TEACH LIKE IT'S MUSIC: RE-IGNITE THE MUSIC TEACHING FLAME
2023-01-21 - 2023-01-22 | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, 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 that process, product, performance and sense of community are fostered.
We will look at of how these musical activities can relate to other curriculum areas, in particular, integrating literacy and music.
Early childhood, primary and secondary teachers will be inspired and up-skilled to start the new year!

Both days will run 9:30am – 4pm
Cost:
$50 a half day.
$150 Early Bird before Dec 1st for both days (4 half days)!
$35 per day – student rate. $70 for the whole 2 days (student rate).
Doug Goodkin is the author of “Teach Like it’s Music”

Register here

Te Ika a Māui Resource launch
2023-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Kristin Browne introduces her fabulous new resource, Te Ika a Māui via ZOOM.
Te Ika a Māui is designed to be an immersive, interactive and exploratory experience that can be developed over several or multiple lessons for children aged 2-7 years. The learning is experiential and the children will learn by doing. Te Ika a Māui features 6 short recorded songs, in English and te reo Māori with an accompanying narrative. The songs are designed to be performed with minimal equipment although other instruments can be added. There is space for preschool and lower primary teachers to build upon the resource by creating opportunities to bring the songs out of the constructs of the narrative and become embedded into play.
The full resource can be downloaded here.
Click here for the link to all the videos and tracks for this resource.
Click here for the ZOOM powerpoint.

FREE ZOOM workshop with Lucinda Geoghegan
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Lucinda is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years but content will also be useful for early primary (new entrant). Click here to join the ZOOM on the 10th May 2023.

Mina and Hei hei Resource Launch with Maria Kapa
2023-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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 e-book with the story and illustrations, a dance track for the Hei hei song and an activity book with ideas for all sorts of musical and non-musical learning activities with the children:

Hei hei’s eggs E-book Hei hei Dance track Hei hei Activity book

Here are some additional resources to access for the presentation:

Flipbook

Video clip of Maria reading/singing the story

Kiwicorder resource launch with Judith Bell
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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 part (called “Descant Recorder 1”), as well as other parts for more experienced players in your group.
We are grateful to MENZA (Music Education NZ, Aotearoa) for funding this project so it can be a free resource to all schools.
Please head to menza.co.nz/kiwicorder for all the videos and music links!
In case you missed the ZOOM – here it is.

MENZA AGM 2023 & Taonga Puoro workshop (Auckland)
2023-06-10 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albanu, Auckland, 0632
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 for Primary and Secondary school teachers and we will focus on making Taonga Puoro, Koauau and Purerehuia.
ZOOM link to AGM meeting, 3-4pm, Saturday 10 June 2023.
See you then – please RSVP to admin@menza.co.nz for catering purposes if you would like to attend the workshop and/or AGM.
If you are coming, please meet outside the front of the Kristin School Junior School Admin building – Manawa Manaaki. You need to drive into Gate 1 (corner of Albany Highway & Rosedale Rd), follow the road around past the bus bay & the chapel. You’ll see Manawa Manaaki by the circular car drop off area. Parking is available in the middle of the drop-off zone right next to Manawa Manaaki.

Doctoral Zui - hear what's new in music education research
2023-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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
2023-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
In case you missed it:

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 close a few days before the actual session).
Session 1: 2 August 4-5pm, focusing on the teaching and learning that need to occur to support the internals for Standards 1.1 and 1.2. ZOOM link
Session 2: 10 August 4-5pm, focusing on the teaching and learning that need to occur to support the externals for Standards 1.3 and 1.4. ZOOM link
For an overview, please watch this hui, and check out the NCEA website to read the unpacking that is already there.
Hui Preparation
We would like to tailor these sessions to your needs around teaching and learning to ensure you are ready for the revised NCEA Level 1 in 2024. (Level 2 development has only just started, so please keep questions to Level 1).
The questions you ask will shape the two sessions, with the first session focused on the internals and the second on the externals.
Before asking your questions, please review the following links, as they might contain some of the answers you are seeking.

