Music Teachers

Marilyn Baigent (H.O.D)

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Kate Beyer

XX David Brooks XX (Choir Master)

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Music Department

Welcome to the Music Department at Aotea College. The department offers a wide range of learning for students at all levels (years 9-13).

Student Testimonials

Music means a lot to me. Being able to have music as a lesson is great. I feel that it’s a great way of expressing your emotions and feelings. The teachers here are great, very patient polite and encouraging. Personally, I find that music opens a lot of opportunities. I’ve met a lot of new people through taking this class and I have learnt a lot of new things. I encourage anyone who is interested in learning new things, come and give music a shot.

--- Jasmine Wright Yr 9 (2010)

For me personally, I reckon music plays a big part in my life. Having music classes at Aotea College is a real privilege, being able to express our feelings and emotions through song and dance. Barbershop and Malaga are honourable events to partake in. music is such a lovely subject to take. The teachers are all so cool and the students are real characters when they are in music. Even though we all come from different backgrounds, Music makes us feel as one big family, because it’s one thing we all have in common. So I strongly suggest if you can sing, dance, play any instruments come and join our music family.

--- Jasmine Upton, Year 10 (2010)

Music is a very balanced and brilliant subject to take because there is practical as well as theory work. Theory can sometimes be boring, but the teachers know how we feel so they make it as fun as possible. I think the teachers are awesome because they give us help when we all need it. Aotea is well known for its high achievements nationally and internationally. Our girls quartet competed in an international contest - in Houston, Texas - two years ago and came sixth. All in all, this subject is a great subject to take.

--- Nathan Williams, Year 12 (2010)