MWIJF- Monash University Sounding Change feat. Cheryl Durongpisitkul

Presented in collaboration with major sponsor Monash University

Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance are passionate supporters of Australian Music, Gender Diversity, and Jazz and Improvisation. We are proud to sponsor the MWIJF, and thrilled to have our students perform, listen and learn through the fantastic artists and events featured within the festival. This concert will feature student ensembles performing two sets of music led by innovative composer and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul.

Ensemble details:

Cheryl Durongpisitkul: Saxophone and composer

Voice: Celine Robinson

Voice: Ada Martin-Kerr

Voice: Mikaela King

Bass: Antonia Darmos

Guitar: Enok Uebergang

Tenor Sax: Katherine Howell

Tenor Sax: Hiumi Peiris

Alto Sax: Olivia La Terra

Drums: Luca Fraillon

Cheryl Durongpisitkul: Saxophonist and composer

Cheryl Durongpisitkul is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and performer, widely recognised as a force in Australia’s improvised and new music scene. Her compositions blend improvisation with exacting and intricate melodic material in structures that blur the boundaries between chamber jazz, new music, and experimental music.

Her work explores extremes of human experience, utilising rich and diverse instrumentation to examine the emotional depths of love, grief, and trauma. As a composer-bandleader, her projects reflect a deep commitment to working with musicians of diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, creating space for the artistic expression of her ensemble members.

https://cheryldurongpisitkul.com.au/

Jazz at Monash

The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance (Monash University) Jazz and Improvisation program is one of the premier jazz courses in Australia. It features the highest calibre of teaching staff and offers a variety of performance, composition and research opportunities. The curriculum includes unique opportunities for students to perform, learn and be mentored from seminal musicians such as Ingrid Jensen, Carla Bley, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charles Lloyd, Linda Oh, Branford Marsalis, Kris Davis and Dave Douglas.

Study Options include: BMus, Honours, Masters, PHD, Double degrees with Arts, Commerce, Education, Laws or Science.

https://monashschoolofmusicandperformance.bandcamp.com/

www.monash.edu/arts/music-performance/home