CANVAS BAG DRAMA SCHOOL – Merivale Campus

Is your child dramatic? Do they love acting out stories?

Canvas Bag Drama School commences Term 1 drama classes on 5th February.

Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop self-worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings. And then wrap up all these skills in a fabulous performance in Term 3.

You can join at any time during the year, and we offer a free first-class trial.

Please enquire at info@canvasbag.nz or call 021 222 7273 or check out our web page for class timetable, fees, and more information. www.canvasbag.nz

 Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival - Representative Groups

This is to advise that talented singers and musicians from Heaton Normal Intermediate can now apply for an audition to join a Representative Group - Senior Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra.

We rely on schools to ensure that their singers and musicians find out about the Music Festival and are encouraged and assisted to apply for an audition.

Applications are made online on the Festival website here.  We ask that the parents make the application so that they are aware of the rehearsal and performance commitments.

Kindest regards

The Festival Team

Auditions for Christchurch Yourh Jazz Orchestra

The Christchurch Big Band Festival in partnership with Ara Music Arts and Lana Law are again putting together the Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) made up of the best young performers in Ōtautahi. Here’s an opportunity to play in an auditioned ensemble culminating in some amazing performances as part of the Christchurch Big Band Festival. Music Director Lana Law, along with a fantastic team of tutors will take these students on a band camp at Hanmer Springs with some inspiring and amazing charts.  The camp will culminate in a lunchtime performance on the Hanmer Green.  After one further rehearsal the band will perform as part of the opening gala performance at The Piano and as part of the Christchurch Big Band Festival picnic.  There will be two further performances in November and December.  There may also be an opportunity to undertake a recording with the support of Ara, details to be confirmed.

Costs: The cost to participants of the band camp will be approximately $250 (subsidies are available) The fee covers transport to/from and around Hanmer, accommodation, food and one entry to the Hot Pools.  This project is made possible by the generous funding from Ara Music Arts, the Christchurch Big Band Festival and Hanmer Music and Arts.  The winners of the individual awards at JazzQuest will be part funded for the camp by Ara Music Arts.

Auditions: All information for the audition process can be found here

Dates: All dates can be found here

Questions?

Katie Martin 021 236 1007

Lana Law 021 566 724

Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival Special groups applications

This is to advise you that talented singers and musicians from Heaton Normal Intermediate can now apply for an audition to join a Representative Group - Junior & Senior Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra - for the 2022 Music Festival.

Applications are made online on the https://musicfestival.school.nz/audition-applications/

Being selected for a Representative Group for the Music Festival is the artistic equivalent of being selected for a Canterbury level sports team; let's make sure the opportunity is not overlooked.

If you are interested please sign up. The applicaitons close on the last day or term one Thursday 11th April.

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  THE STAR OF CHRISTMAS SINGING COMPETITION

The Star of Christmas Singing CompetitionMon, 22 Nov 2021, 11:15AM

WIN the ultimate recording package with Nathan King, judge from TVNZ’s POPSTARS and leader singer of Zed! 

This Christmas morning on Newstalk ZB it’s The Star of Christmas singing competition! 

The grand prize 

The opportunity to professionally record a Christmas song with Nathan King, lead singer of Zed and judge from POPSTARS. Includes return flights to Auckland (if you live outside of Auckland), hotel accommodation and a music studio tour. 

To enter 

1. Record your audition on a phone and send it to christmas@newstalkzb.co.nz OR call 0800 843 8642 

2. Sing one minute of a Christmas carol 

3. Listen in on Christmas morning from 6am to see if you are a finalist. 

Contestants must be under 13 years old. 

Entries close at 11:59pm on Monday 13th December 2021. 

FAQs: 

When do entries close? 

11:59pm Monday 13th December 2021 

How long should the audition be? 

No longer than 60 seconds. 

Can I have a backing track or play an instrument to accompany my audition? 

Yes, you can have a backing track or play an instrument in the background during your audition. 

What is the best way of submitting my audition? 

We have found that auditions recorded on a phone and emailed to christmas@newstalkzb.co.nz have a better sound quality, but calling 0800 843 8642 is okay too! 

ITINERANT MUSIC LESSONS

Music Lesson Opportunities 2021 for new year 7 Students

February 4 – 11, 2021

Description:

For NEW year 7 students ONLY. If you wish to apply for music lessons please complete the doc below by Thursday 11th of February. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XsPZUf1W6v_hXPnWaRxdzZwGW87AV1uHt6viuh4hFHk/edit

The Royal NZ Ballet will be diong Cinderella this coming weekend for us to watch. Please see the detail below.

Please see the attached poster for details of the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra concerts - these are fantastic events, showcasing the talent of young classical players in our community.

