Koauau Band

The koauau is the Maori flute. Several people have indicated an interest in joining our koauau band, whose members will explore the possibilities of the koauau as a musical instrument. The band will work closely with the waiata school and will attempt to work accompaniments for at least some of the waiata.

The band will meet at the same time as the waiata school: Tuesday evenings (7.30—100 pm) beginning Tuesday, 23rd May and ending August 8th.

Badly needed for the band are keen woodworkers who can make some koauau. A traditional model has been loaned to us by the National Museum and can be viewed at 50 Kelburn Parade.