We are fortunate to have very experienced music tutors who are able to offer lessons in:
We are fortunate to have very experienced music tutors who are able to offer lessons in:
- woodwind (clarinet, saxophone, flute)
- brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn)
- strings (violin, viola, cello)
- guitar (acoustic and electric)
- bass (electric & double bass)
- drums (kit and percussion)
- vocals
At Mount Maunganui College, we offer a variety of itinerant music lessons for students interested in learning an instrument or improving their vocal skills.
All students are welcome to sign up for these lessons. Beginner lessons are taught in small groups of up to 3 students, giving everyone the chance to learn in a supportive environment.
We have a limited number of spots available, and typically, we receive two to three times more registrations than we have hours to offer.
To manage this, we use the following system for allocation:
Once lessons are full, any extra applications will be placed on a waiting list.
Each lesson is 20-30 minutes long and takes place during school hours, starting in February and running through till November.
All students are welcome to sign up for these lessons. Beginner lessons are taught in small groups of up to 3 students, giving everyone the chance to learn in a supportive environment.
We have a limited number of spots available, and typically, we receive two to three times more registrations than we have hours to offer.
To manage this, we use the following system for allocation:
- Priority for music curriculum students: Students taking music as a curriculum subject get first priority. Senior students are allocated lessons first, as these lessons are essential for several of their internal assessments. After that, lessons are allocated to junior students in order of year level.
- Extra-curricular involvement: Students involved in our extra-curricular music programme are given the next level of priority.
- Remaining spots: Any remaining places are allocated to other applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once lessons are full, any extra applications will be placed on a waiting list.
Each lesson is 20-30 minutes long and takes place during school hours, starting in February and running through till November.
Extra-curricular requirement
Extra-curricular requirement
All students in the Itinerant Music Programme must join an extra-curricular music group related to their instrument:
All students in the Itinerant Music Programme must join an extra-curricular music group related to their instrument:
Strings – String Ensemble
Woodwind/Brass – Big Band or Marching Band or Jazz Combo
Saxophones – Big Band or Marching Band or Jazz Combo
Guitarists – Rock Band or Guitar Group
Drummers – Drum Ensemble, Rock Band, Marching Band, or Jazz Combo
Singers - MMC Voices
Beginners will join a group once their teacher feels they're ready.
Rules
Rules
Since the school covers the tuition costs, we ask that students commit to attending all scheduled lessons unless there’s a valid reason, like illness or an assessment clash. If a student can’t make it, they should let us know in advance by contacting the school office or emailing their itinerant teacher directly.
Since the school covers the tuition costs, we ask that students commit to attending all scheduled lessons unless there’s a valid reason, like illness or an assessment clash. If a student can’t make it, they should let us know in advance by contacting the school office or emailing their itinerant teacher directly.
Students are expected to:
Students are expected to:
- Attend all lessons or notify us if they can’t.
- Attend all lessons or notify us if they can’t.
- Practice between lessons.
- Practice between lessons.
- Bring their instrument and music to each lesson.
- Bring their instrument and music to each lesson.
- Catch up on any classwork missed during their music lesson.
- Catch up on any classwork missed during their music lesson.
- Be prompt in leaving and returning to their regular classes.
- Be prompt in leaving and returning to their regular classes.
Missing lessons not only affects the student's progress but also wastes resources, so students who miss too many without notice will lose their spot in the program.
Missing lessons not only affects the student's progress but also wastes resources, so students who miss too many without notice will lose their spot in the program.
How to sign up
How to sign up
To sign up for these lessons, please complete the Itinerant Lesson Enrolment Form and Contract here.
To sign up for these lessons, please complete the Itinerant Lesson Enrolment Form and Contract here.
Applications close on February 7th, 2025. Lesson schedules will be emailed and posted on Google Classroom during the week of February 10th-15th, with lessons starting that same week.
Applications close on February 7th, 2025. Lesson schedules will be emailed and posted on Google Classroom during the week of February 10th-15th, with lessons starting that same week.
Instrument Hire
Instrument Hire
If you need an instrument, the school offers rentals ranging for $25 per term. Talk to your itinerant or HOD Music to see what is available. Rentals are also available from private companies like KBB Music, Auckland Band Instruments, Rockshop, Musicworks, and Shearers Music.
If you need an instrument, the school offers rentals ranging for $25 per term. Talk to your itinerant or HOD Music to see what is available. Rentals are also available from private companies like KBB Music, Auckland Band Instruments, Rockshop, Musicworks, and Shearers Music.
For more information about the itinerant music program or if you need help with payments, please contact us at the school. We’re here to help!
For more information about the itinerant music program or if you need help with payments, please contact us at the school. We’re here to help!
Private Tutors
Private Tutors
Below is a contact list of private tutors in the Mount Maunganui area:
Below is a contact list of private tutors in the Mount Maunganui area:
Mauao Performing Arts Centre - Music tuition in Mount Maunganui, with lessons for drums, guitar, bass, voice, piano, keyboards, percussion, saxophone, flute and ukulele.
Hilda Bester - Piano, organ & music theory, accompanist | Ph: 027 424 1029 | hilda.bester@gmail.com