Instruments in Focus
Come and learn top tips from our experts and get to know other lovers of your instrument. For all ages and levels of ability. Register below:
Remaining 2025 workshops:
Trumpet/Cornet in Focus, Thursday 11 December, 6.00pm–8.30pm
Register for 2026 workshops:
Cello in Focus – Saturday 21 March 2:30pm to 5pm
Violin in Focus – Saturday 30 May, 2:30pm to 5pm
Double Reed in Focus (Oboe and Bassoon) – Sat 13 June, 2:30pm to 5pm
Clarinet in Focus – Saturday 5 September, 2:30pm to 5pm
Double Bass in Focus – Friday 28 August, 6pm to 8:30pm
Trombone in Focus – Friday 18 Sep, 6pm to 8:30pm
Harp in Focus – Friday 6 November, 6pm to 8:30pm
Flute in Focus – Saturday 7 November, 2:30 to 5pm
Cost: $25
Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall
Chamber Music Weekend
Our famous annual weekend of music making with like-minded musicians. Sign up now!
Senior Chamber Music Weekend – Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 July
For musicians aged approx. 15 and above with Grade 4 minimum or equivalent.
Cost: $175
Registrations close 5pm, Thursday 18 June
Schedule:
- Thursday 16 July 7pm to 9:30pm, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Friday 17 July 4pm– to 6pm and 7pm to 9pm, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Saturday 18 July 10am to 12noon, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Saturday 18 July Soundcheck followed by 2pm performance, Ron Ball Studio
Junior Chamber Music Weekend – Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 July
For musicians aged 14 and under with Grade 4 minimum or equivalent.
Cost: $175
Registrations close 5pm, Thursday 14 June
Schedule:
- Thursday 16 July 7pm to 9:30pm, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Friday 17 July 4pm– to 6pm and 7pm to 9pm, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Saturday 18 July 10am to 12noon, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
- Saturday 18 July Soundcheck followed by 2pm performance, Ron Ball Studio