Coming Up

TERM ONE 2024 - Trial Visits Welcome for all activities

Please note, most 'in person' activities can also be attended via zoom. Registered participants will be sent zoom link. Scholarships available for all activities.

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE CLASSES with Agbeko Desouza
January 29 - April 8 (no class on April 1 - Easter)
7.00pm - 8.30pm

Experience the infectious joy and beauty of Ghanaian culture. We will explore authentic West African drum rhythms, songs and dances, in a learning environment that includes people of all ages and ability. Drums supplied
@ Room 6, Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road
Cost: $120.00 per term
Casual attendance $20.00 per session
Registrations helpful – book here

ROCKERS OF AGES CHOIRS with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
A chance to sing contemporary and world music in four part harmony in a welcoming, fun environment. Three individual choirs that come together for performances. You can join one, or all three! 
February 13 - April 10
Cost by donation (suggested range $2-$10 per week)
Bookings helpful: Book here

CHRISTCHURCH: Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30pm or Wednesdays 1.00pm - 2.30pm
@ Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Room 6, Phillipstown (map)
NORTH CANTERBURY: Tuesdays, 2.00pm - 3.30pm (musicianship at 1.30pm) @ Dudley Park Pavilion, 45 Church St, Rangiora.
Please note:
3 of every four rehearsals are @ Dudley Park Pavilion, 45 Church St, Rangiora.
On the second Tuesday of every month we have an open rehearsal at the local library. Tuesday, the 13th of February will be at Rangiora Library.

OPEN SONG WORLD MUSIC CHOIR with Nikki Berry, & Gary Easterbrook
This non-auditioned choir is open to anyone who wants to sing. No previous experience necessary. Scholarships and concessions available.
February 13 - April 9th
7.30pm - 9.00pm (Musicianship at 7.00pm - all welcome)
@ Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Room 6, Phillipstown (map)
Suggested contribution $80 or casual rate:$15 per night, (or pay what you can afford)
Bookings helpful: Book here or phone Gary 021 1811 496

KODÁLY INSPIRED MUSICIANSHIP CLASSES FOR ADULTS with Nikki Berry
Through games, songs, movement and play, adult beginner musicians learn to read, write, and understand music, while developing aural and musicianship skills.
February 13 - April 10
Tuesdays, 9.30am - 10.00am
Tuesdays, 7.00pm - 7.30pm
Wednesdays, 12.30pm - 1.00pm
@ Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Room 6, Phillipstown (map)
Also, Tuesdays, 1.30pm - 2.00pm in North Canterbury. email us for details.

SING, PLAY, LEARN!
Music classes for children - Kodály inspired music learning with Loren Easterbrook & Nikki Berry
An opportunity for young people to develop skill, confidence and music literacy, through fun games, singing and sequential learning.
Fridays, February 9 - April 12
Trial Visits Welcome

3.45pm - 4.15pm: Kea (approx 5 - 6 years old)
4.20pm - 4:50pm: Kōtare (approx 7 - 9 years old)
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Kāhu (approx 10 and over)
@ Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Room 6, Phillipstown (map)
Cost: $110.00 per term. or $15.00 a class casual (trial)
Scholarships available. Click here to apply for financial help.
Bookings very helpful: Book here

RECLAIM YOUR VOICE with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
A course for people who think they can't sing, beginner or shy singers and anyone who wants to learn to sing better.
Friday. 3 May, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
and Saturday/Sunday 4 and 5 May, 10.00am - 4.00pm
@ Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Room 6, Phillipstown (map)
Cost $150 ($140 for Friends of The Muse)
Bookings essential: Book here