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INFO PACK FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL JAZZ BANDS, COMBOS,
AND JAZZ STUDENTS | 5–7 JUNE 2019, WELLINGTON
Presented by the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington, in association with Wellington Jazz Festival
2019 ADJUDICATORS
MARK DONLON LAUREN ELLIS MATT HARRIS
JAZZ PIANIST AND SENIOR LECTURER DRUMMER, PERCUSSIONIST, JAZZ PIANIST, COMPOSER,
AT THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF COMPOSER AND YAMAHA ENDORSEE ARRANGER AND CO-DIRECTOR OF
MUSIC – TE KOKI. Lauren Ellis is a drummer, JAZZ STUDIES AT CALIFORNIA STATE
Mark Donlon is Senior Lecturer
percussionist, composer and
Yamaha endorsee based in
UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE, USA,
in Jazz Piano at the New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand. She Matt Harris is an active clinician,
School of Music - Te Kōkī.
studied at the NZSM under conductor and composer for high
In the field of higher education Lance Phillip and Roger Sellers, schools, colleges, and professional
he has established a profile as a graduating in 2011. Since then, bands around the world. Matt has
respected teacher and academic, she has stamped her mark on the played with jazz legends including
having taught and examined at scene, leading and playing for Bobby Shew, Lanny Morgan, Bob
leading conservatoires such as several well-known groups, ranging Sheppard, Bob McChesney, Howie
Trinity Laban, The Guildhall in style from New Orleans second Shear, Matt Finders, Rob Lockart,
School of Music and Drama, the line, to funk, to hard bop, to salsa. Carl Saunders, Chuck Findley, Tim
DIT Conservatoire in Dublin and An active sideman, she recently Ries, Bob Summers, John Pisano,
The Royal Academy of Music. As toured the US with indie-rock group Gregg Bissonette, Dan Higgins to
well as releasing a number of CDs HEX. She is a long-time member of name a few. Matt has been a guest
he has had works published for solo The Rodger Fox Big Band, touring clinician for over 30 years with
piano, small jazz ensembles and with luminaries such as Joey topics ranging from improvisation,
Jazz orchestra. DeFrancesco, Mike Stern and James rhythm section, piano, arranging,
Carter. Lauren is also involved in composition, business of music, and
the education side of the group, creative aspects of playing jazz.
coaching bands and adjudicating
competitions. In July she will
resume studying for a Masters
degree at USC in Los Angeles
under Peter Erskine, acting as his
teaching assistant.
DANIEL HAYLES MIKE TAYLOR EILISH WILSON
JAZZ PIANIST, COMPOSER AND TRUMPETER AND ARTIST TEACHER AT SAXOPHONIST AND MUSIC TEACHER
ARTIST TEACHER AT THE NEW THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC Since graduating from the
ZEALAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC - TE KŌKĪ - TE KŌKĪ. New Zealand School of Music
with an Honours degree in Jazz
Having completed a Postgraduate Mike is an accomplished musician Performance in 2015, Eilish has
Diploma in jazz piano (PGDipMus) who has travelled the world made a name for herself as a
at the New Zealand School of Music, performing, and has recorded saxophonist within the Wellington
Daniel currently performs with extensively. He recently spent 9 and New Zealand music scenes,
several prominent acts including years in New York City, where he performing both nationally and
Lord Echo (including 2016, 2017 gained his Masters in Music from internationally. She performs
and 2018 tours in Japan, WOMAD Manhattan School of Music, with regularly with the Rodger Fox
2017, WOMADelaide 2019), Louis scholarships from Manhattan Big Band, Wellington Mingus
Baker, Hollie Smith (including School, AMP, Creative New Zealand, Ensemble, Lisa Tomlins Acoustic
on her number one album Water and Dame Malvina Major. Soul Collective, It’s Uptown!, and as
Or Gold), Myele Manzanza & a session musician for numerous
Records that he has played on have
The Eclectic (Ulsan World Music other bands. In 2018 Eilish
been nominated for a Latin-Jazz
Festival in South Korea, WOMAD performed at the Monterey Jazz
Grammy in the USA, gone platinum
and WOMADelaide 2015), as Festival and recorded an album
in NZ and twice won the Tui award
well as exciting local groups the at the United Studios in L.A with
for “Best Jazz album of the year”.
Richter City Rebels, Gold Nugget the Rodger Fox Big Band. Eilish
Mike is an Artist Teacher at the New
Pawn Shop and JB3. Daniel also teaches a combo at the NZSM
Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī.
writes and arranges music for local Young Musicians programme as
shows, visiting artists and groups well as teaching at schools within
including the Rodger Fox Big Band the Wellington region, focusing
and Orchestra Wellington. Daniel on saxophone, flute, and clarinet.
is in his third year as an Artist Eilish is excited to be part of
Teacher at the New Zealand School the adjudicating team for
of Music at Victoria University of the Jazz Project 2019.
Wellington, teaching jazz combo,
vocal ensemble and big band as well
as guest lecturing in the subjects of
arranging and composition.
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE THURSDAY EVENING CONCERT –
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUARTET, 8PM
COMBO COMPETITION, 8.30AM–3PM Michael Fowler Centre
Hunter Lounge and Studio 310, Student Union Building, USA trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire
Victoria University of Wellington and his quartet present a headline concert as part of
the Wellington Jazz Festival, with the New Zealand
Combos will be given a 20 minute performance School of Music Big Band opening.
slot including entering and exiting the stage (not
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
including adjudication time) followed by a 20 minute
workshop with one of the adjudicators.
