Humming Birds

From gospel to rockabilly, Elizabethan to doo-wop, and Bulgarian to barbershop, this a cappella vocal quartet is an experience in culture, history and travel. The Humming Birds bring a zest for music that students fi nd impossible to resist. PERFORMERS: Jarnie Birmingham, Mara Kiek, Lisa Spence, Kate Swadling

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Imbosima

This innovative trio takes students on a cultural journey using traditional and unfamiliar instruments. Imbosima lead an energised exploration and celebration of the multicultural infl uences refl ected in the music of Australia today. PERFORMERS: Jess Ciampa, David Hewitt, Jonathan Pease

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Makukuhan

Explore exotic sounds and legends with the rhythms and traditions of Indonesian music. Makukuhan’s playful flair and brilliance inspires students as they experience the instruments, songs, games and dances of the Indonesian culture. PERFORMERS: Reza Achman, Deva Permana, Ron Reeves

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Mara!

ARIA winner, Mara! is the fusion of folk cultures and jazz-inspired world music. Presenting instrumental, vocal and dance styles, they take students around the world of musical tradition, contemporary infl uences, and improvisation. PERFORMERS: Mara Kiek, Llew Kiek, Andrew Robson, Paul Cutlan, Steve Elphick

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Sirocco

Sirocco is an extraordinary group, largely inspired by Asian culture. With instruments from the Chinese fl ute to Irish drums and modern synthesizers, their multicultural appreciation leaves students spell-bound with the possibilities. PERFORMERS: Peter Jacob, Paul Jarman, Andrew de Teliga, Chang Ning Chai

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The Chambermaids

The repertoire of this wind quintet spans Cuban blues and nursery rhymes to a multicultural mix of modern music. Students experience each instrument in an entirely new way, while learning about musical characteristics and concepts. PERFORMERS: Lisa Breckenridge, Liz Chee, Jennie Ford, Melanie Vanderbroek, Alison Egan

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The World According to James

This jazz quartet journeys from the Australian rainforest to the streets of Buenos Aires through original repertoire. Students learn about improvisation, composition and syncopation in and have a chance to create their own music. PERFORMERS: James Greening, Sandy Evans, Steve Elphick, Toby Hall

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Tigramuna

This multi-award winning group explores the styles, rhythms and instruments of Latin America through song, dance and exciting rhythms. Students participate in a celebratory refl ection of Australia’s musical multicultural existence. PERFORMERS: Carlos Villanueva, Wendy Upjohn, Fernando Arancibia, Eddie Ignacio, Brett Hirst/Peter Kohlhoff

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