This paper defines success as a nationally recognised, self-perpetuating, student atttracting and satisfying, audience acclaimed, sponsorship generating performance based jazz/commercial music degree. The difficulties involved and the obstacles confronting such an outcome were considered by many as insurmountable. Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM), however, decided early in its existence that this type of program was probably one of the music specialisations with the most chance of success if certain attributes of the regional area were utilised. Please note that while comments relating to regional centres and music programs are somewhat general and may not all apply to specific regions, the matters discussed and the views presented are considered to be fair generalisation of the situation faced by the regional music school. It should also be noted that some comments might also be pertinent to large centres - such as the generally accepted view that informal jazz performance has a diminishing support base in available venues and audience.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Editor
Hayward P; Hodges G
Parent Title
History and future of jazz in the Asia-Pacific region : refereed proceedings of the inaugural Asia-Pacific jazz conference, September 12th-14th 2003, organised by Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music in association with Hamilton Island Resort
Start Page
102
End Page
111
Number of Pages
10
Start Date
2003-01-01
ISBN-10
0646430084
Location
Hamilton Island, Queensland
Publisher
Central Queensland University
Place of Publication
Rockhampton, Qld.
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Open Access
No
External Author Affiliations
Faculty of Education and Creative Arts; TBA Research Institute;