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SUMMARY:Taonga Puoro weekend: Rapaki Marae\, Ōtautahi
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai haere mai ki te ao Puoro. \nWelcome to the world of Taonga Puoro in the world of Tangata Moana.\n\nPlease fill out the registration form if you would like to attend a Taonga Puoro wānanga at Rapaki Marae\, Christchurch.\n\nDetails:\n\nVenue: Rapaki Marae\, Christchurch\nDates: Friday 20th 5pm – Sunday 22 February 2026 3pm\nPowhiri: 5pm\nKoha: a gift to Mana whenua – Can be a taonga\, money or tradtional rongoa\nCost: Koha to MENZA\nFacilitators: Kelly Kahukiwa\, Horomona Horo\, Wiremu Sarich\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n– Blanket\n– Pillow\n– Appropriate clothing\n– Instrument (could be a Taonga Puoro\, Guitar\, Harp\, Trumpet\, Stone\, Spoons – kei a koe\, up to you)\n– Shell\, Stick\, Stone kei a koe te tikanga\, it is up to you how big or small.\n– Bring lots of questions\n– Be open minded\n\n\nNoho Marae: \nWe are limited to 40 spaces\, so a confirmation email will be sent out by December the 1st. \n\nPlease arrange your transport to and from Marae\, full catering is provided\n\n\nMENZA Organisation Contact: admin@menza.co.nz\nWānanga Contact: Christian McDonald chris.mcd@hotmail.co.nz 0224161353\n  \nTo secure your place\, please register here.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/taonga-puoro-rapaki-marae-otautahi-2/
LOCATION:Rāpaki Marae\, 37 Rapaki Drive\, Te Rāpaki-o-Te Rakiwhakaputa\, 8971\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,National
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch. \n• 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. \n• Running since 2006\, the CBBF is run by the community for the community and is the only Big Band Festival in New Zealand. \n• Accessibility is a kaupapa of the festival with mostly free performances. \n• Bands from all over New Zealand gather in Christchurch to play Big Band style jazz providing performance opportunities for around 500 musicians in 20 – 25 groups across 60 scheduled performances as well as a Big band Boogie Ball. \nAs well as all the performances\, there are workshops for youth and all ages as well as a jam night and parade to join in with. \nJunior Jazz Jam\, an event for Primary school aged jazz bands runs on the Thursday afternoon. \nSee details and registration at chchbigbandfest.com. [Registration is through a portal – if you have played other years\, you just login and \nSpecific event details will be updated from late May on. \nRegistrations open late February and close May 3rd for big bands\, but workshops and ticketed events will be live until the event unless sold out prior.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-jazz-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
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SUMMARY:French Circle Dances and English Country Dances
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEnglish 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 can be played by the tutor/students on recorder and drum.\n\nAbout NicolaNicola joined the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) while she was studying at the University of Canterbury. This diverse group of historic re-enactors exposed her to many aspects of European culture\, including cooking\, crafts\, martial arts\, music\, and dance. After their dance master moved back to Australia\, Nicola began teaching the weekly dance classes for the SCA\, a volunteer position which lasted thirteen years.\n\nCost – $30 per person.\n\nPlease register using this link https://forms.gle/7KGQ99t8SawWCVG47
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/french-circle-dances-and-english-country-dances/
LOCATION:WEA Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association\, 59 Gloucester Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250903T201500
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SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2025
DESCRIPTION:Strum Strike and Blow \nWednesday Sept 3rd\, 2025 \nStrum\, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1\,200  students playing marimbas\, ukuleles and recorders.  The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 12th (and 11th Festival) year and is held in the Wolfbrook Arena (formerly Christchurch Arena). \nOnce schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally involve 5 individual pieces for ukuleles\, recorders and marimba and a massed item for all three groups of instruments. \nThe music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event\, is backed by a professional band. \nWe run workshops for teachers and have plenty of rehearsal material available. \nWe have a full rehearsal on the day between 9:30am-1:15pm at the arena for all participating schools with the accompanying band. \nSchools can register for this festival through the registration page (click here).
