Music at Motueka High School
MHS Music brochure 2023​​​​​​​
Julia Deans at MHS
The Music Department was lucky again this year to apply for and get a Music Mentor from the NZ Music Commission's Musicians Mentoring Program.
Julia Dean spent 2 days working with the 10 entries in this year's Rockquest which was on Friday 10 June. This is a record number of entries as the most we have had in any other year is 3. There are 4 bands and 6 solo / duos with 2 of those entering Tangata Beats. The vast majority of students are also first time entrants so it is an exciting time for them. The participants must compose their own songs. If they get through to the regional final they submit a video of a second song.
Julia was happy to share her knowledge of music, her process when performing and composing as well as being a professional musician.
The entrants to Rockquest along with other MHS musicians can be heard at the Dinner and Music evening at the Playhouse on 30 June. $5 entry.
Lucy Summerfield performing with Julia Deans ....
​​​​​​​https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/clips/smokefree-rockquest-celebrates-35-years
Lucy Summerfield wins finalist spot at Tangata Beats with original reo waiata
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Rockquest
Rockquest 2021
Rockquest results
F.E.A.L. 1st place in Regional Bands section
Lucy Summerfield 1st place in Tangata Beats section and 2nd place in Solo/duo category
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/300332783/nelson-regions-smokefree-rockquest-winners-excited-for-the-next-round​​​​​​​
The Big Sing 2022
Above: Members of Suono with plaque for Excellence award for the NZ Composition category of the Regional Big Sing 2022
The Big Sing (TBS, the New Zealand Choral Federation's festival for secondary school choirs, has been held annually for over 30 years. With some 10,000 singers from around 160 schools and 260 choirs entering the regional festivals each year, it is one of New Zealand's largest choral and school events.
The main aims of The Big Sing are to:
You can follow The Big Sing on Facebook or on www.nzcf.org.nz
The Big Sing 2021 result:
Suono Bellissimo - Commended award and Spirit of the Festival - Youth Ambassadors Award
Motueka High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Motueka
Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders
Whakarewa Street, Motueka 7120
Private Bag 1001, Motueka 7143
Phone +64 (0)3 528 9050
Email admin@motuekahigh.school.nz
Office hours
8.30am - 4.15pm Monday to Friday (term time)
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