Learning Matrix (Big Ideas and Significant Learning)
Course Outlines (2 sample outlines for a year)
Assessment Matrix (The four standards in a single page)
Internal Assessment Activities. 1.1 Use music skills in a music style, 1.2 Demonstrate performance skills
External Assessment Activities 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts, 1.4 Shape music ideas to create an original composition.
Mana Ōrite in your classroom – Especially Webisode 7 and Webisode 8

Questionnaire: Google Form
There is also an opportunity for you to prepare some questions for Martin. To ensure that we use the allocated time appropriately, if you have any questions after reading the information provided above, please write your questions in the Google form below and we will endeavour to get Martin to answer them during the session. Thanks and see you there!
Google Form: MENZA RAS Questionnaire

NCEA Changes Session 2 with Martin Emo
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
In case you missed it, here’s the recording:

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 of teachers focused on supporting each other with NCEA implementation; with guidance and support from myself, the Learning Area Lead.
The data gained in this survey will be used to assess the current needs of teachers in regions alongside resourcing and capacity considerations.
Session 1: 2 August 4-5pm, focusing on the teaching and learning that need to occur to support the internals for Standards 1.1 and 1.2. ZOOM link
Session 2: 10 August 4-5pm, focusing on the teaching and learning that need to occur to support the externals for Standards 1.3 and 1.4. ZOOM link
For an overview, please watch this hui, and check out the NCEA website to read the unpacking that is already there.
Hui Preparation
We would like to tailor these sessions to your needs around teaching and learning to ensure you are ready for the revised NCEA Level 1 in 2024. (Level 2 development has only just started, so please keep questions to Level 1).
The questions you ask will shape the two sessions, with the first session focused on the internals and the second on the externals.
Before asking your questions, please review the following links, as they might contain some of the answers you are seeking.

Learning Matrix (Big Ideas and Significant Learning)
Course Outlines (2 sample outlines for a year)
Assessment Matrix (The four standards in a single page)
Internal Assessment Activities. 1.1 Use music skills in a music style, 1.2 Demonstrate performance skills
External Assessment Activities 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts, 1.4 Shape music ideas to create an original composition.
Mana Ōrite in your classroom – Especially Webisode 7 and Webisode 8

Questionnaire: Google Form
There is also an opportunity for you to prepare some questions for Martin. To ensure that we use the allocated time appropriately if you have any questions after reading the information provided above, please write your questions in the Google form below and we will endeavour to get Martin to answer them during the session. Thanks and see you there!
Google Form: MENZA RAS Questionnaire
In case you missed the first session:

Singing in the Classroom and Beyond with Suzzie Vango
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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 Flyer
Click here to register and have the ZOOM link sent to you.

Wellington Orchestra Festival 2023
2023-08-23 09:30 - 14:45 UTC | Scots’ College, 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, 6022, 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 and make music in one big ensemble. The technical difficulty of the music is suitable for students in their second or third year of learning. Along with the four orchestra sections, there are parts for drum kit, hand percussion, guitar, bass, keyboard, Orff xylophone and recorders. Students can work on their parts with instrumental tutors leading up to the day, nearly prepared to play up to 6 pieces. Schools can also use the repertoire to play in their own ensemble during the year.
This year we will be conducted by Mike Ashton. The day begins with a massed rehearsal, followed by sectionals and finishes with a concert of the six pieces. The concert will also include a guest performance from musicians from Orchestra Wellington.
Schools registered for WOF will also get the opportunity to take part in Orchestra Wellington’s Education in Schools Programme and the Big Bash – musicians from Orchestra Wellington will come to your school to help prepare your students! A separate schedule will be sent out so that schools can sign up for these workshops over Term 2.
Contact Joanna Calvert if you have any questions. We encourage new schools and students to participate in this event, come and join the fun. Sign up for WOF using the link below and then you will get sent the sheet music to start practising!
Register here.
Cost:

MENZA Member: $100 per school
Non-member: $130 (includes membership to MENZA for one year)

Organiser: Joanna Calvert – calvertj@scotscollege.school.nz
Download WOF 2023 A4 Poster

FREE Mātauranga Pūoro Māori Wananga PLD with Horomona Horo
2023-09-04 10:30 - 2023-09-22 15:30 UTC
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 all teachers. You don’t need to be a MENZA member, but of course we appreciate all new members too.

Horo is an esteemed practitioner of Taonga Pūoro, core member of the haumanu collective and a gifted teacher. This hui aims to help build your knowledge in mātauranga Māori and mātauranga pūoro. Horomona Horo will be leading ngā hui and potentially inviting mana whenua and other Māori specialists.

