January 27, 2020
Kia ora tātou
Over the last week I’ve seen more and more activity on the Musicnet list, so it seems the holidays are over! I do hope you have all had a rest, and refresh.
There have been a large number of new members to the Musicnet list. Welcome to you all. My top tip is to make an email rule to automatically put all of the Musicnet emails into a folder, so you can manage the volume of emails that arrive. You don’t want to have so many extra emails that you miss that important email from a parent or that all students must go the gym after lunch!
A reminder also that changes to the Musicnet server and platform mean that you must log in with your email and password to the archives here. They are no-longer public.
This email is a selective summary of the activity over the end of December and last week. Sit back with a cup of tea and have a read.
Summary to 27 Jan 2020
General (for all Music Levels)
Do you have Apple computers in your department? Fill in this really quick survey for Murray.
Do you have a music topic you would like to present to a non-music audience in Wellington?
10:32 a UK-based band is touring NZ in April/May and is looking to work with schools.
Grand piano for sale in AKL
Timpani for sale in Hamilton.
“Take off your headphones and bloody listen” is a choral piece Sally has written and is looking for a choir to sing it. (It’s free!)
Do you have spare Sequel 3 licences?
Secondary
Feedback from the NCEA exams 2019 can be done via this link to NZQA.
Creative powerhouse Learning Ideas have 15% off all of their products until the 8th Feb.
Andrew Stopps also has a large number of resources for bands and music works for sale.
Neill has done is yearly job of producing a NZQA Standards matrix for Achievement standards and Unit standards. Thanks!
NZ School of Music Young Musicians Program has a few spaces left for their Term 1 courses.
US31191 – Demonstrate knowledge of new Maori music, was discussed in this thread.
Professional Development and Events
Wellington City Concert Band and Capital City Wind Band are holding auditions on 1st Feb.
Auckland Jazz Competition date adjustment
Auckland Secondary schools live music program has been announced. Check out the great number of performances available for you.
NZ Chamber Music Trust Contest 2020 is open for entries from 3rd Feb.
BaDaBoom Percussion are looking for schools to visit in AKL in Term 1.
Vacancies
Drum Tutor WLG
Bass and Piano Tutors in CHCH.
MAINZ has 2 full time positions for keyboard/piano and guitar/bass. (Applications close 27th Jan)
Vocal tutor Masterton.
Oboe tutor for Glenfield Music Centre.
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Martin Emo
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