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/ssb2025/
LOCATION:Wolfbrook Arena\, 55 Jack Hinton Drive\, Addington\, Christchurch\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250705T160000
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SUMMARY:Songs and Games for Children - A Kodály Inspired Approach
DESCRIPTION:Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach\nWith Loren Easterbrook \nSaturday\, July 5\, 10am – 4pm\n455 Hagley Avenue\n$90/$70 (low income) \nLoren 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 for many years in New Zealand and Australia. \nShe is inspired by the Kodaly concept of music teaching and believes music is for everyone! \nThis workshop will feature many of Loren’s favourite games and activities for Primary music from absolute beginners as well as how to extend activities for different ages and abilities. \nLoren is passionate about making music education both fun and rigorous\, helping students achieve high levels of musicianship\, musical literacy\, and enjoyment of music! \n\nRegister here
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/songs-and-games-for-children-a-kodaly-inspired-approach/
LOCATION:Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre\, 455 Hagley Avenue\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:Sun\, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch\n\n\n\n\n\n June 14\, 2025\n 9:00 am – 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:  Chisnallwood Intermediate Music Suite\,76 Breezes Rd\,Avondale Christchurch \nSongs\, 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. Participants will find ideas and musical activities directly applicable to the primary classroom. Songs with ukulele accompaniment\, classroom percussion\, fun-filled rhythm building\, and movement are part of a colourful oeuvre. \nChristoph Maubach\n \nGraduate Diploma in Teaching (Waikato)\nMaster of Education (Melbourne)\nDiploma of music and movement education (Orff-Institute\, Salzburg) \nChristoph\, a former music education lecturer (University of Waikato)\, internationally recognized workshop leader\, and Board member of the IOSFS (International Orff Schulwerk Forum Salzburg\, Austria)\, has led workshops in Taiwan\, China\, Europe\, Australia and New Zealand. Christoph’s music education work is anchored in the Orff Schulwerk Approach and is suitable for children\, families and adults alike. His sessions link fun-filled creative activities that develop insights into how music ‘works’. \nEnquiries: email office@onza.nz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\nPrice\nQty\n\n\n\n\nONZA Member\n$60.00 NZD\nQuantity 0  1  2  3  4  5 \n\n\nNon member ( includes one year Membership)\n$80.00 NZD\nQuantity 0  1  2  3  4  5 \n\n\nFull Time Student\n$30.00 NZD\nQuantity 0  1  2  3  4  5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/sun-moon-and-stars-with-music-with-christoph-maubach-christchurch/
LOCATION:Chisnallwood intermediate School\, 76 Breezes Road\, Christchurch\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20250307T032931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T230456Z
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SUMMARY:MEC AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual (and final) AGM. \nDate – Sunday\, 6 April  \nTime – 2 pm 4pm  \nAGM 2pm-2:40pm \n2:40-3pm afternoon tea \n3pm workshop \nVenue – CSM Office \, 100 Fitzgerald Ave \n\nWorkshop – “Practical and fun music theory using the power of numbers seamlessly from birth to tertiary level” by Judith Bell  and Julie Wylie \nIt’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 time dedicated to attending the workshop\, networking and afternoon tea. \nPlease RSVP by filling in the AGM attendance form (Complete with links to the agenda and incoming reports).
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/mec-agm-2025/
LOCATION:Christchurch School of Music (CSM)\, 100 Fitzgerald Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20250319T234218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T234306Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Neurodiverse Students
DESCRIPTION:Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March\, 2.30pm – 5.00pm\nThe Village\, 362a Ilam Road\, Bryndwr \n$20 IRMTNZ members \n$30 Non members \nPlease register using the link below. \n Working with Neurodiverse Students \nThe 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 neurobiological differences. This diversity falls on a spectrum of neurocognitive differences. The neurodiversity paradigm argues that diversity in neurocognition is part of humanity and that some neurodivergences generally classified as disorders\, such as autism\, are differences with strengths and weaknesses as well as disabilities that are not necessarily pathological. Neurotypical individuals are those who fall within the average range of functioning and thinking. 2.30 – 3.00 Yiyi Ku – My Journey with Kodi Lee – How I became his piano teacher\, how I taught him\, and what teaching him has taught me.\n3pm Afternoon tea break\n3.30 – 5.00 Julie Wylie – Working with Neurodiverse students\nJulie will talk briefly about the neuroscience of musical play\, key aspects of understanding the sensory needs of a person with neuro-diversity and how teachers can adapt their music to suit their students’ needs.\nJulie will then present three case studies of children on the spectrum. Each one is very different but provides a clear understanding of how music can be used to help these children to make sense of their world and to restore order from what is often a very unpredictable and chaotic world.\nShe will then give short interactive improvised examples with other players on the keyboard showing ways that teachers can play alongside their students\, giving rhythmic and melodic support to whatever the student creates.\nJulie will then show us some simple improvisational techniques of how she has supported students she has worked with over the years at the Champion Centre. \nYiyi Ku is a pianist and teacher. She grew up in Christchurch\, studied with Maurice Till and Deidre Irons\, and received a Master of Music with Distinction from University of Canterbury. After graduating\, she taught piano at Rangi Ruru and St Margaret’s College\, before moving to the US in 2005. Yiyi also holds LRSM\, Permanent Certification from Music Teachers National Association (USA)\, and Advanced Certification from Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada). While living in the US\, Yiyi pursued extensive professional development\, attending numerous state and national conventions on piano pedagogy\, teacher training courses\, including Dalcroze Institute at The Juilliard School\, as well as private lessons with master teachers. She was also an active collaborative pianist\, and was Principal Pianist at Temecula Valley Symphony Orchestra for many years. One of Yiyi’s former students is NZ composer Salina Fisher. Most recently\, Yiyi has taught another world famous student – Kodi Lee\, a blind and autistic musical savant who won America’s Got Talent. Yiyi moved back to Christchurch with her husband and daughter in 2022. She continues to teach many US students online and has a thriving local studio. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/working-with-neurodiverse-students/
