A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team

ChristChurch Cathedral Transitional New Zealand 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team! Thursday December 1st, 10am Transitional Cathedral, Cnr madras and Hereford Streets No booking is required for this free event. All welcome. Parking available in the parking building cnr Lichfieldst/Madras St Enquiries: Nicky Lee 353 7883 or 021 267 8795

Primary and Secondary Level One – Kodály accredited certificates – Summer School 2023

The Muse Community Music Trust

With James Cuskelly and Lucinda Geoghegan The 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 […]

$1200 – $1500

TEACH LIKE IT’S MUSIC: RE-IGNITE THE MUSIC TEACHING FLAME

Chisnallwood intermediate School 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Led by internationally-acclaimed music educator, Doug Goodkin from San Fransisco, USA.  This is his last trip to NZ so don't miss out!   Children are innately musical. If we learn to teach music musically we can cultivate, shape, nurture and develop their musicality for life. Doug's workshops explore what makes a lesson feel musical so […]

MEC AGM and KIWICORDER WORKSHOP

Chisnallwood intermediate 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

2pm Music Education Canterbury AGM 2:40 Afternoon tea 3pm Workshop for the new Kiwicorder resource!! (BYO recorder!) Agenda   Please RSVP here

Rob McWilliams Conducting Workshop

Avonhead School 55 Avonhead Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 5.30pm – Meet in Avonhead School staffroom to meet Rob and discuss some general issues 6.00pm – Head over to school hall where Rob can work with the CYO Concert Band for 45 minutes 6.45pm - Everyone back to staffroom for a debrief, discussion and questions.   Finished by […]

FREE Mātauranga Pūoro Māori Wananga PLD with Horomona Horo

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 […]

Strum Strike and Blow 2023

Christchurch Arena 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand

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. Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally […]

Big Band Festival Workshops in Christchurch

The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops Come 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). Attendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz […]

Kodály Teacher Training – Summer School

Chisnallwood Intermediate 76 Breezes road Chisnallwood, Christchurch, New Zealand

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. […]

$400 – $800.00

Safer Spaces in Music Education workshop – Christchurch – 31 Jan 2024

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 […]

Singing, Saying, Moving, Playing

Te Ara Ātea 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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 […]

$10

Canterbury NCEA level 1 face to face and online support group meeting

Shirley Boys' High School 209 Travis Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Canterbury and Westland Secondary Music Teacher's Association NCEA Level 1 support group initial meeting. Initial in person meeting includes lunch, and then monthly and online after that. Come to swap resources, share ideas, and exemplars from last year's pilot program. Our first meet-up is on Thursday, February 29th, at 1 pm at Shirley Boy's High […]

Vivaldi 4 Seasons Autumn Interactive Concert

Mount Pleasant Centre 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand & Julie Wylie Musical Play present VIVALDI 4 SEASON's Autumn INTERACTIVE CONCERT FOR CHILDREN 0-8 YEARS OLD* Children 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 […]

Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) workshop – Christchurch – 15 March 2024

The Village Community Centre https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/

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 […]

$20

MEC AGM

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

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 […]