The Muse hosts classes, choirs and ongoing music groups covering a wide range of musical styles.
We also provide a library of instruments and teaching resources, mentoring for emerging music teachers and networking to help people find each other. (Ie, learners & teachers, singers & guitarists etc.)
Concessions available on most courses. Help with transport may also be available. Please enquire if you need extra support to attend.
Concerts and Social Gatherings Term 1 2009 (January - April)
- GREAT MUSE SLEEPOVER - Okains Bay with Stephen Taberner
January 16 - 18 2009 A weekend of singing, jamming and hanging out, with a Saturday choral singing workshop with Stephen Taberner.
$95.00 Adults (camping) $110.00 (Bunk rooms)
Saturday only: $65.00 (includes lunch)
click here or download pdf info download for prices for children, non participating adults and for one night only.
Contact Jacinta ph 377 5986
- BLACKBOARD CONCERT - with Tony Worrall
A performance opportunity for people of all ages and abilities.
Wednesday, 28 January, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Cost: $5.00 (donation)
Bookings helpful, Contact Tony or Christine, ph 384 1219
Or email The Muse - GREAT MUSE SING-A-LONG
with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
Social singing for everyone. Play with harmonies and sing in unison. Open to people of all ages and abilities.
Wednesday, 11 February, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
$10.00/$8.00 (Friends). $20.00/$15.00 per family
Bookings: Not necessary - OPEN SONG CONCERT
Wednesday, 8 April, 8.00pm. $5.00 (donation)
Bookings: Not necessary
Vocal - Term 1, 2009 (January - April)
- A CHANCE TO SING with Rachel Bayliss
Supported By UC Opportunity
Developing ease and confidence with solo singing
8 Mondays, 16 February - 6 April, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $120.00/$110.00 (Friends of The Muse)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse - YOUTH CHOIR OTAUTAHI with Rachel Bayliss
Relevant music, no auditions, regular
performances. For people aged 13-25
10 Tuesdays 3 February - 7 April, 4.15pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $60.00
Bookings helpful (Externally administered)
Contact: Rachel ph 379 8922
- FAMILY CHOIR - For all ages with Darryl Cribb
10 Tuesdays 3 February - 7 April, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Cost: Single or two person family $60.00/$50.00 (Friends)
Three or more person family $90.00/$75.00 (Friends)
Contact Claire: 332 3672
- SING GYM with Lisa Tui Bainbridge
Supported By UC Opportunity
Fun, dynamic practise sessions for people working to develop their voices.
7 Wednesdays, 18. Feb - 8 April, 6:15-7:00pm
(no session 1/04/08)
Cost: $55.00/$50.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse - VOCAL INTEGRATION with Valerie Wycoff
Supported By UC Opportunity
Develop ease & flexibility in breathing & voicing. (Feldenkrais)
8 Thursdays, 19 February - 9 April, 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Cost: $85.00/$80.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse - OPEN SONG WORLD MUSIC CHOIR
Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
Lose yourself in the crowd and find yourself in the collective sound, singing joyful rhythmic songs from around the world in harmony.
5 Wednesdays, 4 March - 1 April, 7.30pm - 10.00pm.
Concert: Wednesday, 8 April 8.00pm.
Cost: $70.00 First night only: $15.00
Bookings helpful (Externally administered)
Contact: Gary ph 981 8729
- RECLAIM YOUR VOICE with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook - A course for people who think they can’t sing, have been labelled tone deaf or are very shy about singing.
Supported By UC Opportunity
Friday, 20 March 7.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturday/Sunday, 21/22 March 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $130.00/$120.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers. Contact The Muse - SINGING LESSONS
with Lisa Tui Bainbridge or Rachel Bayliss
Private lessons for people of all ages & abilities
Monday - Thursday, 9.30am - 8.00pm
Cost: $40.00 for a 45 minute lesson
Contact The Muse
Music Making Term one 2009 (January - April)
- FOUNDATION MUSICIANSHIP
with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
Supported By C.P.I.T.
An opportunity to learn to read and understand music and to develop musicianship skills, while
having lots of and lots of fun! (20 Weeks)
Term 1 - Sat. 31 Jan. & Sun 1 Feb 10.00am - 4.00pm
& 10 Thursdays, 5 Feb. - 9 April, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Term 2 - Sunday, 3 May, 10.00am - 4.00pm
& 9 Thursdays, 30 April - 2 July, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $520.00/$510.00(Friends) (Can be paid in instalments)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers. Contact The Muse - GUITAR CLUB with Gary Easterbrook
Supported By Papanui High School
A fun sing/play along for beginner to intermediate guitarists
First Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Term 1 Dates: 3 February, 3 March, 7 April.
Cost: $15.00/$10.00 (Friends)
Bookings helpful – contact: Christine ph 384 1219 or The Muse - UKULELE BAND with Kerry McCammon
Supported By Shirley Boys School
Join the ukulele performance band and experience the joy of sharing your music with others.
8 Wednesdays, 18 February - 8 April, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Cost: $75.00/$70.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse - UKULELE BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
with Kerry McCammon
A chance to have a go at playing the ukulele, for people who have never played a ukulele before.
18 February, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $20.00/$15.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse - UKULELE BEGINNERS CLASS
with Kerry McCammon
Learn the basics in a small friendly group.
6 Wednesdays, 25 February - 1 April, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prerequisite: attendance at a Ukulele workshop.
Cost: $65.00/$60.00 (Friends)
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - The Muse - CELEBRATING RHYTHM with Darryl Cribb
Explore fun and funky rhythms, poly-rhythms & grooves through body percussion, marimbas, drums and other percussion instruments.
Sunday, 8th March, 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $30.00/$25.00 (Friends of The Muse)
Please bring something to share for afternoon tea.
Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse