MENZA will be hosting PLD Workshops for ECE, Primary and Secondary teachers with an interest in music, followed by and opportunity to network and meet colleagues over drinks and nibbles at 2:30pm, with the MENZA AGM to be held at 3pm.
This workshop is designed to give teachers confidence and musical ideas for the Primary classroom using Orff Instruments, marimba, xylophones, voice, ukulele, percussion and hand chimes. Fun, practical session.
This workshop will introduce the key concepts of a curriculum design model currently being trialled in a number of New Zealand schools. The aim of the workshop is to engage with the high level of teacher autonomy available in New Zealand by encouraging renewed thinking about curriculum design in its broadest sense rather than in relation to assessment.
Participants will engage in fun educational experiences which are successful and inspiring for preschool children. This workshop includes live music experiences which appeal to children's imaginations and creative response through singing.
Sunday 1 December 2019 at 5pm - Auckland Town Hall $30-$70 (Children/students from $15) Vivaldi Gloria Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin Dvorak Te Deum Baroque Treasures & Romantic Fanfare: All three pieces are true classical highlights, thanks to their huge popularity all over the world. Live they are even better! Rita Paczian Conductor Morag […]
The Auckland Bands Association again are organising a holiday workshop day with one of the best brass players in New Zealand – David Bremner. David is the Director of Education for the Brass Bands Association of NZ (BBANZ) and conducts the current champion band of New Zealand – Wellington Brass. He has many accomplishments in […]
Date: Saturday 15 February 2020: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Venue: Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland This music and movement workshop with Dr Charlotte Fröhlich will include lots of practical ideas and hints for generalist primary school teachers and music specialists: Orff and singing skills Orff and improvisation on percussion instruments Movement, scene and […]
‘Being Your Most Musical Self’ Empowering Early Childhood Educators to feel confident when engaging young children in active music experiences and learning processes. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date: Saturday 15th February 2020 - 2:00 to 4:30 pm (includes 15 minutes break) Location: Marshall Laing Primary School (Hall), 39 Marshall Laing Avenue, Mount Roskill, 1041. Musical activities and […]
DATE: Monday February 24, 3.30 PM – 6.30 PM VENUE: Old Library, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei This workshop for teachers explores our identity in a variety of ways that can provide motivation for music and movement. Through speaking, singing, moving and playing together we will explore and learn about the Orff approach with an Aotearoa flavour. […]
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Auckland workshops - March 27 and 28, 2020 Musical Futures International returns to Auckland in March 2020 for a two day workshop at Long Bay College. Teachers will be able to choose from two 1 day options: Introduction to Musical Futures (for all first time attendees) on Friday March 27 or […]
New Zealand Concert Bands Association is hosting a conductor training weekend facilitated by Dr Kevin Cameron of Melbourne. Kevin is MD for New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds, and was a clinician at NZCBA Festival in 2019. He comes with an impressive pedigree, a generous heart and a beautiful approach to music making from the podium. […]
Come and explore how music can be integrated into the everyday classroom using the multi-sensory Orff approach that benefits our children. Starting with a simple story or Ukulele song we will explore different ways in which we can use language to create music and movement. Enjoy this hands on approach to music and the arts. […]
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS DATE: Monday April 6, 5.30–7.00pm VENUE: Te Atatu South Kindergarten, 65A Divich Avenue, Te Atatu South At the end of 2019 Robyn worked with Jacqui at Te Atatu South Kindergarten to involve the children in a very successful project turning a Maori legend into a musical performance with the children […]
Come and explore how to facilitate singing, storytelling, poetry, movement and playing instruments in an integrated way into your classroom programmes. In the April school holidays, ONZA (Orff New Zealand Aotearoa) is offering teacher training 6-day courses in music and movement. This course is aimed at specialist and generalist teachers working in early childhood, primary, […]
Producing quality videos for online submissions As a result of COVID19 many school competitions such as Rockquest and the Chamber Music NZ Competition are now inviting video submissions of school bands and ensembles. While these competitions don't require a top quality studio recording of your school groups, wouldn't it be nice to know how to get […]
