Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA)
An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region
About NCMA
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is the new name for Nelson School of Music. We're a community hub for all things musical. Whether you want to learn an instrument, perform as part of a group or come to one of our concerts, there is something for all.
Education programmes
With a history of delivering music education across the Nelson-Tasman region, NCMA offers an ever-growing range of classes and groups to meet the musical needs of students. Classes are run by professional teachers who are accredited to NCMA.
Venue hire
NCMA's world-class facilities are available to hire. We offer a unique performance venue, rehearsal spaces and studios. Talk to us today about booking our facilities for your next concert, event or private function. We'll be happy to help.
Upcoming events
NSO: Opera Mania
The NSO with resident Music Director Nigel Weeks will perform with soprano soloist Allison Cormack and the Nelson Male Voice Choir playing operatic favourites by Verdi, Wagner, Weber & others.
Ioana Cristina Goicea & Andrey Gugnin
Justly proclaimed ‘ones to watch’, Andrey Gugnin and Ioana Cristina Goicea, will perform two programmes of lush Romantic and contemporary music including Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky and Pergolesi.
St Cecilia Mass & Choruses
Nelson Civic Choir presents St Cecilia Mass & Choruses. Featured choruses include Mozart's Ave Verum, Handel's Zadok the Priest and Verdi's Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves.