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Unlocking Musical Potential

Tūranga Central Library 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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 […]

Christchurch Moderation Meeting and AGM

Hagley College 510 Hagley Ave, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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 […]

Jazz on the Road Christchurch

The Aurora Centre Greers Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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

Tūranga Central Library 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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 […]

New Beginnings songwriting workshop with Bic Runga

Arts Centre, Christchurch

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 Canterbury 1

Haeata Community Campus 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 2

Haeata Community Campus 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 3

Haeata Community Campus 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Arts Based Academics with Beth Cohen

Christchurch School of Music (CSM) 60 Ferry Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

Based on a successfully implemented programme in USA schools this workshop will show non-musically trained early childhood and primary classroom teachers how to use easy to play musical instruments to support academic instruction in literacy, maths, science, social studies and Te Reo.

Christchurch Wind Festival 2019

Charles Luney Auditorium Christchurch, New Zealand

CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PUBLIC GALA CONCERT SUNDAY 25th 2.30pm $5 entry, children free (tickets at the door, cash only) (Entrance off Barrington Street only) -------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for the following categories: 1.CONCERT BAND  (20 + PLAYERS, DIRECTED) $10 per player ($200 max) 2. ENSEMBLE   (UP TO 20 PLAYERS, DIRECTED)           May be […]

$10

Strum Strike and Blow 2019

Horncastle Arena 30 Whiteleigh Ave, Addington, New Zealand

Strum, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1000  students from over 40 schools playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders in the Horncastle Arena. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in it’s 7th year! The concert […]

Christchurch Orchestra Festival

Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury

The Secondary Schools Orchestra Festival run by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in partnership with CWSMTA is a highlight in the school calendar, an excellent opportunity for students to play together, improve and learn, and aim to give of their best in a performance. It’s also a time for students and teachers to connect, and together celebrate music within […]

$220

NZCBA Band weekend

Catholic Cathedral College 62 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

NZCBA Band weekend hosted by CSM Chch Concert Band Weekends are for musicians of any age, playing level at grade 3 to 4 concert band music/grade 5 exams.  Indulge in three days of music making with a musical director who is famous in New Zealand.  Cost is kept to $60 which includes snacks.  Each weekend […]

$60

Music’19

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

The national Music Education Conference! Workshops cater from early childhood through to secondary and beyond. Topics include practical playing, creating, technology, cultural competency, cross curricular, research, individual tuition, classroom and ensembles. Inspirational keynote speakers in new locations in the heart of Christchurch! Please go to menzaconference.co.nz for details and registration!