The seven performers travelled from Dunedin to play an array of instruments both solo, quartets and as an ensemble for the entire school on Wednesday afternoon. Playing was tied together with some Q and A, an informative slide show of the instruments on offer and even some singing from the audience.

The seven teachers (with a whopping 150 years of music playing and teaching experience between them), demonstrated the violin, ukelele, cello, oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone and trumpet. The strings section was demonstrated by Ainsley Tucker, Kirsten Kane and Jo Brusse. These musicians were accompanied by Ross Kane, Sinclair McLaren, and Nick Cornish on woodwind and Paul Clayman on brass. The show started with a 30 songs in 3 minutes which included classics such as the William Tell Overture, Waltz of the Flowers, and Dance of the Hours, to TV theme songs including I dream of Jeanne. The performance included Queen's, Don't stop Me Now, and songs from 5 Nights at Freddy's and the Barbie movie.

The teachers say the best thing about their job is working with children and inspiring them in a lifelong interest. 

Kirsten Kane and Ross Kane visit every Monday to teach music lessons to our ākonga as part of the Itinerant Teachers of Music (ITMs). We are able to offer this programme once again to Year 4 students and above with lessons beginning this Monday. If your child/ren are interested in taking music lessons, they are encouraged to give their names to their whānau teacher to secure a spot.