The Tron Songsters
KAUPAPA & MISSION
Creating beautiful music together, helping young people find their voice, build confidence and discover the joy of belonging.
Vision
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Inspire a lifelong love and appreciation of music and the joy of singing together.
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Help every child find their voice, building confidence, self-discipline and leadership.
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Develop healthy singing, musicianship and ensemble skills through high-quality music education.
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Foster embodied social wellbeing through breathing, movement, listening, singing and connection - helping children feel present, connected, regulated and a sense of belonging.
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Create a respectful, collaborative and inclusive environment where every voice matters.
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Celebrate diversity and encourage children to listen to, support and learn from one another.
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Provide opportunities for musical excellence and high-quality performances within the community.
Repertoire
At Tron Songsters, the children learn a range of music, from well-known songs to world music, classical and musical theatre. There is an emphasis on Orff, Kodaly based learning, with many canons and short part songs learnt to develop the musical ear of each child.
While piano, ukelele, guitar and percussion are used for accompaniment, the children also practise unaccompanied singing, both in unison and multiple part harmony.
Collaboration
At the Tron Songsters Children's Choir we bring together children from a variety of schools, creating a space for collaboration and the development of relationships beyond their usual school setting.
This approach not only nurtures individual musical growth but also allows the children to be part of the wider musical community in the Waikato.
