Jazz

Majors in Bass, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin & Voice.

Jazz Area programs and teaching methods focus on the individual. The Area teaches with realistic vocational goals in mind and each student’s career objectives are carefully nurtured and brought into focus. The program supports students’ performance objectives through a blend of performance, composition, and academic programs that allow for an individually tailored educational experience. 
Throughout their time with the Area, students are guided by a nationally acclaimed faculty of experienced performers and educators. The Area performs regularly at major jazz festivals with its own premier ensembles, The Big Band, The Vocal Group, The Recording Ensemble and The Commercial Ensemble, and maintains a high profile in the local community with club, function, and charity performances.

Mike Price, MMus (ANU), BMus (Berklee)Head of Area

Guitar
T: +61 2 6125 8788
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Mike.Price@anu.edu.au

Performance Staff

Eric C. Ajaye
Bass
T: +61 2 6125 5755
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Eric.Ajaye@anu.edu.au

Kristin Berardi 
Voice

Miroslav Bukovsky
Trumpet
T: +61 2 6125 8167
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Mike.Bukovsky@anu.edu.au

James Greening
Trombone

Colin Hoorweg, MMus (ANU)
Drums 
T: +61 2 6125 4804
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Colin.Hoorweg@anu.edu.au

Vince Jones
Voice

John Mackey, BMus Jazz (Edith Cowan University W.A.)
Saxophones, Clarinet & Flute
T: +61 2 6125 4095
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: John.Mackey@anu.edu.au

Matt Thompson, BMus Jazz (Syd Con)
Piano
T: +61 2 6125 5727
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Matt.Thompson@anu.edu.au

Open School of Music Staff

James Luke, BMus hons (ANU)
Jazz Bass

Aron Lyon, BMus
Jazz Guitar

Ben Marston, BMus hons (ANU)
Jazz Trumpet 
Convener, Type 1 College Course (Jazz) & 
Preparatory Jazz Course 

Niels Rosendahl, BMus hon (ANU) 
Jazz Saxophone

Greg Stott, MMus (ANU), BEd Sec Music (UC), Adv Dip Jazz (ANU)
Jazz Guitar

Mark Sutton, Adv Dip Jazz (ANU)
Jazz Drums