Back to the regular jam... August/September 2009
We hope your holidays have been relaxing and refreshing! This semester is shaping up to be a lot of fun, with performances by JazzSoc already confirmed at the Sydney University's prestigious Live! Open Day and award-winning Wine & Cheese night. Remember to let us know if you've formed a band with like-minded JazzSoc members and would like to perform. We get lots of opportunities to promote the talent of our members publicly and would love to hear from you!
Sydney Uni Live! Saturday 29th August - 9.30am
JazzSoc will be featured on the Main Stage (Quad) from 9.30-10am and 10.30-11am. Come along to support the students and promote our uni! http://www.live.usyd.edu.au/
Wine & Cheese Wednesday 2 September - 6.30pm
The University of Sydney Union and Verge Arts Festival supports this fantastic student-run event that is all class. Bring your friends to Hermann's Bar for some evening Bubbly and Brie while chilling out to the cruisy sounds of jazz.
Members: $5, Access: $8, Other: $10
Short Film Competition - "The Short Oscars" Tuesday 1 September - 6pm
Short films, dress-up, prizes and jazz! What more could you ask for? Come and join us as Hermann's Bar plays host to this glamourous 'Oscars-themed' event!
JazzSoc General Meeting - "To amend the Constitution to include provisions for proxy voting in future elections"
Monday 24 August 2009
12pm - 1:30 pm Law Library Seminar Room (room number TBA) The full agenda for this meeting can be found at http://www.usuonline.com/Whats_On/JazzSoc_General_Meeting.aspx?t=7&d=2472
September is approaching, which means the JazzSoc Annual General Meeting is taking place, so remember to check the website for the date and location so you can have your say in the running of your society! If you would like to run for a position on the executive (as per the Constitution), please contact jazzsoc.usyd@gmail.com.
The regular stuff: Musicians Directory: JazzSoc is compiling a unique database which aims to bring together musicians at USYD. We can hook you up with gigs, practice rooms and most importantly, other keen musicians! Join the directory by emailing us at: jazzsoc.usyd@gmail.com Free Tickets: Remember, if you're a JazzSoc member you can request tickets to gigs at The Basement and The Vanguard. Check out these sites to find out upcoming events...www.thebasement.com.au & www.thevanguard.com.au
Previous headlines: The Swingin' Holidays! - June/July
The JazzSoc Exec wishes all of you poor people who still have exams good luck, and those of you who have finished a fantastic start to the mid-year break! For those of you who haven't yet realised, Sunset Jazz won't be running until the first week of Semester Two; contrary to popular belief, musicians occasionally take breaks... However, we are still giving away free tickets to The Basement and The Vanguard as usual. Your JazzSoc membership lasts the whole year: we're here to help you enjoy your holidays as well as semester! In other news... Darling Harbour: Some of you may have braved the rain during the weekend of June 20 and 21 to see a number of Jazz Society's combos play at a very drenched Darling Harbour... Unfortunately, both performances had to be postponed due to wet weather. Rest assured, we'll be playing soon and we'll keep you posted! Big Band: Jazz Society's very own Big Band competed in the McDonald's Performing Arts Challenge on the evening of June 12 during stuvac, and came 2nd place! We lost out to the Turtle Search Big Band, a band made up for much older and more experienced players, so this is a very fine result, well done! In the swing of things... May/June 2009
End of Semester Party! (5-8pm, 3rd June at Hermann's Bar) To conclude the semester JazzSoc is teaming up with the USyd cocktail society, Movers & Shakers, to bring you...
FREE cocktails and LIVE jazz!
Swinging JazzSoc Big Band starts at 5pm sharp! BBQ also included, free for all Access Card holders. $0 for members, $2 for Access Card holders, $4 for non-Access. Italian Sunset Jazz: The night went off with a staccato'd bang! Over 150 people attended this fantastic one-off event, where the Richard Savery Combo and our own Sydney University Big Band had the audience up and dancing with a swingin' display of talent and the pizza provided by the Italian Society was devoured with gusto! O-WEEK 2009: The Birth of Cool Sign up to JazzSoc during O-Week 25th, 26th, 27th February on the lawns in front of the Quadrangle. Membership price is $10 for the year and includes... - Free entry to The Basement, Circular Quay - Free entry to The Vanguard, Newtown - Free drinks and entry to Sunset Jazz, featuring bands from the Conservatorium every Wednesday at Herman's Bar - Regular discounted outings to see live Jazz around Sydney For musicians... - The opportunity to play in the University of Sydney Big Band and A Cappella Choir - Jazz master classes and workshops - Musicians Service: we maintain a database of University musicians, interested in playing in smaller groups and combos, which any member can have access to. In addition, our contacts at the Union can organise gigs and events for your group to play at (12 spots available in Semester 1 alone). SEE YOU THERE!  |