NZ Opera Company Performance

Our Opera in Schools tour this year is Simon Butteriss’ The Magic Flute and the Broomstick (a conflated version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel). This is yet another fun and exciting adaptation that brings the wonderful world of opera to primary and intermediate school-aged students around the country.

This production is a 45-minute performance in English, with a full set and stunning costumes that will engage and delight students. After the performance, we will have time for a Q&A session with the cast. 

Students will be able to see this at our school on Friday 6th March at 10:45 am in our PAC.

The form to fill in to attend this performance is below

forms.gle/Mv1TPeMnDGXeVZpW8

Christchurch School Music Festival 2020

Representative groups Applications are now open

This is to advise you that talented singers and musicians from Heaton Normal Intermediate School can now apply for an audition to join a Representative Group - Junior & Senior Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra - for the 2020 Music Festival in the Christchurch Town Hall.

Applications are made online on the Festival website here.

Being selected for a Representative Group for the Music Festival is the artistic equivalent of being selected for a Canterbury level sports team; let's make sure the opportunity is not overlooked. Please apply if you are interested

Kindest regards

The Festival Team

welcome to the Nga Toi O Heaton BLOg

In this blog we give you lots of information about all the different things we offer at Heaton for you do in the Arts Each group has a new page which allows you to find the information easily. Often there are links on the pages which allow you to sign up to groups or to find out more information. 

On the home page there are links to other opportunities which come up during the year in Christchurch.

Music Lesson Opportunities 2019

This is to advise of the itinerant and commercial music lessons we offer at Heaton Intermediate School.  

Please read the attached document below and fill in the form if you would like music lessons through school this year.

https://goo.gl/forms/6suRxpukY4B85Hxq1

Talent Quest times

IMAGINE Youth Theatre is producing ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at Elmwood Auditorium for Kidsfest. 

REGISTER FOR YOUR AUDITION!

Please email Helen at imagine.charitabletrust@gmail.com or text Helen on 021 044 1909 with your/your child's name and age, and a parent's name and mobile number. 

For the audition, prepare a fairly short speech, song or dance that shows your personality and joy of performing. 

7 - 10 year olds 4 - 5pm 

11 - 16 year olds  5 - 6 pm.

If the time doesn't suit we can accommodate you at a different time. 

SUNDAY 13 MAY at St Ninians Hall, 9 Puriri St, Riccarton.

We rehearse Saturday 10 - 3 and Sunday 4 - 6 from May 19th - July 1st, apart from Queen's Birthday weekend where we rehearse only Monday 10 - 3. Then we pack in to Elmwood Theatre July 7 - 9 and perform 11 am and 1 pm every day from July 10 - 21 except Sunday July 15. Young people choose to be in Troupe A (July 10 - 12) Troupe B (July 13, 14, 16, 17) or Troupe C (July 18 - 21), to fit in with family holiday plans.

Rehearsals are action-packed. All performers are involved in singing and dancing and all have cameo parts as our plays are written to give young performers experience and opportunity to shine. You need to get to most rehearsals but we can be a little flexible to accommodate existing commitments. 

Ngā mihi nui

Helen Moran

Producer

IMAGINE Youth Theatre

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is delighted to present Stellar Strings – Stephen Larsen@Rangi on Saturday April 7th 2018.

There are two events open to the public.  Limited seats are available for both events - click here to book your tickets

1.      Workshops with Stephen Larsen   https://www.facebook.com/events/161040847938502/

Saturday April 7th, 11am – 1pm, Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

                Workshop A                       11.00 – 11.55am               String playing techniques

                Workshop B                        12noon – 1pm                   Strategies for effective practicing

Admission:  $10 per workshop, $15 for both workshops.

Active participants and observers welcome.  Participants please bring your instruments.

Workshop A is tailored specifically for string players.

Workshop B is suited to all musicians who wish to fine-tune their practice techniques.

2.      Stellar Strings in Concert  https://www.facebook.com/events/2004930599771535/

Saturday April 7th, 4pm Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Stephen Larsen’s students in concert, featuring Rangi music scholars/violinists, and Rangi alumni who are currently studying with Stephen at the University of Auckland.

Admission:  $20 adults, $15 students aged 18 years and under

Limited seats are available for both events - click here to book your tickets.

Stephen Larsen is a well-known New Zealand violin teacher.  His students, who include several Rangi current music scholars and alumni,  have enjoyed success in numerous competitions on a national and international level, and have gone on to work and study all over the world.

Stephen has a strong interest and expertise in violin pedagogy, and is regularly invited to give lessons, masterclasses and seminars on violin playing and teaching throughout New Zealand.  He maintains a busy teaching schedule, teaching violin and viola at the University of Auckland and the Albany School of Music.  In addition he travels regularly to Christchurch to teach a small number of highly talented violin and viola students.

