 October (2days)Time: 10AM – 4PM each dayVenue: Wollongong Conservatorium of MusicFee: $300 for 4 days OR $150 for 2 days (bursaries are available – please email enquiries@wollcon.com.au with bursary expression of interest). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Outdoor Activities\nSet within the Wollongong Botanic Garden\, the workshop includes plenty of outdoor fun to keep your body and brain balanced! \n– Botanic garden walks– Movement sessions– Band building activities \nWho Should Join\nYoung women and gender diverse musicians aged approx. 12–18\, from beginner to advanced. You don’t need to know jazz already\, just bring your curiosity and your instrument! \nFurther Information: Please contact us at: enquiries@wollcon.com.au \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Let’s Build a Movement!\nThis is more than just a workshop! It’s the beginning of a local music community that can support and grow with each other well beyond this long weekend. We want to see your bands gigging\, jamming\, and recording long after the final day at WollCon! \nThis workshop is generously supported by: \nThe Anthony and Sharon Lee FoundationSydney Conservatorium of Music Equity in Jazz ProgramWollongong Conservatorium of MusicSisters Of Sound Music Collective \n			\n				WORKSHOP REGISTRATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Public Transport to WollCon\nIf participants are travelling from Sydney\, please follow these instructions: \n1) Train from Sydney to North Wollongong Station (get off the train at this station rather than Wollongong Station)2) Get on a free shuttle bus to the Wollongong University bus stop OR Walk towards the University.3) Cross the road to the Botanic Garden entrance on Northfields Ave.4) Walk through the gardens and up the hill towards WollCon (aim for the Gleniffer Brae Manor House at the top of the hill). This is only a 5-10 minute walk.5) We will provide a contact phone number closer to the day\, if help is required on your arrival.
URL:https://wollcon.com.au/event/creative-jazz-workshop/
LOCATION:WollCon\, Gleniffer Brae\, Murphys Avenue\, Keiraville\, NSW\, Australia
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