WA YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA 2016 SEASON BROCHURE

WAYJO MUSICIANS

CONTENTS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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About WAYJO Board and Staff Our Orchestras 2016 SEASON

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The Premiss Collective Tribute Series Andrew Murray The Debut Collection Michael Abene It Don’t Mean a Thing Johannes Luebbers Public Performances Corporate and Private Entertainment

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Artistic Director’s Message

As well as a full performance program continuing to honour the big band greats and showcasing some of Australia’s finest emerging big band composers, WAYJO produces a series of workshops which nurture and encourage young school aged musicians in regional and metro areas, encourage young women to participate more in the music scene and provide opportunities for young musicians to improve in their composition and improvisational skills.

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra’s 2016 program will showcase the very best music from many genres and eras of jazz.

Highlights from 2016’s wonderfully varied program include participating in a workshop with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, all the way from New York; performing with American powerhouse Michael Abene, one of the world’s most prolific and sophisticated modern big band composers and directors; a collaboration with Perth’s top hip-hop MC’s; a spectacular celebration of the Swing Era at the beautiful Astor Theatre; and a fascinating new commission by WAYJO alumnus Johannes Luebbers.

With this and so much more on offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for supporting these talented and hard-working musicians.

I look forward to seeing you at a concert soon!

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WA YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA O P P O R T U N I T Y. I N N O V A T I O N . I N S P I R A T I O N . E X C E L L E N C E .

Staff

Formed in 1983 and promoting the values of opportunity, innovation, inspiration and excellence, the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra engages and challenges emerging jazz artists to reach their greatest potential.

Artistic Director Dr Mace Francis Business Development & Acting General Manager Nicole Rendulic

Through education, rehearsals, performances, workshops, touring and exchange, we strive to achieve artistic excellence on an international level, and to captivate audiences with exceptional performance experiences.

Operations Coordinator Jessica Herbert

Marketing Coordinator Lisa Wallace

Board Lloyd Smith (Chair) Malcolm De Silva John Frame Stuart Gale Brian Murphy Tony Ottaviano Susan Parker Daniel Susnjar David Woolfe Chris Zelestis QC

Intern Kaila Keen

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Monday Night Orchestra

Tuesday Night Orchestra

Wednesday Night Orchestra

Musical Director Ricki Malet

Musical Director Marty Pervan

Musical Director Mace Francis

Alto Saxophones Claire Keet Thomas Hicks Tenor Saxophones Mitchell Wilmot Maximillian Wickham Baritone Saxophone Meghan Davidson

Alto Saxophones Tessa Campbell Sam Holden Tenor Saxophones Lachlan Glover Harry Brooker Baritone Saxophone Jemima Mills

Alto Saxophones Alana MacPherson David Gioia Tenor Saxophones Tom Walsh Jayden Blockley Baritone Saxophone Tim Newhouse

Trumpets Blake Armstrong Pierson Snowsill Sylvie Carolin-Unkovich James Chapman

Trumpets Jack Sirett Jackson Van Ballegooyen Corban Chapple Jennifer Bylund

Trumpets Matt Smith Ben Moody Benjamin Lim Christopher Musitano

Trombones Jacob Augustson Caleb Cheng Stephen Turnbull Bass Trombone Tom Loughnan

Trombones Sam Hadlow Riley Houlahan Thomas Salleo Bass Trombone Alistair Barrow

Trombones James van de Ven William Pethick Alex Parkinson Bass Trombone John Marks

Guitar Christopher Smith

Guitar William Christenson

Guitar Vaughan Jameson

Piano Josephine Foo

Piano Tim Voutas

Piano Austin Salisbury

Bass Joshua Cusack

Bass Max Jones

Bass Kane Shaw

Drums William Chiew

Drums Jasper Miller

Drums Liam Hickey

Vocals Annie Mitchell

Vocals Reece Clark Elysia Korn

Vocals Priscilla Gardner

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THE PREMISS COLLECTIVE SUPPORTED BY THE PERTH THEATRE TRUST

With heavy beats, big boss brass and lyrical rhymes WA Youth Jazz Orchestra will bring the house down for audiences in their first performance of the year.

“Silvertongue has to be one of the most gifted lyricists coming out of Perth right now and his command of his voice is inspiring.”

- Anonymous Reviewer, Triple J Unearthed

WAYJO will bring together a huge live hip-hop show featuring five of Australia’s top emerging MC’s: Coin Banks, Silvertongue, Marksman Lloyd, Hyclass and Alex Ford. The Premiss Collective is a project created by WAYJO alumnus Brendan Grey, showcasing original hip-hop with a live band, horn section and vocalists.

This collaboration will display the power and versatility of the big band. The performance is supported by the Perth Theatre Trust.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA FRIDAY 8 APRIL, 8.00PM STATE THEATRE CENTRE COURTYARD 1 7 4 - 1 7 6 W I L L I A M S T R E E T, P E R T H

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DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE: THE MUSIC OF OLIVER NELSON & JIMMY SMITH

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Monday Night Orchestra and Tuesday Night Orchestra performs classic repertoire from the jazz heroes of the 20th Century, including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Bill Holman and Stan Kenton.

