WELCOME TO EBOP CHILDREN'S MUSIC SCHOOL
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ABOUT OUR MUSIC SCHOOL
We are a Ministry funded music school offering affordable small group lessons in a wide range of instruments designed to spark and grow your children’s love and interest in music.
We have been operating in Whakatane for over 30 years and our classes are taught by skilled and qualified musical tutors, with a passion for children’s musical education.
Enrolment takes place at the beginning of the year and predominantly offer classes for children ages 9-12, with some exceptions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LESSONS FOR 2022
Lessons commence the week beginning 7 March 2022
Classes run weekly throughout the terms from March - November.
(No classes during school holidays)
ATTENDANCE
Our funding is dependant on attendance, so regular attendance is essential. Please notify your tutor if you cannot make your lessons for any reason.
END OF YEAR CONCERT
The Music School runs an end of year concert for all students around the end of November (dates to be confirmed, and dependant on covid restrictions). This is a great opportunity for the children, and we encourage everyone to take part.
ENROLMENT FEES
Our school is subsidised by the Ministry of Education, so we are able to offer lessons for the year for only $60.
This is to be paid at enrolment.
If a child drops out after the first 2 weeks, no refunds will be available.
INSTRUMENT HIRE
There are Violins, brass instruments, flutes and clarinets available for hire for $60 per year.
All instruments must be returned at the end of the year, or if the student ceases attending lessons.
Hire forms available with enrolments.
Please look after any hired instruments with great care.
In the event of damage or loss of the instrument you will be invoiced for the cost of repair or replacement, so we advise you to have contents insurance in place which can help cover these costs if needed.
YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS
Generally students in 2nd and 3rd year of lessons are encouraged to buy their own instruments where possible.
Please consult your tutor for advice before purchasing an instrument
AGE OF STUDENTS
The Music School is aimed at Senior Primary and Intermediate aged students.
Therefore places will be prioritised for Yr 5-8 students (9-12 yr olds) in order of age.
Where space permits we can take younger and older students.
If you miss out this year, please try another class or try again next year. It is never too late to start to learn music.
ENROLMENT PROCESS
We take enrolments once a year in February.
*** In 2022 enrolments will be held online***
ENROLMENT DAY 2022 = SATURDAY 19th, 9am - 3pm (ONLINE)
Note: Some instruments will have full classes by the end of enrolment day, for the classes that still have spaces, enrolments will be available for the week after enrolment day until ALL FULL.
If you want to be emailed a reminder to enrol before enrolments day, please use the mailing list subscription below.
COVID PROTOCOL
Adult Students (year 9 and over) will require a vaccine pass to attend class (if there are spaces for adult students).
All tutors are fully vaccinated
We will be ensuring we prepare for classes according to hygiene policy.
If you child is unwell on the day of their lesson please keep them home.
INSTRUMENTS WE OFFER
KEYBOARD
Beginner Keyboard
A good introduction for Music.
Tutor: Yvonne Osborne
Day: Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
Class size: 6 students
Location: Trident High School
PERCUSSION / DRUMS
Introduction for Drums & Percussion
Tutor: Brian Waddell
Day: Monday 3:30 - 6pm
Class size: 3 students
Location: Whakatane High
Students need own drumsticks
VIOLIN
The most popular of the string family of instruments.
Tutor: Yvonne Osborne
Days: Monday 3:30 - 5:30pm
& Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
Class size: 3 students
Location: Trident High School
Instruments available for hire
GUITAR
Introduction to Guitar
Tutor: Joseph Ford or Hani Totorewa
Days: Wednesday 3:30 - 6:30pm
Class size: 4 students
Location: Trident & WHK High School
Students need their own instrument
FLUTE
Flutes are a joy to learn, and a great place to begin your musical journey.
Tutor: Sharon van der Hulle
Days: Mon & Tues
Class size: 2 students
Location: Trident High
Instruments available for hire
BRASS
Classes available for trumpet, cornet, trombone, horn and baritone.
Tutor: Kaperiera Hughes
Days: Friday 3:30 - 4:30pm
Class size: 3 students
Location: Trident High School
Instruments available for hire
CLARINET
Clarinet is a single-reed woodwind instrument, found in most orchestras and bands.
Tutor: Christer Thackeray-Courtnell
Days: Mondays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Class size: 2 students
Location: Trident High School
Instruments available for hire
SAXOPHONE
A wonderful instrument to learn, and suitable for beginners.
