National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries


School of Music

Whether your ambition is to be a solo musician, an orchestral performer, a pop star, a composer, arranger or sound engineer, a music journalist, researcher, historian or teacher, NICAI’s School of Music provides the ideal environment to help you achieve your goals.

Do you want to study music at New Zealand's leading university? Whether your ambition is to be a solo musician, an orchestral performer, a professional songwriter, a composer, arranger or sound engineer, a music journalist, researcher, historian or teacher, NICAI’s School of Music provides the ideal environment to help you achieve your goals.

Nationally and internationally recognised musicians and music educators on our staff include eighteenth century music specialist Dr Nancy November, electroacoustic composer John Coulter, music education specialist David Lines and Dr Te Oti Rakena, whose work with Māori and Pacific students has helped many achieve notable success.

An introduction to the School of Music

Head of School Professor Robert Constable talks about studying music at NICAI.

Meet our students and graduates

Music students and graduates share their insights and experiences.

Study options

Find out about the range of programmes offered in Music at NICAI.

Specialist facilities and resources

Purpose-built facilities and resources for the teaching, learning and practice of music.

Research

Some examples of research being undertaken by staff and students at the School of Music.

Music academic staff

View profiles and contact details of the teaching staff at the School of Music.

Creative showcase

See some inspirational projects and performances by Music students.

Academy of Music

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

The University of Auckland Songwriter of the Year

A prestigious award for current University of Auckland students studying popular music and for emerging songwriters from Auckland secondary schools.

Chamber Choir

Read about The University of Auckland Chamber Choir, a brilliant ensemble comprising current Music students and alumni who are professional artists.

LEN LYE the opera

The colourful life of Len Lye, the one-of-a-kind artist and filmmaker, is now the subject of a unique 21st-century opera.


For further information contact:
The University of Auckland Student Information Centre
Phone: 0800 61 62 63
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

School of Music
Building 250
6 Symonds Street, Auckland



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