New Plymouth District Schools Chamber Music Contest
The New Plymouth District Schools Chamber Music Contest takes place this coming Wednesday 8th June at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) , corner Liardet and Powderham Streets. There are two sessions: an afternoon session at 4.30 pm and an evening session at 7pm.
There are 20 chamber groups competing made up of 74 young musicians, performing on a variety of instruments, including vocal, percussion, brass, woodwind, strings and piano.
The chamber music groups consist of students from different schools around the district. The largest group "No Strings Attached" has 8 percussion players from New Plymouth Girls' High School. (photo attached below). One highlight will be the newly commissioned work entitled "Freedom" written by Fraser Bremner for the Francis Douglas Memorial College Trio - a World Premiere!
This contest, held throughout NZ, is the longest running youth music competition, and is the only nationwide chamber music competition for young musicians and composers. It is presented annually by Chamber Music New Zealand.
Public are most welcome to attend. Entry is $5.00 for adults, children are free.
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82% Yes
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15.4% No
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