We have a FULL programme of concerts for 2023. Click on the 2023 Concert Calendar TAB for the full list.
JUNE CONCERTS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
WILL MARTIN - ENCORE
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Back by popular demand
SUNDAY 11TH JUNE at 2pm
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Will Martin performing in Basel, Switzerland
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By no means a strictly classical singer, Will is renowned for his engaging performance style, alluring personality, and expressive voice across multiple musical genres. Live performances have included world-renowned stages and festivals from London’s Royal Albert Hall, Henley, and Hampton Court Palace, through to the Basel Military Tattoo in Switzerland.
Will’s inimitable voice has been heard on all seven continents. He is a regular performer at the world’s most prestigious governmental ceremonies and international sporting events, at such illustrious venues as Westminster Abbey, Wembley Stadium, and Chicago’s Soldier Field.
Will has led the New Zealand national anthem for the All Blacks ten times, and more recently, was honoured to present his arrangement of Requiem For A Soldier (the theme from Steven Spielberg’s Band Of Brothers) at the Auckland Museum’s ANZAC Day service, for His Royal Highness Prince William.
Will says:
“I can’t wait to return to Thames to perform next month, having been working overseas for the bulk of the Kiwi summer … Returning home to entertain New Zealanders is always the greatest reward for my international touring … see you soon !!”
Will’s inimitable voice has been heard on all seven continents. He is a regular performer at the world’s most prestigious governmental ceremonies and international sporting events, at such illustrious venues as Westminster Abbey, Wembley Stadium, and Chicago’s Soldier Field.
Will has led the New Zealand national anthem for the All Blacks ten times, and more recently, was honoured to present his arrangement of Requiem For A Soldier (the theme from Steven Spielberg’s Band Of Brothers) at the Auckland Museum’s ANZAC Day service, for His Royal Highness Prince William.
Will says:
“I can’t wait to return to Thames to perform next month, having been working overseas for the bulk of the Kiwi summer … Returning home to entertain New Zealanders is always the greatest reward for my international touring … see you soon !!”
FRIDAY Lunchtime concert
FRIDAY 23rd JUNE at 12.15pm
St Georges Church Thames
THAMES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
will present a variety of instrumental and vocal arrangements.
Koha appreciated. ENJOY Hot soup and a bun after the concert for $5
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The Music Department at Thames High School is currently supporting a number of junior students, having fare welled a group of talented seniors over the last two years. These junior students have arrived with an exciting skill level, and together they are going to create a strong department over the next few years.
Our piano department, taught by Ms. Sue Williams, has several talented pianists who arrived within this year’s Year Nine cohort, joined by two recently arrived international students. Our guitar and bass department, taught by Mr. Shade Smith, consists of all NCEA performance students, including some quite senior players: several of these students also compose their own music. We have a small but committed vocal ensemble, taught by Mr. Duncan Bower, and it is exciting to hear their voices mature and their ensemble skills develop. Our drum department, taught by Miss Hannah de Koster, comprises advanced beginners through to intermediate level. We have a fledgling orchestral string department we look forward to presenting, along with our new woodwind players, in 2024. |
Our programme this year is a mix of genres, and an original composition, and includes our singers, pianists, guitarists, and bands. It is themed around Matariki. HOD Dr NIchola Voice
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MEMBERSHIP
Become an annual member and enjoy $5 off each Sunday concert you attend. Recieve a regular coffee voucher for Melbourne Cafe when you register or renew your regisration Plus bring a friend for their FIRST concert and they will receive $5 off their first attendance.
Become an annual member and enjoy $5 off each Sunday concert you attend. Recieve a regular coffee voucher for Melbourne Cafe when you register or renew your regisration Plus bring a friend for their FIRST concert and they will receive $5 off their first attendance.
WELCOME TO THE THAMES MUSIC GROUP WEBSITE
Now in it's 46th year, the Thames Music Group is a not-for profit incorporated society that promotes and presents music performances in Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand for the enrichment of our local community.
The Group has been running continuously since 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers with a passion for music.
The Thames Music Group funds its activities through membership fees, private donations and grants where possible. Our activities are largely made possible through the generosity of many.
Throughout the years Thames Music Group has presented a very wide range of musical entertainment to the public through its monthly Free Friday Lunchtime series (45 minutes) and monthly full Sunday Concerts in the beautiful St Georges Church in Mackay St..
Groups with players from throughout NZ have performed here to the delight of the audiences.
Entertainment has included piano solos, organ recitals, choirs, vocal groups, solo singers, instrumental groups and quartets, student and professional performers in wide genre of music.
Now in it's 46th year, the Thames Music Group is a not-for profit incorporated society that promotes and presents music performances in Thames, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand for the enrichment of our local community.
The Group has been running continuously since 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers with a passion for music.
The Thames Music Group funds its activities through membership fees, private donations and grants where possible. Our activities are largely made possible through the generosity of many.
Throughout the years Thames Music Group has presented a very wide range of musical entertainment to the public through its monthly Free Friday Lunchtime series (45 minutes) and monthly full Sunday Concerts in the beautiful St Georges Church in Mackay St..
Groups with players from throughout NZ have performed here to the delight of the audiences.
Entertainment has included piano solos, organ recitals, choirs, vocal groups, solo singers, instrumental groups and quartets, student and professional performers in wide genre of music.
ABOUT THAMES
Thames is conveniently situated only a ninety minute drive from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. In the late 19th century, Thames was one of the largest towns in New Zealand - built on the pioneering industries of gold and Kauri logging. Today, its colourful history is still alive in the many hotels, buildings, museums and activities found in the area.
Thames has a population of approximately 7,500.
For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames or http://www.creativecoromandel.com
Thames has a population of approximately 7,500.
For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames or http://www.creativecoromandel.com
Our Supporters
The Thames Music Group has always been extremely grateful for the support of St Georges Church for the continued use of their beautiful church.
We are grateful too for generous grants from Creative New Zealand, the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Community Trust which help in paying for professional performers, and with the upkeep of the piano, but most of all we are grateful to the people of Thames and our wider Coromandel community who have supported us over the years, and who we hope will continue to do so.
We are grateful too for generous grants from Creative New Zealand, the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Community Trust which help in paying for professional performers, and with the upkeep of the piano, but most of all we are grateful to the people of Thames and our wider Coromandel community who have supported us over the years, and who we hope will continue to do so.
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