Music

Music at St Mary's

We are very fortunate to have a specialist Music teacher at St Mary's. The music education programme is a feature of our school. Mrs Jillian Grainger runs a number of extra curricular groups as well as in-class Music lessons.

As part of developing their full potential we want all ākonga at St Mary's School to have opportunities to develop and grow in their musical experiences.

As well as the weekly classroom programme, students also have an opportunity to further develop as musicians through a number of extra groups that are offered.

St Mary's Choirs

St Mary's Allcomers Choir. (Year 4 and 5 students). There are no auditions for this choir. Students are enjoying learning how to sing as a group, hold their parts when singing a round and having fun learning new songs.

St Mary's Voices. Year 5 and 6 students had to audition for this choir (formerly known as the APPA choir). This choir recently participated in Auckland Kidsing and won SILVER! They are also preparing for the APPA Choir Festival at the end of the year. This choir provides leadership in singing at our school Masses, and perform at school assemblies and other events.

Worship Band

Open to Year 5 and 6 students with instrumental skills. This band helps lead the music at school Masses.

Ukulele Group

This is open for students Year 3 and up. Students can be absolute beginners or more experienced players. They can bring their own ukulele or use one in the music room. All welcome.

Bucket Drumming Group

Year 5 and 6 students can sign up for this group (limited numbers)