Corelli Profiles

David Selfe: Professional Certificate (Prof. Cert.) & Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (L.R.A.M.)

David is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. Prior to this he was fortunate enough to attend The Purcell School, (a primary and secondary school focusing on the education of the musically talented.) It is from this experience that he came to realise the importance and enjoyment of being involved in a musical environment at an early age.

David has been a professional musician for the last fifteen years, with such recent highlights as the New Zealand season of "Les Miserables", "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", and the nationwide tour of "The Supremes", Cleo Lane, Petula Clarke, and Michael Barrymore to name a few. David is equally at home in London's West End.

He is involved with his own teaching school, "Studio 10" on Auckland's North Shore, and it was through this link with school-aged children that he initially identified the need for the type of school such as Corelli.

"There is a need in this country to pursue arts excellence prior to tertiary education, so that a child talented in the performing and visual arts, with dedication and the right environment, may fulfill their potential to become a world class artist or performer ".

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Kirsten Selfe: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) & Diploma of Teaching (Dip. Teach.)

Throughout her twelve years' teaching experience, Kirsten has been actively involved with music in both the Primary and Secondary sectors of education, culminating in her appointment as Music Co-ordinator at her last school. At Corelli, she will oversee the General Curriculum to ensure that a balanced education is available to all.

"It is important to maintain a balance between academic and Arts achievement to ensure wider opportunities for the future."