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Jazz students have time of their lives

27 February 2008

Students from the School of Music Conservatorium had the time of their lives on a recent trip to Prato, Italy.

Twenty-six jazz and popular music students from the Monash University School of Music Conservatorium had the time of their lives on a recent trip to the Monash Prato Centre in Italy.

The students attended Prato as part of their coursework. They participated in a series of workshops with high profile Italian musicians as well as classes in practice technique, ear training and Italian.

The highlight of the trip was a series of live performances by the students at the Prato Centre and popular jazz clubs in the area.

The student group was led by the School's Coordinator of Jazz and Popular Music Rob Burke.

Mr Burke said the feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive with many saying they thought it was the best experience of their lives.

"It's great to be able to offer the students a chance to study and perform with so many great musicians and to be able to stay and perform in such a beautiful part of the world," Mr Burke said.

Student Mariel Koroibulu said the trip was "amazing".

"The three weeks were a lot more intense than I expected, which was good," Mariel said.

"I got a lot out of the workshops and classes. I think everyone should do it!"