The NZ Concert Bands Association is proud to announce a world first. In August 2016, we will be celebrating the very first Band and Orchestra Month. The month will celebrate and promote community and school concert, jazz and orchestras of all levels.
The National Concerto Competition is a classical music competition for young people aged under 25 years. The Competition is viewed as one of the major classical music events for youth in New Zealand and attracts many entries from both local and national participants. This year (2016/2017) is a very special year as we are celebrating […]
Will your students be the ones to write the theme song for NZ Music Month? A friendly reminder that Hook, Line and Sing-a-long entries close March 17. There are great prizes including a recording session at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, a travel grant, a $500 MusicWorks voucher for the winners and the same again for […]
Join schools all over the country to celebrate singing in schools and original Kiwi music on May 31st, the final day of NZ Music Month. This year's winning song is "Cape Reinga" by Anouk van Dijk from Onewhero Area School. Go to www.hooklineandsingalong.com to register your school and be in the draw for a $100 […]
Presented by Music EDnet, DAYTiME is an annual one-day conference come professional development day focused on integrating technology into your music program. It offers a unique opportunity to hear from some of Australia's and New Zealand's most knowledgeable and experienced exponents of the use of technology in music education, as well as a chance to […]
Since its inception in 1959, the National Youth Orchestra has played a vital role in providing unique opportunities for the country’s most gifted young orchestral performers, many of whom have gone on to forge successful careers as orchestral players, soloists, chamber musicians and teachers.
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 Finals weekend. At the end of the concert on […]
A 2 day event for students from years 7-10 (Middle School) Come together to work with professional musicians in sectionals and full band settings - combining for a Concert Programme. Information available from e.featherstone@kings.school.nz to take part. All are welcome in this wonderful event in its 10th year.
Smokefreerockquest 2017 National Final - It's all come down to this! After 750+ Acts from around the country have completed, it's all come down to the final 12 Acts. 2nd September 2017 7 pm (Doors from 6:30 pm) Bands: - O-Boy!, North Shore - Daffodils, Auckland Central - Minutes to Monday, Auckland Central - Minimal […]
This Conference is for all Music Educators (teachers and itinerant teachers of music) from early childhood, primary and secondary sectors to: focus on pedagogy in music education, latest ideas and best practice hear innovative ideas and solutions around developing musical literacy hear/share with other practitioners methods around leading ensembles focus on culturally responsive practice and […]
Applications for the 2018 NZ Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO) course opened on the 1st September 2017. NZSSSO provides a wonderful opportunity for our talented secondary school orchestral musicians from around New Zealand to gather together to prepare and perform full scale works to a very high standard; as representatives of their schools. It is […]
NZ Secondary Students Symphony Orchestra Course Details Monday 23th April – Saturday 28th April 2018 Directed by Tianyi Lu Violin soloist Isaac Shatford St Margaret’s Charles Luney Auditorium Performance Programme Sibelius Finlandia, Op.26 Prokofiev Violin concerto No.2, Op.63 Rachmaninoff Symphony No.2
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 […]
ECE/Primary: MENZA and ONZA’s Network of Expertise project is looking for enthusiastic early childhood/primary music specialist teachers to further develop teacher networks and PLD opportunities across New Zealand. Initially a 6 month contract is offered for up to 8 hours per week as a self-employed contractor. More details. Secondary: Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is looking for an […]
Register now for the 2019 NZ National Jazz Workshops! To register for the 2019 Student or Educator Jazz Workshops, Student registration: e-mail the following information to nzjazzworkshops@gmail.com Your name (student) Primary e-mail address: Instrument(s): Date of birth: Full mailing Address: Current school and city/town: Before October 1: The fee for students is $210.00 for the […]
