Music Forums
Join students and staff of Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero Pūoro School of Music at our weekly curriculum-based events and discover a symphony of knowledge and creativity!
We invite you to form the audience for our students as they share and develop their creative practice.
Immerse in the enchanting world of jazz and delve into the art of composition. Join us in class and on campus for an extraordinary musical journey every week.
- Class forums run weekly during semester, 15 July to 11 October.
- Sessions are free and open to the public.
- Bookings not required.
Jazz forum
Wednesdays, 4-6pm
Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre
74 Shortland Street, Auckland City
Jazz forums are where soulful improvisations, infectious rhythms and innovative harmonies come alive. Step into the realm of legends like Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, as our music students continue to contribute to the evolution and ongoing revolution of jazz music.
Composition forum
Fridays, 4-6pm
Music Theatre, School of Music
6 Symonds Street, Auckland City
Immerse yourself in the world of composition, where musical ideas take shape and come to life. Our music students will weave their way through the intricacies of composition techniques, from classical to contemporary, fostering the birth of innovative musical masterpieces.
- Friday 13 September, Stephen de Pledge on Lyell Cresswell's Third Piano Concerto
- Friday 20 September, Llewelyn-Jones Piano Composition Awards Concert
- Friday 27 September, Fabio Morreale and Fergus Fry
- Friday 4 October, Auckland Philharmonia Our Voice solo project: Bassoonist Sam Brough
- Friday 11 October, Auckland Philharmonia Our Voice chamber project: String Quartet
- Friday 18 October, 7.30pm, Lilburn Trust Awards
So join us at Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero Pūoro School of Music, University of Auckland as we celebrate the universal language of music.
Each forum offers you the chance to see future music stars, chat with music enthusiasts, novices and experts alike. Embrace the power of music to connect, inspire, and transform. Whether you're a budding musician yourself, a seasoned artist, or just a curious soul, these music forums will leave you with melodies in your heart and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Or for a semester at the very least!
Contact Us
If you have any queries about our events, please get in touch.
Email: creative@auckland.ac.nz