Kākano mano - cultural Leaders

The application for these student leaders is open now. Can you please read the Google doc below to find out how you apply.

Applications are due on Friday 30th March, 2018.

Any questions talk to the teacher of the in the area you are interested in.

The National Concerto Competition 

This is a competition for young classical musicians aged under 25 years.  It is an annual competition held in Christchurch  and we are in our celebrating our 51st competition!

 The 2017/2018 competition is Piano and the Final is on Saturday 3rd March 2018, 7.30 p.m. at the Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.

 Our three finalists are Modi Deng from Auckland; Lixin Zhang from Christchurch; and  Muse Ye from Christchurch.  Details of the pieces of the work they are playing/photo are on the attached newsletter.

 Tickets are available via Ticketek http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=CONCERTO18 and the cost for Students is only $10.00!

 It would be great to see lots of young Christchurch musicians attend – something to aspire to in the future maybe!

Watch the movie below on Creativity..... This is a good reminder for us all.

The New Zealand Dance Company will be holding its Youth Summer School in Nelson this year! Please see details below and note that early bird registration (10% off regular fee) ends this Sunday, 19th November. 

Come and live a week in the life of a company dancer! Our 2018 summer school offers daily classes in contemporary, ballet, choreography and NZDC repertoire. This is a great opportunity to grow your contemporary technique and learn from some of Aotearoa’s top professional contemporary dancers. NZDC dancers leading the classes will be Chrissy Kokiri, Carl Tolentino and Katie Rudd. At the end of the week students will come together to showcase what they’ve learned with NZDC!

YOUTH SUMMER SCHOOL NELSON 2018

Date: Monday 15 – Friday 19 January 2018

Time: 9am – 4pm

Showing: 4.30pm Friday 19 January

Location: Peta Spooner Academy of Dance, Cnr Hastings & St Vincent Streets, Nelson

Registration Level 1:

Ages: students 12-14 years

Cost*: Early Bird $315 each until Sunday 19 November. After 19 November, $350 each

Registration Level 2:

Ages: students 15+ years

Cost*: Early Bird $315 each until Sunday 19 November. After 19 November, $350 each

*There is limited opportunity for financial assistance, which is based on hardship and need. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please email Melanie at melanie.bayly@nzdc.org.nz.

For more info & to register: nzdc.org.nz/seasonal-schools/

Seeking for applicants now!

 Application closing date: Friday 15 December 2017

The RNZB National Mentor Programme is an exciting opportunity for dedicated young dance students to pair up with RNZB company dancers for an entire year. Participants receive professional advice as well as access to RNZB Company Classes and performances throughout 2018.

Dance students aged 13 and older are invited to apply and are independently assessed and selected by the RNZB artistic staff. Each of the selected students is matched with an individual mentor and will:

• have quality time with their mentor throughout the year, primarily during the touring seasons

•  keep in contact with their mentor via email and Movitae with options for easy video communication and feedback

•  watch company classes and rehearsals while the dancers are on tour in the student’s respective centre

•  spend time backstage with the company

•  receive two complimentary tickets per season for selected performances

•  participate in Open Classes and, where relevant, Ballet for Boys classes at no cost

•  spend a day in Wellington at the RNZB’s home. Students will observe company class and rehearsals, participate in a class specially designed for them by RNZB artistic staff and visit backstage workrooms, including wardrobe

This programme is offered nationwide, with one day in Wellington for participants

RNZB Wellington – Friday 12 October, 2018

Application fee: $12 per applicant

Please visit our website for more information and to sign up and link to the RNZB National Mentor Programme on Movitae to apply: http://rnzb.org.nz/mentor

For further information, please contact:

Pascale Parenteau | Education & Community Manager

Royal New Zealand Ballet

PO Box 27050 | Wellington 6011

ph: +64 4 381 9001 f: +64 4 381 9003 m: +64 21 678 521 e: pascale@rnzb.org.nz

RNZB Education gratefully acknowledges additional support from the Rata Foundation, the Four Winds Foundation and the Les and Sonia Andrews Cultural Foundation for work with New Zealand schools.

Girls Rock Camp AOTEAROA - Summer 2018

The NZ Music Commission is one of the sponsors of Girls Rock! Camp Aotearoa, held this summer holidays from Jan 15-19 and includes a showcase for family and friends. 

The programme is open to young women (includes female, trans*, intersex and non-binary youth) ages 12-17 and beginners are welcome. The tuition is $250 and scholarship places may be available. 

