Canterbury Musical Parenting Association Inc. Newsletter March 2008

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

AGM
Wednesday 19^th March 2008 in the Trinity Room at the Christchurch School of Music. Barbadoes St. Next to the Catholic Cathedral.

7.30-8.30pm      AGM

8.30-9pm           Sharing Session.   

Members free. $2 for non-members
CMPA AGM Agenda

• Reports
• Election of officers
• Proposal for Life members
• Programme for 2008 meetings (what would you like to see?)
• Proposal to run Musical, Parenting concerts, 1 per term
• General business

Wow! Award

Our own lovely Melanie Koster has written a children’s book entitled “The Reluctant Little Flower Girl” with illustrations by Jenny Cooper. 

It’s currently being published and the launch is at the Central Library on 17 April at 6pm.  If you would like to go please let Melanie know asap.

Julie Wylie read the book and also looked at Melanie’s second proposed book “The Reluctant Little Musician” and says they are absolutely stunning!   Well done Melanie!!!

Recipe Corner

Kidspot compiled this list of tell tale signs that your 2-4 years is gifted. It can be a little tricky to know if your wee one is extra clever, or just that you think so.

Signs of a gifted 2-4 year old include:

• Has a specific talent, such as artistic ability or an unusual facility for numbers. For example, children who draw unusually realistic pictures or who can manipulate numbers in their head may be gifted.
• Reaches developmental milestones well ahead of peers.
• Has advanced language development, such as an extensive vocabulary or the ability to speak in sentences much earlier than other children his age.
• Is relentlessly curious and never seems to stop asking questions.
• Is unusually active, though not hyperactive. While hyperactive children often have a short attention span, gifted children can concentrate on one task for long periods of time and are passionate about their interests.
• Has a vivid imagination. Gifted children often create a vast and intricate network of imaginary friends with whom they become very involved.
• Is able to memorise facts easily and can recall arcane information that he learns from television shows, movies, or books.

WORKSHOPS/CONCERTS

“Creative Music and Movement Education” Level 1 and 2 Course in Orff Schulwerk. 

Suzie Davies-Splitter, Sarah Brooke and Celia Stewart will present these 2 courses, running simultaneously from Monday 28^th April to Saturday 3^rd May at the University Of Canterbury, Wheki 302 Dovedale Ave campus.  Each day will run from 8.45 to 5.45pm.

Applications close 14^th March.  

41st National Concerto Competition Final

Featuring Alex Lomeiko (Mendelssohn Violin Concerto), Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido (Shostakovich Cello Concerto) Yoshiko Tsuruta (Rosauro Marimba Concerto)with Brian Law & Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.    8 Mar 2008 7:30 pm - Christchurch Town Hall Auditorium

Culture Galore!

Experience the world and celebrate cultural diversity! Over 50 different ethnic groups offer cultural performances and demonstrations, a huge variety of ethnic foods, art and craft for sale and loads of fun activities for the whole family. BYO rug/ch.  15 Mar 2008 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Ray Blank Park, Maidstone Rd

The Jazz Man’s Journey

NZ’s piano jazz legend, Doug Caldwell celebrates his BIG 80 with a music showcase, presented by Malcolm McNeill and joined by Christchurch’s top musicians.   19 Mar 2008 7:00 pm - The Octagon Restaraunt & Entertainment venue.  For more info go to http://www.octagonlive.co.nz/

Wonderland!

“Sunshine Kids Productions”, in support of the Child Cancer Foundation Present “Wonderland!”, the Musical Misadventures of a Girl named Alice.  20 Mar 2008 to 23 Mar 2008 - Repertory Theatre, Kilmore Street, Christchurch.  Book at Ballantynes.

St John Passion

CBS Choir & Orchestra present their annual Good Friday performance, featuring this year Paul Whelan as Jesus.   21 Mar 2008 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Chamber Music NZ present the Eggner Trio

Tuesday 25^th March, 8pm at  James Hay Theatre.   Book at Ticketek

If you want to see fantastic Chamber Music this year, or can help with piano page turning, please let Jody know.  

The NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival

Don’t miss the country’s biggest festival of jazz and blues. Over 40 line-ups from NZ and overseas performing in various venues. Free and ticketed events.   25 Mar 2008 to 4 Apr 2008.  Go to http://www.jazzfestivalnz.com/

Paul Potts World Tour 2008

With Paul Potts new album One Chance recently debuting Number One in both the UK and New Zealand, audiences will be lucky enough to hear the man himself when he tours throughout the country in April 2008.  6 Apr 2008 8pm - Christchurch Town Hall Auditorium, Kilmore Street, Christchurch. Book at Ticketek

If you have any information to go in the next newsletter, please e-mail me at k.keehan@xtra.co.nz or ring 03-3522106. Cheers, Jody