TMG VISION STATEMENT: To provide access to live, quality music performances as well as performance opportunities for members of our community of all ages.
THE 2024 CONCERT SERIES
PLEASE GO TO THE "2024 CONCERT CALENDAR" TAB ABOVE FOR THE FULL SERIES
PLEASE GO TO THE "2024 CONCERT CALENDAR" TAB ABOVE FOR THE FULL SERIES
IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER WE HAVE TWO CONSECUTIVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS WITH NO SUNDAY CONCERT IN OCTOBER
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
AUCKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Directed by Anton Poljanich
SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2024 at 2:00PM
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
AUCKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Directed by Anton Poljanich
SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2024 at 2:00PM
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
Experience the thrill of 75 talented young musicians (ages 14-26)performing together with energy, precision and passion!
The Auckland Youth Orchestra presents an exciting symphony concert series.
On The Programme -
Smetana - Vltava (The Moldau)
Dvorak - Slavonic Dance No.2 in Emin, Op.72
Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel
Jenny McLeod - Rock Concerto (soloist: Charles Sang, piano)
The programme opens with two gloriously romantic and melodic works:
Smetana’s much-loved tone poem “Vltava” depicts the flow of the Czech river from its source in the
Bohemian Forest through to its triumphant entry into Prague and flowing on out into the Elbe River; and
Dvorak’s 2nd Slavonic Dance reflects Czech folk music traditions, with its pathos and joy.
Next up is a rare performance of NZ composer Jenny McLeod’s exciting “Rock Concerto”
featuring an interesting range of percussion instruments and Charles Sang on the piano. Charles has won many awards and competitions and currently studies piano under Rae de Lisle.
To close the programme, enjoy Richard Strauss’ tone poem “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks”, which depicts the
misadventures of a legendary prankster - a fun, cheeky and thoroughly delightful work!
The Auckland Youth Orchestra presents an exciting symphony concert series.
On The Programme -
Smetana - Vltava (The Moldau)
Dvorak - Slavonic Dance No.2 in Emin, Op.72
Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel
Jenny McLeod - Rock Concerto (soloist: Charles Sang, piano)
The programme opens with two gloriously romantic and melodic works:
Smetana’s much-loved tone poem “Vltava” depicts the flow of the Czech river from its source in the
Bohemian Forest through to its triumphant entry into Prague and flowing on out into the Elbe River; and
Dvorak’s 2nd Slavonic Dance reflects Czech folk music traditions, with its pathos and joy.
Next up is a rare performance of NZ composer Jenny McLeod’s exciting “Rock Concerto”
featuring an interesting range of percussion instruments and Charles Sang on the piano. Charles has won many awards and competitions and currently studies piano under Rae de Lisle.
To close the programme, enjoy Richard Strauss’ tone poem “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks”, which depicts the
misadventures of a legendary prankster - a fun, cheeky and thoroughly delightful work!
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
AUCKLAND YOUTH CHOIR
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2024 at 2:00PM
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
AUCKLAND YOUTH CHOIR
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2024 at 2:00PM
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, MACKAY ST, THAMES
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY
ADULTS $20; TMG MEMBERS $15; UNDER 18'S FREE
In 2024, Auckland Youth Choir celebrates their 40th Anniversary (1984-2024).
My name is Sam Nicholson, and I am the manager of Auckland Youth Choir.
We are a 100-strong mixed voice youth choir of singers aged 16-27 from across Auckland.
Join us for an engaging choral celebration featuring 120 of Auckland’s finest young singers.
Auckland Youth Choir (AYC) will present an afternoon concert of music including its Gold-winning recital from
the World Choir Games recently held in Auckland, and the North Island premiere of Elaine
Hagenberg’s Illuminare.
AYC is a mixed-voice youth choir from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Established in 1984, this year
AYC is celebrating 40 years of music making, presenting engaging and innovative performances for
thousands of kiwis each year. The choir aspires for artistic excellence while offering young people a
relaxed and welcoming environment to keep singing. AYC singers are aged 16–27 and are primarily
university students and young people in the workforce from across the city.
The choir regularly collaborates with other arts and community organisations including Auckland
War Memorial Museum, Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust, Auckland Youth Orchestra, MOTAT and St
Matthew-in-the-City. In 2016, the choir was part of a world premiere of Paul Mealor’s music under
the baton of Dr James Jordan in Carnegie Hall, New York City. In 2019, the choir won the choral
section of the Australian International Music Festival and performed in the Sydney Opera House. In
July 2024, the choir won a gold medal at the 13 th World Choir Games held in Auckland.
AYC is proud to run a Development and Mentoring Project that provides developmental
opportunities to budding conductors, pianists, composers and arts leaders. The choir commissions
at least one new work from a member of the choir each year.
AYC is directed by David Squire. David was appointed Music Director at the end of 2022. He has
been Music Director of the New Zealand Youth Choir since 2011 and is the first alumnus director of
the choir. He also directs international award-winning ensembles Voicemale (Westlake Boys High
School), Euphony (Kristin School), and the Westlake Symphony Orchestra. Current vice-chair of the
New Zealand Association of Choral Directors, he is also a national conducting advisor and tutor, and
served as a governance board member of the New Zealand Choral Federation for nine years. He is in
demand around the world as a clinician, educator, guest conductor and adjudicator, and is the choral
director for the International Schools Choral Music Society based in China.
Claire Caldwell is AYC’s Assistant Director and Pianist. Claire joined the AYC team at the beginning of
2023. For many years, she was the Performing Arts Manager and Director of Choral Music at
Dilworth School where she curated the next generation of musical talent. She is now expanding that
kaupapa in a newly created role as director of Musicatalyst, a studio and coaching programme
established to allow access to the highest level of performance and learning environments. Claire
has been privileged to work with the country’s finest operatic talent through her work at the
University of Auckland, Dame Kiri te Kanawa Foundation, Auckland Opera Studio, New Zealand Aria
Competition and New Zealand Opera. She is one of the country’s most sought-after accompanists
working exclusively with singers and has recently taken the reins as Artistic Director of the Auckland
Boys Choir. For more information about AYC, visit www.ayc.org.nz.
WELCOME TO THE THAMES MUSIC GROUP WEBSITE
Now in it's 48th year, Thames Music Group (Inc) 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 a wide genre of music.
Now in it's 48th year, Thames Music Group (Inc) 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 a wide genre of music.
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