Mina and Hei hei Resource Launch with Maria Kapa

FREE ZOOM launch of Maria Kapa's wonderful new bicultural resource about Mina and Hei Hei (pictured above) for ECE and early Primary. See below to view the recorded ZOOM session from the 15th May 2023. The resources are also available on the MENZA website. Click on the links to download the resources, which include an […]

Kiwicorder resource launch with Judith Bell

Judith Bell will present her amazing new recorder resource and how to use it with your students. Click here for the ZOOM link to this free session. Kiwicorder is a set of thirteen New Zealand compositions for beginner to more advanced recorder players. Each piece in this series has at least one easy descant recorder […]

MENZA AGM 2023 & Taonga Puoro workshop (Auckland)

Kristin School 360 Albany Highway, Albanu, Auckland

Please join us for our AGM on Saturday 10 June, which will also include a Taonga Puoro workshop with Ben Lau from 1.30-2.30pm, at Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany. Taonga Puoro allows our akonga to focus on their hauora and mauri and allows them to make musical instruments in our classrooms. This workshop is […]

Doctoral Zui – hear what’s new in music education research

FREE ZOOM session hosted by Megan Flint and Jade Browne in a PechaKucha-style zui where those engaged in music education research will share insights into their work. Join us for this interactive session where your thoughts as members will be much appreciated too!

NCEA Changes Session 1 with Martin Emo

In case you missed it: https://youtu.be/w14hKuiaUYQ A free ZOOM session with Learning Area Lead Performing Arts Martin Emo. This session will also be recorded. Please fill out this google form so that we know what questions you have and Martin will be able to tailor the sessions to working through these. (The google form will […]

NCEA Changes Session 2 with Martin Emo

In case you missed it, here's the recording: https://youtu.be/nvGNSPcfiTI Do you want support from the MoE in your region with the NCEA changes? Please complete this survey to help the MoE gather data to inform potential formation of Music Communities of Practice (COP) in your region. www.bit.ly/MUSICCOP A COP would consist of a regional group […]

Singing in the Classroom and Beyond with Suzzie Vango

A FREE ZOOM webinar brought to you by Kodály Aotearoa and MENZA Join vocal coach and conductor of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain, Suzzie Vango as she leads you through fun, engaging & healthy vocal warm ups & songs for young singers. Come prepared to act your shoe size, not your age! Information […]

Wellington Orchestra Festival 2023

Scots' College 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, New Zealand

A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. We have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students […]

$100 – $130

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 […]

MEFA Musicworks Ensemble Festival 2023

Wellington College 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand’s fastest growing National Festival that caters for all ensembles from Jazz Band, Concert Band, Stage bands, Orchestras and a mix of small ensembles. This year the festival is bigger, brighter, and better than ever with a new name MEFA (Music Ensemble Festival Aotearoa), more activities, performances, concerts and workshops. Including performances and mentoring […]

MENZA Conference 2023

He Hononga Connecting Within and Across 1st - 4th October 2023 MENZA CONFERENCE 2023

National Music Education Wānanga ~ Dec 1-3

Te Kauri Marae 159 Hetherington Road, Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand

This National Music Education Wānanga will be held at Te Kauri Marae in Huntly. Kaupapa: The purpose of this wānanga is to further develop, strengthen and embed Matauranga Māori and understanding - the who, when, why, how to implement Te Ao Māori aspects into education, to build cultural competencies, composition and Te Tiriti Alignment. Facilitators: […]

2023 11th NZ JAZZ WORKSHOPS for Educators and Students

Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

DECEMBER 11 – 15, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Jazz Educator Workshops A programme of professional development for and by NZ jazz educators and directors Topics of study: Jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques Understanding rhythm section instruments Teaching improvisation, theory and composition Survey of jazz band literature developing listening skills Administrative strategies for jazz Jazz equipment and […]

New Music Foundation NCEA Level 1 Resource ZOOM workshop

Join this ZOOM session to get ideas on how to use this new Music Foundations resource with the writer, Stephen Garton. This great resource will aid secondary teachers with their Year 11 programme. The resource is based on Music Foundations for students in Year 11 and is suitable for either teaching NCEA or an alternative […]

Matauranga Māori Resource ZOOM Hui

Join MENZA board members Ben Lau, Trevania Walbaekken and Rapua Timoti for a ZOOM session on how to use the new Matauranga Māori Resource and have your questions answered. Click here for the resource. Click here for the ZOOM link.