"Music therapy was like opening a door of communication for Reuben and meant people could go into his world and he could come out into theirs."  
Gilly, Reuben's mum
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Three grand pianos played on stage simultaneously

A wonderful one-off performance of Mozart being played on three grand pianos simultaneously is the latest fundraiser for the Raukatauri Centre.

Mozart's Concerto for Three Pianos is rarely performed because of the logistics of getting three grand pianos on one stage, so this is a chance for the audience to experience something very special.

The concert, on 30 March at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom, will utilize the talent of three excellent soloists from Auckland University, backed by the "The Auckestra".

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Meet our Staff and Board

Staff

The Raukatauri Centre employs a Director, Centre Administrator, and four Registered Music Therapists. From time to time, the Centre also has contract Registered Music Therapists as part of the team.

Anne Bailey, Director

Anne joined Raukatauri in 2008 and, as Director, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Centre, as well as strategic and fund development. She has a Bachelor of Science degree, trained as a journalist, and has a background in communication, stakeholder relations, strategic leadership and brand management. Before joining the Raukatauri Centre, Anne was Director of Institute Relations at Unitec Institute of Technology.

Claire Molyneux, Head of Clinical Services

The clinical team at Raukatauri is headed by Claire, who initially trained and registered as a music therapist in the United Kingdom. Claire has extensive experience in the fields of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Special Education.  She is a registered supervisor with the Association of Professional Music Therapists. Before emigrating to New Zealand with her young family, Claire regularly lectured on the MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Polytechnic University and also enjoyed contributing to the training needs of medical students and newly qualified Occupational Therapists within the National Health System. Claire is a wonderful pianist, has a pure singing voice that her young clients readily respond to, and is also a soloist on the oboe. Claire has a particular passion for working with the families of referred children, empowering parents and caregivers and helping them strengthen their relationships with their children. Claire has a Master of Arts (Music Therapy) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons).

Jo Clark, Centre Administrator

Jo is the lynchpin to the smooth operation of the Raukatauri Centre. She is the person who welcomes you when you arrive, ensures you are looked after, and oversees all the administrative functions of the Centre. Jo has a background in accounts and as a PA, and worked for many years in the music industry, first at Warner Music and then at Universal. She has met many famous musicians, including Quincy Jones, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and KD Lang.

Marie Bagley, Music Therapist

Marie studied music therapy in the United Kingdom, and flew 40,000km for a one-hour job interview at Raukatauri. Needless to say, she got the job. Marie admits it might seem a little extreme flying to the other end of the earth for a job interview, but she says it demonstrates her passion for music therapy.  Marie is a wonderful musician and currently plays with the Auckland Wind Orchestra. She is proficient on a wide range of instruments including piano, clarinet, saxophone and flute,  and is now learning the guitar. Marie has a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Music (Hons), and Certificate in Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

Alison Cooper, Music Therapist

Alison had a very successful career as a primary school teacher when her passion for music got the better of her and she headed to the New Zealand School of Music to study music therapy. She loves spending all day making music, but says the best part of her work is building relationships with children who are very hard to reach. Music is important to Alison personally and socially, as well as professionally, and she's involved in a wide range of musical activities outside of work. A talented composer and arranger, Alison plays viola with the St Matthews Chamber Orchestra and violin for Scottish country dancing. Though her principal instruments are piano, violin and viola, she also plays guitar, recorder, percussion, flute, cello and Northumbrian pipes. As well as her Master of Music Therapy, Alison has also completed a Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music (Hons), and a Diploma in Maths Teaching (Distinction).

Rebecca Travaglia, Music Therapist

Rebecca qualified from the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington as a Registered Music Therapist and has worked with children and young adults in the mental health sector and in special education. She spent two years with the Central Regional Eating Disorder Services in Wellington, working with teenaged and young women. Rebecca attended the World Music Therapy Congress in Buenos Aires, in 2008, and since then has developed a passion for Spanish and tango. She plays piano, guitar and percussion, and is a talented vocalist. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Contemporary Rock and a Master of Music Therapy.

Russell Scoones, Music Therapist

Russell has been a musician all his working life, and first became involved in music and disability more than 20 years ago. He has held various positions as an arts worker and community musician in many settings, both in New Zealand and in the UK. Russell completed his music therapy training at Roehampton University, London, in 2008, and joined the Raukatauri team when he returned to live in New Zealand after 17 years in London.Russell is a talented composer and for many years has written music for contemporary dance. He loves to write music using unusual instruments and elements. His first instrument is guitar, and he plays many types, including classical, steel-stringed, electric, bass, ukulele and mandolin. He is also skilled in drums, percussion and singing, and loves music for children, holding regular classes for preschoolers outside his work at Raukatauri.

Board of Trustees

The Centre is owned and operated by the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, which is registered as a Charitable Trust with the Charities Commission, Registration Number CC24774.

George Bradfield - Ngati Ranginui

George Bradfield is a television production accountant, as well as an export broker for honey products. George provides management services to his wife Hinewehi and her group when they perform at home and abroad. George is Company Director of Raukatauri Productions Limited and NZN Group Limited

Robin Howat

Robin Howat is Manager of the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre, Australia, and teaches on the full-time Master of Creative Music Therapy programme. He has worked as a music therapist for 30 years.

Justine McKay

Organiser of the annual Raukatauri Music Therapy Fundraiser, Justine is a  principal of J&A Productions, specialists in event, experiential and live show production and project management. J&A Productions projects include the Vodafone NZ Music Awards, Matariki Gourmet Hangi, Urbis Design Day, Barkers 600 Alive, V Block Parties , Air New Zealand Fashion Bombshells, Heineken Green Room Sessions, Lord Of The Rings Symphony Concert, Greenpeace Sign On concert. After living in New York, London and Brazil for almost half her life, Justine's now happily settled in Northcote Point with husband Andy and dog Buster. Besides being obsessed with work and her dog, she loves great food and wine and weekends at the "shed".

Hinewehi Mohi - Ngati Kahungunu/Ngai Tuhoe

Hinewehi is a co-founder of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, along with her husband George Bradfield. A singer/songwriter and television producer, Hinewehi received the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Mâori in 2008. She is Company Director of Raukatauri Productions and Kina Creative Limited.

• Sean Coleman (Chairman)
• John Cox
• Chris Dobbs (Deputy Chairman)
• Deborah Pead 
• Paula Polkinghorne