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Kenneth Myers Centre
Starting at NZD 99
Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm - Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm (GMT+12:00)
Kenneth Myers Centre
74 Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand
The 16th Annual Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland Jazz Academy
The Jazz Academy is a 3-day intensive educational event hosted by Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero (School of Music). The event is for all secondary students (year 10+) who have an interest in learning more about jazz performance and getting a chance to meet and play with other talented students from all over Aotearoa. We also welcome music educators who want to upskill in jazz pedagogy to participate as well.
Fee: $99
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available. If you wish to apply, please email a 250-word letter explaining why you want to participate in the Jazz Academy, plus a short letter of recommendation from your music teacher to jazz Kaikotuitui (coordinator) Keith Price (a2VpdGggISBwcmljZSB8IGF1Y2tsYW5kICEgYWMgISBueg==).
In-Person Sessions:
Friday, September 26th (evening)
Saturday, September 27th (all day)
Sunday, September 28th (all day & evening concert for whānau and friends)
Online Prep Sessions:
Monday, September 15th (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz Theory)
Monday, September 22nd (7:00pm-8:30pm, Jazz History)
Key Information:
• For auditions, students should prepare one jazz blues head (your choice of key centre) and a 24-bar improvised solo.
• We recommend bringing a packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday, as options to purchase lunch are limited on weekends in the CBD. Pizza dinner will be provided on Sunday before the concert.
• Vocalists: please bring your own microphone and microphone lead. Otherwise let us know by email if you require one; these are available on request.
• Guitarists and bassists: amps will be provided, but please bring your own lead.
• Drummers: kits will be provided but please bring your own cymbals and hi-hat clutch.
• Attendance on both Saturday and Sunday is compulsory
Schedule:
Friday, Sept 26th
6pm Auditions
7:30pm Faculty Concert
Saturday, Sept 27th
9am Instrument Classes
10am Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
12:30pm Masterclass
2:30pm Combo Rehearsals
Sunday, Sept 28th
9am Instrument Classes
10am Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
12:30pm Masterclass
2:30pm Combo Rehearsals
6:00pm Student Concert (Whānau and friends are invited)
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Tickets for The 16th Annual Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland Jazz Academy can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
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| Student admission | 99 NZD |
