Our Mission Statement
The Tironui Music Trust was established to promote formal education in music, with particular emphasis on performance for young children from low decile schools.
Our Aim
The desired outcome is to provide a pathway to the wonders and joys of participating in music making for children for whom this would otherwise not be possible.
We look on this Papatoetoe programme as a pilot scheme for future development in other low decile schools throughout New Zealand.
How you can help
The Tironui Music Trust is a Registered Charity (CC10934) and welcomes any offers of support. Please contact us if you would like to help by donation of money, instruments or expertise - or you are interested in starting a Tironui Trust programme in your area.
“The band members have made huge progress. Their self esteem is sky high – the other students look up to them in awe.”
Trevor Canute – Principal, Papatoetoe West School
“We have had just a wonderful start with our orchestra. I believe that most of our success is down to our wonderful team of teachers and the three of them need to be congratulated. This first part is never easy but their patience and dedication is just inspiring and so positive. ”
Graeme Gilbert – Papatoetoe East Primary
“These students have already gone from Band ‘zeros to heroes’ in a short space of time. I know they will grow in their personal confidence and that is already evident in other areas of their lives.”
Heather Keys - Music Teacher
