New Zealand Music Month, May 2011

Auckland Libraries NZ Music Month Events

4 May 2011

Auckland City Library

Wednesday 4th May at 6.30pm - APO Young Achievers

"Virtuosity"  - performances by Auckland's most outstanding and talented young musicians on the cusp of their musical careers. A highlight of the evening is the premiere performance of a work written by Auckland composer Callum Blackmoore commissioned by Auckland Libraries in collboration with the Auckland Art Gallery and the APO.


 

Thursday 5th May at 12.10-1.00pm - Yuko Takahashi, Soprano with Setsuko Strang Piano

Lunchtime Concert Series: Well known performers Yuko and Setsuko return to give us a spell binding programme based on classical settings of traditional music from various countries



Wednesday 11th May at 1.30-2.30pm - Ukulele Lessons

Come along and learn how to play this fun instrument! Bookings essential at the First Floor Enquiries desk or phone 3077780. Instruments provided!



Thursday 12th May at 12.10-1.00pm - William Green, Pianist

Lunchtime Concert Series: Popular pianist William Green celebrates NZ Music Month by continuing his journey through the decades with a programme of NZ piano music of the 1990s.


 

Thursday 12th May at 1.30-2.30pm - Music Digital Workshop

Looking at the future of music and research online through Auckland Libraries musical digital resources. Overview session

  

Thursday 19th May at 12.10-1.00pm - Epsom Girls Grammar

 Lunchtime Concert Series: Always a favourite, students from Epsom Girls Grammar will once again delight us with a varied programme of classical instrumental and vocal favourites under the guidance of composer David Hamilton.



Friday 20th May at 6.00pm - "High Frequency" Panel Discussion

High Frequency panel discussion with members from the music industry and related fields about what it means to make music in Auckland.



Monday 23rd May at 12.10-1.00pm - University of Auckland Chamber Choir

Reknowned conductor Karen Grylls brings the University of Auckland Chamber Choir to perform in celebration of NZ Music Month. The choir is preparing for their up coming Singapore, UK tour.



Wednesday 25th May at 1.30-2.30pm - Ukulele Lessons

Come along and learn how to play this fun instrument! Bookings essential, instruments provided!



Thursday 26th May at 12.10-1.00pm - Soprano Lyndsay Freer with Pianist Royce Creamer

Lunchtime Concert Series: returning artists Lyndsay Feer and Royce Creamer will bring a programme of vocal favourites to touch the heart.


 

Thursday 26th May at 1.30-2.30pm - Music Digital Workshop

Looking at the future of music and research online through Auckland Libraries musical digital resources. Hands-on session.


Avondale Community Library


Thursday 19th May at 10.00-10.30am - Liberty Mainly Music

Pre-school storytime session. Fiona to showcase and demonstrate their fun, musical activities geared for this age group.



Saturday 21st May at 11.00-11.30am - Boom! Boom! Boom! A funtime musical pre-school storytime!

Pre-school storytime session with musical instruments, interactive rhymes, songs and stories.

 

Blockhouse Bay Community Library 

Monday 9th May at 11.00am - Music students from Mangere College with Opeloge Ah Sam

Hear this group of talented students and their music teacher, Opeloge Ah Sam perform popular  jazz and original music.

 

Monday 16th May at 11.00am - Swinging 60's Singalong

Discover some new, intriguing facts about the music of the 1960s. Sing along and dress up if you wish.

 

Sunday 29th May at 2.00pm - The Grey Lynn Ukuladies

 Celebrate the end of NZ Music Month by listening to the strum of the ukulele. The Grey Lynn Ukuladies who have been called the best all-girl band in Grey Lynn, are back by popular demand! 


Tuesday 31st May at 11.00am - Music students from Mangere College with Opeloge Ah Sam

Hear this group of talented students and their music teacher, Opeloge Ah Sam, perform popular, jazz and original music.



Glen Innes Community Library


Wednesday 4th May at 3.30-4.30pm - CYRYL, Country and Western singer

Hear Cyryl sing songs from his CD - Country, Western and old school music.

