School-age musicians from the Rockhampton area are gaining high quality ensemble training in jazz and contemporary popular music, with a form of tuition not readily available in most school music programs.

They are attending the Conservatorium Academy, a centre for creative and performing arts training, located at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus.

The Academy students will be performing alongside Bachelor of Music students at concerts throughout the year,

including a Kanga-Grooves concert from 7.30pm on March 30 at the Building 5 Courtyard on Rockhampton Campus.

Academy participants who are part of the 2012 program

Drawing on the resources of the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM), the program caters for singers, saxophonists, trumpeters, trombonists, pianists, guitarists, bassists, drummers and other instrumentalists.

Conservatorium Academy students have the chance to perform through regular concerts and special events in the Rockhampton region.

Dean of Creative and Performing Arts Professor Matthew Marshall says "we provide a safe, educational and recreational environment, with high-energy, fun classes taught in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere".

"Operating out of our fully equipped studios and teaching spaces, students have access to professional facilities, and outstanding teachers and tutors."