Wollongong Conservatorium is celebrating its 50th birthday this year with celebrations peppered throughout the year, including bringing together a jazz orchestra on April 9.
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Organisers have described the "all-star" cast as "the Ferrari of jazz orchestras", put together by the Con's Eric Dunan, and will showcase the talents of musicians who have been part of the facility over the past two decades.
The 18-piece ensemble will feature special guests, alumni, selected music staff as well as their " next generation of jazz students", all of whom are coming together to deliver an unforgettable sonic experience at the Wollongong Town Hall.
They will perform a variety of contemporary and classic big band music, plus original compositions by Australian composers Jeremy Rose (Vampires), Des Cannings and Callum Burns (both WollCon Faculty).
Celebrating Jazz at WollCon, Saturday April 9, Wollongong Town Hall. Show runs from 8pm - 10pm. Tickets range from $15-$30, details at: wollcon.com.au
The Line-Up
Special Guest Artist: Mariela Mulder - alto saxophone. An award-winning saxophonist from America who has played and led bands all over the world, and forged a successful career in jazz.
Special Guest Alumni: Jayden Clark (tenor sax), Harrisson Ball (trumpet), Cailey Soon, Tessa Tsurugaoka and Jack Lincoln (trombone), Alec Watts (baritone sax), David Quinn (bass).
Faculty Staff: Eric Dunan - director, Alex Masso - drums, David Reglar - saxophone, Des Cannings - trombone, Claire Hollander - trumpet, Callum Burns - guitar.
Desiree Savage
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