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Welcome to Sound Bites - the quarterly newsletter that keeps you up to date with education events at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa. 

Over the next three months, we’re launching new education and community initiatives that we know schools and families are going to want to join us for! 

Symphonic Storms - Schools' Concerts in Rotorua and Kirikiriroa Hamilton 

This is an exciting and interactive NZSO concert specially curated for primary and intermediate students featuring some of the world’s most famous storm-themed music. 

Join the NZSO for an immersive musical journey where nature's storms take center stage, conducted by internationally renowned Finnish conductor Dima Slobodeniouk. 

In a schools’ concert that showcases the turbulent weather-inspired music of Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Strauss, students will experience the power of swirling winds, crashing thunder and torrential rain, set amidst serene landscapes. 

Through interactive activities, including performance of The Rain Storm, a specially composed body percussion piece for the audience by NZSO Music Education Animateur, Chris Lam Sam, ākonga are inspired to be curious and inventive as they connect with NZSO musicians in an unforgettable concert. 

So, grab your umbrellas and get ready to weather the storm in this captivating musical adventure! 

Booking is essential: seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Rotorua  
Wed, 28 Aug, 1.15pm – 2.15pm  
Sir Howard Morrison Centre  
Book now 

Hamilton  
Fri 30 Aug, 1.15pm – 2.15pm  
Globox Arena Claudelands 
Book now 

TICKET PRICES 

$5 School Children/Teachers $5 Additional Adults 

You need one teacher for every nine students, with up to a maximum of five additional parents or teachers. Groups must include a minimum of eight people. 

* Schools’ ratio does not apply for Homeschool/Music groups. 

Performance run-time is approximately one hour. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time. 

Creative Music-In-Schools Music Workshops 

Music Education Animateur Chris Lam Sam hits the road to deliver our first interactive creative music-making workshops in schools across the motu this term! 

NZSO school workshops support aims and objectives of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum and are suitable for Primary through to Intermediate-level students. If you’d like an NZSO workshop at your school, our Animateur can travel to you. Find out more about Creative Workshops and how to book for your school at the link below.  

“I’m excited to present twelve brand-new workshops in Auckland’s Rutherford Primary School in May,” says Chris. “We’ll have lots of fun exploring sounds on percussion instruments and discovering how to create exciting original soundtracks for students’ stories.” 

“These workshops are also designed to give teachers with no musical experience the courage and tools to continue making music with thier ākonga after I leave.” 

These workshops cost $5 per student - minimum 10, maximum 30. If you would like to consider booking your school in for these workshops, email Chris: chris.lam.sam@nzso.co.nz 

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet at Te Papa

Join musicians of the NZSO, along with London Symphony Orchestra's music education expert, Rachel Leach, for this free interactive Storytime concert featuring the story, Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, by Anna Kemp. 

This is the story of Biff, a dog who loves to dance despite everyone telling him that he can’t. As Biff goes on his journey, he encounters some of the most famous ballet music ever written. Alongside this are two new songs to join in with and plenty of opportunities to dance along. 

Put on your tutu and dancing shoes on and join us for this fun engaging concert. These free events are aimed at 5–7 years old and their parents/carers. 

Wellington  
Sat, 25 May
10.30am – 11.30am
12.30pm – 1.30pm
2pm – 3pm 
Te Papa

Keep an eye out on our website for how to book! 

Last chance to book your Online Classroom Session!

Over 2,000 students and teachers have joined NZSO musicians and Animateur Chris Lam Sam in our free interactive online presentations this term. Don’t miss your chance to join us for the final sessions in May. Sign up below! 

/the-nzso/learn-and-engage/schools/online-classroom-sessions  

We loved it! Chris was engaging and kept the whole thing fun and upbeat. The musicians telling us all about and playing their instruments was very inspiring for the tamariki. - Nerolee Devery, Napier Central School 

One of the best Zoom hui we have attended (and we attend lots, due to our remoteness). Thank you.” - Deb Richardson, Duvauchelle Primary School 

For all enquiries, please contact the NZSO Education & Community Engagement Team at education@nzso.co.nz.  

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The Education and Community Engagement Team