Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2025

We are inviting high school aged instrumentalists and vocalists in years 9-12 to spend a week on campus and explore the world of Jazz and Improvisation.

Meet like-minded musicians and develop your playing, skill set and creativity when approaching Jazz music and exploring Improvisation. The week of tuition is supported by a range of staff from the Jazz and Improvisation department at the Melbourne Conservatoirum of Music and covers a variety of sectional workshops and learning labs.

Participants will engage in instrument / voice specific workshops, small ensemble playing, group singing, group rhythm/drumming, tools for improvisation, listening sessions and jam sessions.

The final afternoon will feature an informal concert of small ensemble performances to celebrate the week.

Winter Camp Schedule

Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 10AM - 4PM

Lunch and other short breaks scheduled throughout the day.

Tutors

Sam Anning, bass
Dave Beck, drums
Angela Davis, saxophone
Mat Jodrell, trumpet
Andrea Keller, piano
Stephen Magnusson, guitar
Jordan Murray, trombone
Ben Robertson, bass
Gian Slater, voice 
Brett Williams, piano 

Registration

Registration includes 5 days of tuition at the Melbourne Conservatoirum of Music.

$400 Standard Registration
$200 Subsidised Registration

The Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp is also offering fully supported places for students and families experiencing financial hardship and are in possession of a Government issued Health Care Card. If you are interested in securing a supported place, please get in touch with us at fineartsmusic-ticketing@unimelb.edu.au with a copy of your Health Care Card to access the complimentary registration.

Venue

The Winter Day Camp will be held in the St Kilda Road Music Building. The main entrance to the building is via sliding doors on St Kilda Road. Rooms within this building are then accessible via stairs or lift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age requirement for participants in the program?
Winter camp is aimed at musicians currently in High School years 9 - 12.

I'm a singer, do I need to play an instrument to participate?
Both instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome!

I can't attend one of the days, can I still sign up?
The Winter Camp is designed as a week long immersion - please note that bookings for individual days are not available and the application fee is inclusive of all workshops.

I have a different question, who can I contact?
Please contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au with your questions. Please note this inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9AM-5PM.

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. More information. 

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.  
• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  
• 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. 

Image: Gregory Lorenzutti, 2024.