Melbourne Conservatorium Big Band

Melbourne Conservatorium Big Band celebrate Jim McNeely. This semester the Melbourne Conservatorium Big Band will celebrate the life of the incredible pianist, composer and arranger Jim McNeely. Featured are two of his compositions, Off The Cuff and Mel (dedicated to Mel Lewis) as well as compositions by people who were connected to his life, including Thad Jones, Don Sebesky, Maria Schneider and John Clayton. The concert will also feature a world premiere by alto saxophonist / composer Jamie Holmes.

CREDITS
Director - Mat Jodrell
Jamie Holmes - 1st Alto
Harry Travis - 2nd Alto
Hugo Turudia - 1st Tenor
Elly Blackham - 2nd Tenor
Thomas English - Baritone sax
Yael Marks - 1st trumpet
Hendrix Hamalainen - 2nd trumpet
Noah Cerros - 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
James Trapani - Guitar
Charlie Rolfe - Piano
Calum Wakeling - Bass
James Caddie - Drums

Banner: Photography by 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.  

• 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.