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We are grateful to our Affiliate Organisations for their friendship and support.
ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
ABRSM is the leading authority on musical assessment, committed to supporting high quality music-making, learning and development throughout the world, and producing the best possible resources for music teachers and students.
North Island: Carla Johnston, E ; South Island: Lois Dalton, E
W abrsm.org
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND CULTURAL ARTS
ANZCA is a non-profit examining body of the performing arts. ANZCA aims to provide music teachers and students with an examination system which is both accessible and innovative, combining the security of a proven format with an exciting range of repertoire.
Tony Betros – General Manager; NZ Representative – Cherie Kaushal
E / W anzca.com.au
AROHA STRING QUARTET
Founded in 2004, the versatile Wellington-based Aroha String Quartet is known for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and multicultural innovation. The ASQ is committed to presenting string quartet works from western classical and avant-garde repertoire to traditional Chinese folk music, as well as works for larger forces through collaboration with numerous high-profile musicians.
Haihong Liu (violin), Constanze Artmann (violin), Zhongxian Jin (viola), Robert Ibell (cello)
E / W arohaquartet.co.nz
CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND
Music has a unique ability to influence and inspire people. It connects us as human beings. At Chamber Music New Zealand we’re absolutely committed to creating opportunities for New Zealanders from all walks of life to experience the transformative nature of music. CMNZ prides itself on bringing outstanding international and national artists to concert halls across New Zealand.
Michelle Walsh – Chief Executive; Valerie Paquin – Marketing & Communications Coordinator
E / W chambermusic.co.nz
HILL FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND MUSIC
The Hill Family Foundation for Arts and Music is a registered NZ charity. Its primary purposes are to promote and advance the education of young New Zealand musicians; recognise and reward excellence in the performance of their instruments; promote opportunities for the performance of local composition; and to encourage New Zealanders’ appreciation of music in general.
E / W michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz
MUSIC EDUCATION NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA (MENZA)
Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa’s core role is for the benefits of Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary teachers with an interest in music education. It is also the national professional organisation and therefore open to all with an interest in music education. MENZA encourages regional partners and related professional organisations to contribute to the professional development of music educators.
Ben Lau – Chairperson; Katrina Daniela – Deputy Chair; Jeni Little – Secretary; Pauline Logger – Administrator
E / W menza.co.nz
CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC MUSIC COUNCIL
Christchurch Civic Music Council Incorporated (CCMC) aims to secure by cooperation with civic and other authorities and organisations, the fullest measure of public recognition and support of all forms of musical activity, and to encourage the active interest and participation of the community in all forms of music making.
Michael O’Regan – President; Carmel Brown – Secretary; Cynthia King – Treasurer
E/ W musiccanterbury.co.nz
NEW ZEALAND CHORAL FEDERATION
The New Zealand Choral Federation’s central purpose is to promote the performance, creation and enjoyment of choral music. The Federation represents the interests of over 21,000 members from 230 chamber & community choirs, over 280 school choirs and 400 individual memberships. Among these are many top-level choral performers.
Christine Argyle – Chief Executive
E / W nzcf.org.nz
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC EXAMINATIONS BOARD
The mission of the New Zealand Music Examinations Board (NZMEB) is to develop and deliver to music students at all levels a balanced, comprehensive, professional New Zealand-based curriculum and assessment programme that will develop musical performance as a lifetime skill.
Colette Alefounder – National Administration Manager
E / W nzmeb.org.nz
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC TRUST
The New Zealand Music Trust is a charitable organisation that seeks to develop and support new opportunities for New Zealand musicians and composers, to promote international collaboration between New Zealand musicians and musicians in other countries and to foster a wider awareness and appreciation of New Zealand music internationally.
Freya Wang – Director and Trustee
E / W nzmusictrust.org
NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is the national symphony orchestra. Our vision is to provide musical experiences that inspire all New Zealanders.
Peter Biggs CNZM – Chief Executive; Pascale Parenteau – Senior Manager: Education & Community Engagement
E / W nzso.co.nz
NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI INSTITUTE
New Zealand Suzuki Institute music education combines instrumental teaching with a philosophy embracing the total development of the child. The triangle of parent, teacher and child creates a community of learning and sharing, nurturing happy and successful future world citizens through music.
May Lee – Administrator; E / W suzuki.org.nz
PIANO TUNERS & TECHNICIANS GUILD OF NEW ZEALAND
The Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild of New Zealand aims for the betterment of education and standards in piano tuning, repairs and rebuilding, and manages the Australasian Registered Piano Technician qualification (ARPT) in New Zealand.
Brad McClure – President; Yuji Nakamura – Treasurer; David Salmon – Secretary
E / W pianotunersguild.co.nz
ORCHESTRAS CENTRAL
Orchestras Central professionally manages four orchestras: Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra, Rusty Player Orchestra, Youth Orchestra Waikato, and the OCT Ensemble. We support over 300 musicians and deliver more than 30 events each year in the Waikato region. Our mission is to provide orchestral experiences that are accessible throughout Waikato.
Catherine Gibson – Chief Executive; Catherine Polglase – Artistic Manager; Julie Hardaker – Orchestras Central Trust Board Chair
E / W orchestras.org.nz
ORFF NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA
Orff New Zealand Aotearoa (ONZA) promotes the Orff approach: a way of teaching music that explores the relationship between music, movement and speech. It approaches musical learning in active ways that are responsive to the interests, contexts and abilities of students. We provide professional development opportunities for teachers and musical events for children.
Hayley Hunter – President; Lindsay Mason – Vice-President; Philippa Drake – Administrator / Treasurer
E / W onza.nz
ST CECILIA EXAMINATIONS
St Cecilia Examinations is a division of the St Cecilia School of Music and has been providing music examinations and tuition in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe for over 40 years. St Cecilia’s aim is to offer musicians a fair and honest assessment of their ability through an exciting and innovative examination process.
Matthews S Tyson – Founder/Director; Elizabeth Bouman – NZ Contact
E / W stcecilia.com.au
SCHOOL OF MUSIC – UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
The School of Music, University of Canterbury, provides degree-level training and education in music for aspiring and emerging musicians, and postgraduate education for upskilling and further research.
Francis Yapp – Associate Head of Creative Arts & Humanities – Music; Emmy Nicol – Administrator
E / W canterbury.ac.nz
SOUNZ – CENTRE FOR NEW ZEALAND MUSIC
SOUNZ champions the music of Aotearoa New Zealand by collecting and curating resources, connecting them with audiences and collaborating with partners towards shared goals.
Hannah Darroch – Chief Executive; Grace Newman – Music Services & Digital Content Advisor
E / W sounz.org.nz
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
Trinity College London provides a wide range of music assessments for students at all levels across classical and rock genres. Trinity’s qualifications are internationally recognised and accredited by a number of education authorities.
Annemarie Gasparini – National Coordinator
E ; W trinitycollege.com or trinityrock.com
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – my strength is not that of an individual but that of many.