Music kids’ Pak ‘n Save performance
Homschooled Whakaaro Tahi Community Trust music students have started 2022 with another lunchtime performance at Kaitaia’s Pak ‘n Save.
The group of 10 was joined by two mothers, Cathy and Marcia, along with Trust tutors Jen Whittington and Jane Hillier on February 22.
Whittington, seated and masked, returns to tutor with the Trust and we welcome her back with her wealth of instrumental experience, Hillier said. Whittington tutors acoustic, bass and electric guitar, keys, ukelele, recorder, drums, flute and vocals.
“Once again, we thank Sharyn van Heerden who heads this invaluable Trust,” Hillier said.
“Also worthy of note here is the fact that Josiah, aged 16 years, after
The busking funds will beagreathelphere. Bravo Josiah.
Jane Hillier
a busy holiday of working nine ’till five at the Rip Curl outlet, then proceeded to spend some hours hay making well into the evenings. Finally he had earned sufficient funds to put a deposit on his own cello.
“The busking funds will be a great help here. Bravo, Josiah.
“We are all so proud of your commitment and we look forward to hearing a lot more cello music from you over the months ahead.”
One of those occasions could be a St Patrick’s Day gig at Pak ‘n Save on March 17 (The Galway Girl, Lord of the Dance. Jigs and reels).
“Once again, a huge thanks to Stacey Rolton, manager of Pak ’n Save Kaitaia. You and your staff are always so welcoming and the people of Kaitaia so very generous.
“We thank you,” Hillier said.