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Te Kōkī, New Zealand School of Music
[Background to NZSM's Māori title, graphic logo, and e-newsletter]
Te Kōkī is simply translated as the 'Dawn Chorus'.
 A feature of early New Zealand was a vocal and melodic dawn chorus produced by an abundance of native birds that dwelt within its dense forests. To Māori the birds are te reo o Tane, the voice of the God of the Forest and from whom many instruments are also fashioned.
Traditionally, Maori musicians listened daily to te kōkī, drawing inspiration from its cadences, melodies, harmonies and rhythms. The name Te Kōkī thus embodies Māori music learning in Aotearoa, and, in response to a request, was given to the New Zealand School of Music to provide it with a distinctive 'Aotearoa-New Zealand' identity.
'Dawn Chorus' has been chosen as the name of the e-newsletter published each month by NZSM detailing news and events hosted by or happening at the School.
About
Te Kōkī, Background, Qualifications,
Statutes and Policies, Young Musicians Programme, Useful Links, Contact
Us
Study and Enrolment/Auditions
Programmes of Study, Majors,
Papers/Courses, Admission & Entry Requirements, How to Apply, Auditions, Enrol
online, Graduation, Scholarships
& Prizes, Student Records, Fees,
Careers, FAQ, Timetable
People
Staff, Graduates,
Artists-in-Residence, Composer-in-Residence, Vacancies
News
Current News, 'Dawn Chorus'Archive, News from 2011
Events
All Events,
Friday at 5:15 series, Friday Lunchtime Concerts, Composer Workshops, Music Forum
Albany Campus, Masterclasses, Special Events, NZSM Jazz Programme, NZSM Jazz Festival, NZSM Orchestra, NZSM Open Days
Research
Expertise Areas, Waiteata Music Press, Centre for Guitar Studies, Massey University Music Editions
Publications
Books, Scores, CDs, DVDs...., Awards and Achievements, Waiteata Music Press, Massey University Editions
Performance Activities
Baroque Workshop, Big
Band,
Indonesian Gamelan, Orchestra
Facilities
Concert Venues, Instrument
Collection, EMS, Keyboard
Lab, Practice Facilities,
Library, Hiring,
Recording Studios
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