MUSIC FESTIVAL SPECIAL GROUPS
Any advancing instrumentalists or singers who wish to audition to be part of a special representative group at the ChCh Schools’ music festival in October - such as orchestra, concert band or senior special choir – please read the audition and rehearsal requirements at musicfestival.school.nz, get a code from Mrs Bell then register online at musicfestival.school.nz . Applications to audition close on April 4th with no late applications accepted.
5 School ROCK BANDS are underway and have current information on the rock band page of chisnallwoodmusic.org.nz
Well done to the JAZZ BAND, IRISH BAND and MAX ALDRIDGE who performed at the Avondale Community Day last Saturday. Photos of the event can be viewed at this link.
This week we had Rhythm Interactive at school and it was great seeing the whole school play djembe drums together!
Coming up: NZSO schools' concert on April 4th. The orchestra plus 3 classes will be attending this. Students can check out the orchestra page of chisnallwoodmusic.org.nz to do some preparation and research!
Advertisement for a new out-of-school choir:
Christchurch School of Music - Christchurch Children's ChoirTaking enrolments for this year!Beginning Term 2 - Saturday 10th May until Saturday 13th DecemberWhen: Every Saturday following the school term from 11:00am - 12:00pmWhere: Cathedral College, Ferry RoadConductor: Charlotte WilsonThe Christchurch Children's choir is the CSM Sings! project's new choir. This performance-based choir is for children aged 8 to 12. It gives children the opportunity to sing with other children from all over the city. The repertoire and techniques the children learn help promote better singing, harmonising, musical skills, understanding and appreciation. It will enhance any child's school choir activities and can be taken alongside our other vocal programmes. A regular schedule of performances highlights the choir's activities.Enrol now by contacting the Christchurch School of Music office 03 366 1711 or email offce@csm.org.nz