LOCATION:The Village Community Centre https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="IRMT Christchurch":MAILTO:christchurchirmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241024T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Christchurch Big Band Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch. \n• 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. \n• Running since 2006\, the CBBF is run by the community for the community and is the only Big Band Festival in New Zealand. \n• Accessibility is a kaupapa of the festival with mostly free performances. \n• Bands from all over New Zealand gather in Christchurch to play Big Band style jazz providing performance opportunities for around 500 musicians in 20 – 25 groups across 60 scheduled performances. \nAs well as all the performances\, there are workshops for youth and all ages. Run by Rodger Fox and his special guests. \nJunior Jazz Jam\, an event for Primary school aged jazz bands runs on the Thurdaay afternoon. \nThere is an early childhood interactive jazz education show on Thursday morning with ECE experts and a live jazz band. \nThere’s a parade led by Ambush Brass that anyone is welcome to join in with\, and jazz jam nights. \nSee details\, registration at https://www.chchbigbandfest.com/. Specific event details will be updated from May on. \nRegistrations close April 30th for big bands\, but workshops and ticketed events will be live until the event unless sold out prior.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-festival-3/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,International,National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Band Festival":MAILTO:katie@bigbandfest.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240818T223714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T103333Z
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SUMMARY:SECRET SONG  - MEC celebrates 50 years
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a movie night\nMonday September 30th (the start of the school break!) \n  \nas Music Education Canterbury (MEC) celebrates 50 years 1974-2024 \n5:15pm mix and mingle \n6pm “The Secret Song” (brought back to show in NZ by popular request) \nTickets available from lumierecinemas.co.nz/movie/the-secret-song \n$10 tickets (MEC/MENZA price) \n$20 full price \n  \nAbout the movie \nFor over four decades\, Doug Goodkin nurtured the innate musicality in children as a pre-k through 8th grade music teacher in San Francisco. Dropping in on what would turn out to be a tumultuous final year of teaching\, “The Secret Song” gives an intimate view into Goodkin’s teaching approach\, the vibrant impact it has on students and alumni\, and the value of musical improvisation in navigating real-world challenges. \nA lifelong musician\, Goodkin “loved learning\, but hated school.” He seeks to teach children differently than the traditional lessons he was raised with. After a chance exposure with an alternative approach to music education in college\, Goodkin would devote his life to teaching music in an accessible and enjoyable way. Goodkin’s time-tested methods are thrown into disarray as the COVID-19 pandemic forces the school into remote learning three months before Goodkin’s planned retirement. A program which once prioritized group-learning\, movement\, dance\, and instilling music “through the ear\, not through the eye” has to adapt to an online format. Goodkin’s close colleagues and friends\, James Harding and Sofia Lopez-Ibor\, who will take over the music program in his wake\, share his heartbreak at the possibility he will not get a proper send off.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/secret-song-mec-celebrates-50-years/
LOCATION:Lumiere Cinemas\, 26 Rolleston Avenue\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240717T214839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T214839Z
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SUMMARY:Aurora Festival
DESCRIPTION:Orchestras and Concert bands Sept 5\, 6 \nBig Bands Sept 7 \nAududicators \nDr Rob McWilliaims \nDr Patrick Shepherd \nVincent Hardaker \nPablo Ruiz Henao \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/aurora-festival/
LOCATION:The Aurora Centre\, Greers Rd\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8053\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="CWSMTA":MAILTO:Nanako.Sato@staff.hagley.school.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240202T151107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T081359Z
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SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nStrum Strike and Blow \nThursday August 15th\, 2024 \nStrum\, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1\,200  students playing marimbas\, ukuleles and recorders.  The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 12th (and 11th Festival) year and is held in the Wolfbrook Arena (formerly Christchurch Arena). \nOnce schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally involve 5 individual pieces for ukuleles\, recorders and marimba and a massed item for all three groups of instruments. \nThe music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event\, is backed by a professional band. \nWe run workshops for teachers and have plenty of rehearsal material available. \nWe have a full rehearsal on the day between 9:30am-1:15pm at the arena for all participating schools with the accompanying band. \nSchools will have the opportunity to perform together in a 75 minute family-friendly concert on August 15th 2024 from 7pm-8:15pm. \nSchools can register for this festival through the registration page (click here).
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/strum-strike-and-blow-2024/
LOCATION:Wolfbrook Arena\, 55 Jack Hinton Drive\, Addington\, Christchurch\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
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SUMMARY:Level 1 Orff Course - Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:Level 1 Christchurch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDate: Mon 8th- Sat 13th July 2024\, \n8.45 – 4.15 pm Monday to Friday\, \n8.45 to 2 pm Saturday \nVenue: Christchurch School of Music\,60 Ferry Road\,Christchurch \nOrff 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 a gentle\, experiential introduction to the practices and principles of the Orff approach. The approach is appropriate to the needs of both specialist and generalist teachers working in early childhood\, primary\, intermediate and lower secondary school and community settings \n  \nInquiries re the course: Jo Charman\, Dr. Millie Locke \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelia Stewart lives in Christchurch where she is Music Director of the Christchurch School of Music and runs music classes for preschoolers and junior school children. She provides professional development in early childhood and primary music throughout Aoteroa and is co-director of a local children’s music festival Strum\, Strike and Blow. Celia has been involved on the board of both MENZA and MEC and is South Island rep on the ONZA committee. She has completed four levels of Orff Schulwerk training\, Level 1 of Kodaly training and is a member of the Orff Levels teaching team. In 2019 she was awarded an MNZM for services to music education. Celia plays flute in the Christchurch Concert Band\, recorder in the Christchurch Recorder Ensemble and sings in local world music choir Acapellago. