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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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DTSTAMP:20260426T143525
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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:20240315T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143525
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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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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=Pacific/Auckland:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143525
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
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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/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260426T143525
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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:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20240818T223714Z
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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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241024T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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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:20250323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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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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:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T164423Z
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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:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250903T201500
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20250221T230500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T235033Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20250719T231959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T231959Z
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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:20251023T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251027T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20250221T234417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T235003Z
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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:20260220T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20251125T022337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T065153Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
CREATED:20260304T031818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T031818Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Musical Play
DESCRIPTION:This two hour interactive practical Musical Play workshop is based on Julie Wylie and Dr. Susan Foster Cohen’s recently published book “Unleashing the Power of Musical Play” Routledge Publishers England.\nIt will help participants to gain understanding about Julie Wylie’s philosophy of Musical Play through practical exploration of how to follow the child through improvisation\, specific use of the elements of music. use of sung instructions and narrative songs. There wil be an emphasis on exploring the importance of musical play to human development and human relationships within families\, in schools\, early childhood settings\, and in therapeutic contexts. Musical play can enrich communities\, bring people together from different cultures\, through intergenerational music\, and support individual and community well being. \nBOOK NOW \nDate: Saturday April 18th\nTime: 10 am-12pm\nVenue: Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church\, 5 Downing St\, off Lewis St which is off Hoon Hay Rd.\nFee: $60\nTo register: Please email jcwyliemusic@gmail.com before 11 April.\nPayment should be made to the following account. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DIFFERENT ACCOUNT FROM THE ONE YOU PAY CLASS FEES TO.\nAccount Name: Julie Wylie Institute of Musical Play Limited\nAccount No: 02-0828-0131676-000\nParticulars: 180426\nReference: Your name \n  \nJulie Wylie MNZM founded the New Zealand Musical Parenting Association in 1992. She was the founder of the musical play programme at the Champion Centre\, Burwood Hospital\, Christchurch\, New Zealand\, where she was the senior music specialist for twenty eight years. Julie has been invited to present music workshops and papers in many countries\, including Korea\, Japan\, Singapore\, Australia\, the United Kingdom\, Lithuania\, Estonia and Finland. She has received awards for her music leadership\, and her music resources have won international awards. Julie was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours. She has her own music school for mothers and babies and children aged 0-8 years founded in 1990 and is the Director of the Postgraduate online training programme: “Certificate of Musical Play as Therapy”.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/the-power-of-musical-play/
LOCATION:Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church\, 5 Downing St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143526
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SUMMARY:Loopy Tunes Preschool Music - Workshop for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Greymouth: Wed\, 22 Apr\, from 1-2.30pm\, at Tai Poutini Polytechnic \nDarfield: Thu\, 23 Apr\, from 1-2.30pm\, at the Darfield Recreation Centre \nWorkshop fee is $46 per person (booking fee\, optional) \nWe are excited to offer a workshop for kaiako | educators | musicians | volunteers | children’s music enthusiasts to come along to\, to learn more about the mahi that we do\, the resources we have to offer (and how we use them in our classes)\, and more! \nThe following is what the workshop will include: \n\nA focus on deconstructing the music classes we run\nSharing the different ways we use the bilingual songs that we create\nLots of group discussion\, using it as a time to share resources with each other\nSome Q&A time towards the end of the workshop\nSome “brain food” (aka. light nibbles) to help encourage some good discussons! Please email us directly if you have any food intolerances that we need to consider.\nA certificate of completion to add to your professtional development kete!\n\n  \nWe are Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington\, a sister music duo\, based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch\, who specialise in bilingual Māori children’s music\, who have been running community preschool music classes for over 15 years. These classes are a HUGE part of our “why” and we are grateful for the opportunity to not only share what we have learned along the way\, but to also offer a space to share together with other kaiako in the same field. As with any of our performances\, this will be very interactive and we will have you all up and enjoying a kanikani and singalong with us… more than once! \nHere is some feedback from previous workshops: \nThe workshop provided excellent new ideas and served as a great reminder that even small efforts can make a big difference! \nLovely ladies. Inclusive\, welcoming\, and valuable sharing of ideas. Fabulous waiata – wonderful resourced – it is special that so many children get to hear their own languages and therefore feel seen\, heard\, included and valued. \nLeah and Siu were both so lovely to talk to in person and so down to earth. I got so many great ideas for how to run music sessions with my preschoolers. Thank you so much! \nThanks for being so generous in sharing your music and mahi! Awesome for someone like me who is not so musically gifted but know the importance of it for our tamariki
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/loopy-tunes-preschool-music-workshop-for-educators/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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