Theory Games An opportunity to try out all the most popular music games used at the after school Chisnallwood Theory Club. Sunday July 29 1-4pm Rangiruru Girls School Music Department Presenter Judith Bell Hosted by IRMT (Christchurch) Try out a range of effective, outside-the-square, tried & true theory activities from the very popular Chisnallwood School […]
The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is the longest running youth music competition in New Zealand and is the only nationwide chamber music competition for young secondary school musicians and composers in the country. From hundreds of ensembles nationwide, only 12 groups make it through to the National Finals weekend. At the end of the concert […]
We are delighted to announce our 5th Christchurch Junior Jazz Jam to be held on THURSDAY 18th October The Jazz Band Event for Primary School Bands Tūranga New Central Library corner of Gloucester and Colombo Streets 4pm-6pm ARA Jazz School tutors will give feedback to the bands. This year Junior Jazz Jam is also […]
12noon Waiata and Musical play for the whole family with Julie Wylie and Sarah Marra at the Okains Bay Māori and colonial Museum in Okains Bay as part of the Waitangi Day celebrations. Facebook Event
Julie Wylie Musical Play, in association with Kiwi Kids Music, is delighted to bring you these two interactive workshops in Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 at Tūranga, Christchurch's beautiful central library. If you're a parent of children aged 0 - 8, composer of children's music, an early childhood or primary school […]
Luca Ciarla presents a workshop focusing on the study of jazz and improvisation for string players. The experience gained over many years of teaching in American universities, in Hong Kong and at the Saint Louis Music College of Rome, one of the leading jazz schools in Italy, has brought him to develop an approach which […]
A workshop for students, parents and music teachers with highly acclaimed International music educator Michael Griffin. Learn about some top tips for how to really progress through quality practice and motivation! For musical progress, nothing is as important as the quality and the quantity of practice time. This inspiring interactive, differentiated presentation will equip students, […]
Grab some lunch from the café, and be at the beautiful Tūranga library for the MEC AGM! Please stay on for the music education workshop led by Michael Griffin. Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/unlocking-musical-potential-tickets-58143293155
Workshop for music teachers with highly acclaimed International music educator Michael Griffin Ever wondered how to motivate your students to practice effectively in order to make real progress? Knowing how to practise is the most important skill for musicians. Those who are unable to motivate themselves to apply deliberate practice strategies will lack real progress, and […]
Friday, May 24th from 9 am to 3 pm at Hagley College in O block Please fill out the form below if you intend to come. We need to know the numbers as we will organise some nibbles, tea and coffee. https://forms.gle/v4TGQnxFx5De1DM16 There will also be discussion on next year's proposed changes from the Ministry as well […]
Music Education Canterbury is excited to announce that we are once again supporting Jazz on the Road for Canterbury students and teachers on Thursday 30 May at the Aurora Centre and Burnside High School. This event will feature three outstanding international guests Greg Bissonette on drums , Louis Dowdeswell on trumpet, Glen Walters and the Rodger Fox Big Band. Jazz on the […]
Hook Line and Singalong 2019 Join 1,000's of people from around NZ as they sing the 2019 winning Hook Line and Sing-along song "Aotearoa, nō te katoa" at 12 o'clock on Friday May 31st. If you have made an event to sing the song, be sure to register it on the Hook line and Singalong […]
Critically-acclaimed Kiwi songwriter, musician, vocalist and producer Bic Runga is returning to be in residence at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora in Ōtautahi Christchurch in July to lead an intensive songwriting workshop exploring all aspects of this creative process, including lyric writing, arranging, and production. This three-part workshop is aimed at emerging and […]
Rockshop Bandquest is a platform for the next generation of contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration, and entertainment. Rockshop Bandquest was founded in 2011 by Rockquest Promotions, the company behind nationwide original music competitions Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats. The idea […]
