Coming Up

Concessions available on most courses. Help with transport may also be available.
Please enquire if you need extra support to attend.

We work in partnership with the University of Canterbury and the Christchurch Polytechnic. Many of these courses are brought to you in association with them.

TERM THREE 2010

• FOUNDATION MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS
  With Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
  Supported by C.P.I.T.
  Learn to read, write and understand music while developing musicianship skills.
  20 Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm,  22 July - 23 September
  $385.00/$375.00 (Friends of The Muse) (No more places until 2011)

• SING LIKE A HORN
  Learn to enjoy vocal improvisation from a master, while developing musicianship skills, from Master Trumpet Sebastian Sołdrzyński.
  Sunday 18 July , 10.00am – 4.00pm
  $30.00 - or koha for low income people.

• PITCH MATCHING CLINIC with Rachel Bayliss & Ken Rapson
  An opportunity for those who struggle with pitch matching to learn and practise this important skill.
  Mondays, 19 July - 20 September, 6.15pm - 7.15pm
  Cost: $5.00 - $15.00 per session (sliding scale donation)
  Bookings essential but can join at any stage during the term. (no class on the 7th of June)

• BLACKBOARD CONCERT with Tony Worrall
  A performance opportunity for people of all ages and abilities
  Wednesday, 28 July, 7.30pm
  Cost: $5.00 (donation)
  Bookings helpful for planning purposes

• FAMILY SINGING WORKSHOPS -  with Darryl Cribb
  Playful singing, stories and percussion for all ages
  Sunday, 1 August & 5 September 10.00am - 11.30am
  Two independent events
  Cost - $5.00 per person (suggested donation)
  Bookings helpful for planning purposes

• SING IN TUNE - with Rachel Bayliss
  Learn and practise the art of staying in tune on your own
  8 Monday nights, 2 August - 20 September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
  Cost: $80.00/$75.00 (Friends of The Muse) (no class on 7 June)
  Bookings essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• COME HOME TO YOUR VOICE - with Valerie Wycoff
  Gain new options for singing or speaking comfortably, as you free your breath, and range using Awareness Through Movement® from the Feldenkrais® method.
  7 Tuesdays, 6pm - 7pm, 3 August to 14 September
  No Prerequisite:  Bring a towel and blanket and dress in warm clothes for easy movement
  Cost $75:00/$70.00 (Friends of the Muse)
  Booking advised. Contact Valerie or book through this website. (Externally administered)

• UKULELE BEGINNERS CLASS with Kerry McCammon
  A chance to have a go at playing the ukulele, for people who have never played a ukulele before.
  7 Wednesdays, 4 August - 15 September, 7.30pm - 8.45pm (First night goes until 9.00pm)
  Cost: $65.00/$60.00 (Friends)
  Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• UKULELE BEGINNER'S CLASS - STAGE TWO
  with Kerry McCammon
  Further develop Ukulele Skills
  7 Wednesdays, 4 August - 15 September, 6.00pm - 7.15pm (First night goes until 7.30pm)
  Prerequisite: attendance at a Beginners Class or previous experience of playing ukulele.
  Cost: $65.00/$60.00 (Friends)
  Bookings essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• GUITAR WORKSHOP - CLAW HAMMER FINGER STYLE
  with Graham Wardrop
  Finger picking for intermediate guitarists
  Sunday, 8 August, 10.30am - 12.30pm
  $30.00/$25.00 (Friends) Observers $10.00
  Bookings essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• GRAHAM WARDROP IN CONCERT
  Featuring original songs and favourite tunes from almost 50 years of exploring his passion for the guitar.
  Sunday, 8 August, 2.00pm
  $10.00, Children by koha
  Door sales only

• RECLAIM YOUR VOICE with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
  A course for people who think they can't sing, or are very shy about singing
  Friday, 13 August, 7.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturday/Sunday, 14 & 15 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm
  Cost - $130/$120 (Friends of The Muse)
  Bookings essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• OPEN SONG WORLD MUSIC CHOIR
  with 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.
  6 Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 10.00pm
  Introductory Night - Wednesday,18 August
  Rehearsals:- 25 August - 15 September
  Concert:- 22 September, 8.00pm
  Cost: $70.00 First night only: $15.00
  Bookings helpful - Contact The Muse

• RECLAIM YOUR VOICE STAGE TWO with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
  Further development for new singers and shy singers
  Saturday/Sunday, 28/29 August, 10.00am - 4.00pm
  Cost - $120/$110 (Friends of The Muse)
  Bookings essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse

• KOHINGA WAIATA with Karuna Karasulas and Lisa Tui
  Exploring and learning Maori songs, their history and significance
  Sunday, 26 September, 10.00am - 4.00pm
  Cost - $20.00/$18.00
  Bookings helpful - Contact The Muse