Please go to the website for more information. Volunteers and mentors are needed too. 

http://girlsrockcamp.co.nz

Best,

Michelle

Michelle Ladwig Williams

Education Manager

NZ Music Commission 

Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa

Office hours: M-Th 8:00 - 4:00

022 02 77441

09 376 0115

NZDaneC Company Masterclass

The New Zealand Dance Company is holding a unique masterclass in Christchurch taught by some of Aoteaora’s top contemporary dancers.

Experience NZDC’s style first hand with a contemporary technique class, stretching boundaries of what dance can be. Come and share its power, beauty and humour.

The masterclass is open to young people with some experience in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Street, Cultural, or other dance forms.

Date: Saturday 16 September

Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Cost:  $25

Age:   13 and over

Venue: Southern Ballet

           108 Carlyle Street

           Sydenham

           Christchurch

REGISTER NOW!

Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to our Heaton Arts Site where you can find all information about the Arts at Heaton. This includes kapahaka, visual arts and all performing arts and cultural groups. Please click on the links and it will take you to the pages you need. Other Arts opportunities will be added to this page

Heaton Talent Quest

Here is the link to the doc you need to find out your times for the talent quest. Please make sure that you are able to come at the allocated time. If you can not you need to see Emily and Leah from Room 4 in the LRC at Monday Interval.

Please be ready early as we need to keep to time.

Thanks Emily and Leah.

https://docs.google.com/a/heaton.school.nz/document/d/1geEdd_HegQ6zSnf5_l4inYDzpioXMM78WFX4JTpuaKw/edit?usp=sharing

Search for Kiwi kids to

play von Trapp children

Hundreds of Kiwi kids are expected to apply to become Captain von Trapp’s children in the upcoming nationwide tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Producers today announce that auditions will be held in Christchurch on Saturday 20 May at the Isaac Theatre Royal for a tour that will take in 20 cities in September and October this year. 

WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

They are looking for two teams of children to play the youngest six von Trapp children: Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt, Louisa and Friedrich.

The children will be paid for their roles as it is a fully professional production, produced by Ben McDonald Ltd, and under the direction of former Shortland St star Geraldine Brophy. benmcdonaldassistant@gmail.com

Children must be at least 10 years of age, and be able to sing, dance and act.  Boys must have unbroken voices to able to sing in the required vocal range and can be of any nationality or ethnicity.

AUDITIONS | WHERE | WHEN | WHAT

Place: Gloucester Room at the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch

Date: Saturday 20th May

Apply for your audition time by emailing: benmcdonaldassistant@gmail.com

Recall Auditions for some children: From 3pm to be advised via email after the initial audition.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes that you can move in. No stage make-up required.

Auditions for 2017 Representative Groups 

Christchurch Music Festival

Great musicians need to be part of this!

Applications for individual singers and instrumentalists to audition for one of the Festival’s Representative Groups – Junior or Senior Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra – are now open.  This is the opportunity for singers and instrumentalists to achieve at the highest level of performance and to excel in their chosen area of artistic endeavour. 

Please help us make sure that your talented singers and instrumentalists put in an application.  As a trial this year, we have removed the requirement for a school code so that there are minimal barriers to pupils taking part.

It really is very simple.  Just direct applicants to the festival website www.musicfestival.school.nz where all the information and application form is available.  There is information on the website that will answer every question of a parent or potential participant. 

Audition applications close on the last day of Term 1 April 13th

Kindest regards

The Festival Team

NZ OPERA PERFORMANCE

THE MIKADO

MONDAY 20TH 9:15AM -10:45AM

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE

ONLY $5

If you would like to go on this trip please fill out the form below by the end of Thursday 16th March.

https://goo.gl/forms/E5thGsc4ctfBU4C02

Here is an opportunity to be a part of the What now audience. Have a look at the flyer below.

Kia ora, 

We’re delighted to announce that registrations for our Big Play Out on Sunday 15 August are now open and we are inviting orchestral musicians and pianists of every level to come and join us for a day of music making in our home, the CSO Centre and the Christchurch Town Hall.

Celebrating the love of music in our community, there are many opportunities to take part.

Massed Orchestra

Be a part of an orchestra of hundreds to perform some of the most beloved orchestral repertoire with musicians of the CSO, under the baton of CSO Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey. Parts are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. 

Orchestra Festival

Open to all community and high school orchestras, the Big Play Out Orchestra Festival is a chance to showcase your ensemble in the Christchurch Town Hall's Douglas Lilburn Auditorium. 

Piano Play Day

The CSO is delighted to invite all Christchurch pianists to be a part of our Big Play Out Piano Play Day.

Pianists of all ages and levels are invited to present short performances in the Ron Ball Studio, CSO Centre, on the Merle Carter Steinway. 

1-3pm, pianists aged 14 and under. 

3-5pm, pianists aged 15 and over (adults welcome). 

Big Play Out

Click here for full details or to regis