The Baradene Jazz Combo's repertoire explores music from early jazz and the Swing era all the way to fusion and funk, giving the students the opportunity to develop their skills in jazz and improvisation. They work towards performing at the annual KBB Music Festival and various school events.
Please complete the following form to register for the group: 2026 Baradene Jazz Combo Application Form
Cost: | Covered by the $300 Auditioned Music Group fee. |
Rehearsals: | Wednesday mornings from 7.30am to 8.30am in M102. |
Commitment: | The students are expected to make a regular commitment to rehearsals, performances and concerts. |
Director: | Ms Angela Mote-Andrews Angela is a multi-instrumental (flute, saxophone, clarinet) performer and teacher. She has a Bachelor of Music (New Zealand School of Music) in classical performance flute with saxophone as a second instrument. In 2023 she was awarded a Secondary Teachers Study Award and completed her Honours degree in composition, writing and performing pieces with western instruments and taonga puoro. She recently moved to Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland from Otautahi-Christchurch and is enjoying teaching a varied program of ensemble and woodwind instruments. |