Featuring Tom O’Halloran The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Tuesday Night Orchestra will take you back to the 1960’s with this groovy program of music composed by Oliver Nelson and featuring local hip cat, Tom O’Halloran on Hammond organ. Blues and gospel music mixed with righteous funk and soul!

Tap your toes to perennial favourites, performed with infectious energy and swingin’ style by some of the state’s best young talent.

MONDAY & TUESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA THURSDAY 28 APRIL, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) T H E E L L I N G T O N J A Z Z C LU B 1 9 1 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, P E R T H

TUESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA T H U R S D A Y 2 8 J U L Y, 7 . 3 0 P M (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) T H E E L L I N G T O N J A Z Z C LU B 1 9 1 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, P E R T H

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ANDREW MURRAY AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER

Andrew Murray has established himself as Melbourne’s big band boss, leading his own ATM15 as well the Blue Basement’s regular house big band. He comes to WA Youth Jazz Orchestra as an alumnus, after studying composition at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts and then with Ed Partyka and Bob Brookmeyer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG). In 2012 Andrew was WAYJO’s Composer-in-Residence.

“Andrew Murray took my simple tunes and made them into works of art ... if he does for his own music what he did for mine...I can’t wait to hear it.”

- Fred Wesley, Musical Director for James Brown

Andrew will return to Perth to lead all three WAYJO bands after a week of rehearsing his award-winning compositions and favourite historical big band repertoire.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA F R I D A Y 6 M A Y, 7 . 3 0 P M (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) T H E E L L I N G T O N J A Z Z C LU B 1 9 1 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, P E R T H

MONDAY & TUESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA S U N D A Y 8 M A Y, 4 . 0 0 P M - 7 . 0 0 P M T H E N A V Y C LU B 6 4 H I G H S T R E E T, F R E M A N T L E B O O K I N G S : N A V Y C LU B . CO M . A U

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THE DEBUT COLLECTION PRESENTED AT THE PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Enjoy the world premiere of exciting new works created by some of Australia’s most innovative young jazz composers.

“It’s humbling to know that people (WAYJO) care about your artistic development; this encouragement has helped grow my interest in becoming an active, eclectic composer.”

Featuring a program of entirely new compositions, including music commissioned exclusively for WA Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Composer-in-Residence program, this Perth International Jazz Festival event will showcase some of Australia’s brightest emerging talents.

- Tim Newhouse, Associate Composer-in-Residence (2014)

WA Youth Jazz Orchestra’s National Composers-in-Residence program is proudly supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA FRIDAY 3 JUNE W E T L A N D , P E R T H C U LT U R A L C E N T R E P E RT H I N T E R N AT I O N A L J A ZZ F E ST I VA L . CO M . AU FREE EVENT

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MICHAEL ABENE INTERNATIONAL GUEST

Internationally-acclaimed and Grammy award-winning producer, composer and pianist Michael Abene joins the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra from the illustrious jazz institute, University of Music and Performing Graz (KUG).

“From commercial jingle writer to big band jazz composer, from working with Liza Minnelli to B.B. King, from the GRP All-Star Big Band of New York to the WDR Radio Big Band of Cologne, Germany Michael Abene is an excellent example of an artist who continues to expand his musical abilities.”

Michael brings a wealth of experience as a musician performing with many of the greats in his tenure as Chief Composer and Arranger of the highly acclaimed WDR Orchestra and Big Band of Cologne from 2004-2014.

- Jazz Monthly

Together, Michael Abene and WAYJO will present a sophisticated and exciting program that will see the Wednesday Night Orchestra flex its muscles and rise to the challenge to present Michael’s intricate world-class works.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA S A T U R D A Y 6 A U G U S T, 7 . 3 0 P M (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) T H E E L L I N G T O N J A Z Z C LU B 1 9 1 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, P E R T H 17

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IT DON’T MEAN A THING A CELEBRATION OF THE GOLDERN ERA OF JAZZ

As the classic Duke Ellington song goes…“It Don’t Mean a Thing, If It Ain’t Got That Swing.”

Tonight you will be treated to an evening of the most swinging and joyful big band music, celebrating of the golden era of jazz. Joining WA Youth Jazz Orchestra will be local clarinet prodigy, alumnus and University of Oxford Scholar, Ben Clapin.

“There is a solid sense of ‘institutional memory’ in the organisation. Things like phrasing, articulation and sound are being passed down from generation to generation and it is those things that give the band its unique sound.”

- Ed Partyka, Internationally-acclaimed Composer, Arranger, Instrumentalist

WAYJO will transform the Astor Theatre into the grand dance hall of yesteryear. We encourage you to dress up in your finest vintage and join us for an evening to remember!

MONDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA & WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM THE ASTOR THEATRE 6 5 9 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, M O U N T L A W L E Y

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JOHANNES LUEBBERS WORLD PREMIERE

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra is proud to commission multi-award-winning composer and WAYJO alumnus Johannes Luebbers, who has created an exciting contemporary new work for the Wednesday Night Orchestra.

