Nzsm - New Zealand School of Music
Te KÅkÄ« the New Zealand School of Music, was formed in 2006 by the merger of Massey University’s Conservatorium of Music and Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Music, bringing together more than 60 years’ experience in the fields of classical and jazz performance, composition, historical research and ethnomusicology.
As the joint venture of the two universities, NZSM offers students unique study opportunities, with the strengths and advantages of two of this country’s most outstanding educational institutions. While the School is primarily located on two campuses in the heart of Wellington – at Kelburn and Mt Cook – students who live in Auckland are also able to study jazz programmes at NZSM’s Albany campus.
NZSM fosters the individual development of students through the wide-ranging teaching expertise of the most prominent composers, musicologists and performers in this country, many of whom have received international recognition and acclaim for achievements in their respective fields.