Schools Outreach | Christchurch School of Music

In School Music Programmes

In School Music programmes in Christchurch schools are an important part of the CSM musical offerings. We currently operate string, band, recorder, guitar and ukulele programmes in a large number of Christchurch schools giving hundreds of children the opportunity to participate in quality music programmes. The In School Music programmes normally consist of a group lesson along with participation in a weekly or fortnightly ensemble. At the end of the first year we encourage our In School Music students to join a CSM orchestra or band on Saturdays and become a part of our larger musical community.

In School Music – Band

The Band Programme is run in several Christchurch schools.

At the end of each year “blow tests” are held in participating schools where students have the opportunity to try out band instruments:
• flute
• clarinet
• saxophone
• trumpet
• trombone
• bass guitar, and
• percussion.

Once they have made their choice they can enrol in the programme for a weekly lesson with our great tutors and an opportunity to play in the training band. When good progress is made the students move into the school’s concert band.

At around Year 3 students are invited to join the Con Brio Concert Band which includes students from the participating schools and meets on Fridays at 5.30pm.

Band students have the opportunity to go on a camp and participate in several concert performances!

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In School Music – Strings

The String Programme is run in a number of Christchurch schools.

Students can learn violin, viola or cello in a small group and there is also an opportunity to play in a string ensemble. The string players regularly join in CSM orchestras and are invited to take part in an annual camp with the Junior Symphony Orchestra.