If you're in a band, or just love big bands and jazz, Christchurch is the place to be over Labour Weekend! Over 40 performances from bands from around NZ and the world playing in public spaces, in concerts, dances, workshops, and more. Facebook Website
The Drum Festival – 23-24 November THE DRUM FESTIVAL Samba, Afro-Cuban, African, Gypsy Caravan, Japanese and Balinese…come celebrate amazing cultural diversity at this unique two-day global drumming festival hosted at the Little River Campground and Manaia Native Habitat this weekend (23-24 November 2019). The Drum Festival is the South Island’s only drum-focused festival showcasing African, […]
17 competitors from around NZ Dates: Thursday 5th December - Preliminaries Friday 6th December – Preliminaries and Semi-Final Times: Thursday 5th December – 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Friday 6th December - 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 6 Semi-Finalists announced at 2.00 p.m. Friday 6th December – Semi-Final – […]
Re-Percussion 2019 will be held on Sunday 9 December at Cashmere High School. An exciting programme featuring solo and group percussion performances from schools, community groups, professionals, and Pandemonium and Friends!
On Sunday the 15th of December 2019, the third Brass Day Out is here! At the centre of this fantastic day will be Christchurch Symphonic Brass performing a fantastic programme of Christmas classics and beautiful songs arranged for brass. We invite any student who is interested in being part of the student chamber groups to […]
Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Southern Baroque Ensemble on period Instruments. Tickets on Eventfinda and at the door. Cash only: Child $10, Adult $5 1pm Children up to 3 years 2pm Children 4-8 years We are so pleased to be doing another Children's Concert featuring the Southern Baroque Ensemble with Julie Wylie of Musical Play. Children […]
Two Music Workshops for West Coast Teachers (both happening Saturday 1:00-4:00pm on 14 March at Hokitika Primary School) REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #1 - STRUM STRIKE & BLOW - For teachers of Years 3-10 (1:00 - 4:00pm) In this fun and engaging workshop we will play some music games and look at the basics of […]
Project based learning using easy to play musical instruments to support well-being, belonging, communication, contribution and exploration. This workshop is supported by the MENZA Networks of Expertise. REGISTER HERE When: March 19 from 1:30 - 4:00 PM Where: Christchurch School of Music With “Arts Based Learning” teachers will be able to create their own project based […]
The Final is being held at the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall at 7.30p.m. The Finalists will be accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Ken Young. 2019/2020 National Concerto Competition Finalists: Left to right: Lixin Zhang (Christchurch), Leon Chen (Auckland) and Ashani Waidyatillake (Auckland)
Music Education Canterbury has its 2020 AGM in a different format this year. Yes, it's Zoom meeting. That means we won't notice if you attend in your slippers. We look forward to hearing a beautiful clarinet item from the MEC CSM scholarship winner Ryan Hong followed by an enlightening and efficient AGM. We ask that […]
Young gun musician Lily Doak has earned a soloist spot in two prestigious classical music concerts, where she is keen to show what her favourite instrument, the recorder, can do. The University of Canterbury (UC)’s School of Music presents Together Again in The Great Hall of the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora on 22 […]
Producing quality videos for online submissions As a result of COVID19 many school competitions such as Rockquest and the Chamber Music NZ Competition are now inviting video submissions of school bands and ensembles. While these competitions don't require a top quality studio recording of your school groups, wouldn't it be nice to know how to get […]
Christchurch's Premier High School Jazz Band Competition JazzQuest is an annual competition showcasing the quality of some of the country’s top secondary school jazz bands and musicians. It offers young jazz musicians a chance to mix, mingle with and challenge themselves against others from around New Zealand. Bands are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards, […]
REGISTER HERE PERCUSSION WORKSHOP Thursday 27th August - 1pm – 3:30pm St Anne’s School 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch A workshop on using everyday objects as instruments. • Multi-Level • Various learning styles • Transferable - Inside and Outside • Management techniques • Rhythm & fun • Group work and Confidence Free for MENZA members […]
So, you want to write songs for your tamariki? Cool! The goal of this workshop is to write and perform a song to the group. Don't worry about the nerves - it's normal! We will do some exercises to get into the mindset of a child, discuss what children like to hear in a song […]
