Christchurch School of Music

Music Theory & Performance
Contact: Jenner Lichtwark - Office Administrator
140 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
Ph: +64 3 366 1711
csm@xtra.co.nz www.csm.org.nz

The Christchurch School of Music teaches all orchestral instruments plus guitar, keyboard, recorder and voice. We also offer classes in theory and aural perception. As well as Musical Play for under sevens and late-starter classes for adult learners. CSM offers a number of orchestras, band and ensembles.

The Christchurch School of Music was established in 1955 by Robert Perks MBE, to provide an education in instrumental music for primary school students.

Since then the School has extended its activities to include students of all ages and choral groups.

The aims of the School are:

• to give instruction in practical and theoretical music skills, and to provide opportunities for the study, practice, and performance of a wide range of music
• to present concerts and recitals of instrumental and choral music, either alone or in co-operation with others

The
School provides tuition and group performance opportunities. There is a wide range of orchestras, bands, choirs, and ensembles. All students are expected to take part in group performances.

There are more than 90 part-time music staff. The office and library employs two full-time and one part-time staff.

The School is governed by a Council, comprising mainly elected parents and staff representatives.

Tutition costs are kept more affordable with parents helping with various tasks such as setting up for orchestra rehearsals, distributing and collecting music.

Parents play an important role in the CSM and are always welcome to attend rehearsals and learn alongside their children. The CSM takes great pride in creating a strong family culture.