Information

Here at MMC Music, we offer a range of different extra-curricular music groups for students to join. 

ROCKQUEST

Rock band competition where you have to perform original music. 

TiC: music@mmc.school.nz

Apply to be featured on our originals album every year. Applications open in term 2. 

BIG BAND

Big Band is our biggest jazz band. We compete every year in different competitions and do trips. 

TiC: m.dennison@tbc.school.nz

JAZZ COMBO

We run two jazz combos and our songs focus on jazz standards. We compete in youth jazz competitions every year. 

TiC: tiab@mmc.school.nz

GUITAR GROUP

We run two guitar groups. The senior guitar group go on trips and perform throughout the year

TiC: julianc@mmc.school.nz

STREET BAND

New Orleans style brass band. Fun and LOUD band which will perform throughout the year at different events.

TiC: d.taylor@tbc.school.nz

FOLK GROUP

New group focusing on folk music and integrating more traditional instruments in a band. 

TiC: julianc@mmc.school.nz

MMC SINGERS

Singing group performing a variety of different pieces. 

TiC: tamsynt@mmc.school.nz

STRING ENSEMBLE

String Ensemble with opportunities to perform throughout the year. 

TiC: glenysnz@fastmail.fm

DJ CLUB

Informal DJ jam session every Monday lunchtime in the Maunganui FM studio.

TiC: tiab@mmc.school.nz

Student radio station with live shows every lunchtime. 

TiC: tiab@mmc.school.nz

PERCUSSION GROUP

Drummers group focusing on second line drumming styles.

TiC: p.hoskin@tbc.school.nz 

How to sign up

To sign up for these groups, please email teacher in charge (TiC). 

Some groups may need an audition to gain entry. You will be contacted by the band leader if there is space.