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 […]
Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March, 2.30pm – 5.00pm The Village, 362a Ilam Road, Bryndwr $20 IRMTNZ members $30 Non members Please register using the link below. Working with Neurodiverse Students The neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing, motor abilities, social comfort, cognition, and focus as […]
We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual (and final) AGM. Date – Sunday, 6 April Time – 2 pm 4pm AGM 2pm-2:40pm 2:40-3pm afternoon tea 3pm workshop Venue – CSM Office , 100 Fitzgerald Ave Workshop – “Practical and fun music theory using the power of numbers seamlessly from birth to tertiary level” by […]
Sun, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch June 14, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Chisnallwood Intermediate Music Suite,76 Breezes Rd,Avondale Christchurch Songs, instrumental play and words give rise to creative music and movement in this workshop. Imagery derived from songs about the sun, the moon and the stars form the starting points for musical creations. […]
Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach With Loren Easterbrook Saturday, July 5, 10am – 4pm 455 Hagley Avenue $90/$70 (low income) Loren Easterbrook currently works as a music specialist at Belmont Primary school. She has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz composition and arranging and has worked as a music teacher […]
Strum Strike and Blow Festival 2025 for ukulele, marimba and recorder players in Canterbury
French Circle DancesHere we will learn simple dances from Renaissance France. These dances have easy tunes which can be sung or played by the tutor/students on recorder and drum. English Country DancesMoving on from the French Circle dances, we will learn medium difficulty-level English dances first published in 1651. These dances have easy tunes which […]
The Christchurch Big Band Jazz 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 […]