Whaowhia te kete mātauranga – fill the basket of knowledge
IRMTNZ BRANCH EVENTS 2023
Our branches throughout the country provide vital Professional Development opportunities for teachers in their areas, and we are very grateful to our branch committees who work extremely hard to host these events.
Some of the events listed below are for IRMTNZ members only, while others are open to all. Please email the contact person listed for each branch if you would like more information on a particular event.
Branch Events are listed geographically from Northland to Otago.
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Northland
Contact: Carol Martin
Term 3
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Sunday 1 October 2:30pm |
Richard Mapp concert, playing the new Steinway Grand |
A joint venture between Northland IRMTNZ and the Whangarei Music Society |
On the new Steinway Grand at Forum North, Whangarei |
Term 4
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Sunday 19 November |
Soiree Concert |
Formal evening concert and presentation of awards for scholarships and highest exam marks |
Cafler Suite, Forum North, Whangarei |
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Sunday 10 December |
Christmas concert |
A fun Christmas concert for all ages and stages |
Cafler Suite, Forum North, Whangarei |
Auckland
Contact: Amanda Winter
Term 3
| Sunday 24 September 4pm-6pm | Scholarship Concert Plus | Scholarship Winners & Selected Student Performer Group Students | Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde Street, Epsom |
| Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September | Auckland IRMTNZ Scholarships | Annual branch Scholarships 2023 | Theosophical Society Hall, 4 Warborough Avenue, Epsom |
Student Performers Groups
North Shore – St Aidan’s Church 97 Onewa Road, Northcote – Enquiries: Catherine Martelli Ph: 0212953816 or Hazel Roggen
Selwyn – St Luke’s Church, Remuera Road – Enquiries: Sharon Martin or 09 528 3878
Eastern – Howick Children’s Youth Theatre – Enquiries: Susan Theron or 021 0291 2772
Mediant – St Cuthbert’s College Performing Arts Centre, Room 203 – Enquiries: Anita Macdonald Ph: 021514995
Southern – Old Central School Papakura – Enquiries: Fleur Chee
Hibiscus Coast – Enquiries: Louise Lamb or 02102674717
Bay of Plenty
Contact: Kathy Stewart
Term 4
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Saturday 28 October 1pm-5pm |
Workshop and Masterclass |
with Rae de Lisle |
Otumoetai College Music Room, Windsor Road, Tauranga |
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Saturday 18 November 4pm |
Branch Pizza Party concert |
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Otumoetai College Music Room |
Bay of Plenty Branch Piano
BOP members are reminded that the IRMTNZ piano resides at Wesley Church 13th Avenue and is available for hire: for further information contact Adele Dickinson
Waikato
Contact: Beverley Pullon
Term 4
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Friday 1 December |
Branch Christmas lunch |
Venue and menu TBC |
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Waikato Branch Piano
The Waikato Branch is pleased to offer exam students the opportunity to practice on the branch piano before their exams. Cost is $5 for 15 minutes practice for IRMTNZ members, and $10 for 15 minutes practice for non IRMTNZ members. Please contact Beverley Pullon to book a time slot.
Rotorua & Taupo
Contact: Claire Mason
Term 4
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Wednesday 11 Oct, 7.30pm |
Adult Performers Group |
Community performance opportunity for anybody 15 years & above |
St John’s Presbyterian Church, Rotorua |
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Wednesday 8 Nov, 7.30pm |
Adult Performers Group |
Community performance opportunity for anybody 15 years & above |
St John’s Presbyterian Church, Rotorua |
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Saturday 25 Nov, 6.30pm |
Showcase Concert |
Student Showcase Concert |
St John’s Presbyterian Church, Rotorua |
Taranaki
Contact: Philippa Drinkwater
Term 4
| Sunday 3 December, 2pm | Branch Recital | Performances by students of Branch members | 4th Wall Theatre, Baring Tce, New Plymouth |
| Sunday 3 December, 3pm approx | Branch Members End-of-Year Celebrationn | A social get-together with light refreshments | 4th Wall Theatre, Baring Tce, New Plymouth |
Hawkes Bay
Contact: Nicola Feyter
Manawatu
Contact: Marise McNeill
Term 4
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Saturday 14 OctoberMusic FestivalJunior/Intermediate Assessments and Competitions for Piano & InstrumentalFreyberg High School Music Suite |
Music Festival |
Junior/Intermediate Assessments and Competitions for Piano & Instrumental |
Freyberg High School Music Suite |
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Sunday 26 Nov |
Duets & Junior, Intermediate-age Chamber Music groups Fun Fest |
Fun sessions making music in pairs with family members and friends, any instrument, vocal combination plus the Junior and intermediate aged chamber music groups of 3 or more musicians. Adjudicator: Angela Cook (Carterton) |
TBC |
Wellington
Contact: Elizabeth Morgan
Term 4
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Sunday 19 November |
Open Lesson Session |
An opportunity to observe lessons from some of our teachers, followed by a discussion of teaching methods and ideas. |
Queen Margaret College, 53 Hobson Street, Thorndon |
Christchurch
Contact: Marnie Barrell
Otago
Contact: Lisa Ross
Term 4
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Sunday 26 November
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Duets & Junior, Intermediate-age Chamber Music groups Fun Fest
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Adjudicator: Angela Cook (Carterton)
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