Winter Community Day – 27th June 2026 – all the info you'll need
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Our next beloved community workshop is coming up! Wellington Music Centre is gathering all our students, whānau, and participants of all ages for a joyful morning of music-making. This is not a concert, it's an informal workshop where we transform the WMC community into a resounding band and choir. Everyone is invited, so bring your friends and whānau. Free tea, coffee and snacks are provided.
Date: Saturday 27 June
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St Patrick's Hall,17 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie
(note this is not at St Patrick's College)
Price: free
Activities and music
This workshop will involve:
When the Saints Go Marching In (traditional African-American spiritual)
Guantanamera (Joseíto Fernández / José Martí)
musical warm-ups and activities for everyone
performances by students at Wellington Music Centre
No experience is necessary. All words and melodies will be taught on the day.
What to bring:
Students of WMC should bring their instrument/s and all the music they'll need for the day. Music stands will be provided.
Whānau and visitors only need to bring themselves and their voices!
Bring a water bottle. Chocolate or other gifts for your child's teacher are a great way to show your appreciation!
Venue and Parking
St Patrick's Hall is on the main road in Kilbirnie. There is no parking at the venue, but plenty of on-street parking in surrounding streets.
Bring-a-plate
WMC will be providing some free food, tea and coffee for everyone, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. If you'd like to support the event by bringing some food to share, we'd love that! Sweet or savoury foods are both welcome, just remember to:
label your container so it doesn't go missing
note down or let us know what ingredients are in your food (especially nuts, eggs, milk, gluten, meat, etc)
drop your food at the kitchen when you arrive
pick up your container when you leave!
Bringing food is not required. Bake/cook up a storm if you like, but your presence is the only thing that really matters to us! There will be plenty to share. We will also be making sure everyone adheres to food safety procedures, including washing/sanitising hands.
Are there regular classes on the day?
No, the workshops will replace the regular classes on 27th June.
Can I come if I don't have any kids/relatives in the WMC programme?
Yep! If you love music, care about the community, and would like to see what local families are doing at WMC, you're invited. Bring the kids and make some friends!
Can I still join in if I don't play an instrument?
Absolutely! We'll be teaching the words and melodies for everyone to sing along in the workshops.
Got other questions?
Get in touch with Peter our Music Director at:
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