Progressions

A WAYJO Pathways Program for genders on the outskirts of Jazz

NEW PROGRESSIONS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

Calling all young female and non-binary instrumentalists interested in learning more about jazz and improvised music! This is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the leading voices in jazz today. From Monday, 4th November to Thursday, 7th November 2024, join us at the WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) for a special four-day workshop.

Led by Mariel Bildsten, a jazz trombonist based in New York City, this program offers intensive, hands-on sessions that will elevate your skills and broaden your musical horizons.

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ABOUT THE ANNUAL PROGRAM

PROGRESSIONS caters for female and non-binary identifying instrumentalists who would like to learn more about jazz and improvised music, perform live at a professional Jazz Club, and work with some of Australia’s leading female jazz professionals. Part of Pathways, this program has been nominated for the national Art Music Awards for Excellence in Music Education in 2022 and 2023.

Run in Perth since 2014, over the last decade these workshops have seen countless young female and non-binary musicians build support networks, refine their skills, and increase confidence.

DEVELOP the skills and confidence of young female and non-binary musicians in jazz and improvised instrumental music.
BROADEN knowledge of jazz and improvised music.
INCREASE awareness of career options in jazz and related areas.
ENCOURAGE students to understand audition processes and apply for tertiary jazz courses.
NURTURE and foster friendships, ensembles and support networks among female jazz musicians.

With workshops at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), guest artists, alumnae tutors, and the opportunity to perform live in concert, PROGRESSIONS is a great opportunity to explore this exciting art form.

2024 REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for 2024 Progressions have now closed.

Registrations for the 8-week workshop are $300, or $200 for those who auditioned for WAYJO 2024 (in Nov-Dec 2023).

2024 WAYJO band membership fee allows for free participation by current female band members who register.

Workshops are currently underway on Saturdays, 2pm to 4:30pm at WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University – 2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley on July 27th, August 3rd / 10th / 17th / 24th / 31st and September 7th / 14^th

2024 PUBLIC CONCERTS

PROGRESSIONS performance outcome featuring Chloe Rowlands [USA]: Sunday 15th September 2024 downstairs at Lyric Lane’s Underground.
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Pathways Jam Session: Sunday 20th October 2024 from 3pm in Lyric Lane’s Courtyard.
* Free Event, bringing together a double bill event with WAYJOs Pathways Programs. WAYJO’s Northern Corridor Training Band will perform from 3pm and a Pathways Jam Session led by Gemma Farrell, Progressions Tutors and any Pathways participants who would like to play!

* Further information will be provided to participants prior to the performance and jam session. 

For more information about the workshops, please contact Program Coordinator Gemma Farrell
For questions about registrations and payments, please email admin@wayjo.com

WAYJO sincerely thank the following organisations for supporting Progressions 

Guests Artists Appear thanks to WAYJO’s 2024 Major Program Partner