APRIL 2012
The Seniors Band (NZ Concert Bands Assn Inc)
27-29 April, Gisborne. For musicians 40+ years of age. The NZ Concert Bands Association has established a band for senior musicians 40+ years of age who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. The purpose of the Band is to support musical and professional development in older musicians, networking and knowledge exchange. The Seniors Band will be conducted by John Snowling.
For more information or enquire about discounted accommodation rates, please contact Judy Livingston, phone 06 867 2049 ext 5868 (work), Mobile 027 289 8021 (work phone but you can leave a message), or email judyl@gdc.govt.nz
Applications close Friday 10 February 2012. Download registration form now.
FEBRUARY 2012
Musical Morning with MasterMusicAuckland - FREE!
11 February, 10am-1pm, KBB Music Auckland Central. A free workshop for all ages! Covering topics such as the Importance of Music and Music Theory, Highlights of Harmony, Score Reading Skills, Music Analysis at a Glance and Instrument Demonstrations. Entry is by gold coin donation.
Book your seats now
JANUARY 2012
Christopher Norton Workshop - FREE!
27 January, 12.30pm - 6pm, KBB Music Auckland Central. Attention Piano Teachers and Students! A great opportunity to meet the author of the popular Microjazz Series as Christopher demonstrates piano improvising techniques. Plus Christopher will give unique insights into his publications including the latest ground-breaking Connections repertoire and much more. Get ready to be inspired. Entry is by gold coin donation.
Register now
OCTOBER 2011
Big Band Festival
24 October, all day, Middleton Grange Performing Arts Centre. A day of youth workshops and instrumental clinics. Concerts open to the public. For more information and bookings visit
www.bigband.co.nz or ph 027 529 9000.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Stefan Cassomenos Piano Recital - FREE!
1 September, 7pm sharp, KBB Music Central Auckland, 136 Karangahape Road. A free recital by virtuosic performer and Kawai Piano Artist, Stefan Cassomenos, of works by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff and more. Bookings essential as seating is limited. Light refreshment will be provided. Entry by gold coin donation.
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NZ Woodwind Competition
16-18 September, Raye Freedmane Arts Centre, Auckland.
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AUGUST 2011
Auckland Grammar School Winter Concert I
3 August, 7pm, Centennial Theatre. Featuring Grammar Voices, AGS Pipe Band, Grammar Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Barbershop Quartets and Wind Band. The second half features guest artist Italian Pianist Matteo Napoli. Tickets are $10 Adults and $5 Students available from Christine Johnston, Music Office, Auckland Grammar School, Mountain Road, Epsom 1023. Please make cheques payable to "Auckland Grammar School" Enquiry email:
c.johnston@ags.school.nz
Waikato Itinerant Music Scheme Band & Orchestra Festival
5 August, WEL Performing Arts Centre, University of Waikato.
For more information, please contact John Wright, Festival Co-ordinator
heatherandjohn@clear.net.nz
Auckland Grammar School Winter Concert II
10 August, 7pm, Centennial Theatre. Featuring Symphony Orchestra, Premier Concert Band, Stage Band and the Minister's Plate Solo Competition Finalists adjudicated by guest pianist, Matteo Napoli. Tickets are $10 Adults and $5 Students available from Christine Johnston, Music Office, Auckland Grammar School, Mountain Road, Epsom 1023. Please make cheques payable to "Auckland Grammar School". Enquiry email:
c.johnston@ags.school.nz
KBB Music Festival
15-19 August, Holy Trinity Cathedral (Parnell) and St Mary's Chapel (adjacent to the Cathedral)
A real celebration of youth music. Go to the
KBB Music Festival page for more details.
Big Sing Finale
New Dates & Venue 22-24 August, Wellington Town Hall. Visit www.nzcf.org.nz for more inforamtion.
JULY 2011
KBB Music Young Performers' Competition
2 July, Philharmonia Hall, Auckland. Talented musicians of orchestral instruments are selected to perform at the final of the KBB Music Young Performers' Competition. The winner receives a cash price as well as the opportunity to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
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NZ Concert Bands Festival
8-9 August, TSB Showplace, New Plymouth. Annual festival for concert bands from all over the country.
2011 Timetable
NZCBA Newsletter July 2011
Chamber Music Contest National Finals
15 July, 11am & 4pm, National Semi-Finals. Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato.
16 July, 2pm, Semi-Finalists Showcase. Wallace Gallery, 167 Thames Street, Morrinsville.
16 July, 7pm, National Final. Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato.
For more information, visit
www.chambermusic.co.nz or phone 0800 CONCERT (0800 266 2378).
NZ Festival of Brass
20-24 July, North Shore, Auckland. The best brass musicians from New Zealand and beyond compete for prestigious titles and trophies.
