TUNE INTO TERM 4
Here at Lewis Eady Music School, we are dedicated to nurturing your musical talents, fostering your passion for music, and providing you with an enriching musical experience.
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My warmest welcome to both our returning students and those just starting their musical journey with us this term.
End-of-year concerts at our partner schools continue in Term 4, providing a friendly, relaxed, and encouraging atmosphere for students to demonstrate and celebrate their musical progress in front of their whānau and friends. I will be attending as many of these concerts as I can and look forward to connecting with you all.
For students at our Great South Road Studios, please read on to find out more about another performance opportunity at the beautiful Lewis Eady Steinway NZ Showroom.
Remember, it’s never too late to learn a musical instrument. The first step is to complete our online enrolment form - click here. Or email any questions to our dedicated admin team at musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz.
Thank you for being part of our music family.
Here's to a tuneful Term 4!
Gemma Lee
Lewis Eady Music School Manager
END-OF-YEAR CONCERTS at partner schools
Tutor Irena and Music School Manager Gemma after a successful end-of-year concert at St Michael’s School Remuera in Term 3.
Each year, Lewis Eady music students at partner schools are invited to perform in front of friends and whānau to celebrate and acknowledge their musical progress. Always a highlight in the Music School calendar, I look forward to seeing many students perform at their schools this term.
Unfortunately, end-of-year concerts will not be taking place at the following partner schools this year: Hillsborough Primary School, Kōwhai Intermediate School, Saint Kentigern Preschool, St Joseph’s Ōrākei Catholic School.
Students: Please discuss this with your tutor at your next lesson.
Parents/Caregivers: An email invitation will be sent to you up to two weeks before each concert date. Please follow the school’s sign-in/-out and health & safety procedures.
Any questions, please email musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz.
GREAT SOUTH ROAD STUDIO term 4 STUDENT CONCERT
Students receiving lessons at our Great South Road Studios are invited to perform at our Term 4 Student Concert on Sunday 26 November (12:00pm start). Sign-up sheets will be available from early-November.
Please discuss this with your tutor at your next lesson and start preparing for the performance.
Any questions, please email musicschool@lewiseady.co.nz.
PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA
Experience a week of extraordinary pianistic talent and musical brilliance at the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival + Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition, taking place on 6 - 10 December at The University of Auckland’s School of Music.
The biennial Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition (LENJPC) offers pre-tertiary pianists the chance to compete for prizes exceeding $4,000, with up to 16 students selected from DVD auditions to participate in the competition. The International Piano Festival (IPF) features recitals by international concert pianists, along with piano masterclasses and workshops.
If you would like to contribute towards CLEF’s annual programme of events and scholarships, please contact info@clef.nz.
INTRODUCING NEW TUTORS
Natalie Hutton - guitar, singing, songwriting
Originally from Christchurch, Nat started learning the guitar at the age of eight and have been in love with the instrument ever since. Shortly after learning the guitar, Nat began songwriting and singing, which has now become her career; she is one of the singers and guitarists from the indie pop band 'There's A Tuesday', who won the 2019 Smokefree Rockquest, catapulting them into the NZ music scene.
In 2022, they signed to BENNE's record label, 'Olive Records' and since have released music and toured around New Zealand and Australia, playing multiple headline tours and have even gone on tour with some of their favourite artists, including Conan Grey, Julia Jacklin, The Beths, and Spacey Jane. Nat's composition, "Girl at Night", was named a Top 5 Finalist in the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, a huge personal achievement for Nat which emphasised her love for songwriting.
Luca García Ferrari - guitar (incl. electric and bass)
With a bachelor's degree in jazz bass performance from the University of Auckland, Luca is making a name for himself in the Auckland music scene, often seen playing with many different artists in the studio and on stage and composing music and bandleading for his projects. He also has a passion for event organisation, and his efforts were recognised in 2021 when he received the APRA AMCOS Auckland City of Music Young Gigmaker's Grant.
With a varied set of experiences in multiple genres, including jazz, pop, and rock, Luca is excited to share his knowledge and inspiration with students.
2023 TERM DATES
Term 4: Monday 9 October to Saturday 9 December for partner schools / Saturday 16 December for Great South Road Studios
(No lessons: Saturday 21 October and Monday 23 October - Labour Weekend)
2024 TERM DATES
Term 1: Wednesday 7 February – Saturday 13 April
(NO Lessons on Easter Weekend: Friday 29 March – Tuesday 2 April)
(ANZAC Day takes place during the term break: Thursday 25 April)
Term 2: Monday 29 April – Saturday 6 July
(NO Lessons on King’s Birthday Weekend: Saturday 1 June – Monday 3 June)
(NO Lessons on Matariki: Friday 28 June)
Term 3: Monday 22 July – Saturday 28 September
Term 4: Monday 14 October – Saturday 7 December for Partner Schools / Saturday 14 December for GSR Studios
(NO Lessons on Labour Day Weekend: Saturday 26 October – Monday 28 October)
2023 PARTNER SCHOOLS & VENUES:
Bayfield School, Epsom Normal Primary School, Freemans Bay School, Glendowie School, Hillsborough Primary School, Hobsonville School, Kohia Terrace School, Kōwhai Intermediate School, Maungawhau School, Marist Catholic School Herne Bay, Newton Central School, Onehunga Primary School, Ōrākei School, Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Ponsonby Primary School, Point Chevalier School, Remuera Primary School, Remuera Intermediate School, Royal Oak Primary School, Royal Oak Intermediate School, Saint Kentigern Preschool, St Michael's Catholic School, St Paul’s Ponsonby (Saturdays only), St Teresa's School Karori (Wellington), Stonefields School, Takapuna Primary School, Westmere School.
If you would like us to teach music at your school, please contact the Music School Manager at gemma@lewiseady.co.nz.
WHETHER YOU’RE FIVE OR SEVENTY-FIVE, WE BELIEVE EVERYONE IS MUSICAL!