Schools

School bookings for the 2012 festival are now open. please contact Nick Wilkins for more details

 

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Opportunities for Schools

 1. Performing on the Big Band Sunsets "SCHOOLS STAGE".

Your school can have the opportunity to perform as part of the festival, on the Big Band Sunsets "Schools Stage"

 

 2. Big Band Sunsets "WORKSHOP".

Your school can have the opportunity to take part in a workshop with leading jazz educators.

For more info on opportunities for schools please contact:

Nick Wilkins                                Workshop & Educational Development  Ph: 0403 679 443. or email:  nickjwilkins@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schools Stage

An exciting opportunity exists for school performing groups to become involved in the 2011 Big Band Sunsets Festival.          The festival takes place beside the beautiful Mordialloc Creek in the Hazel Pierce Park, cnr Beach Rd and Nepean H’way, Mordialloc. On the afternoons of February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th a “schools’ stage” will be made available to spotlight the fabulous musical talent that exists in schools. School music ensembles of all ages are invited to perform a program of 30 minutes in the enthusiastic and supportive environment that exists in Kingston’s fabulous Big Band Sunsets Festival.             And, thanks to the generous support of the City of Kingston.

Application Forms

Application forms will be available in the coming weeks, for more info of to book an early bird performance spot please contact Nick Wilkins.

Please send your completed application to:

Nick Wilkins

Workshop & Educational Development                                                                                                                       Big Band Sunsets                                                                                                                                                              Ph: 0403 679 443                                                                                                                                                               PO Box 6003, Cromer. 3193                                                                                                                                            or email to nickjwilkins@gmail.com

 

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Workshops

School jazz bands can apply to participate in a workshop with leading Australian jazz educators. It is expected that demand for workshops will be high so please contact Nick Wilkins the Workshop & Educational Development Director by email:  nickjwilkins@gmail.com or phone: 0403679443 soon to secure your place.

Participating schools ensembles will receive:

Ø      The opportunity for ensemble members and leaders to participate in a workshop.

Ø      Publicity in the local press and in the City of Kingston’s publications

Ø      Most importantly, the warm support of their fellow musicians

Ø      In addition, one school ensemble will be awarded the “Outstanding Performance” award

MoJO’s Big Band Sunsets stage, a drum kit, piano, bass amplifier, guitar amplifier, congas, vibraphone, extensive PA & lighting system and music stands will all be available for use by schools.                                                                                      MoJO and the City of Kingston are proud to offer this opportunity to young musicians and we hope that you will consider it seriously. By so doing, you will help to ensure the ongoing profile of music in our community

Application Forms

Application forms will be available in the coming weeks, for more info of to book an early bird workshop spot please contact Nick Wilkins.

 Please send your completed application to:

Nick Wilkins

Workshop & Educational Development                                                                                                                       Big Band Sunsets                                                                                                                                                              Ph: 0403 679 443                                                                                                                                                               PO Box 6003, Cromer. 3193                                                                                                                                            or email to nickjwilkins@gmail.com

 

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