Baroque instruments for students

The Baroque Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand is on a mission to build a collection of period instruments for students. We are seeking to raise $40,000 to achieve this goal.

We have co-operated with the University of Canterbury for five years, educating, training and providing performance opportunities for young talented NZ musicians. We would like to deepen this educational experience by allowing the students to rehearse and perform on period instruments so that they can more authentically explore the roots of western music. Period instruments are a very important tool for learning and understanding structure and the sound architecture of music.

In the first phase, we will acquire 8 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos and 1 double bass (including bows and cases) and special gut strings for all instruments.

Help us make authentic Baroque ensemble concerts with students a reality in New Zealand!