20 July, 7.30pm - KBB Music Invitation Slow Melody
21 July, 7.30pm - Besson Brass Champion of Champions
24 July, 2pm - Scenic Hotels Band of the Year
Bookings at
www.ticketmaster.co.nz and 0800 111 999 (pre-purchase pacakages available)
Visit
www.brassnz.co.nz for more details.
APRIL 2011
Hawkes Bay Festival of Bands
Cancelled 10 April, Lindisfarne College.
'Cultural Chords' NAtional Music Conference
18-20 April, Quality Hotel Barrycourt, Parnell, Auckland.
A conference for Primary and Secondary teachers teaching through and with music in their classrooms. Registration closes 18th March 2011. For more information visit www.trcc.org.nz
10th Early Childhood Convention
26-29 April Otautahi, Convention Centre and Town Hall, Christchurch. For more information visit www.ecconvention2011.org.nz
MARCH 2011
Viola Voce
6 March, Philharmonia Hall, 427 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. Morning session starting 9.30am, afternoon session starting at 2pm. Led by
Robert Harris, Principal Viola of Canberra Symphony, and former Principal Viola of Australian Chamber Orchestra, join other violists in playing music written for violas in 2 to 6, maybe even 8 parts. $5 for full day, $3 for students or half day. Contact Anna Brooker
brooklets@xtra.co.nz for
more information.
Hamilton Flute Festival
12-13 March, Fairfield Intermediate Auditorium. A weekend of flute events for less than a cost of a single lesson! Workshops, Masterclasses, Flute Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation and the Hamilton Flute Festival & Altus Flute Concert featuring guest artist
George Pope, Professor of Flute - University of Akron, Ohio, USA; Instruction of Flute, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, Ohio, USA.
More information.
FEBRUARY 2011
11th Adam Chamber Music Festival
3-12 February, Nelson. Biennial event featuring leading musicans and composers. Visit www.music.org.nz for more details.
JANUARY 2011
Bach Plus Competitions
Entries close 25 February 2011. The inaugural 'Bach Plus' Competitions for instrumentalists, held in 2011 in Auckland, Canberra and Sydney will culminate in finals and performances in Sydney in March 2011 as part of Sydney's 'Bach Plus' Festival. Open to performers of classical music instruments of modern or historic format. Each entrant must submit a programme of two unaccompanied works comprising one work by J.S.Bach and another work by an Australian or New Zealand composer.
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2011 Queenstown Violin Summer School
10-22 January, Queenstown. Visit www.qvss.com for more details.
NZ Jazz Foundation High Schools Jazz Workshops
17-20 January, NZ School of Music, Mt Cook Campus, Wellington
Open to all budding jazz musicians who wish to further their learning in a fun and friendly environment, and be tutored by top New Zealand jazz educators.
Visit
www.nzjf.co.nz for more information and registration details.
DECEMBER 2010
Gisborne International Music Competition
28 November to 4 December, Gisborne. Competition for solo orchestral isntrumentalists aged 16-25 years. For the first time KBB Music will be providing the NZ Woodwind Player award. Visit www.gisbornemusiccompetition.com for more details.
NOVEMBER 2010
2010 NZ Ukulele Festival
27 November, The Trusts Stadium, Henderson.
Visit www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz for more details.
Gisborne International Music Competition
28 November to 4 December, Gisborne. Competition for solo orchestral isntrumentalists aged 16-25 years. For the first time KBB Music will be providing the NZ Woodwind Player award. Visit www.gisbornemusiccompetition.com for more details.
OCTOBER 2010
Music Therapy Conference: Playing in Tune - Working Collaboratively in Music Therapy
2-3 October, Holiday Inn on Avon, Christchurch.
2 day conference. Visit www.musictherapy.org.nz for more details.
Big Band Festival
23-25 October, Christchurch. Visit www.bigband.co.nz for details.
Armageddon Expo
23-25 October, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland.
Look out for Gorilla Guitars & Drums at stand #50! Visit www.armageddonexpo.com/nz/
Christchurch Schools' Music Festival
13-15, 19-21 October, Christchurch Town Hall.
Visit www.musicfestival.school.nz for more details.
SEPTEMBER 2010
AUGUST 2010
NZ Concert Band Festival
6-8 August, Lindisfarne College, Hastings. Visit
www.nzcba.com for more information.
Big Sing Finale
9-11 August, Auckland Town Hall. Visit
www.nzcf.org.nz for more information.
KBB Music Festival
24-26 August, KBB Music Festival, Auckland Town Hall
27 August, KBB Fringe Festival, Auckland Town Hall
29 August, Showcase Gala Concerts, Auckland Town Hall
2010 KBB Music Festival Performance Schedule
NZ Woodwind Competition
27-29 August, Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom Girls Grammar School, Auckland. Contact
Mary O'Brien (Competition Organiser) or visit
www.flutefocus.com for more information.
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