WELCOME TO THE THAMES MUSIC GROUP WEBSITE
Now in it's 44th 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.
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 44th 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.
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.
The next concerts in our programme are:
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Free Friday Lunchtime Series
Once monthly, usually on the 4th Friday each month from February to October each year. 12:15 to 1pm. Entry is free but Koha s welcomed. 
CANCELLED
DUE TO COVID LEVEL 4 LOCKDOWN UNCERTAINTIES FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST at 12:15 Universtiy of Waikato Conservatorium of Music Students "Murmurs of Spring and Beyond" Murmurs of Spring and Beyond” - beautiful melodies heralding the imminent arrival of the joyous season of Spring and more. Vocal Ensembles and Solos featuring students from the Vocal Programme at the University of Waikato The Vocal Programme at the University of Waikato is well known for its vibrant and diverse programmes and extensive community involvement with numerous productions and concerts throughout the academic year. These include Oratorio, Opera & Music Theatre Showcases, an intensive Art Song Festival, Lunchtime concerts and much more external appearances in the North Island. With the valuable support of Dame Malvina Major, this Conservatorium has produced a disproportionally high number of significant Voice graduates who are forging remarkable professional careers in England, Europe, the USA and here in NZ. The current Voice Team consists of Gina Sanders, Kristin Darragh, Ian Campbell, James Harrison with pianist Francis Cowan ENJOY HOT SOUP AND BUN FOR $5 AFTER THE CONCERT |
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's - built on the pioneering industries of gold and Kauri logging. Today, its colourful history is still alive in the many pubs, 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
For more information about Thames see http://www.thamesinfo.co.nz// or http://www.thecoromandel.com/towns/thames
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Our Supporters
The Thames Music Group have always been extremely grateful for the support of St Georges Church for the continued use of their lovely 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 who have supported us over the years, and 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 who have supported us over the years, and we hope will continue to do so.
