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Alex Masso

Alex Masso

Alex Masso manages MCA's Music in Communities Network. He is a Sydney-based drummer, educator, advocate and managed the events program at Wollongong Conservatorium of Music before joining MCA in 2012. Alex plays with The Vampires, Slide Albatross, Kinetic Jazz Orchestra, The Splinter Orchestra, and others.

Community Choirs in Australia

Introduction Key findings Genres, and the Role of Australian Music Participation, Concerts and Rehearsals Age of Choirs Age of Members Gender Choir Leaders Entry to Choir Participation Audition and Reading Skills Participation Fees Contribution to Community Finance & Support Overall

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Community Orchestras in Australia

Summary Key Findings Repertoire Most Preferred Genres Do Orchestras Want to Play Other Genres? What do they want to play more of? Where do orchestras find their music? Commissioning music Participation, Concerts and Rehearsals Age of Orchestras Age of Members

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Jazz in Australia

Overview Musicians Small ensembles and individual musicians Venues and Entrepreneurs Festivals and major events Awards for musicians Awards for recordings Support and Information Resources Education Related Record Companies Related Broadcasters Funding Issues Authors Overview The quality and variety of jazz

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