Adjudicators: Matt Harris, Eilish Wilson, Mike Taylor,
Mark Donlon
OPEN WORKSHOP – AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE,
SOCIAL FUNCTION/ JAM SESSION, 10AM-12PM
3PM – 4:30PM Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre
Hunter Lounge Sit in on an open workshop with USA trumpeter and
All Jazz Project participants and teachers are invited composer Ambrose Akinmusire and see him work with
to the Hunter Lounge to have a bit of down time at the two student combos from the New Zealand School of
end of day one. There will be a jam session led by Music.
New Zealand School of Music jazz students, and Jazz
Project students (and teachers!) will be invited to jump
up on stage and join in. LUNCHTIME CONCERT – MODERN LOCAL
12:30-1:15PM
THURSDAY 6 JUNE Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre
Featuring some of the hottest young players in the
BIG BAND COMPETITION, 8:30AM–3PM Wellington jazz scene, including Honours and Masters
graduates, current tutors of the New Zealand School
Michael Fowler Centre of Music Jazz programme and some of our Jazz
Project adjudicators! Featuring Mike Taylor (trumpet),
Each big band will be given a 20 minute performance Eilish Wilson (sax), Callum Allardice (guitar), Daniel
slot on stage at the Michael Fowler Centre followed by Hayles (keys), Chris Beernink (bass) and Lauren Ellis
a 20 minute workshop with one of the adjudicators. (drums).
Adjudicators: Matt Harris, Lauren Ellis, Dan Hayles
Q&A WITH AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE
JAZZ PROJECT PRIZEGIVING, 3.30PM 1:30-3:30PM
Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre
Ambrose Akinmusire will discuss and answer
audience questions across a range of topics such as
improvisation, musicianship, career, and artistry.ENTRY CRITERIA
& INFO
ENTRY CRITERIA
Equipment not provided:
cymbals and high-hat clutch
There are two performance categories for groups:
1. Jazz Combo – minimum of 3 musicians, REGISTRATIONS
maximum of 9 musicians
Registrations are now open. Places will be limited so
Each jazz combo will be given a 20 minute we suggest that you do not delay. All registrations
performance slot including entering and exiting must be confirmed by 12 April 2019.
the stage followed by a 20 minute workshop with
one of the adjudicators.
REGISTRATION FEES
2. Big Band – minimum of 10 musicians,
$50.00 per student includes:
maximum of 22 musicians
Enrolment into the Big Band or Combo Competition,
Each big band will be given a 20 minute
and all activities listed in the schedule.
performance slot including entering and exiting
the stage followed by a 20 minute workshop with $30.00 fee per student for each additional group that
one of the adjudicators. they participate in. No student should be in more than
three performing groups.
To be eligible for group prizes, all students in
participating ensembles must be attending a Band Directors and adult chaperones will receive
New Zealand High School at the time of the event. free entry to the Jazz Project and a ticket to the
Individual prizes will only be awarded to high school Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet concert, to a maximum
students. of 3 per school. Extra adult tickets to the Ambrose
Akinmusire Quartet concert will be available through
Performance Information: Ticketmaster.
Ensembles should perform four selections and include
the following styles:
Swing
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Invoices will be issued after registration and payments
Ballad
can be made by credit card on request. Payments will
Latin or rock and another selection of their be due by 10 May.
own choice.
EQUIPMENT
A full professional audio and lighting system will be
available on the main stage. The following equipment
will be provided onstage:
piano
drumset (except cymbals and high-hat clutch)
guitar amp
bass amp
music stands
keyboard (Nord stage piano)
congas (on request)
acoustic bass (on request)ENTRY CRITERIA & INFO CONTINUED
VENUES AND ACCOMMODATION AFTER REGISTERING
The Combo competition will take place on Wednesday Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt
5 June in the Student Union Building, Kelburn of a completed Registration Form and payment of
Campus, Victoria University of Wellington. participation fees.
This year the Big Band competition will take place at Directors will then receive an email in early May with
the Michael Fowler Centre. the times/schedule of performances. asking for:
Many options for accommodation and meals can be • a list of participating players (for the
found nearby with a wide range of costs. Bus services programme)
into the Wellington CBD are reasonably frequent and • a short ‘bio’ of their groups (for the programme)
moderately priced. There are also several parking
Please note that you do not need to provide scores for
buildings within a block or two of the venue.
the adjudicators
If you require advice on any of the above, please don’t
hesitate to ask.
AUDITIONING FOR STUDY AT NZSM
AWARDS Students participating in the Jazz Project who are
looking to further their music studies at a tertiary
Ensemble Awards: institution in 2020 might like to take the opportunity
Best Big Band to audition for NZSM while they are in Wellington.
Best Combo For more information or to arrange this, emailing
music@vuw.ac.nz
Individual Awards:
Most Outstanding Individual Instrument Awards on
each of the following:
trumpet
saxophone
trombone
guitar
piano
bass
drums
vocal
Best Original Composition
Best Original Arrangement
Most Outstanding Musician in the CompetitionWELLINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL TICKETS Through our partnership with the Wellington Jazz Festival, in addition to the free tickets to the Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet included in registration, we’re excited to offer NZSM Jazz Project high schools a limited number of $15 student and teacher tickets (excl booking fees) for a selection of shows at the Michael Fowler Centre during the Wellington Jazz Festival, 5-9 June. Advance bookings can only be made by phoning Ticketmaster (0800 111 999) or visiting a Ticketmaster agency nationwide and providing the password: SCHOOLFEST2019. This offer is not available online. Please note: One $15 teacher ticket can be purchased per group of up to 10 students. Tickets are strictly limited and subject to availability. Additional teacher tickets will be at the Adult price. Tickets to the first release of the 2019 Welllington Jazz Festival programme will be available from 13 March 2019 at jazzfestival.nz. HOW TO APPLY The entry form for the Jazz Project is available online here and is due by Friday 12 April.
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