Click/tap on each class below to view the books needed for that specific class. Books can be purchased from the following music stores in Palmerston North:
Shop 3, The Gap 101
81-91 Broadway Ave,
Palmerston North 4410
100 Broadway Ave
Palmerston North 4410
37/40 The Square
Palmerston North 4410
For your convenience, online purchase links have also been included, but purchasing them in-store will be far cheaper in most cases.
Please note that this list is for beginner students only. 2nd, 3rd and 4th year classes will mostly be using books from the previous year, unless otherwise specified by the tutors.
NOTE: The cello class requires different books depending on your age bracket.
Superstart Cello (For Ages 7-8)
Cello Time Starters (For Ages 9+)
The Choir class does not require any books. However, you will need to purchase an A4 clear book (like this one) to store your sheets in.
Learn As You Play: Clarinet
In addition to the book below, please also purchase a rubber practice pad, and a pair of drumsticks (ideally 5A, or 7A for smaller children – Vic Firth and Evans are good-quality drumstick brands).
Fast Track Drums: Book 1
The Fife Book by Liz Goodwin
Learn As You Play: Flute
Essential Elements French Horn: Book 1
Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Book 1
The Jazz Ensemble class does not require any books. However, you will need to purchase an A4 clear book (like this one) to store your sheet music in.
Alfred Series: Theory Book 1A
Alfred Series: Lesson Book 1A
The Music Basics classes do not require any books. However, you will need to purchase an A4 clear book (like this one) to store your handouts in.
In addition to the book below, please bring a notebook, a couple of 2B pencils, and an eraser.
ABRSM Discovering Music Theory Grade 5 Workbook
Students in the Training Orchestra do not need to purchase any books – they will receive folders at the first rehearsal.
Musikit Recorder One
Learn As You play: Saxophone
Essential Elements Trombone: Book 1
Essential Elements Trumpet: Book 1
Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1
All For Strings: Book 1 (Violin)
Suzuki Violin School: Vol. 1
Enrolments for 2025 have now closed, but we'll be opening up enrolments for 2026 in September. Stay tuned!