The “Music In Schools” Programme provides a system of individual and/or group instrumental tuition in Primary and Intermediate Schools similar to the Secondary school itinerant music teacher scheme.

To find out more about how MEC benefits children in Schools, e-mail our Schools Development Manager: > Gabrielle Reid or call her on (09) 444 5654. Gabrielle's experience and commitment to music education is second to none.  > more about Gabrielle.  

Lessons:
- A wide range of instruments are offered, but most students in the “Music In Schools” programme learn piano, guitar, drums, or violin, with specialist teachers used for each instrument.

- Lessons are usually 30 minutes once a week during the school term.  20 minute lessons for beginner level students are available at selected schools.

- Reports of students’ progress are posted to parents twice a year.

- Students are encouraged to perform at school and in the Music Education Centre “Performance Afternoons” outside of school. 

Community Information:
All administration, including billing, enrolling, and timetabling is managed by the Music Education Centre. A percentage of the tuition fees are returned to the school as a rental for facilities.

Lessons are timetabled to meet with the individual requirements of each school, either during school hours or after school time.

Each year, a summary of the outcomes of the “Music In Schools” programme in each school is presented to the Principal and Board of Trustees.