Te Rauhii
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Te Rauhii is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers inclusive and freely accessible music education to communities of high deprivation.
Established in 2015, the programme engages with tamariki and rangatahi each week, providing group music lessons for a variety of instruments, choral singing, storytelling through music, and scholarships for tuition in violin and cello.
Our organisation is more than just music lessons. We provide programmes fostering wellbeing, growth, connections, and most importantly, happiness. These lessons, and the resulting progress, equip our students with the resources to thrive and excel as they grow.
Our Programmes
General Music
The General Music stream engages students in choral singing, a variety of instruments, folk dancing, and storytelling through music. With a large number of students from a variety of backgrounds actively participating in the classes, our students are able to expand their musical knowledge, as well as increase cooperation and social skills.
String Scholarships
Our String Scholarship stream offers students the ability to learn violin or cello from highly skilled tutors in Hamilton. Our string students engage in weekly one-on-one practical lessons, group music theory lessons, and sit internationally recognised exams.
Impact
WELLBEING
developing self-confidence as students realise their potential
INCLUSION
celebrating music and language from different cultures
SOCIAL MOBILITY
giving students the tools for a prosperous future
EDUCATION
providing free and accessible music tuition
COMMUNITY
local performances, enhancing community connectedness
GROUP MUSIC
encouraging collaboration and teamwork
Hear from our Whaanau
It is amazing how you can cater to such a wide range of skills and talent levels among the children. I especially love your philosophy that all children have the right to experience music, regardless of their background. I can see the growth in the children and the confidence they are developing — something that will no doubt stay with them for life.
Caregiver
It is really good to have friends that are doing the same instrument as you so then you can talk about it, but it is also cool to have friends that don’t cause then you can teach them about your instrument.
Student
My daughters are more confident, more sure of themselves and if they have a question they’ll ask. They’re more in tune with each other and aware of what they can do, and it’s developed a passion for them to be better than what they are now. They know that they can be better, and I really appreciate that.
Parent
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters!