“[Johannes Luebbers’ music] is music of great substance and should be heard by all who want more from music than an instant hit and not much else. In a word, it is exceptional.”

- Tony Gould AM

Johannes is a forward thinking, innovative composer having worked with a variety of ensembles from Orchestra Victoria to Decibel, to Shane Warne the Musical, while still leading his own Johannes Luebbers Dectet, composing musical theatre show Melba, and embarking on a musical PhD research project.

Tonight’s concert blends Johannes’ musical influences into complex orchestration and sophisticated melodies.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ORCHESTRA THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM (DOORS OPEN 7.00PM) T H E E L L I N G T O N J A Z Z C LU B 1 9 1 B E A U F O R T S T R E E T, P E R T H 21

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PUBLIC PERFORMANCES C A T C H W A YJ O A T F E S T I V A L S , C O N C E R T S A N D E V E N T S !

SATURDAY 19 MARCH

T H U R S D A Y 2 8 J U LY

Joondalup Festival The Cube, Central Park, Joondalup City Centre

Tribute Series: Down By the Riverside: The Music of Oliver Nelson & Jimmy Smith The Ellington Jazz Club

FRIDAY 8 APRIL

The Premiss Collective State Theatre Centre

SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

Michael Abene The Ellington Jazz Club

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL

Morning Melodies His Majesty’s Theatre

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

It Don’t Mean a Thing The Ellington Jazz Club

THURSDAY 28 APRIL

Tribute Series: Celebrating the Greats The Ellington Jazz Club

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER

Johannes Luebbers The Ellington Jazz Club

FRIDAY 6 MAY

Andrew Murray The Ellington Jazz Club SUNDAY 8 MAY

Andrew Murray The Navy Club, Fremantle FRIDAY 3 JUNE

FIND OUT MORE: S I G N U P T O O U R M O N T H LY E N E W S W AYJ O . CO M

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“Outstanding, stroke of genius, top quality, very enjoyable, amazing! In short, you guys were a class act.”

CORPORATE & PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT

Reinforce your brand by aligning your business with WA Youth Jazz Orchestra. Let our skilled and versatile musicians ignite your function and give your guests a memorable experience. From a soloist to a full big band, WAYJO can provide the perfect backdrop for your event.

- Tamara Kiragu, Known Associates Events

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ACT-BELONG-COMMIT EDUCATION PROGRAM S U P P O R T E D B Y H E A LT H W A Y

The Act-Belong-Commit WAYJO Education Program encourages the musical aspirations of students through interactive stimulating music concerts and workshops.

WAYJO also offer an online Education Resource that offers a diverse range of activities, information and accompanying audio to assist teachers to engage students and enhance the learning experience before and after performances.

In addition to our annual Concerts for Schools program, we offer on-demand performances and workshops to suit most educational needs.

Whether it’s an 18-piece big band or small ensemble, we can customise options relevant to the curriculum and your students’ needs.

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This year we are asking you to volunteer your school to be part of the Act-Belong-Commit Outer-Metropolitan Concert for Schools.

Supply the venue (a gymnasium, drama studio or auditorium) and we will bring the performance and workshops to your local area and surrounding schools.

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A C T- B E L O N G - C O M M I T C O N C E R T FOR SCHOOLS

A C T- B E L O N G - C O M M I T C O N C E R T FOR SCHOOLS & WORKSHOP

Metropolitan Thursday 19 May, 11.00am Scotch College, 76 Shenton Road, Swanborne $15 per student

Regional Wednesday 3 August, 11.00am Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Ormsby Terrace $17 per student (performance) $25 per student (performance and workshop)

Outer-Metropolitan Wednesday 27 July, 11.00am Sacred Heart College, Hocking Parade, Sorrento $5 per student

YOUNG WOMEN IN JAZZ WORKSHOPS

Metropolitan August - October Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford Street, Mt Lawley Open to all young women musicians aged 13 - 25 25

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TRUST AND FOUNDATIONS

PRIVATE GIVING

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The loyalty and passion of our supportive donors inspires us to keep doing what we do best. Your generosity has contributed to developing programs such as Young Women in Jazz, the Outer-Metropolitan Concert for Schools initiative, assisted in building a sustainable future and brought jazz to new audiences young and old. Every contribution has made a difference and we thank you for your unwavering support.

McCusker Charitable Foundation Simon Lee Foundation The Stan Perron Charitable Trust McClements Foundation The Geoffrey Christian Artist Exchange Fund Ian Potter Foundation

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“We have enjoyed supporting WAYJO over recent years and have watched with pride and enthusiasm, the development of these wonderful young musicians.�

- Michael & Robin Beech, Patrons, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra

For more information on how your contribution will support WA Youth Jazz Orchestra, contact: Nicole Rendulic Business Development & Acting General Manager nicole.rendulic@wayjo.com +61 8 9471 1950

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