We are super excited to be continuing our amazing band programme, run by Christchurch School of Music (CSM). Bands are designed for children in Years 5-8. To make the training band fantastic we need lots of new players, please read on.

The Christchurch School of Music, School Band Programme, provides an enjoyable and rewarding musical experience that can provide children with skills that will last a lifetime. In addition to the obvious musical benefits, children who play an instrument in a band benefit socially, physically and academically. Children learn valuable team skills, and above all have fun!

Each year we start a new training band where students who are beginners on their instruments come together in the band on the very first day. Band is followed by a group lesson with a skilled tutor.

When the students have reached a certain stage in the programme, generally in the second year of learning, they will be able to join the School Concert Band. As they progress there is an opportunity to take part in the Friday Youth Band, a combined band from all the schools or join one of the programme’s jazz bands.

Instruments in Our Bands - Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Percussion

If children are interested in trying a band instrument we are holding an information evening and opportunity for children to try a band instrument tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 in the Staffroom.

Fees for the programme are $157.50 per term or $630 per year which covers a weekly group lesson and the band for 32 weeks of the year. Fees can be paid weekly, fortnightly, by term, by semester or annually. Financial assistance may be available to families with a Community Service card (dependent on the amount received from our funders). CSM can also organise instrument hire at very reasonable rates.

If your child is going to be in Years 5-8 in 2021 and is wanting to sign up for this fabulous programme please fill in this registration form.

Further info can be collected from the office or by contacting Rob Naysmith or emailing Jody Keehan - CSM Outreach Band Co-ordinator - outreachband@csm.org.nz