Vision
The Jazz Composers’ Co-op is a dynamic and innovative program designed to cultivate the skills of emerging and experienced Big Band jazz composers in Australia. Leading musicians meet once a month at the City of Sydney Bathurst St. rehearsal venue to provide participants a unique opportunity to hone their compositional craft with a live ensemble of leading Australian Big Band musicians.
Composers in each 3-hour session will have 30 minutes with the ensemble to workshop their piece(s) receiving feedback and guidance throughout the creative process.
In addition to honing their compositional skills, participants will build a network of peers and mentors within the jazz community, fostering future collaborations and career opportunities.
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Our Goals
Professional Ensemble Guidance
Support Australian Talent
To provide ongoing guidance and feedback to composers working with a live, top-tier, international level ensemble
To foster untapped Australian talent in composition for contemporary jazz Big Band
Promoting Gender Diversity
Encourage Knowledge Sharing
To promote gender diversity in large ensemble jazz performance and composition
To encourage multi-generational transfer of knowledge
Growing Jazz Audiences
Showcasing Emerging Composers
To grow the audience for contemporary jazz Big Band in Sydney and Australia
To provide performance and recording opportunities for emerging composers
Mentoring School Directors
To provide mentorship for High School jazz ensemble Directors
