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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*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. It is never too late to start learning an instrument. 

It is sensible to follow the form up with an email to  sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz 

Starwars Main Theme from our first concert on the 8th May.

Our next concert is on Wednesday 7th August at 7pm in the school hall. 

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Concert Band

This group is for students who have played their instrument for one year or more. We include 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.

What a Wonderful World from our first Concert on the 16th of May.
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Our next concert will be on Thursday 15th August, 7pm in the hall. 
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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 $50 fee to pay which covers trips and photocopying.  Contact sarah.holmes@mbi.school.nz for more information.

Louie, Louie from our Concert on the 16th May. 

The Jazz Band will next perform on Thursday 15th August, 7pm in the hall. 

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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 Friday. 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 Wednesday in the Hall.  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 choir. They meet once a week at lunchtime on a Tuesday in the music room. There is a cost of $60 for the year which covers trips and photocopying.

We currently have 63 enrolled in the Notables Choir - and this year it has become MBIS' only choir. 

Contact cath@northernschoolofperformingarts.co.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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