2026 SASBOF Big Band Charts

Snooze Blues by Christina Guala

Section 5A Novice Big Band & 5B Novice Big Band PLUS test piece

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Christina Guala-Goodwin is a saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and educator based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Performing regularly on both saxophone and vocals, Christina has played in venues across the country. Since graduating with First Class Honours at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in 2016, Christina has been a valued member of the Adelaide music scene and has performed in a number of esteemed ensembles. Not only performing frequently in Adelaide, Christina has performed in Japan in 2019 as a vocalist and toured nationally with the Hilltop Hoods in 2022/23 on saxophone.

A passionate music educator, Christina has worked extensively across Adelaide directing ensembles and tutoring saxophone. She is the current coordinator of the JazzSA Superbands Program and has served as an ensemble director within the program for several years, fostering the growth of young jazz musicians in South Australia.
Christina is also currently the administrator for Creative Original Music Adelaide (COMA).

Hardly Groovin’ by Jackson Mack

Section 6 Intermediate Big Band test piece

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Jackson Mack is a jazz drummer, composer and arranger based in Adelaide, Australia.

As a drummer, he has shared the stage with notable artists including Jazzmeia Horn, Barney McAll, James Muller, Victor Gould and Clayton Doley. In 2023, Jackson was recognised as a finalist at the Generations in Jazz festival for the James Morrison Scholarship. He is a versatile drummer, appearing regularly around Adelaide with big bands, jazz ensembles, cabaret shows, musicals, blues groups, free jazz outfits and even the occasional alt-rock gig! His group, the Jackson Mack Big Band, made its debut in 2023 to a sold-out audience alongside vocalist Courteney Hooper. All the band’s music is composed and arranged by Jackson, drawing inspiration from Thad Jones, Billy May, Bill Holman, Bob Brookmeyer, Duke Ellington and others. Most recently, the band presented a brand-new cabaret-style show titled A Classy Affair, featuring award-winning vocalist, Millie Sarah.

Jackson has completed an Advanced Bachelor of Jazz Performance at the Elder Conservatorium, where he is currently pursuing an Honours degree in Jazz Composition. In addition to performing regularly, he tutors drums at specialist music high schools across Adelaide, writes commissioned compositions and arrangements, and runs workshops with high school big bands and jazz combos.