Marimbas for New Zealand Schools
1036 Brighton Road,
Dunedin,
New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 4811963
Email: kwljb@clear.net.nz
Who are we?
Len Buchanan:
I am a retired primary teacher and also a marimba builder, music teacher and a person with a lot of experience to share. I will demonstrate marimbas, build them for you, and help you with advice, to achieve successful music programmes.My address is: 1036 Brighton Road, Dunedin, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 4811963.
E-mail: kwljb@clear.net.nz
Len Buchanan
Other People you can contact:
Neil Bruce:
Is a well known music advisor living in Hamilton, New Zealand who is right behind the marimba programme and he can demonstrate them to you, advise you on your music programmes, perhaps help you build one. Neil's phone is +64 7 856 0054.His e-mail is: neil.kath@wave.co.nz
Ben Van Toledo:
Ben builds marimbas in Tauranga. His phone number is +64 7 544 1632.There are teachers who have been working with marimbas in their schools and they would be able to tell you about their experiences with them. In particular:
Tauriko Primary: (07) 543 0430.
Arohena Primary School: (07) 872 4526
Jon Madin
There is a group of us interested in promoting Jon Madin's music in New Zealand schools. His books are available by writing to
Jon Madin
P.O. Box 7082,
Geelong West,
Victoria 3218,
Australia
or e-mail:
marimba@geelong.hotkey.net.au.
We promote Jon Madin's music by:
1. Workshopping Jon's ideas.2. Workshopping marimba building for those who want to build their own marimbas.
3. Demonstrating marimbas to groups and schools.
4. Building marimbas for those who haven't the time or resources to build their own. We try to keep the cost down to make marimbas affordable to schools.
5. Advise about music programmes in primary schools - how to make them manageable, productive and enjoyable.