BIG Tropical Night - 19 October 2008

If you missed last year’s BIG Tropical Night, you won’t want to miss this!

Two bands for the price of one.

Dance to the UQ BIG BAND and its outstanding young performers playing swing standards and great arrangements of songs from artists such as Michael Buble, Phil Collins and Frank Sinatra.

On the same bill hear the luxurious latin rhythms of the Tropical Dance Orchestra and its five piece string section and soak up the atmosphere of the Brisbane Jazz Club right on the river across from the city at Kangaroo Point






WHERE:
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point

WHEN:
Sunday 19 October, 6-9pm

HOW MUCH:
$15, $10 members

Broadbeach Blends of Jazz Festival

The UQ BIG BAND's performance at the Blends of Jazz Festival under the sails at Broadbeach Mall on the Gold Coast on Saturday 16 August topped off a very busy August with a fantastic show and some hot playing.

City meets Country Ball - What a SHOW!

The stops were all pulled out for the City meets Country Ball at the Brisbane City Hall Main Auditorium on 9 August.




From the organisers:
"What a great night!!! Thank you for the UQ Big Band's terrific performance. It really set the tone for the night and gave an element of class to kick off a very special evening. I was so pleased to see so many people dancing."

UQ BIG BAND play the City meets Country Ball

The UQ BIG BAND will be playing at the inaugural City meets Country Ball to be held at the Main Auditorium Brisbane City Hall on Saturday 9 August 2008. Further information at http://www.lmct.org.au:80/

UQ BIG BAND Lunchtime Concert - 8 May 2008

The UQ BIG BAND plays its first concert for 2008 in the Nickson Room, School of Music, The University of Queensland,
12:30 to 1:30pm, Thursday 8 May 2008.

With an experienced core of players from last year, some great talented new performers and some exciting new material, this concert will sound tight and polished - not to be missed!

Catch the UQ BIG BAND later in the year at the UQ Open Day on Sunday 3 August (performance times on that day to be advised).

The UQ BIG BAND's CD/EP Band of Distinction recorded in May 2007 has been released and is now available. Email Peter Freeman at P.Freeman@uq.edu.au for your copy.

Play with the UQ BIG BAND in 2008

The UQ BIG BAND is looking for new members for 2008. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the Nickson Room (434) at the School of Music, Zelman Cowen Building starting 27 February. You'll need to be able to read music to an acceptable level, be proficient on your instrument and be prepared to perform at concerts during semester.

For further enquiries email Peter Freeman
P.Freeman@uq.edu.au

UQ BIG BAND on Youtube

Watch and listen to some UQ BIG BAND concert performances from 2007 on Youtube.

May 2007 concert:
"Almost like being in love"
"Theme from the Family Guy"
"L.O.V.E."
"Manteca"
"Big Spender"

"Family Guy" from the recording session 30 May 2007