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Contemporary Music Winter School

Come to WAAPA’s world-class new facilities and take a deep-dive into band playing with our fantastic staff. You’ll learn about playing tunes, improvising, creative rearrangements, home recording, and more – and there’s plenty of time for jamming and a killer final concert! The course is most suitable for vocals, guitarists, bassists, pianists/keyboardists, drummers, and percussionists, but are all are welcome if you are interested in popular music (we’ve had brass, woodwinds, and strings before!) We also strongly encourage multi-instrumentalists to get involved in lots of different ways.

This 3-day intensive course will include:

  • Workshops each morning exploring a range of topics specific to your instrument
  • Ensemble rehearsals in the afternoon with a band on set repertoire
  • An introductory session to music production/DAW recording to give you basic skills to record at home
  • A band performance at the end of the course for your family, friends, and peers

Course details

Dates: 13, 14 and 15 July 2026
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Age: High school years 8 to 12
Cost: $675/*$650 Earlybird

*Earlybird price closes 2nd March 2026


Cancellations and refunds

Please choose your course carefully as full refunds will only be given if a course has been cancelled. In the case of illness or extenuating circumstances, a refund may be granted (presentation of a valid medical certificate may be required). Refunds may incur an administration charge of 15% of the total course fee.


Contact

If you would like to discuss the program or any aspects of the delivery, please contact:

Education Coordinator
Gabrielle Metcalf
Phone: (+61 8) 6304 6775
Email: explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au

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