Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 30th April 2024. Part 5 of 5. College of Education merged into Massey University. He was not satisfied with the changes. Less emphasis on music. Didn’t like institutional life any more so asked to take leav...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 30, 2024

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 23rd April 2024. Part 4 of 5. Had been teaching in Auckland but it wasn’t working out financially so transferred to College of Education in Palmerston North. Learned how to teach music at primary schools ba...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 23, 2024

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 16th April 2024. Part 3 of 5. Was the founding head of music at Awatapu College. Employed in second year of college existence. College’s culture was equality for all. Non streaming. Became Assistant Dean. L...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 16, 2024

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 9th April 2024. Part 2 of 5. While at Canterbury University it was suggested he take up secondary school teaching. Decided to be a teacher of English and French but was persuaded to drop French and take mus...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 9, 2024