The University of Melbourne Big Band

The University of Melbourne Big Band

The University of Melbourne Big Band utilises a wide variety of styles and eras of the Big Band catalog, incorporating many current composers in its repertoire. The band is primarily a reading band, promoting the skills of sight reading and instant interpretation. The ensemble also uses improvisation as a key element, often featuring extended solos. This group performs works by composers such as Maria Schneider, Thad Jones, Gil Evans, Jim McNeely, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bob Mintzer, John Clayton and Bob Brookmeyer to name a few. It also encourages composition/arrangements from members of the band and the wider Melbourne Conservatorium of Music community. 

This concert will feature compositions by Bill Pierce, James Williams and Harold Mabern arranged by Bill Mobley and Geoffrey Keezer as well as a world premiere of a composition by lead altoist Jamie Holmes. 

THE BAND:
Mat Jodrell – Director

Jamie Holmes - 1st Alto
Lyndon Riggs - 2nd Alto
Hugo Turudia - 1st Tenor
Elly Blackham - 2nd Tenor
Thomas English - Baritone sax

Rachel Moshel - 1st/2nd trumpet (Split lead)
Yael Marks - 1st/2nd trumpet (Split lead)
Hendrix Hamalainen - 3rd trumpet
Ruby Mineur - 4th trumpet
Leo Brasch - 5th trumpet

Shalin Bigwood - 1st trombone
Josh Mackey - 2nd trombone
Ashling O’Farrell -3rd trombone
Rupert Humphris - Bass trombone

Nicholas Gregory - Guitar
Charlie Rolfe - Piano
Calum Wakeling - Bass
James Caddie - Drums

Image credit: Gregory Lorenzutti

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine. 

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  
• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.