Head of Departments

Dave Bishop Dave is a highly experienced event manager, musician and teacher. He managed the Auckland "Music in Parks" series, and has been producing major events for 15 years. Dave is an accomplished guitarist and has taught guitar professionally for five years.

Title: HOD - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMANCE Directorate: MAINZ Campus: MAINZ Auckland

Tony McMaster Tony began his career as a professional musician in the '70s playing bass guitar with "Hello Sailor", "Alistair Riddell" and "Red Mole Theatre" before moving to New York in 1979 and forming "The Drongos". In 1986 Tony went on to work at two New York studios "New Breed" and "Water Music". In 1988, Tony returned to New Zealand and managed and performed in his band "The Rockafellas" whilst operating his own PA and home recording studio working on a variety of projects. In 1994 Tony was engaged by Auckland City to develop the successful "Music in Parks" programme, which he is still involved with, as well as doing live sound for "Hello Sailor" and the "Jubilation Choir". He plays bass guitar for Midge Marsden and also "Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers".

Title: HOD - LIVE SOUND AND EVENT PRODUCTION Directorate: MAINZ Campus: MAINZ Auckland

Zed Brookes Zed has been involved in the music industry for over 25 years, including a background in radio production and designing and operating recording studios. He recorded much of "Katchafire's" first album, and has mastered projects for artists such as "Dark Tower" and the "Datsuns". Zed has over 18 years experience designing and delivering audio, production and multimedia-related courses up to post-graduate level. He is currently working on a solo album and working at advancing his own qualifications.

Title: HOD - AUDIO ENGINEERING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION Directorate: MAINZ Campus: MAINZ Auckland