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Jazz Performance

Go behind-the-scenes, plus see and hear more from our students on our ECU YouTube channel.

Notable alumni

  • Dane Alderson (bass)
  • Linda May Han Oh (bass)
  • Konrad Paszkudzki (piano)
  • Troy Roberts (saxophone)
  • Tim Van Der Kuil (guitar)

Recognised as one of the finest institutions for studying jazz in the southern hemisphere, the jazz course at WAAPA consistently produces internationally acclaimed musicians. With improvisation as a core skill, these musicians enter the industry as versatile and knowledgeable artists. This is demonstrated by the careers our graduates have developed, touring the globe playing jazz festivals with their own groups and with some of the biggest names in not only jazz, but also the pop world, from Pat Metheny and the Yellowjackets to artists like Adele.

WAAPA Jazz students study with our internationally renowned staff to gain a deep understanding of ensemble playing (both large and small), improvisation, composition, theory, music business skills and more. In addition, WAAPA offers the most comprehensive visiting artist program in the country, allowing students to perform and learn from the best of the best, both nationally and internationally. During their studies, WAAPA Jazz students also have the option of undertaking a 2-week summer school in New York at NYU and another in Europe.

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Courses offered in this discipline

These course pages detail entry requirements, fee and interview information. You can also apply from these pages.

Audition and interview documents

More information

For domestic student enquiries please go to Future Students.
For international student enquiries please go to International Students.

If you would like to know more about WAAPA courses, please visit the WAAPA Study areas web page.

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