Click/tap on each class below to view the books needed for that specific class. While most of these should be available directly from the Palmerston North Rockshop, online purchase links are included for your convenience.
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
Training Orchestra and Choir enrolments will remain open for a few more weeks. You can find the enrolment forms below.