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenee Morin The Orff approach was part of Renée’s music education training in the 1990s in Canada. She completed postgraduate study in the Orff approach to music and dance education at the Orff Institute in Salzburg\, Austria in 2010-2011. She is an experienced Orff facilitator with a particular interest in movement and dance. She holds a Masters degree in music education from Canada and she lives in Wairoa\, Northern Hawkes Bay where she teaches music part-time and also privately. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Charmanhas been a Music and Drama specialist in primary\, early childhood and tertiary environments\, and currently teaches music at Wakaaranga Primary in Auckland.  Singing in choirs and musical theatre from an early age fostered a love of performing Arts\, and the creative and integrated approach of the Orff Schulwerk drew Jo in. Jo tutors in the Orff teacher training courses\, the ONZA mentoring programme\, and facilitates Primary Schools Workshops\, enjoying every opportunity to see teachers supported and music programmes developed in schools \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFees: (A deposit of $200 needs to be paid on enrolment with the balance fully payable by 1st July  ) \n\n\n\nMembers: $600\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-members: $640\n\n\n\nLate fees (from 1st June\, 2024): \n\n\n\nMembers: $710\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-members: $750\n\n\n\nTo apply for or renew ONZA membership go to the Membership page. \nTo register and pay for Level 1 \nRegister your name and details online \n\n     Level 1 course July:  click HERE\n\nThen\, use your own Internet banking facility to make a direct deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 (Reference: Your surname; Code: L1CH24). Entering your surname means you will be registered. Payment by credit card is also available during registration.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/level-1-orff-course-chrostchurch/
LOCATION:Canterbury
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240418T215556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T110752Z
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SUMMARY:He Waiata Whakataukī workshop with Sean O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:Enrich your music education\, singing and Te Reo with new songs from the wisdom of whakataukī – Māori proverbs. \nLearn round singing\, movement and instrumentation with Sean’s Waiata Whakataukī compositions – crafted for children’s voices and playability on ukulele\, guitar\, pitched percussion and orchestral instruments. \nAdd to your existing music teaching or build a whole new music programme around these songs\, resources and methods\, as creator Sean O’Connor has done in two schools. An immersive experiential workshop with detailed written and audio/video resource support during and after the workshop. \nFor all levels of musical expertise. \nSean O’Connor 2024 MEC poster
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/he-waiata-whakatauki-workshop-with-sean-oconnor/
LOCATION:Christchurch School of Music (CSM)\, 100 Fitzgerald Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240228T153545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153545Z
UID:170732-1712412000-1712417400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:MEC AGM
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual brief AGM. \nIt’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 time dedicated to networking and afternoon tea. \nPlease RSVP by filling in the AGM attendance form (Complete with links to the agenda and incoming reports).
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/mec-agm-4/
LOCATION:Christchurch School of Music (CSM)\, 100 Fitzgerald Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240117T075624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T142320Z
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SUMMARY:Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) workshop - Christchurch - 15 March 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 together with other local music teachers and food is included. You will also be able to receive a PLD certificate. \nThe ‘Professional Respect’ Workshop is a bespoke training designed to support Worksafe’s Health&Safety guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Professional Respect training day has been developed in conjunction with SoundCheck Aotearoa and are based on a similar training that has been rolled\nout across the screen sector. \nThe full-day training is friendly and interactive and the content includes: \n\nDefinitions of sexual harassment and sexual harm within New Zealand legislation\nWorkSafe obligations and legal requirements for workplaces\nGuidance for receiving disclosures of sexual harm and supporting survivors\nOptions and pathways for reporting sexual harm and support services available\nStrategies for preventing sexual harm and fostering a respectful work environment\nPractical tips for bystander intervention.\n\nThe day starts at 8.30 for tea and coffee\, with an opening karakia at 9am sharp\, and runs through until 5pm. Breaks and refreshments/lunch will be provided. The training days are facilitated by sexual harm prevention and response specialists Rachel Harrison and Mel Calvesbert\, who are experienced practitioners in sexual harm prevention and response and they will ensure that the discussion is safe\, constructive and respectful. There will be no requirement to share personal information in the workshop. If you have any concerns and would like to discuss how to attend or contribute in a safe way\, please contact Judith.\n \nJudith Bell (bell.judith@gmail.com) will be the liaison and host for this workshop. \nVenue:  The Village Community Centre\, 365A Ilam Road\, https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/ \nPlease register so that we can make the necessary arrangements for catering and resources and so we can keep in touch about the day and provide the information. Click here to register. \nThank you for supporting this initiative! \nQuote from male attendee: “Safer Spaces workshop was a day well spent. I was quickly put at ease and had a really fun and valuable day\, and learnt some really useful information. The presenters were excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone in the music and arts field whether a teacher or performer or director” \nProfessional Respect Training Workshop – Facilitator Biographies \n  \nMelanie Calvesbert (she/they) \nMel was born\, grew up and lives in Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington). She is Pākehā and in October 2022\, made the leap to self-employment. The primary focus of her work is working alongside communities and organisations as they seek to both respond well and prevent all forms of sexual harm including sexual harassment in workplaces and child sexual abuse. \nImmediately prior to self-employment life\, Mel worked at the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). Initially this was as one of their small team of regionally based Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisors (SAPRAs) and then as the Manager for the SAPRAs. \nPrior to the NZDF Mel worked for the most part in NGOs who have a focus on the response to sexual harm\, including WellStop and the Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation. \nShe enjoys being able to take prior learning and adapt that in order to be able to support  organisations which have taken on the challenge of creating safer and respectful environments. \n  \nRachel Harrison (she/they) \nRachel Harrison comes from the Coromandel Peninsula and currently lives in Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) and works with organisations and communities across Aotearoa to help prevent sexual harassment\, sexual violence\, domestic violence and child abuse. \nRachel believes that harassment\, violence and abuse are preventable and that the best solutions are tailored to each specific community and workplace\, making use of their strengths and minimising specific risk factors. \nRachel started at Auckland Rape Crisis in the 1990’s\, and since then has worked at Netsafe\, the Hauraki Family Violence Network and Child Abuse Prevention Services Hauraki. She is now self-employed and works with a range of public and private sector organisations including the New Zealand Defence Force\, New Zealand Rugby\, the screen sector\, performance sector and music community as they work toward making their communities safe and free from harassment and abuse. \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/safer-spaces-in-music-education-ssme-workshop-15-march-2024-christchurch/
LOCATION:The Village Community Centre https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240228T153225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153421Z
UID:170757-1710079200-1710086400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Vivaldi 4 Seasons Autumn Interactive Concert
DESCRIPTION:Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand & Julie Wylie Musical Play present \nVIVALDI 4 SEASON’s Autumn INTERACTIVE CONCERT FOR CHILDREN 0-8 YEARS OLD* \nChildren 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 enjoy a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful venue with great outside scenery and playground. \nTickets on Eventfinda and at the door – Cash Only. Running time approx. 45min \n\nSun 10 Mar 2024\, 2:00pm–2:45pm – up to 3 years\nSun 10 Mar 2024\, 3:15pm–4:00pm – children 4-8years\n\nFor more information\, please email: bmcetnz@gmail.com \nVenue: \nMT PLEASANT CENTRE\, Christchurch \n3 McCormacks Bay Rd \n* recommended age group\, but open to any age \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/vivaldi-4-seasons-autumn-interactive-concert/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Centre\, 3 McCormacks Bay Road\, Christchurch\, 8081\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Wylie":MAILTO:info@juliewyliemusic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240229T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240219T201618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T201714Z
UID:170727-1709211600-1709218800@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Canterbury NCEA level 1 face to face and online support group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Canterbury and Westland Secondary Music Teacher’s Association NCEA Level 1 support group initial meeting. \nInitial in person meeting includes lunch\, and then monthly and online after that. \nCome to swap resources\, share ideas\, and exemplars from last year’s pilot program. \nOur first meet-up is on Thursday\, February 29th\, at 1 pm at Shirley Boy’s High School. We’ll chat in person\, then set up an online platform for future meetings from 4 pm to 4:45 pm. \nCheck out the form linked below for more info and to let me know you’re interested: \nForm Link \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/canterbury-ncea-level-1-face-to-face-and-online-support-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Shirley Boys’ High School\, 209 Travis Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8083\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="CWSMTA":MAILTO:Nanako.Sato@staff.hagley.school.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20240215T211748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T211748Z
UID:170715-1708369200-1708376400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Singing\, Saying\, Moving\, Playing
DESCRIPTION: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 social and emotional learning and regulation. \nThe workshop is targeted at anyone who has contact with children under the age of 8. Parents\, whanau\, ECE and Primary School teachers\, as well as other child focussed professionals are welcome! \nWhen: Monday the 19th of February from 7.00-9.00 \nWhere: Te Ara Atea\, Rolleston \nCost: $10\, tickets through www.humanitix.com/nz\, just search for \nSinging\, Saying\, Moving\, Playing
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/singing-saying-moving-playing/
LOCATION:Te Ara Ātea\, 56 Tennyson Street\, Rolleston\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 7614\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canterbury Musical Parenting Association":MAILTO:j.keehan@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20231009T144205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T081803Z
UID:170389-1706689800-1706720400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Safer Spaces in Music Education workshop - Christchurch - 31 Jan 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 together with other local music teachers and food is included. You will also be able to receive a PLD certificate. \nThe ‘Professional Respect’ Workshop is a bespoke training designed to support Worksafe’s Health&Safety guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Professional Respect training day has been developed in conjunction with SoundCheck Aotearoa and are based on a similar training that has been rolled\nout across the screen sector. \nThe full-day training is friendly and interactive and the content includes: \n\nDefinitions of sexual harassment and sexual harm within New Zealand legislation\nWorkSafe obligations and legal requirements for workplaces\nGuidance for receiving disclosures of sexual harm and supporting survivors\nOptions and pathways for reporting sexual harm and support services available\nStrategies for preventing sexual harm and fostering a respectful work environment\nPractical tips for bystander intervention.\n\nThe day starts at 8.30 for tea and coffee\, with an opening karakia at 9am sharp\, and runs through until 5pm. Breaks and refreshments/lunch will be provided. The training days are facilitated by sexual harm prevention and response specialists Rachel Harrison and Mel Calvesbert\, who are experienced practitioners in sexual harm prevention and response and they will ensure that the discussion is safe\, constructive and respectful. There will be no requirement to share personal information in the workshop. If you have any concerns and would like to discuss how to attend or contribute in a safe way\, please contact Nicky or Judith.\n \nNicky Fogden-Smith will be the liaison and host for this workshop as it is offered to ForteMusic ITMs and the remainder of places are open to any music teacher. \nAs this workshop will reach capacity\, there will also be another date in term 1 of 2024\, 8.30am-5.00pm on Friday March 15th.  \nVenue:  Hagley College\, X Block \nPlease register so that we can make the necessary arrangements for catering and resources and so we can keep in touch about the day and provide the information. Click here to register. \nThank you for supporting this initiative! \nQuote from male attendee: “Safer Spaces workshop was a day well spent. I was quickly put at ease and had a really fun and valuable day\, and learnt some really useful information. The presenters were excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone in the music and arts field whether a teacher or performer or director”
