Student musicians from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, joined hands with students of the Goa Jazz Academy (GJA) to present a special collaborative music show on the evening of February 13. Hosted at the academy’s campus in Guirim, near Mapusa, the event reflected a vibrant spirit of exchange, listening and experimentation.
The performance was the culmination of several days of intensive workshops and rehearsals, during which students from both institutions worked together in mixed ensembles. They composed, arranged and refined original pieces, drawing from diverse musical influences and individual creative styles. The final presentation featured fresh compositions shaped through shared artistic processes, offering audiences an engaging and dynamic musical experience.
The collaboration highlighted the value of international partnerships in music education, creating opportunities for students to expand their artistic horizons and learn from one another. According to Divya Gupta, co-founder of the Goa Jazz Academy, the initiative not only fostered creative growth but also showcased new work created entirely by the students themselves.
The evening stood as a testament to the power of music in building bridges across cultures, reinforcing the role of collaborative learning in nurturing the next generation of musicians.
