The Symphonic Band is our feeder group for the Senior Concert Band, but much more than that! It enjoys a successful combination of exciting classical concert band pieces as well as pop-rock repertoire. The band performs at school events, as well as inter-school competitions such as KBB Music Festival. Symphonic Band girls also share their music at their annual Primary School Music Tour.
Cost: | Covered by the $150 Junior Music Group fee. |
Rehearsals: | Tuesdays 7.30am - 8.30am in the Music Department. |
Commitment: | The students are expected to make a regular commitment to rehearsals, performances and concerts and to practice at home. |
Director: | Ms Angela Mote-Andrews Angela is a multi-instrumental (flute, saxophone, clarinet) performer and teacher. She has a Bachelor of Music (New Zealand School of Music) in classical performance flute with saxophone as a second instrument. In 2023 she was awarded a Secondary Teachers Study Award and completed her Honours degree in composition, writing and performing pieces with western instruments and taonga puoro. She recently moved to Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland from Otautahi-Christchurch and is enjoying teaching a varied program of ensemble and woodwind instruments. [email protected] |