In the lead-up to Jazz Camp starting January 7, here are some frequently asked questions before and during the camp. Do I need to bring my own instrument? When do I choose my electives? Will my child be sleeping in a room with others of the same age-group? What if my child gets sick? Is […]
Two scholarships were awarded to Summer Jazz Camp students this January 2018. The recipient of the major award, the Sarah Waugh Return scholarship was pianist Yann Delaunay from New Caledonia. He was presented his award by sponsors Mark and Juliana Waugh. Yann is an outstanding musician who fully embraced the life and spirit of […]
We are excited to announce that New York Australian expat and acclaimed jazz piano virtuoso and vocalist Matt Baker will be teaching at Summer Jazz Camp 2018. No stranger to Jazz Camp, Matt Baker was a popular regular on the teaching faculty before moving to live in New York. He has since enjoyed a stellar […]
Hi there, it’s been a while since we got a chance to post anything here, so a quick update is probably in order. At the end of 2015 six students from our program got full-time places in the very competitive jazz course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (University of Sydney) with a seventh getting into the […]
Photos of Summer Jazz Camp 2015 held at Naamaroo Conference Centre, Sydney (5 pages). Faculty included: John Morrison (drums; musical director) Saul Richardson (guitar; director) Jacki Cooper (voice) Bob Montgomery (trumpet) Eric Dunan (trumpet) Graeme Lyall (sax & woodwind) Josh Quinlan (sax & woodwind) Nick Southcott (piano) Abel Cross (bass) Libor Smoldas (guitar) Brendan Champion […]
This summer’s Jazz camp is close to closing for new registrations; We can accept late registrations until 30 December, 2014 or the camp is full, whichever comes first. To sweeten the deal, and make signing up a little easier, we’ve waived the PayPal surcharge. Register now online. We’ve put together a high-powered faculty of great musicians […]
All ages, Any instrument, Families and Groups welcome. For the first time Jazz Camp is going to Los Angeles. This camp is open to all ages and all levels: we can cater for everyone. By day learn from some of the biggest and best international names in jazz. By night enjoy the LA nightlife, jazz […]
Eric Dunan is an expat American trumpet player and leading jazz educator now resident in Australia. He is director of the very successful jazz program at the Wollongong Conservatorium. He is also a regular on the teaching faculty at the annual JWA Jazz Camp. He kindly answered a few interview questions late in 2012, about his life […]
Emma Grace Stephenson is making her mark on the Sydney jazz scene as a fine, creative and versatile pianist and singer. Her playing continues to go from strength to strength. Other musicians are quickly discovering and appreciating her impeccable sense of groove, her tasteful, creative improvising, and her interest in exploring music well outside the typical […]
September 26 – 27, ages 8+ Here at JWA we are really excited to be able to tell you about a fantastic and brand new school holiday activity, Composing for Kids. Over two days, our team will help you write your very own jazz tune. Then, once it is ready you get to record it […]
