OUR MUSIC GROUPS

Beginner Band

This group is for absolute beginners on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. The group meets one block per week on a Wednesday during class time. There are three concerts during the year and a trip. The cost is $330 for 34 lessons, trip and photocopying. Contact sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz for more information.
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*The Beginner Band information evening for 2019 students was held on Wednesday 25th of October. If you want to know more about this programme, take a look at this slideshow and if you're interested in signing your child up, please fill in this Google Form.

At this stage, it is sensible to follow the form up with an email to  sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz as enrolments tentatively closed on the 30th of November but we are happy to accept late enrolments. 

Starwars Main Theme from our T4 concert

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Concert Band

This group is for second year or more players on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. We also have places for a bass keyboardist, drummers/percussionists and glockenspiel/vibraphone and will always welcome the more obscure instruments, e.g. French Horn, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone. The group meets one block per week on a Thursday during class time. There are three concerts during the year and a trip. The cost is $330 for 34 lessons, trips and photocopying. Contact sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz for more information.

Pirates of the Caribbean from our T3 concert
Themes of Henry Mancini from our T4 concert
Flutopia from our T4 concert
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Jazz Band

This group is for more advanced musicians interested in playing in a Jazz style. We have a range of musicians, e.g. flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpets, trombone, drums/percussion, bass keyboard. The group meets once a week on a Thursday for one hour. There is just a $40 fee to pay which covers trips and photocopying, or just $10 if your child is already a member of the Concert Band. Contact sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz for more information.

Green Onions (from our T4 concert)
Free Download (from our T4 concert)

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Orchestra

This group is for more experienced musicians but is not limited to just string instruments. Most instruments are suitable for the Orchestra. They meet at lunchtimes in the hall on a Wednesday. There is a $40 fee for the year which covers photocopying, most trips, music folder and instrument case tag. Contact eunice.park@mbi.school.nz for more information.

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String Group

This group is an extension of the orchestra. They meet once a week at lunchtimes on a Tuesday in the MAC.  Contact eunice.park@mbi.school.nz for more information. ​​

Handbells

This is a group of around 12 students. Students who are performing at a Grade 5 or above level on the piano (or possibly another instrument) will be invited to apply for this experience. They meet once a week on a Monday at lunchtime in the MAC.  A fee of $40 covers a music folder, music photocopies, the bells, gloves, transport and concerts. Contact meryann.kim@mbi.school.nz for more information.   

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Notables (extension choir)

This group is our auditioned / extension choir. They meet once a week at lunchtime on a Tuesday in the music room and rehearsals commence Tuesday 12th February. There is a cost of $60 for the year which covers trips and photocopying.

Auditions will be held in Practise Room 2 on Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th February at lunchtime. Fill in this form if you're interested in auditioning and we will book you a 5 minute slot. You will be told by email in Week 1 what time your slot is. 

Audition requirements:
Prepare a song of any genre and style up to 1 minute in length. There will be a short aural exercise to evaluate vocal range and pitch recognition. 
Contact cath@northernschoolofperformingarts.co.nz for more information.

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Festival Choir

This group is for anyone who wants to sing, it is not an auditioned choir. They meet once a week on a Wednesday at lunchtime. There is a cost of $40 for the year which covers trips and photocopying. Contact amy.ruiz@mbi.school.nz for more information.

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Rock Band

Students who can already play a Rock Band instrument can audition to be part of a Rock Band at the very beginning of each year under the guidance of Gareth Kendon or Mike Burrows. They partake in two inter-school competitions which are held in Term 4.  

Top Bands compete at the Nationals. School Rock Bands perform at various times throughout the year both at lunchtimes and evenings. Select bands also enter into the Bandquest competition and achieve placings. Contact Karen Spicer, teacher in charge of Rockbands.  karen.spicer@mbi.school.nz 

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