Wednesday 11th May at 3.30-4.30pm - DJ Fatman and Age

Hip hop, rap and R'n'B with DJ Fatman and Age.


Wednesday 18th May at 3.30-4.30pm - Tony Paki and Julius

Tony Paki and Julius busk with their favourite grooves

Wednesday 25th May at 3.30-4.30pm - Vaakore and Drumming Group

Come and hear the sounds of the Pacific with Vaakore and drumming group.



  

Grey Lynn Community Library


Friday 20th May at 11.00am - St Joseph’s School Ukulele Ensemble

This amazing instrument is a favourite in schools now. Come and hear these talented students perform!


 

Friday 27th May at 4.30-5.00pm - Grey Lynn Ukuladies

Celebrate the end of NZ Music Month by listening to the strum of the ukulele. The Grey Lynn Ukuladies, who have been called the best all-girl band in Grey Lynn, are back by popular demand! 


Saturday 28th May at 1.00pm-1.30pm - Sax in the afternoon

Performing jazz saxophone quartets from groups such as the Hollywood Saxophone quartet.



  

Leys Institute Community Library


Tuesday 10th May at 10.30-11.00am - Shake Along! A Funtime Pre-School Musical Storytime

Pre-school storytime session with musical instruments, interactive rhymes, songs and stories.



 

Mt Roskill Community library


Wednesday 11th May at 11.00-11.30am - Shake Along! A Funtime Pre-School Musical Storytime

 Pre-school storytime session with musical instruments, interactive rhymes, songs and stories.



  

Onehunga Community Library


Wednesday 11th May at 3.45pm - Onehunga High School Choir & Onehunga Funk Jazz Band

Onehunga High School choir sings songs which include words 'Love', 'One' or 'Onehunga' in the title.  The Onehunga Funk Jazz Band plays 'Clean Up Woman'.



Friday 20th May at 10.30am - Onehunga Primary School Choir

 Onehunga Primary School Choir performs after our NZ Music month storytime.


 

Tuesday 24th May at 3.30-5.00pm - Ukulele Class

Come along and learn how to play this fun instrument! Bookings essential. Instruments provided!


 

Point Chevalier Community library


Tuesday 10th May at 11.15am - Senior Music Students from Western Springs College with Margaret Robertson

Hear this group of talented senior music students sing and perform.


 

Friday 13th May at 10.30am - St Francis School Choir

Come and hear the beautiful young voices of the St Francis School Choir.



Saturday 14th May 2.30-3.30pm - Viviana Becker and Francisco Barros

Latin American Music and Songs.



Friday 27th May at 10.40-11.10am - Pt Chevalier Primary School Marimba

Come and hear the sounds of the Marimba, skillfully played by primary school children.



Tuesday 31st May at 10.40-11.10am - Pt Chevalier Primary School Choir and Beginner's Glee Club

Come and hear the talented children sing some favourite songs




Remuera Community Library

 

Thursday 19th May at 11.30-12.00pm - St Kentigern Boys  Soloists and Jazz Quartet

Come along and be dazzled by six St Kentigern boys playing their instruments and their fabulous jazz quartet.


 

Friday 20th May at 12.15-12.45pm - Remuera Intermediate

Come along and be blown away by Remuera Intermediate's excellent School Orchestra and Ensemble.

 

Thursday 26th May at 11.00-11.45am - Baradene Orchestral Ensemble

Come and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Baradene Girls' orchestra presenting a varied programme of  instrumental classical and folk music with some soloist performances.

 

Waiheke Community library

 

Saturday 7th May at 11.00-11.30am - Sandy and Dion

Sandy and Dion bring beautiful melodies for the violin, guitar and voice.


 

Saturday 14th May at 3.00-3.30pm - V12 Mens Choir

A chance to hear this powerful energised male choir lead by Pat Urlich.


Sat 21st May at 11.00-11.30am - Canto Isola - Waiheke High School Choir

A polished performance by this stunning group of girls lead by passionate music teacher Sarah McNabb.


 

Saturday 28th May at 11.00-11.30am - Little Sister

4 'sisters' of big 'Sister Shout'  always bring a full house with their acapella set.

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