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/170389/
LOCATION:Canterbury
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,Otago
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20231105T092946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T092946Z
UID:170466-1705307400-1705692600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Kodály Teacher Training - Summer School
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nThis summer we are offering an overview of the approach\, that gives a taster of the level training\, with examples of how the approach can be used throughout a child’s school years from primary to upper secondary. Participants will study musicianship\, methodology\, conducting and choir and can enter at any level of musicianship and conducting\, from beginner to advanced. \nAfter the five days\, participants are welcome to enrol in an online mentorship programme\, led by Maree and Rosalie\, and Ōtautahi members will also have local mentoring available. The mentorship programme will also be available to people who have completed at least one level of Kodály training\, through any accredited provider. \nThere are part time streams and a full time stream and options suitable for classroom teachers with limited musical experience as well as for music major graduates and musicians with no teaching experience. Choir leaders can opt to just attend musicianship\, conducting and choir or attend the full programme. \nScholarships available for recent music performance graduates\, and lived experience cultural experts. \nAbout the Kodály approach \n\nThe Kodály approach is holistic and accessible\, for teachers who are passionate about helping all their students become resilient learners and lifelong musicians. \n​When music is taught or learned using Kodály’s approach\, skills vital to advanced music making such as “inner hearing”\, rhythmic co-ordination and harmonic hearing are strongly developed at an early stage. \n​In a well researched pedagogical sequence\, within a framework of folk songs and singing games\, students learn through doing\, playing and singing. Musical elements are experienced before being named and once learned are practised\, and thoroughly understood before new elements are added. \n​Music making is at the centre\, and classes are joyful\, stimulating and fun. \n​Teachers trained in the Kodály approach are challenged to continually improve their own musicianship and teaching practise. They develop skills in long and short term planning with learners at the centre. \n​One of the most exciting parts of embarking on this journey is the opportunity to develop your own musicianship. The course meets the needs of beginner to advanced musicians. \n​The training is rigorous yet completely non competitive. Teacher training is joyful\, challenging\, liberating\, musical\, fun and transformative.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/kodaly-teacher-training-summer-school/
LOCATION:Chisnallwood Intermediate\, 76 Breezes road Chisnallwood\, Christchurch\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20231010T141305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T141305Z
UID:170403-1697970600-1697985000@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Big Band Festival Workshops in Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops \nCome 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). \nAttendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz experts from the Rodger Fox Big Band in separate rooms at “The Piano”. \nThe tutors include the following experts: \n\nSaxophones and woodwind: Bryn van Vliet\, Oscar Lavën \nTrombones: Kaito Walley \nTrumpets: Cameron Robertson\, Mike Booth \nRhythm Section: Anita Swabe (keys)\, Gus Reece (guitar)\, Rory McCartney (bass)\, Lance Philip (drums) \nVocals: Erna Ferry \n\nThis group of jazz and instrument workshops finish at 12 noon\, so there’s time to grab a quick bite from New Regent Street and be back for the 12:30pm workshop where you can get to play in a super big band led by Rodger Fox and alongside members of the Rodger Fox Big Band on the stage at the Piano! Register for this workshop ahead of time to get your music emailed to you. \nWorkshop 2 All-in Big Band Workshop \nNew Zealand big band giant Rodger Fox will workshop all age instrumentalists in a big band experience. It is open to players of saxophone\, trumpet\, trombones\, piano\, guitar\, bass and drums. If you want to take part but play a different instrument such as clarinet\, please let us know when you register. \nOnce registered\, the music will be emailed out to you ahead of time. It is suitable for players who can follow a chart. All ages welcome. \nParticipants will experience playing in a big band with Rodger Fox\, learn about jazz feel and get to do improvisation while sitting alongside some members of the Rodger Fox Big Band! \nThe workshop will take place in the Piano on Armagh Street. \nThe band will then perform on stage in the Phil Carter Concert Hall in the Piano in the final 20 minutes of the workshop (just after 2pm). \nThe cost is $15 (or $10 for performers of the Christchurch Big Band Festival). \nVenue – The Piano on Armagh Street \nNOTE that there are also separate sectional workshops in the morning on offer by members of the Rodger Fox Big Band that focus on instrument techniques and improvisation tips. (Saxophones\, trumpets\, trombones\, rhythm section and vocal workshops). Registration tickets are available here.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/big-band-festival-workshops-in-christchurch/
LOCATION:The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Band Festival":MAILTO:katie@bigbandfest.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230906T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20230213T144533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T144555Z
UID:169706-1693992600-1694030400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOnce schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally involve 4-5 individual pieces for ukuleles\, recorders and marimba and a couple of massed items for all three groups of instruments. \nThe music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event\, is backed by a professional band. \nThree workshops are provided for teachers (usually one each term). \nA full rehearsal happens on the day between 9:30am-2pm at the arena for all participating schools with the accompanying band. \nSchools perform together in a 75 minute family-friendly concert from 7pm-8:15pm. \nSchools can register for this festival through the registration page (click here). \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/169706/
LOCATION:Christchurch Arena\, 55 Jack Hinton Drive\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20230816T133809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T140940Z
UID:170350-1693823400-1695396600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:FREE Mātauranga Pūoro Māori Wananga PLD with Horomona Horo
DESCRIPTION:MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Horomona Horo and Tāmihana Kātene to provide wānanga across Aotearoa\, supporting kaiāko with their confidence and understanding of mātauranga Māori as it pertains to music. This is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise to support preparation for the new NCEA\, and the workshops are free for all teachers. You don’t need to be a MENZA member\, but of course we appreciate all new members too.\n\n\nHoro is an esteemed practitioner of Taonga Pūoro\, core member of the haumanu collective and a gifted teacher. This hui aims to help build your knowledge in mātauranga Māori and mātauranga pūoro. Horomona Horo will be leading ngā hui and potentially inviting mana whenua and other Māori specialists. \n\nPlease register below for your chosen location\, so that we can make the necessary arrangements for morning tea and venue\, and so that we can keep you up-to-date with information about the workshop and the follow-up session and resources. For lunch\, we would appreciate it if participants could bring or make something for shared kai. \n\nMonday 4 September\, 10.30am-4.30pm – Christchurch\, Shirley Boys’ High School. Register here\nTuesday 5 September\, 9am-3pm – Invercargill\, James Hargest Senior Campus. Register here\nWednesday 6 September\, 8am-1pm – Dunedin. Register here\nThursday 7 September\, 8am-2pm – Napier. Register here\nFriday 15 September\, 9am-3pm – Northland\, Kenana Marae (Doubtless Bay – Mangonui). Register here\nMonday 18 September\, 9.30am-3.30pm – Auckland\, Western Springs College. Register here\nWednesday 20 September\, 11am-5pm – Gisborne\, Lytton High School. Register here\nThursday 21 September\, 10am-4pm – New Plymouth\, Waitara High School. Register here\nFriday 22 September\, 9am-3pm – Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. Register here\nFriday 22 September (with Tāmihana)\, 9.30am-3.30pm – Wellington. Register here
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/matauranga-puoro-maori-wananga-pld-with-horomona-horo/
LOCATION:Canterbury
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland,Bay of Plenty,Canterbury,Hawkes Bay and Gisborne,Manawatu and Taranaki,National,Nelson/Tasman,Otago,Southland,Waikato and Bay of Plenty,Wellington
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SUMMARY:Rob McWilliams Conducting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, AUGUST 29\, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n5.30pm – Meet in Avonhead School staffroom to meet Rob and discuss some general issues \n6.00pm – Head over to school hall where Rob can work with the CYO Concert Band for 45 minutes \n6.45pm – Everyone back to staffroom for a debrief\, discussion and questions. \n  \nFinished by 7.30ish. This is open to all current and aspiring conductors and\, thanks to Music Works there is no cost. \nEnrol using this form \nABOUT THE PRESENTER\nProf. Rob McWilliams was born and raised in Melbourne\, Australia. He holds a Ph. D. in Music/Music Education (conducting focus) from the University of Minnesota\, a Master’s degree in Instrumental Conducting from Florida State University\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Melbourne. Dr. McWilliams was a United States resident from 1991 to 2014 and served as Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Instrumental Music Education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 1996 where he also served as Head of Music from 2011 to 2014. Dr. McWilliams has conducted and presented at major music conferences in Japan\, Hong Kong\, the United Kingdom\, Singapore\, Europe\, China\, all states of Australia\, and has been published in the Journal of Band Research\, Teaching Music Through Performance\, and is a composer/arranger with Alfred’s Music. In early 2015 he relocated to Brisbane\, Australia where he is currently working for Yamaha Music Australia as their Education Outreach Clinician\, as well as teaching sessionally at the Jazz Music Institute and freelancing as a musician\, educator\, conductor\, composer/arranger\, and adjudicator. \nFacebook Event
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/rob-mcwilliams-conducting-workshop/
LOCATION:Avonhead School\, 55 Avonhead Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T160000
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SUMMARY:MEC AGM and KIWICORDER WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:2pm Music Education Canterbury AGM \n2:40 Afternoon tea \n3pm Workshop for the new Kiwicorder resource!! (BYO recorder!) \nAgenda \n  \nPlease RSVP here
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/mec-agm-and-kiwicorder-workshop/
LOCATION:Chisnallwood intermediate\, 76 Breezes Road\, Christchurch\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
CREATED:20221010T144631Z
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SUMMARY:TEACH LIKE IT'S MUSIC: RE-IGNITE THE MUSIC TEACHING FLAME
DESCRIPTION:Led by internationally-acclaimed music educator\, Doug Goodkin from San Fransisco\, USA.  This is his last trip to NZ so don’t miss out! \n  \nChildren are innately musical. If we learn to teach music musically we can cultivate\, shape\, nurture and develop their musicality for life. \nDoug’s workshops explore what makes a lesson feel musical so that process\, product\, performance and sense of community are fostered. \nWe will look at of how these musical activities can relate to other curriculum areas\, in particular\, integrating literacy and music. \nEarly childhood\, primary and secondary teachers will be inspired and up-skilled to start the new year! \n  \nBoth days will run 9:30am – 4pm \nCost:\n$50 a half day.\n$150 Early Bird before Dec 1st for both days (4 half days)! \n$35 per day – student rate. $70 for the whole 2 days (student rate). \nDoug Goodkin is the author of “Teach Like it’s Music” \n  \nRegister here\n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/teach-like-its-music-reignite-the-music-teaching-flame/
LOCATION:Chisnallwood intermediate School\, 76 Breezes Road\, Christchurch\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,National
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230115T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
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SUMMARY:Primary and Secondary Level One - Kodály accredited certificates - Summer School 2023
