Led by two of NZ’s most popular music educators, Robert Legg and Christoph Maubach this session introduces an approach to classroom singing based on practical music pedagogies such as Orff and Kodaly. Come and learn how to inspire and challenge your students using a wide range of songs and vocal activities from communities across the […]

August 7th 1.30 – 5pm at The Theatre, Rangi Ruru Session One: Fast tracking finger technique and counting with conviction Rocket Fuel for Woodwind Players – Mark Walton Mark will share with you how he fast tracks his students so they can whiz around their instruments with agility. Come and find out Mark’s tricks that […]

1000 students play ukuleles, marimbas and recorders with a live backing band and special guests. Register your groups early on http://strumstrikeblow.org to get access to the music early and to take advantage of the workshops leading up to it! Audience entry is $5 donation at the door.

The first part of the workshop will focus on children’s songs from around the world. Bring the whole family! In the second part, we will focus on songs from Madagascar. We welcome people of all ages and abilities. Lala is delightful, a wonderful singer with a wealth of knowledge to share.

Wala are a three piece dynamic group on tour from Ghana. Drumming, dance, percussion and soaring vocal harmonies blend to create a stunning experience for all ages. Surrounded by about twenty drums played with hands, feet and sticks, Wala bring their instruments to life as they share a fusion of traditional Ghanaian music and dance […]

Katie Wardrobe is recognised internationally as a music technology trainer and consultant with a passion for helping music teachers. She runs workshops, presentations and online training resources which focus on easy ways to incorporate technology – through a range of creative projects – into what teachers are already doing in their music curriculum. In Christchurch […]

9.00-10.00 – Jazz Improvisation Workshop with Scott Taitoko and Gwyn Reynolds Hone your improvisation skills with some great tips and ideas from Scott and Gwyn 9.00-10.30 – Rhythm Section Workshop with Tim Driver, Michael Story and Michael Thompson Examine the important role the rhythm section has in the band, share and discuss common problems that […]

All Ears – Jazz & Improvised Music Workshops (USA) 130 High St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011 Ara Music Arts are excited to be partnering with the ‘All Ears’ team to bring this unique week of workshops to New Zealand in January 2017. This week long program is a great opportunity for musicians of any age […]

BAROQUE MUSIC COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST OF NEW ZEALAND and THE CHAMPION CENTRE PRESENT Vivaldi – Four Seasons for Children TWO matinee concerts: musical play linking art, dance and music. 2pm – children up to 4 years 4pm – children from 5-8 years Door open half an hour before the beginning of each concert Adult […]

An awesome day of things to do and great music, for tamariki of all ages. On the MoreFM stage there will be music from CSM Junior Symphony Orchestra, Nor’west Brand Band, Aplify Music School, Chisnallwood Intermediate, Molly McGinn and Jackson Roche. Awesome dancing from StarJam, Latin Fire, Sharon Howell’s School of Dance, Scoil Rince Kay-Hallissey […]

Masterclass with Bryony Wednesday 5 April, 4.30pm Merivale Lane Theatre Bryony Gibson-Cornish in Concert Thursday 6 April, 7.30pm Merivale Lane Theatre Bryony Gibson-Cornish is one of New Zealand’s finest emerging artists. She is a sought after international soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. She has a Masters in Music from the Juilliard School in New […]