After 3 Jazz students & tutors played in groups at our end of year performance evening last Thursday.

The venue was "A Rolling Stone" in the central city, and a large audience of whānau, friends and the general public attended. Over the course of the evening, student achievement and progress in music learning was recognised and some students completed requirements for NCEA music performance standards. The level of musicianship and ensemble playing showcased was impressive! 

Special mentions for 2022 After Jazz students Kaia Johnstone, Jack Stewart-Ward and Melanie Leco. After interviews and auditions:

Trumpet player Kaia Johnstone has been offered a place in the BMUS Performance degree course at Te Kōkī /New Zealand School of Music based at Victoria Uni in Wellington.

Pianist Jack Stewart-Ward (a current UC Arts student) has successfully auditioned to enter undergraduate music performance courses at Te Kura Puoro/UC School of Music here in Christchurch.

Bass player Melanie Leco has successfully auditioned to enter undergraduate music performance courses.