Taught by internationally acclaimed jazz and contemporary music artists in a supportive, collaborative environment, Ara's Music Arts programmes attract students from all over New Zealand who want to pursue a career in the global music industry.

The Music Department has two main aims embracing both the academic and extra-curricular aspects of Music education. We want to make music as fun, inclusive and useful for our students as possible. Academically our aim is to prepare boys for GCSE and AS/A2 level Music (CCEA) and at the same time to nurture talent that will enable boys to participate fully in the activities we offer such as choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, Rock groups, Pipe Band and Jazz Band.

Our university, which aims at having a distinguished place among national and international universities, was founded on the basis of the law no 5467 on 1st March, 2006.

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The Professional Program offers a dynamic structure rich in knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to nourish your progress throughout your training deeply. At the end of your curriculum at IMEP, you will have acquired not only the skills essential to your career, but you will have been able to put together a top-rate network to build upon when starting your professional activity.