Strum, Strike and Blow features over 1200 students playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 11th (and 10th Festival) year and is held in Christchurch Arena. Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally […]
Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops Come along at 10:30am on Sunday morning to “The Piano” either with your instrument, or to observe. (But we encourage you to BYO instrument). Note the rhythm section backline will be there, but BYO bass or guitar and lead). Attendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz […]
Five days of exciting music making and learning, led by international experts, Maree Henessey and Rosalie Scott, inspired by the Kodály approach to music making and learning – along with conducting with local choral expert, Andrew Withington, and evening sessions from local musicians, to widen our practice, including Kapa Haka, West African drumming and more. […]
MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) to present this very important workshop. It is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise, and the workshops are free for all music educators. There is only room for 30 participants, so be in quick! It’s a perfect opportunity to get […]
Come and join The Canterbury Musical Parenting Association for a hands on workshop at Te Ara Atea in Rolleston. No prior musical knowledge or signing ability is required! You will take away inspiration and knowledge about how to use music and movement in the everyday lives of tamariki. You will also learn how music enhances […]
Canterbury and Westland Secondary Music Teacher’s Association NCEA Level 1 support group initial meeting. Initial in person meeting includes lunch, and then monthly and online after that. Come to swap resources, share ideas, and exemplars from last year’s pilot program. Our first meet-up is on Thursday, February 29th, at 1 pm at Shirley Boy’s High […]
Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand & Julie Wylie Musical Play present VIVALDI 4 SEASON’s Autumn INTERACTIVE CONCERT FOR CHILDREN 0-8 YEARS OLD* Children and their parents can experience the magical sound of baroque music through listening, watching and dance using variety of props including organza, streamers, ribbons and scarves. Come and […]
MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) to present this very important workshop. It is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise, and the workshops are for all music educators. There is only room for 30 participants, so be in quick! It’s a perfect opportunity to get […]
We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual brief AGM. It’s a great chance to catch up with other music educators over a provided afternoon tea, to hear updates from local music education providers and to see what MEC’s been up to. The AGM will only last around 40 minutes, with the reminder of the […]
Learn round singing, movement and instrumentation with Sean O’Connor’s Waiata Whakataukī compositions.
Level 1 Christchurch Date: Mon 8th- Sat 13th July 2024, 8.45 – 4.15 pm Monday to Friday, 8.45 to 2 pm Saturday Venue: Christchurch School of Music,60 Ferry Road,Christchurch Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering a Level 1, 6-day workshop, the successful completion of which achieves ONZA certification (Level 1) in Orff Pedagogy. The Level 1 workshop is […]
1,200 students playing ukueles, marimbas and recorders
Orchestras and Concert bands Sept 5, 6 Big Bands Sept 7 Aududicators Dr Rob McWilliaims Dr Patrick Shepherd Vincent Hardaker Pablo Ruiz Henao
You are invited to a movie night Monday September 30th (the start of the school break!) as Music Education Canterbury (MEC) celebrates 50 years 1974-2024 5:15pm mix and mingle 6pm “The Secret Song” (brought back to show in NZ by popular request) Tickets available from lumierecinemas.co.nz/movie/the-secret-song $10 tickets (MEC/MENZA price) $20 full price About […]
The Christchurch Big Band Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch. • It brings fresh musical vibrancy to the streets and venues of Ōtautahi, Christchurch in spring, attracting thousands of listeners to exciting toe-tapping entertainment all around the city. • Running since 2006, the CBBF is run by the […]
