Are you passionate about jazz? Want to learn from some of the world's greatest jazz musicians?
In the July 2012 school holidays, Trinity College presents the third annual Juilliard Winter Jazz School at Trinity.
The renowned Juilliard School in New York City, sends its top jazz teachers to work with dedicated, devoted and passionate young jazz musicians in Melbourne. You will find that your performance skills are transformed – some of our students say it is like having six months' worth of practice in one week!
Learn from some of the world's greatest jazz musicians and be surrounded by other young jazz enthusiasts from Australia and other parts of the world, just like you!
What's in it for you?
- an intensive, one-week residential program learning with Carl Allen, Director of the Jazz Program at the Juilliard School and the Juilliard All Stars
- experience Residential College life and jam through the evenings with your peers
- instrument master classes, listening classes and special topic lectures
- work in jazz ensembles with Juilliard tutors preparing you for your final concert
- listen to the Juilliard Jazz All Stars perform and experience live jazz Melbourne-style.
Who is the winter jazz school for?
The Juilliard Winter Jazz School at Trinity is open to Australian and international high school students aged 14–17 years. If you're proficient with one of the following instruments, we'd love to hear from you:
Program Requirements
To participate in the Juilliard Winter Jazz School, you need:
- knowledge of at least three major and three minor scales
- the ability to play over a blues in Bb, F, G minor or C minor (pick two keys)
- basic reading of melodies and rhythms
- to prepare a jazz piece audition (please select either Blue Bossa, C Jam Blues, Autumn Leaves, Stella by Starlight or Now's the Time).
Application Process
To apply for the Juilliard Winter Jazz School at Trinity please submit:
- a completed Application Form
- a supporting statement from a teacher or administrator, confirming you meet program requirements
- an audition recording of your chosen jazz piece from the list above in audio, mp3, .avi, .flv, .mov or .mpg format (audition can be solo, with a backing track or with live accompaniment).
Applications close: 31 May 2012
About Juilliard Jazz
New York's famed Juilliard School represents the pinnacle of quality training in dance, drama, and music. The Juilliard Winter Jazz School at Trinity offers students the opportunity to be a part of this exceptional experience.
Drums - Carl Allen
Guitar - Rodney Jones
Trumpet - Matthew Jodrell
Saxophone - Michael Thomas
Bass - John Tate
Piano - Chris Ziemba
Essential Information
Who: Australian and international high schools students aged 14–17
When: 1–7 July 2012
What: Tuition includes the academic program, mentoring, accommodation, meals, field trips, extracurricular activities, return airport transfers and other activities arranged by the College.
Where: Trinity College, the University of Melbourne
Fees: AUD1500
Applications close: 31 May 2012
Apply for the Juilliard Winter Jazz School at Trinity
Contact:
Trinity Institute Office
email: jazz@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
phone: +61 3 9348 7486
fax: +61 3 9348 7627
Review of the 2011 Winter Jazz School at Trinity
Read more about the Juilliard Jazz School at Trinity.
'This has been such an intensive course with such incredible musicians. I have progressed about six months of work ahead from where I was.'
'This whole week has been life changing for me. Not only has it helped me improve in musical ability but it has given me a much greater confidence to step out.'
'The Juilliard Jazz School has changed my life, both times I’ve done it. It has given me hope and guidance that dreams can come true.'
'This week has opened up an extraordinary amount of doors on so many levels which have boosted my motivation, inspiration and personal pathway in becoming a jazz musician.'
'It’s inspiring, motivating and life-changing. We’re privileged to have these masters come and teach us about our craft.'
Images from 2011 Winter Jazz School