We have a FULL programme of concerts for 2023.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT - Monthly (the final for 2022)
SUNDAY 5th MARCH at 2pm
JOSH LAYNE The World of the Harp
Canadian harpist and composer Josh Layne performs music by Bach, Beethoven, Layne, Presle,
Smetana, and more.
'Harpist/composer Josh Layne has been called a 'harp genius' and a 'consummate musician'. He has performed extensively across Canada, the US, and in Europe and South America and has been praised for both his virtuosity and the sensitivity of his playing.
Here in NZ as a guest of the New Zealand Harp Festival, Layne has been touring the north and south islands since the start of February, with this concert marking the end of his New Zealand tour.
Layne is performs a program that shows off the depth and breadth of the harp. Headlined by stunning arrangement for solo harp of Smetana's orchestral masterpiece, "The Moldau", the program also includes the Adagio from Beethoven's "Appassionata" sonata, Layne's own music, and Jacques de le Presle's French impressionist "Garden in the Rain".
Josh has recorded 4 albums of solo harp music, including his 2013 CD "Passage: music for solo harp" which features three of his original compositions for harp. Recent projects include a revival of Bochsa's long dormant "Concerto No. 1 in D minor" with a performance at the World Harp Congress in Wales in July 2022.
"It's Tuesday... It's Harp Tuesday!" Born out of a passion for teaching, Josh's biweekly YouTube series "Harp Tuesday" launched in 2010. Harp Tuesday covers all aspects of playing the harp - from your first lesson to in- depth looks at advanced music. With 200+ episodes and over 2 million views, Harp Tuesday is an amazing
resource for harpists all over the world.
Josh's most recent YouTube project is Harpist in the Wild, a new video series combining his love of music and the outdoors. More at www.harpistinthewild.com
Sunday Concert prices
Tickets (Cash Only) at the door on the day
General $20 TMG Members $15 Students Free
JOSH LAYNE The World of the Harp
Canadian harpist and composer Josh Layne performs music by Bach, Beethoven, Layne, Presle,
Smetana, and more.
'Harpist/composer Josh Layne has been called a 'harp genius' and a 'consummate musician'. He has performed extensively across Canada, the US, and in Europe and South America and has been praised for both his virtuosity and the sensitivity of his playing.
Here in NZ as a guest of the New Zealand Harp Festival, Layne has been touring the north and south islands since the start of February, with this concert marking the end of his New Zealand tour.
Layne is performs a program that shows off the depth and breadth of the harp. Headlined by stunning arrangement for solo harp of Smetana's orchestral masterpiece, "The Moldau", the program also includes the Adagio from Beethoven's "Appassionata" sonata, Layne's own music, and Jacques de le Presle's French impressionist "Garden in the Rain".
Josh has recorded 4 albums of solo harp music, including his 2013 CD "Passage: music for solo harp" which features three of his original compositions for harp. Recent projects include a revival of Bochsa's long dormant "Concerto No. 1 in D minor" with a performance at the World Harp Congress in Wales in July 2022.
"It's Tuesday... It's Harp Tuesday!" Born out of a passion for teaching, Josh's biweekly YouTube series "Harp Tuesday" launched in 2010. Harp Tuesday covers all aspects of playing the harp - from your first lesson to in- depth looks at advanced music. With 200+ episodes and over 2 million views, Harp Tuesday is an amazing
resource for harpists all over the world.
Josh's most recent YouTube project is Harpist in the Wild, a new video series combining his love of music and the outdoors. More at www.harpistinthewild.com
Sunday Concert prices
Tickets (Cash Only) at the door on the day
General $20 TMG Members $15 Students Free
Friday free Lunchtime concert
FRIDAY 24th MARCH at 12.15pm
ISLA MAY WHINNEN-JENSEN YOUTH VIOLINIST
MEMBERSHIP
Become an annual member and enjoy $5 off each Sunday concert you attend. 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. 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 45th 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 45th 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
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
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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