The National Concerto Competition is a classical music competition for young people aged under 25 years. The Competition is viewed as one of the major classical music events for youth in New Zealand and attracts many entries from both local and national participants. This year (2016/2017) is a very special year as we are celebrating […]
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 […]
Will your students be the ones to write the theme song for NZ Music Month? A friendly reminder that Hook, Line and Sing-a-long entries close March 17. There are great prizes including a recording session at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, a travel grant, a $500 MusicWorks voucher for the winners and the same again for […]
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 […]
Music Education Canterbury is heading to the West Coast to facilitate some great workshops that will give teachers some new and inspiring ideas that they can take back to their classrooms immediately Reinvigorating Singing with our Senior Students with a Taste of Kodaly with Kate Husband Taking the Stigma Away from Theory with Judith Bell Quirky Choir with Heather […]
The Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra CYJO 2017 The Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra is an opportunity for auditioned under-20 local players to be in a prestigious big band led by top jazz tutors and other experienced guests. We are pleased to announce that applications are now open to audition for the 2017 CYJO. The band is […]
JAZZ ON THE ROAD “Changing Lives through Music” Jazz on the Road is an exciting and challenging series of one day workshops and concerts delivered by the Rodger Fox Big Band, featuring 4 leading US jazz musicians at venues across New Zealand in June 2017. Concept Jazz on the Road is an intensive youth-oriented programme […]
Music Education Canterbury is pleased to bring you some great workshops that will give you some new and inspiring ideas that you can take back to your classrooms immediately Sunday 11 June 1.00-5.00pm Christchurch School of Music 60 Ferry Rd Reinvigorating Singing with our Senior Students with a Taste of Kodaly with Kate Husband Taking […]
A great opportunity to hear from local music education groups and to have a quick tour of the facilities at the new U of C Music location! UC Arts City Campus at the Arts Centre 3 Hereford St Christchurch Central Christchurch 8013 We will be meeting in the Performance/Seminar space in the Attic. The tour […]
Strum, Strike and Blow features hundreds of students playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders in the Horncastle Arena. It has a workshop all day in the arena from 9.30am followed by the concert at 7pm complete with live backing band. Details are on the website: http://strumstrikeblow.org/
Christchurch’s Premier High School Jazz Band Competition JazzQuest is an annual competition for secondary school jazz bands, showcasing the quality of some of the countries top school jazz bands and musicians. Bands are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards, and individual musicians are presented awards for outstanding contributions on their instruments, as well as for […]
Orff Schulwerk offers a holistic approach to music education. It integrates singing, speech activities, movement, folk dance and the!playing of percussion instruments to encourage active music making. Participants will take part in practical activities that they can take immediately back to their classrooms! Presented by experienced facilitators, Celia Stewart and Kerri Fitzgerald this workshop guarantees […]
http://www.culturalfestival.co.nz/ “E ngā iwi, e ngā whānau tēnā koutou katoa. Nau mai. Haere Mai. Welcome to Cultural Festival” Cultural Festival 2017 dates are August 14 – August 18 Horncastle Arena Christchurch primary and intermediate schools proudly present ‘Cultural Festival’. Boasting a spectacular smorgasboard of multicultural performance, Wearable Art Pageant and Visual Art Exhibition. This year’s […]
Concert dates are Tuesday August 15th, Wednesday August 16th and Thursday August 17th at Luney Auditorium (St, Margaret’s College). 35 choirs, more than 1,000 singers, three nights of great performances for years 7-13! A festival to inspire great performance of contemporary repertoire by choirs from schools around the region.
George Garzone jazz saxophone workshops Saturday Aug 19 @ ARA Music Arts George Garzone saxophone workshops Saturday August 19th ARA Music arts (130 High street, cnr Madras Street)Tenor sax heavyweight and renowned educator George Garzone will be visiting NZ this August, with gigs and workshops in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.Garzone is well-known as a sought-after […]