29 & 30 JULY 2023, Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Mackay
Presented by the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) since 2014, the CQ Schools’ Jazz Festival (Mackay) provides an opportunity for high school students to engage in two days of inspirational music making.

​Featuring an expert panel made up of nationally respected jazz musicians / educators and staff from the CQCM, the CQ Schools’ Jazz Festival includes band clinics, an adjudicated performance for all participants, workshops for individual students and a festival showcase concert. This event is open to small jazz ensembles, large jazz ensembles, vocal ensembles and community ensembles. 
ADJUDICATED PERFORMANCES & CLINICS:  These activities will be scheduled throughout the day (Saturday & Sunday). Admission to these events are FREE and the organisers of the event strongly encourage audience attendance at the adjudicated performance and ask that in the spirit of the festival, teachers encourage their students to attend the adjudicated performance and clinic of the school directly prior to their own performance.
VENUE: "CQCM Theatre", Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Building 21.

CQSJF SHOWCASE CONCERT: This concert is open to the public and will feature performances from the participating ensembles, their teachers and the guest adjudicator/clinician. Entry to this event is $10 adults | $5 children/students, tickets at the door on the night, cash sales only.
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: "CQCM Theatre", Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Building 21.

VENUE

Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Building 20 & 21
CQUniversity, Boundary Rd. Ooralea