Auckland Branch News

General Information

The Auckland Branch of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand is the largest of 15 branches throughout the country covering an area from South Auckland to the Hibiscus Coast. Its members are qualified, experienced music teachers registered to teach piano and/or other instruments, voice, composition, theory and early childhood music.

Finding a music teacher

Lists of registered music teachers are available for all areas. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request for the area list you require to The Secretary, IRMT Auckland Branch, P O Box 60352, Titirangi, Auckland 1007.

Is your Teacher a Member of the Institute?

Please contact The Secretary, IRMT Auckland Branch,
Tel: 09-536 6529

Registration and Application for Membership

Registration is for teachers with qualifications and teaching experience that meet the requirements of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand.
Membership Application Form to join IRMT  Auckland Branch if you are already an IRMT member.

Contact:
Sharon Martin LRSM, LTCL, FIRMT
71 Atkin Avenue
Mission Bay
Auckland
Phone: (09) 528 3878
Email: gsmartin@clear.net.nz

or
Elizabeth Noffke LRSM, LTCL, L Mus TCL, FIRMT
20 Kay Drive
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 1007
Phone/Fax (09) 626 6862
Email: bettynoffke@clear.net.nz

Advantages of being a Member of the IRMT Auckland Branch

• You become part of a professional organisation recognised in the community

• Your name appears on a list of teachers in your area

• You have professional contact with teachers from private practice, classrooms, tertiary and community institutes

• You have the opportunity to meet together formally and informally to gain support and share information and experience

• You receive a Branch newsletter eight times a year keeping you informed of events

• Availability of a fine Schimmel grand piano in a centrally situated well appointed hall for the use of members and their students

• Activities include professional development seminars, workshops and masterclasses by local and international teachers/performers

• Your students are eligible to compete for annual Scholarships available only to pupils of IRMT Auckland Branch members

• Your students are given regular performance opportunities

Student Performers Groups

These afternoon or evening concerts held at various venues around Auckland, are organised by Auckland Branch members to give their students regular opportunities for public performance.

Eastern Contact:

Beverley Fleetwood ph 535 0078
 

Viva Musica Contact:

 Virginia Rennie 634 4473

 

West Auckland Contact:

 Betty Noffke 626 6862
 

Selwyn Performers Group contact:

 Joy Lindegreen : 521 1519
 

Mediant Performers contact:

 Jennifer Gorbey ph 625 3965
 

North Shore contact:

 Pam Burdett : 483 6635
 

Hibiscus Coast contact:

 Elizabeth Cornelius  Ph 09 424 3606

 

Papakura Performers contact:

 Jean Phillpotts : 292 4850
 

Examinations

Liaison is maintained with Auckland Representatives of the three major music

examination organisations: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College London and the Australian Music Examinations Board.

Upcoming Events- 2007

AGM

June 24 2007 2pm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND

Weekend- June 30th/July 1st 2007

SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

September 7,8, and 9th 2007

GALA CONCERT

September 16th, 2007