The Wellington branch of IRMTNZ (New Zealand Institute of Registered Music Teachers) announced a call for scores in late 2023 to address the shortage of published solo music for grades 3-5 level by Aotearoa New Zealand composers for instruments other than piano.

Trickier Tunes for Tamariki was launched on 3 November 2024 at St Andrew's on the Terrace in Wellington. All the pieces were performed by young students and the event was recorded and filmed by SOUNZ. You will be able to enjoy these performances online later this year.

Trickier Tunes for Tamariki is now available to purchase from SOUNZ in two volumes, in both hardcopy and downloadable PDF format. Click below for score samples!

VIOLIN

Trickier Tunes for Tamariki — violin (HARDCOPY) $30
Trickier Tunes for Tamariki — violin (PDF) $25

Contents:
Daniel O'Connor: Contrary (violin duo)
David Woodcock: Dreaming
Jillaine Wilson: Clara's Waltz
Susan Melville & Jill Stevenson: Te Ika ā Maunga Kōroto (violin duo)
David Woodcock: Gavotte
David Woodcock: Autumn Reverie
John Elmsly: Citric Bells
YuYang Ding: The Mist and the Sea
David Woodcock: Skipping
James Instone: Room 2 Rag
Susan Melville & Jill Stevenson: Te Tūī i te Harakeke (violin duo)
Colin Decio: Village Dance
 

CELLO

Trickier Tunes for Tamariki — cello (HARDCOPY) $30
Trickier Tunes for Tamariki — cello (PDF) $25

Contents:
Oliver Hancock: Huapango (cello duo)
David Woodcock: Contemplation
Peter Willis: Pūteketeke
Daniel O'Connor: Karekare
Craig Utting: Passacaglia
David Woodcock: Cheerful Thoughts
Daniel O'Connor: Anawhata
Adam Whiskin: Cat Fight (cello duo)
David Woodcock: Lost & Found
Craig Utting: Monument
Oliver Hancock: Blue Gumboots (cello duo)
Craig Utting: Pīwakawaka