In Melbourne and Sydney you can catch the Monash Art Ensemble with Mark Helias and Nasheet Waits
“The 50th anniversary program will shine a light on our hugely talented staff and students, past and present; and give music lovers the opportunity to revel in performances from musicians of the School’s impeccable pedigree.” Prof John Griffiths
Starting its life in 1965 as a progressive musicology school, the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music was founded by multi-faceted Professor Trevor Jones – a bassoonist, historical musicologist, the first proficient non-indigenous didgeridoo player, and a strong advocate of indigenous music.
Today, the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music aims to inspire musicians towards excellence that knows no borders taking a progressive and culturally diverse approach.
To mark 50 years, more than 200 musicians are making music across Melbourne and Sydney from 23 August to 7 October in a program of more than 30 concerts.
Head of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Professor John Griffiths said the School is flying high on a reputation built over the past fifty years.
“Music making at Monash binds together performance, creativity and research in a constant endeavour to stay at the cutting edge,” Griffiths said.
Headliners include one of the most highly respected and sought after classical singers in India Shubha Mudgal and internationally renowned tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan, New York bassist Mark Helias, Chicago Jazz trombonist Ray Anderson, alumnus and internationally acclaimed pianist Leslie Howard, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Artistic Director Paul Dyer, legendary Australian singer and songwriter Kate Ceberano and master Javanese Dhalang puppet master Ki Joko Susilo.
On October 1 in Sydney, the School’s award winning Monash Art Ensemble – featuring Paul Grabowsky (piano), Rob Burke (saxophone) Jordan Murray (trombone) and Paul Williamson (trumpet) – will present a concert featuring a newly commissioned work from acclaimed pianist and composer Barney McAll. The ensemble will be joined by prominent international musicians Mark Helias (bass), Nasheet Waits (drums) and Ray Anderson (trombone).
On 6 October, in Melbourne sees the launch of the Rob Burke CD: The Power of the Idea with Mark Helias and Nasheet Waits Saxophonist/composer Rob Burke recorded a CD in New York last July with the acclaimed American pair of bassist Mark Helias and drummer Nasheet Waits, together with Melbourne colleagues Paul Williamson (trumpet), Jordan Murray (trombone) and Paul Grabowsky (piano), together they play Bennetts Lane.
Monash Art Ensemble: Beyond Borders featuring Mark Helias, Ray Anderson and Nasheet Waits
Date: 7.00pm Thursday 1 October Venue: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Tickets: $25/$15/$10
Bookings: www.tryboooking.com /141874 | 0431 126 125
Rob Burke CD launch: The Power of the Idea with Mark Helias and Nasheet Waits
Date: 8.00pm Tuesday 6 October Venue: Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Tickets: $20/$15
Bookings: www.bennettslane.com | 03 9663 2856
Concert series information – Making Music at Monash
