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

TERM ONE 2010

  • PITCH MATCHING CLINIC with Rachel Bayliss & Ken Rapson
    An opportunity for those who struggle with pitch matching to learn and practise this important skill.
    8 Mondays, February 1 - March 29, 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.
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • SING IN TUNE - with Rachel Bayliss
    Learn and practise the art of staying in tune on your own
    8 Monday nights, 8 February - 29 March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
    Cost: $80.00/$75.00 (Friends of The Muse)
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • SING GYM WORKSHOP with Lisa Tui Bainbridge
    Preparation for the Sing Gym Class - Learn the exercises, and prepare for class. (Prerequisite)
    Sunday, 7 February, 10.00am - 4.00pm
    Cost: $55.00/$50.00 (Friends of The Muse)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • SING GYM CLASS with Lisa Tui Bainbridge
    Learn about the voice and develop vocal skills in fun, dynamic practise sessions.
    Class: 8 Wednesdays, 10 February - 31 March, 6.15pm - 7.15pm
    Cost: $65.00/$60.00(Friends)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MONTH CONCERT EXPERIENCE - with Lisa Tui Bainbridge
    An opportunity to research, plan and perform N.Z. music in a
    supportive group with coaching from Lisa.
    Participants can choose to perform solo and/or in group items.
    11 Saturdays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
    February 13, 20, 27 & March 6, 20, 27 & April 24
    & May 1, 8, 22, 29
    Plus Concert - 29 May, 6.30pm - 9.30pm

    $130.00/$120.00 (Friends of The Muse) Bookings Essential.
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • SINGING YOUR SONG - with Valerie Wycoff
    Developing solo singing performance skills and technique
    7 Tuesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, 16 February - 30 March

    Cost: $120.00/$110.00 (Friends of The Muse)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • COME HOME TO YOUR BODY
    AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® - FELDENKRAIS METHOD® of Somatic Education with Valerie Wycoff
    Free your breath, free your movement, gain coordination and balance as you open new options for comfort in your daily activities.
    7 TUESDAYS, 16 February to 30 March 6 pm – 7pm (doors open 5.50)
    Cost $75:00/$70.00 (Friends of the Muse)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - 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.
    5 Wednesdays, 17, 24 Feb & 10, 17, 24 March, 7.30pm - 10.00pm.
    Concert: Wednesday, 31 March, 8.00pm
    Cost: $70.00 First night only: $15.00
    Bookings helpful Contact The Muse
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • UKULELE INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP
    with Mike Dickison
    More advanced strumming, transposition, and fingerpicking for players who already know their basics chords and strums.
    Saturday, 20 February, 10:00am–12:30pm
    Cost: $30
    Bookings: mike@kiwiukulele.co.nz
  • 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, 19 March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturday/Sunday, 20 & 21 March, 10.00am - 4.00pm

    Cost - $130/$120 (Friends of The Muse)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse
    Supported by Continuing and Bridging Education, University of Canterbury
  • CELEBRATING RHYTHM With Darryl Cribb
    Drums, percussion, body percussion & marimbas
    Sunday, 7 March, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
    Cost - $30.00/$28.00 (Friends Of The Muse)
  • FAMILY SINGING WORKSHOP -  with Darryl Cribb
    Playful singing, stories and percussion for all ages
    Sunday, 21 February and/or Sunday, 28 March. 10.00am - 12.00pm

    Cost - $5.00 per person (donation)
    Bookings: Not necessary, but helpful for our planning
  • UKULELE BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP
    A chance to have a go at playing the ukulele, for people who have never played a ukulele before.
    Monday, 15 February, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
    (Full)
    WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM - 9.00PM. (Places Available)
    Cost - $20.00/$18.00 (Friends of The Muse)
  • UKULELE BEGINNER'S CLASS - STAGE TWO
    with Kerry McCammon
    Further develop Ukulele Skills
    6 Mondays, 22 February - 29 March, 6.15pm - 7.15pm
    Prerequisite: attendance at a Beginners Class.
    Cost: $65.00/$60.00 (Friends)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - The Muse
  • 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.
    6 Mondays, 22 February - 29 March, 7.30pm - 8.30pm

    Cost: $65.00/$60.00 (Friends)
    Bookings: Essential. Limited Numbers - Contact The Muse
  • BLACKBOARD CONCERT with Tony Worrall
    A performance opportunity for people of all ages and abilities
    Wednesday, 3 March, 7.30pm
    Cost: $5.00 (donation)
  • INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY
    with Nikki Berry & Gary Easterbrook
    Supported By C.P.I.T.
    An opportunity to learn to read, write and understand music, while having lots of and lots of fun!
    Participants at this course have the option of continuing on with the 20 week Foundation Musicianship Class.
    Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 April
    $130.00/$120.00 (Friends of The Muse)
  • 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.
    Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, 22 April - 1 July and 22 July - 23 September
    $385.00/$375.00 (Friends of The Muse)