X-Race  - Sunday 5th March @ Hagley Park

https://www.xrace.co.nz/pages/christchurch
XRACE is a fun-filled family event - where mum/dad or family member must team up with one of the kids and take on the XRACE course and a range of mystery challenges.

NZSO Open Doors 2023

We are very excited to announce the NZSO are returning to the Christchurch Town Hall for Open Doors on Saturday 20 May. Our musicians are going to be running several fantastic events – there will be something for everyone!

Tamariki Time – 10:00-10:45 (James Hay Theatre)

Tamariki Time is a free concert designed for the smallest members of your whānau. Suitable for pre-schoolers or students up to the age of 8 years. This 45-minute concert features various short, dance/film-related pieces and instrument demos that your kids will love!

We also have an exciting Storytime performance for you. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the concert and a chance to get up and move to the music.

Relaxed Concert – 11:30 – 12:15 (James Hay Theatre)

Our Relaxed Concert is a free accessibility concert designed for audiences with sensory needs who may feel uncomfortable in a traditional concert environment.

There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance, minimal lighting effects, and a 'chill-out' space is available.

The 45-minute concert features a wide variety of short pieces and instrument demos that will grow your knowledge of the orchestra! We will also perform one of our popular Storytime books live!

Instrument Jams 1:30 – 2:30 (Victoria Room and James Hay Theatre)

*stomp stomp clap, stomp stomp clap* …. “ARGH, me hearties!” - Can you guess what event had these motives from last year?

Jams we hear?! You bet!! The NZSO Instrument Jams are returning, and they are going to be bigger and better! These sessions are a super fun and informal opportunity to play through several easy or intermediate pieces with some of our NZSO musicians! These jams are a great way to revise a few 'back-to-basics' with our players (breathing, posture, pizzicato, phrasing etc.), ask them questions, and get everyone enthused about playing. Our instrument jams are open to all ages and abilities. The more, the merrier!

NZSO Foundation Masterclasses – 3:00 – 4:45 (Avon Room and Victoria Room)

The NZSO Foundation masterclasses connect high school and university musicians with our visiting international soloists and musicians of the NZSO, allowing up-and-coming musicians to learn from leading performers. Masterclasses are open to the public, so come and join us to watch the next generation of performers.

2023 – School of Dance A Time to Shine at Anna Lee

• New students welcome
• Passionate teachers who care
• Well established dance school with a variety of classes
• Fun Classes for everyone from beginners through to senior level
• Dancing friends become friends for life
• Through dance, children develop a range of cognitive skills. They can convey their thoughts and feelings and learn how to use their body language for self-expression. By improvising movements, children also use their creativity and imagination.

Enrolments are open now – simply email our office

office@annaleeschoolofdance.co.nz

Does your child require further support, over and above what can be offered at school?

Would your child benefit from bespoke and nurturing learning sessions from a highly experienced teacher designed to accelerate learning and boost confidence? We would love to help. We are a team of dedicated teachers, specialising in English and Maths support, for primary, intermediate and college students. Visit www.boostyourlearning.co.nz for more information or contact Jenny 021 223 3349 to book a free consultation. 

Christchurch Boys’ Choir (CBC)

“Do you know a boy who likes to sing? Christchurch Boys' Choir has vacancies and is auditioning now. You don't have to go to a certain school, be in a choir already or have a singing teacher. You only need to know the National Anthem and be free on Monday after school. Email us for an audition at musicaldirector@christchurchboyschoir.co.nz or fill out the Google form at https://forms.gle/qWWPYkn6kAvKmmJ17.”