MEET THE MUSICIANS
from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
DATE: Tuesday 11 May, 2004
TIME: 10.30 am – 12 noon
Join our live video conference to talk with:
Kirstin Eade, Sub Principal Flute
Kirstin is originally from the Waikato and started piano lessons at age 7 and flute at 11. Kirstin studied at two universities in the United States, receiving a Masters degree and a Doctorate in music. Kirstin is also an artist teacher of flute at Victoria University of Wellington.
David Bremner, Principal Trombone
Prior to his appointment last year, David was Principal Trombone of the Auckland Philharmonia. Born in New Plymouth, David has been a finalist in the NZ Young Musicians Competition. He has a degree in music from Victoria University of Wellington and a Master of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Find out how to:
- Develop lung capacity to thrill audiences
- Play a wind instrument
- Train to compete in a national competition
- Build musical knowledge to pass exams
- Study hard to get top honours in NZ and overseas
- Get a job with the NZSO
- Play challenging and enthralling symphonic music
You can learn more about the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra from their website:
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
- http://www.nzso.co.nz
- www.hilaryhahn.com – Hilary Hahn is a 24 year old violinist performing with the NZSO this month.
Other orchestras also have education sections on their websites which can be useful:
San Francisco Symphony – SFS Kids
http://www.sfskids.org/index.asp
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=1
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/DSO_Intro.html
TO REGISTER FOR THIS VIDEO-CONFERENCE, CONTACT frances@cwa.co.nz BY THURSDAY MORNING, 6TH OF MAY.
Telephone: (04) 382 6500
