We are proud to sponsor the MWIJF, and thrilled to have our students perform, listen and learn through the fantastic artists and events featured within the festival. This concert will feature student ensembles performing two sets of music led by innovative composer and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul.
Ensemble details:
- Cheryl Durongpisitkul: Saxophone and composer
- Voice: Celine Robinson
- Voice: Ada Martin-Kerr
- Voice: Mikaela King
- Bass: Antonia Darmos
- Guitar: Enok Uebergang
- Tenor Sax: Katherine Howell
- Tenor Sax: Hiumi Peiris
- Alto Sax: Olivia La Terra
- Drums: Luca Fraillon
Cheryl Durongpisitkul: Saxophonist and composer
Cheryl Durongpisitkul is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and performer, widely recognised as a force in Australia’s improvised and new music scene. Her compositions blend improvisation with exacting and intricate melodic material in structures that blur the boundaries between chamber jazz, new music, and experimental music.
Her work explores extremes of human experience, utilising rich and diverse instrumentation to examine the emotional depths of love, grief, and trauma. As a composer-bandleader, her projects reflect a deep commitment to working with musicians of diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, creating space for the artistic expression of her ensemble members.
https://cheryldurongpisitkul.com.au/
Jazz at Monash
The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance (Monash University) Jazz and Improvisation program is one of the premier jazz courses in Australia. It features the highest calibre of teaching staff and offers a variety of performance, composition and research opportunities. The curriculum includes unique opportunities for students to perform, learn and be mentored from seminal musicians such as Ingrid Jensen, Carla Bley, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charles Lloyd, Linda Oh, Branford Marsalis, Kris Davis and Dave Douglas.
Study Options include: BMus, Honours, Masters, PHD, Double degrees with Arts, Commerce, Education, Laws or Science.
https://monashschoolofmusicandperformance.bandcamp.com/
www.monash.edu/arts/music-performance/home
