Auckland Philharmonia Hana Education Programme
Integrated classroom teaching resources for each of the five songs from the show.
Each song includes:
- Four detailed lesson plans
- Teacher’s notes
- Sample sheet music
- Lyric sheet
- Audio recording
- Story segment
Access the APO Hana Education Programme
Hana the Glowworm™ – Musical Kids Version (Available Now)
Perfect for school and community theatre productions.
License includes:
- Script with stage directions and lighting cues
- 5 Auckland Philharmonia orchestral backing tracks + overture
- Lyric sheets
- Selected scene-setting illustrations
- Picture book (available at wholesale rates)
- Editable promotional materials (poster, website banners)
- Private video of the professional Aotea Theatre performance for guidance
How to Write a Song – Songwriting Course for Kids
A practical four-part video series teaching tamariki the fundamentals of songwriting using Chris Sanders’ award-winning book The World’s Greatest Teddy Bear Hunt.
Includes:
- 4 instructional videos featuring Chris Sanders and the Auckland Philharmonia
- Worksheets and musical games for each lesson
- Teddy Bear Hunt lyric video
- The Teddy Bear Hunt picture book
View course on Angel Star Publishing
Kōkako Award – Celebrating Young Musical Talent
Founded by Chris Sanders in 2024, the Kōkako Award recognises outstanding performance by tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand. The award is a collaboration between Kiwi Kids Music, NZ Opera and Auckland Philharmonia
This unique award celebrates:
- Creativity, expression and originality in songwriting and performance
- Young voices making a difference through their art
The finalists and winners are celebrated at the Aotearoa Children’s Music Awards, which are hosted annually by Suzy Cato ONZM. Finalists submit original “unreleased” songs via simple performance video. The performer must be 12 years old or under, but doesn’t have to be the songwriter. There is no age cap on the songwriter, so it’s a perfect opportunity for a parent or teacher to have their song performed on a big stage!
The Winning Performer Receives:
- The song arranged by Auckland Philharmonia
- A performance of the song with Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall and Bruce Mason Theatres
- $500 further music education voucher
- Money towards travel expenses (for out-of-Auckland residents)
- Workshop with industry experts.
- The spotlight is shone on all finalists through press releases and media from Recorded Music NZ, APRA, NZ On Air, and the Kōkako Award partners.
Check out the Kea Kids New report on the 2025 Finalists – CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Entries open later in 2025, so please email Chris Sanders on kiwikidsmusicnz@gmail.com to express interest.
Book Chris Sanders for a School Visit or Book Week Event
Bring music, storytelling and creativity to life in your classroom or school event! Chris Sanders offers engaging school visits and Book Week presentations that combine live performance, songwriting inspiration and readings of his popular picture books including Hana the Glowworm and The Lonely Book.
Whether you’re after a classroom workshop, whole-school assembly performance, or a guest author for your library programme, Chris’s sessions are interactive, heart-warming and tailored to suit your school’s needs To enquire or make a booking, CLICK HERE
Who is Angel Star Publishing House & Chris Sanders?
Angel Star Publishing House, led by award-winning children’s songwriter, performer and author Chris Sanders, provides a range of engaging musical and literacy-based resources for use in classrooms across Aotearoa. These are designed to support music educators and classroom teachers in delivering high-quality, locally relevant arts experiences.