The Monash Art Ensemble

The Monash Art Ensemble is a dynamic musical group associated with Monash University's Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. Led by Artistic Director Professor Paul Grabowsky AO, the ensemble is known for commissioning, performing, and recording new, mainly Australian works. Their music often features a mixed ensemble ranging in size from around ten to twenty players, showcasing a diverse range of contemporary cross-genre compositions by significant Australian composers. The ensemble collaborates with various artists and has been involved in projects such as "Nyilipidgi," which brought together traditional Indigenous music from Arnhem Land with contemporary ensemble arrangements.

Their discography includes albums like "Histories" and "Nyilipidgi." "Histories" features pieces that explore personal and cultural narratives, reflecting on historical events and personal experiences. The ensemble's work is part of a broader initiative to explore innovative Australian music, often blending jazz, contemporary, and traditional elements.