Inspiring young musicians since 1983
Prospectus Cover Illustration (above): Leah Palmer Preiss
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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Academy for 2019.
For over thirty-five years NCAM has provided affordable music tuition for people of all ages. 2015 saw the Academy realise a long time goal, to have a permanent home with specialised facilities. We are now resident in the studios at the newly refurbished Rangiora Town Hall. There we have storage facilities, teaching rooms, and rehearsal space for our larger groups. Learning to play a musical instrument has many challenges. Skill goes hand-in-hand with perseverance, patience and aesthetic appreciation. At the Academy our goal is to nurture a love for music that is inspiring, is absorbing, and endures for a lifetime. In addition to weekly music lessons, the Academy's programme encourages participation in ensembles and orchestras from the beginning of study. At the end of term 2, these groups are involved in a week of activities and concerts. The highlight of the year is our November concert, which showcases our students' achievements. Examinations, competitions and workshops are all supported. The Academy is proud to have a staff of exceptional tutors, and a committee of loyal parents and supporters. Please also “like” our Facebook page. We hope that our programme for 2019 inspires you to join us. Bernice Mckay (Musical Director) |
About the Academy
The North Canterbury Academy of Music Inc (NCAM) is a non-profit community organisation that has provided an innovative programme of instrumental and choral tuition and music-making since 1983.
Our Patron is: Julia Holcroft, B Ed, LRSM, ACRM (London), DipTchg, AIRMTNZ
Our Life Members are: Jacqueline Baddock, Don Campbell, Joan Farquhar, Rona Leith, Garry Love, and Chris Martin.
Our Musical Director is: Bernice Mckay, MusB, DipTchg, AdvPerfCert
Administration Manager: Jacqui Witt, BA (Hons), GradDipTchg
Executive Committee
Janine Amataiti (Chairperson)
Iain Brandram-Adams (Vice Chairperson)
Eileen Palmer (Treasurer)
Jacqui Witt (Secretary)
Naomi Harmer (Tutor Representative)
Lindan Pene (Parent Representative and Instrument Custodian))
Our Patron is: Julia Holcroft, B Ed, LRSM, ACRM (London), DipTchg, AIRMTNZ
Our Life Members are: Jacqueline Baddock, Don Campbell, Joan Farquhar, Rona Leith, Garry Love, and Chris Martin.
Our Musical Director is: Bernice Mckay, MusB, DipTchg, AdvPerfCert
Administration Manager: Jacqui Witt, BA (Hons), GradDipTchg
Executive Committee
Janine Amataiti (Chairperson)
Iain Brandram-Adams (Vice Chairperson)
Eileen Palmer (Treasurer)
Jacqui Witt (Secretary)
Naomi Harmer (Tutor Representative)
Lindan Pene (Parent Representative and Instrument Custodian))
Where are our lessons held?
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The North Canterbury Academy of Music operates out of the Rangiora Town Hall. We are found on the second floor at the rear of the building (sign posted from the car park), where we have four teaching studios and an instrument storage area. Students learning an instrument or participating in one of our many ensembles are asked to be ready (with instruments tuned) ahead of their class or ensemble time. ALL parents must collect their children from the music rooms following the lessons. NO children are to wait in the car park or on the foot path outside the venue for their parents to pick them up. Parents are welcome to listen to their children's tuition. |
Tutors
All academy tutors are experienced musicians with specialist qualifications.
Class |
Tutor |
Academy Orchestras |
Iain Brandram-Adams, MMus, MusB (Hons), MusB, AMusTCL, AdvPerfCert |
Cello |
Naomi Harmer, MusB (Hons) |
Iain Brandram-Adams, MMus, MusB (Hons), MusB, AMusTCL, AdvPerfCert |
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Cello Ensemble |
Naomi Harmer, MusB (Hons) |
Iain Brandram-Adams, MMus, MusB (Hons), MusB, AMusTCL, AdvPerfCert |
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Celtic Strings |
Jeremy Brownbrooke, DipTchg |
Choir |
Bernice Mckay, MusB, DipTchg, AdvPerfCert |
Clarinet |
Reina Dornan, BMus |
Drums |
Aidan Stewart, BMusA |
Flute |
Anna Just, LTCL, AIRMTNZ |
Classical Guitar |
David Smith, BA, AMusTCL |
Guitar |
Ray McMurdo, Dip Jazz, Dip Tchg |
Value |
Value |
Piano and Keyboard |
Bernice Mckay, MusB, DipTchg, AdvPerfCert |
Music Mind Games |
Iain Brandram-Adams, MMus, MusB (Hons), MusB, AMusTCL, AdvPerfCert |
Piano |
Iain Brandram-Adams, MMus, MusB (Hons), MusB, AMusTCL, AdvPerfCert |
Recorder |
Anna Just, LTCL, AIRMTNZ |
Rock Guitar |
Jeremy Brownbrooke, DipTchg |
Saxophone |
Reina Dornan, BMus |
Singing |
Jeanette McGrath |
Suzuki Violin |
Nikki Wells, Cert. Exec. Mus |
Suzuki Cello |
Naomi Harmer, MusB (Hons) |
Viola |
Ian Bolton, DipMus (Canberra) |
Violin |
Ian Bolton, DipMus (Canberra) |
Friends of NCAM
This is a group that assists with academy activities. NCAM is always looking for new members. If you feel you could help in any way or would like to know more, please contact us.