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Musical talents impress over lunch

12 October 2005

A team of Monash staff has been showcasing its talents at the Monash University Staff Club over the past three months, performing Jazz Over Lunch.

Clockwise from back left; Mr Hatwell, Mr Smith, Mr Hogan, Mr Du Ve and Ms Vallejos delighted crowds with their jazz performance at the Monash University Staff Club last week.

More than 200 people attended the latest performance last week.

The lunchtime concerts were organised by student and staff services client services manager Mr Terry Hogan, ITS application services director Mr Jeremy Du Ve, and student services policy and publications manager Mr Mark Hatwell.

Mr Hogan said they first approached the club about performing to help develop a sense of community at the Clayton campus.

"The performers are all musicians in their own right in their recreational lives," he said.

"These performances help bring a bit of lunchtime entertainment to the club and help foster a sense of community across staff at the campus."

The band has been performing at the club on the first Friday of each month. It features a guest singer each performance.

This month the band featured enrollment officer Ms Miranda Vallejos on vocals, Mr Du Ve on saxophone, Mr Hatwell on bass, Mr Hogan on vocals and guitar, and Mr Neil Smith on drums - standing in for regular drummer Mr Winston Galea.

Monash Club manager Mr Adam Kitto said the performances provided a point of interest for patrons at the club.

"People look forward to the events and are starting to book weeks ahead," he said.

The club also features Monash alumnus Mr Maurie Fabrikant performing regularly over lunch.