WELCOME

TO THE PETTMAN NATIONAL JUNIOR ACADEMY OF MUSIC

WELCOME

TO THE PETTMAN NATIONAL JUNIOR ACADEMY OF MUSIC

The Pettman National Junior Academy is New Zealand’s most successful music scholarship programme, preparing our most talented young musicians for future studies at the world’s leading Universities.

The programme is open for young musicians aged 8 – 18, all orchestral instruments, voice and piano are offered.

The Academy offers 45 scholarships at $4000 each, International masterclasses, frequent concert opportunities, career development opportunities, individual lessons with our world class teachers and targeted competition preparation.

“I’m delighted that you are interested in the Pettman National Junior Academy. Hearing our Students discuss their Academy and their part within it confirms that they are happy to be musicians, being well educated by their excellent Tutors.

Congratulations Edith and Wolfgang for many successful years and I wish you well for many more.”

Lady Maureen Pettman

The Pettman National Junior Academy is proudly sponsored by

Lady Maureen Pettman
and the
Pettman Foundation

OUR PROGRAMMES

The student will have also individual lesson with a PNJA teacher within the programme.

The programme will also provide entrance into the following classes:

  • Musicianship class
  • Masterclasses
  • Performance Classes
  • Ensemble
  • Piano accompaniment
  • Participation in concerts on a regular basis
  • Competition preparation (as discussed with the teacher)
A key part of the Chamber Music Programme is, that students will continue their private lessons with a teacher of their choice outside the Academy.

The programme will offer entrance into the following classes:

  • Musicianship class
  • Masterclasses
  • Performance classes
  • Ensemble
  • Participation in concerts on a regular basis

All students receive a very generous scholarship from the Pettman National Junior Academy.

Fees are set for each academic year and are subject to increase as required. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed/arranged with the Head of Junior Programmes in advance, students are expected to take part in all elements of the core curriculum.

The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music is very happy to offer options for the annual fees to be paid. These can be either of the following:

Payments per monthly instalments: The total annual fee can be split into smaller instalments, with an invoice sent per month (total fees are to be paid within 10 months’ maximum).

Payments per semester: The total annual fee can be split into two larger payments, with an invoice sent per semester.

  • Chamber Music Programme: Annual fee $1,040
  • Soloists Programme: Annual fee $2,560

Extra help, based on financial need is available on a case-by-case basis.

ENTRANCE CRITERIA

Students are expected to perform at a standard equivalent to Grade 5 and above.

AUDITION

Entrance to both the Chamber Music and the Soloists programme is by audition. Students are expected to perform a varied programme of 5 – 10 min (chamber music programme) and 10 – 15 min (soloists programme). Part of the audition process is an interview, including the instrumental teacher, to discuss the best possible programme for the individual student.

INTERVIEW

The second stage of the application process is an interview with the Director of the Academy and members of the teaching faculty.

ACCEPTANCE

Successful applicants will then receive a letter of acceptance which outlines their status within the  Academy. This letter will outline the requirements and expectations for the programme, and the parents of the student will be required to sign a contract. On receipt of a completed contract, the Pettman National Junior Academy will issue an invoice for the student’s fees.

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NEWS: Concerto success in Tauranga for Pettman Academy cello student Esther Lee

Esther Lee, a year 12 student and cellist at Epsom Girls Grammar School, has been attending the Pettman National Junior Academy for over six years and is a familiar participant at many local and national competitions and concerts. In 2016 Esther performed as a soloist with the Bay of Plenty Symphonia, reached the semi-final of the Pettman Chamber Competition and finished runner-up in the Pettman Solo Competition. 

NEWS: PNJA student Madeleine Xiao wins piano concerto competitions

Madeleine Xiao, aged 14 and a student of the Pettman National Junior Academy for the last three years, was recently awarded first prize in the North Shore Performing Arts Society’s piano concerto competition. She performed a section of Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 17, K. 453, in G minor. Of her recent success, Madeleine comments: “I’m really proud of myself as it was my first time playing a piano concerto in front of an audience. I really enjoyed working with the orchestra and it was a great experience”.  

OUR TEACHERS

New Student Auditions

Auditions for the Pettman National Junior Academy of Music will be held soon.
Check back for dates!

“In art, the best is the standard. When you hear a new violinist, you do not compare him to the kid next door; you compare him to Stern and Heifetz.” 

Ursula K Le Guin

Our Students...

Clara Salzmann, Viola

Our Students...

Andrew Yu, Piano

Our Students...

Anna Zhang, Flute
The Pettman National Junior Academy is proudly sponsored by

Maureen Pettman
and the
Pettman Foundation

Important Dates

Find out more about the PNJA schedule for the upcoming year…  Concerts, masterclasses, auditions and student dates.

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