What's on
The following topics will be covered in the short course:
- How to prepare for your audition
- A guide to the audition process (performance, repertoire, aural test, interview)
- What and how to practice
- Course overview
- Theory & ear training techniques
- Ensemble workshops
- Performance workshop
Important information
Equipment provided
- Drum kit
- Guitar and bass amps
- Pianos
- Vocal P.A (and microphones if needed)
- Music stands
What the students need to bring
- Their instruments (guitars, bass etc)
- In addition:
- Guitarist & bassists - bring leads
- Drummers - bring sticks, cymbals and hi hat clutch
Schedule of activities and events
| TIME | ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS |
| 9.45-10.00am | Check-in |
| 10.00-11.00am | - BMus Introduction - Audition Process - Preparation (practice) - Theory & Ear Training |
| 11.00am-12.00pm | Improvisation Workshop |
| 12.00-12.30pm | Break |
| 12.30-2.00pm | Jazz Ensemble Workshops |
| 2.00-3.00pm | Student Ensemble Performance Workshops |
2026 JAZZ AND IMPROVISATION AUDITION PREPARATION SHORT COURSE
Sunday 30 August 2026, 10am-3pm
Check-in opens at 9.45am