Tutor: Tom Bayliss
Days: Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30pm
Class size: n/a
Location: Tutor's home in Whakatane
Students need their own saxophone, however there are some available for hire.
RECORDER
The recorder is a member of the woodwind family and a great beginning for young kids to learn an instrument.
Tutor: Christer Thackeray-Courtnell
Days: Monday 3:30 - 4:30pm
Class size: 5 students
Location: Trident High School
Instruments available for hire
FIFE
A Fife is a mini flute and a great option for beginners.
Tutor: Sharon van der Hulle
Days: Mon & Tues
Class size: 2 students
Location: Trident High
Students will need their own instrument, and we have Fifes for sale for $32.50.
OUR TUTORS
YVONNE OSBORNE
I am a registered teacher and up until the end of last year was teaching music at Trident High School.
I have taught violin for the Music School since 2009. This year I will also teach keyboard. I am the conductor of the Community orchestra and also play the violin in the orchestra. I play the piano for my church and am going to be playing keyboard for our school show, and the Whakatane theatre. I have a passion for music and love to be involved with others making music.
TOM BAYLISS
The saxophone is one of the closest sounding instruments to the human voice, and the fingering is almost the same as a recorder.
I have played in groups ranging from operatic orchestras to Jazz, Rock, Country and Renaissance ensembles so I play a wide range of music. I am largely self taught and see my role as teaching everyone in such a way that they can teach themselves
BRIAN WADDELL
This will be my 5th year of drumming instruction with the children's music school.
Classes include practical instruction on the drum set and a grounding in rhythmic notation, so the students end up with both the ability to follow a written drum part, or play by ear in most styles.
CHRISTER THACKERAY-COURTNELL
I obtained my ATCL Diploma Level 4 (Recital in Clarinet) in December 2006, in Hamilton NZ.
I enjoy playing and listening to music of different genres. I am a member of the Whakatane Community Orchestra, and I am looking forward to teaching Clarinet and Recorder this year. Music is a big part of my life, and I am looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm with others.
JOSEPH FORD
I'm Joseph Ford.
I live in Whakatane with my family.
I work at Edgecumbe College as a Counsellor and at Trident High School as a Guitar tutor.
I have been teaching guitar at EBOP children's Music school for several years and enjoy it.
HĀNI TOTOREWA
Ko Hāni Totorewa tōku ingoa
Nō Rangiriri ahau
I currently teach puoro (music) at Te Wharekura o Ruatoki & Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Orīni.
The kutā (guitar) is my first instrument and I am pleased to show techniques, tips and methods for learning guitar.
KAPERIERA HUGHES
I am the former musical director for Matamata brass band leading them to win the 2021 championship D grade section.
I have 6 years experience as session trumpet player for reggae bands including well known 'Three houses down', and '1814'
I enjoy teaching the brass students at EBOP Children's Music School.
SHARON VAN DER HULLE
I have been playing the flute for many years and also recently started playing piano again. Music has always been a big part of my life.
I work at Edgecumbe College in Learning support and also teach Flute. I love working with students and really look forward to my first year teaching Flute/Fife for the Children’s Music School.
FEES & COSTS
ANNUAL ENROLMENT FEE
$60
This is the fee for the entire year of lessons.
It is non-refundable if the student drops out after 2 weeks.
Payable on enrolment.
INSTRUMENT HIREAGE
$60
If you need to hire an instrument from the music school, it is $60 for the year.
Available Instruments are: Violin, Brass, Flute and Clarinet.
MUSIC BOOKS
$26 - $39
Some classes require books, if this is the case, the tutor will let you know.
INSTRUMENT PURCHASE
$17 - $33
We offer Recorders and Fifes for sale as an affordable way to begin learning music.
Email if you wish to purchase one.
CLASS SCHEDULE
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ENROLMENT
Please note the following before enrolment
Some instruments fill up quickly. In the event we over-enrol, we will close enrolment for that particular instrument, and you are welcome to either choose another instrument or apply for the waiting list.
Payment is required to secure enrolment. Without it your child is not enrolled.
Be open to trying a different instrument if your first choice fills up.
Tutors will be in touch with you to confirm your class time and details.
CONTACT
Get in touch today to find out more about our admissions, faculty, educational opportunities and more.
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Whakatane, New Zealand
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