Academy of Music

The Academy of Music aims to inspire and develop the knowledge and potential of aspiring singers, composers and musicians in the pre-tertiary age group.

Whatever your musical talent, the Academy of Music workshops enable you to explore and develop your skills. A series of intensive Saturday workshop sessions tailored specifically for pre-tertiary students, led by staff and guests from the School of Music.

Workshops available during 2011:

Jazz Workshop – Saturday 3 September
Jazz tutoring comprising combo, big band and instrument-specific sessions led by a selection of New Zealand's finest jazz musicians.
Voice Workshop – Saturday 3 September
A choice of intensive classical, jazz or popular music voice sessions aimed at broadening your skills, knowledge and artistry.
Brass Workshop with NZ Chamber Brass – Saturday 24 September
Instrument-specific master classes and large ensemble sessions led by New Zealand Chamber Brass.
Piano Workshop – Saturday 1 October
Learn about the many aspects required for a pianist to be a complete performer with School of Music staff Rae de Lisle, Stephen De Pledge, Dean Sky-Lucas (piano) and James Tibbles (harpsichord).

For further information, please contact:

Codie Childs
Public Programmes Coordinator
School of Music
National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries

Phone: +64 9 923 7707
Email: c.childs@auckland.ac.nz

Application Forms

Online application