DESCRIPTION:With James Cuskelly and Lucinda Geoghegan \nThe Kodály approach to music education is based on the understanding that access to music making is a basic human right\, that music education should be fun\, inclusive and musical\, and should be taught in a logical\, experiential sequence. The training is a chance to gain skills in this incredibly effective approach to music education\, while picking up lots of fun games\, songs\, dances and activities to share with children and adults\, and while developing your own musicianship skills. The training is also incredibly useful for community musicians and choir leaders. \nThis course is accredited towards the Australian Kodály Certificate in conjunction with Sound Thinking Australia under the leadership of James Cuskelly. The full certificate is three levels\, achieved over three years. The Muse intends to offer Level Two in 2024. The Kodály training will transform your teaching and you as a musician\, whether you are an experienced music specialist or a classroom teacher wishing to improve your musicianship and confidence teaching music or a musician with no teaching experience. \nWe are also offering two foundation musicianship courses for those with no formal western music training in the lead up to the course\, an online course with Lucinda in term four\, and a weekend in person course with Nikki Berry and Loren Easterbrook also in term four. \nThe 10 Days will cover: \n\nMusicianship: the study of sight-singing\, score reading\, aural perception\, musical dictation and analysis using the tools of the Kodály approach (tonic sol-fa\, rhythm syllables and Curwen hand signs).\n\n\nMethodology: the application of Kodály’s principles to the development of classroom and studio teaching programs that are suitable for Australasian children. It includes the study of: Curriculum development\, Teaching techniques\, Sequencing learning\, Lesson planning and assessment.\n\n\nTeaching techniques is the practical application of teaching strategies covered in Methodology.\n\n\nCultural materials involves learning\, collecting and analysing the folk music of New Zealand and other nations to determine its suitability for pedagogical processes outlined in methodology and its ability to support a developmental music program.\nAbout the Tutors\nDr James Cuskelly OAM is music teacher at St Joseph’s School (Stanthorpe)\, Immediate Past President of the International Kodály Society\, Director of the Summer School Music Program\, Director of the Cuskelly College of Music\, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland (School of Education).James has a very broad base in education\, having taught in Kindergarten\, pre-school\, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions since 1987. His passion for music\, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities\, is internationally recognized. James is committed to teacher training in music education\, and consequently\, is frequently asked to lead teacher in-service programs and workshops in a variety of teacher training programs including Australia\, Malaysia\, Scotland\, England\, Hungary\, South Africa and New Zealand. Dr Cuskelly was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to music education in The Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List. The documentary “When We Sing’ was made about James’ work. Watch trailer here.Lucinda Geoghegan graduated in music from the University of Edinburgh in 1982\, completed a postgraduate teaching qualification at Moray House College of Education and trained with the Kodály Institute of Britain where she gained an Advanced Diploma in musicianship with Distinction. She worked as a secondary music teacher in Edinburgh before deciding to specialise in Primary and Early Years Music Education. She was also member of staff with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Junior Chorus for 16 years and was Director of the NYCOS West Lothian Choir for 8 years. \nShe is currently a theory and musicianship lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland working in both the Senior and Junior departments and in addition since 2011 has been delivering and assessing RCS accredited modules in Kodály Philosophy to external students. She is a regular tutor\, member of the Trustees and Chair of Education for the British Kodály Academy and in 2017 Lucinda was elected as a Director on the Board of the International Kodály Society. \nLucinda is Creative Learning Director for NYCOS and her work involves Staff Development training across Britain presenting workshops on Kodály musicianship and methodology. Lucinda is a guest lecturer on the summer and yearly courses at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét\, Hungary and in addition has delivered workshops in Ireland\, Germany\, Holland\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Thailand\, Taiwan\, Turkey\, Australia\, Canada and USA. \nPublications written by Lucinda Geoghegan for NYCOS include: \n\nSinging Games and Rhymes for Tiny Tots\nSinging Games and Rhymes for Early Years 1\nSinging Games and Rhymes for Early Years 2\nSinging Games and Rhymes for Middle Years 1\nSinging Games and Rhymes for Middle Years 2\nSinging Games and Rhymes for ages 9 to 99 (with László Norbert Nemes)\nGo for Bronze\, Go for Silver and Go for Gold series (with Christopher Bell)\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you would like assistance with accomodation.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/primary-and-secondary-level-one-kodaly-accredited-certificates-summer-school-2023/
LOCATION:The Muse Community Music Trust
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T110000
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SUMMARY:A celebration of  Christmas music  for pre-schoolers with  Julie Wylie and the musical play team
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team! \nThursday December 1st\, 10am \nTransitional Cathedral\, Cnr madras and Hereford Streets \n\nNo booking is required for this free event. All welcome. Parking available in the parking building cnr Lichfieldst/Madras St \n\nEnquiries: Nicky Lee 353 7883 or 021 267 8795
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/a-celebration-of-christmas-music-for-pre-schoolers-with-julie-wylie-and-the-musical-play-team/
LOCATION:ChristChurch Cathedral Transitional New Zealand\, 234 Hereford Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221022T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T103057
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SUMMARY:IRMTNZ Regional Mini-Conferences Labour Weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Music Teachers is a set of two consecutive Mini-Conferences IRMTNZ is holding in Otāutahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland\, 22 – 24 October. The programme in both cities features workshops on topics of relevance to all music teachers with Australian musician and presenter\, Nick Peterson. Masterclasses and a lecture-recital also feature: \nCHRISTCHURCH \nThe full Christchurch schedule is in this downloadable pdf: EMT Chch \nSaturday 22 October  \n9.30am – 4.30pm: workshops with Nick Peterson \nSunday 23 October \n9.30am – 12pm: masterclasses with Dr Hannah Darroch (flute)\, Jonathan Tanner (violin/viola) and Dr Jian Liu (piano) \n  \nAUCKLAND \nThe full Auckland schedule is in this downloadable pdf: ProgAuck \nSunday 23 October  \n3pm – 5pm The World in the Music Room – a lecture-recital with Andrea Creighton (soprano) and Dr Justin Bird (piano) \nMonday 24 October \n9.30am – 4.30pm: workshops with Nick Peterson \nFor further details and to register visit learnmusicnz.org.nz/conference/PD-2022
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/irmtnz-regional-mini-conferences-labour-weekend-2022/
LOCATION:Canterbury
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland,Canterbury,National
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