ITM's teach students from any level and advance their skills in music throughout their high school years.
Enabling students to grow and develop both musically and as a person, is both our forte and our passion.
Beginner programmes
Introducing students to
the basic skills of all instruments offered.
Development
Programmes
Continue to build on skills so students can perform with a depth of knowledge and confidenc in curricular and co-curricular programmes
Specialist
Programmes
Refining and advancing the skills of the students on any of the instruments offered by Forte for specialised application of their skills.
Our programmes
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Voice (Classical, Contemporary)
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Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
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Winds (Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Recorder)
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Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, and all Brass Band instruments)
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Percussion (Tuned and Un-tuned Percussion, Drum Kit)
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Guitar (Electric, Bass, Acoustic, Classical)
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Keyboard (Piano, Keyboard)
Specialist Areas and Opportunities
From classical to Contemporary, Jazz to Folk, our ITM Team allows students to specialise in
the musical area they are passionate about. There are opportunities for students to represent their school
in the local community, regionally and nationally.
Classical Musicians
Solo, Chamber Music, Orchestra
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YSIH Barbershop Competition
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NZCF Big Sing
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NZCT Chamber Music Contest
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CWSMTA Orchestra Festival
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CSRO
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NZSSO
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National Youth Orchestra
Band
Musicians
Brass Band,
Concert Band
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Brass Band Competitions
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Christchurch Schools Concert Band Festival
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National Youth Brass Band
Jazz
Musicians
Solo, Jazz Combo
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Jazz Quest
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Southern Jam
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National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Contemporary
Musicians
Rock, Funk, Pop
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Rock Quest
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Voices Festival
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Folk
Musicians
Celtic, Latin, Tango,
World Music
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Folk Festivals
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Irish Band Competitions
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