Please register below for your chosen location, so that we can make the necessary arrangements for morning tea and venue, and so that we can keep you up-to-date with information about the workshop and the follow-up session and resources. For lunch, we would appreciate it if participants could bring or make something for shared kai.

Monday 4 September, 10.30am-4.30pm – Christchurch, Shirley Boys’ High School. Register here
Tuesday 5 September, 9am-3pm – Invercargill, James Hargest Senior Campus. Register here
Wednesday 6 September, 8am-1pm – Dunedin. Register here
Thursday 7 September, 8am-2pm – Napier. Register here
Friday 15 September, 9am-3pm – Northland, Kenana Marae (Doubtless Bay – Mangonui). Register here
Monday 18 September, 9.30am-3.30pm – Auckland, Western Springs College. Register here
Wednesday 20 September, 11am-5pm – Gisborne, Lytton High School. Register here
Thursday 21 September, 10am-4pm – New Plymouth, Waitara High School. Register here
Friday 22 September, 9am-3pm – Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. Register here
Friday 22 September (with Tāmihana), 9.30am-3.30pm – Wellington. Register here

MEFA Musicworks Ensemble Festival 2023
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-20 | Wellington College, 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6021, 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 from the members from leading National bands and ensembles.
MEFA offers both schools and community ensembles a truly encompassing festival.
For schools, MEFA offers an all-in-one experience for all ensembles with the ability for the different ensembles to perform on different days, giving all students an opportunity to perform and learn.
Hear professional ensembles perform at one of the evening Gala Concerts and attend mentoring with great educators as well as Band Director professional development sessions.
With the addition this year of a full line up of workshops, teacher professional development days and a new awards system, MEFA makes it the perfect opportunity in term three for any school to participate.
*Check out the WeBO 2022 Event Schedule
*All performances and concerts at WeBO 2022 are accessible and free of charge to the public.
How it All Works
Daily Outline
Each day features a key ensemble style split into morning and afternoon sessions, with ensembles scheduled for their part of the day to perform on the main stage, then moving to a private ensemble workshop directly after the performance with one of the clinicians.
When not perfuming, members of the ensemble are encouraged to attend the sessions remaining performances in the audience to support the other ensembles.
Both the morning and afternoon sessions have complimentary workshops and mentoring sessions running all day so ensembles can perform for example in the morning session then attend workshops in the afternoon and the opposite for those performing in the afternoon.
*Each day ends with an awards ceremony.

Your Ensemble Concert Performance
Each ensemble has a performance time of 20 mins on the main stage and 5 mins either side for entering and leaving the main stage.
Performances will be evaluated by some of of New Zealand and Australia’s top educators and clinicians who will provide valuable written and spoken feedback on the performances, as well as taking a support clinic immediately afterwards.
After your ensembles main performance the group will be taken to the workshop hall nearby for a short personal workshop with one of the clinicians who has watched and evaluated your performance.
*The second hall is set to allow a quick transition for attendees and a more relaxed atmosphere for the workshop.

Daily Workshops
During the course of the day a series of workshops and mentoring sessions are run in the morning then again in the afternoon. This allows MEFA participants the options of attending and supporting their performance session, and also receive valuable tuition and support from our great mentors in workshops at the opposite part of the day.

Awards
Every ensemble performing receives a Platinum, Gold or Silver participation certificate along with a director’s video containing the adjudicators voice over. MEFA is primarily a participation event, so no matter your ensembles skill set, or repertoire, awards are given on key criteria that encompass all aspects of an ensemble.

Evening Concert Performances
On the evenings of the festival we have fantastic gala concerts with a combination of professional players, ensembles and invited MEFA participants.

*Send questions and registrations to: education@musicworks.co.nz
*Register here

MENZA Conference 2023
2023-10-01 17:00 - 2023-10-04 15:00 UTC
He Hononga
Connecting Within and Across
1st – 4th October 2023
MENZA CONFERENCE 2023

National Music Education Wānanga ~ Dec 1-3
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-03 | Te Kauri Marae, 159 Hetherington Road, Huntly, Waikato, 3772, 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: Kelly Kahukiwa – alignment with Te Tiriti, Horomona Horo – Taonga Puoro & embedding the principles of Te Ao Māori and tikanga, learning concepts of Tika, Kawa & Pono (Ihi, Wehi, Wana), Wiremu Sarich – traditional Māori games, whanaungatanga activities, play in terms of brain development and to discern classroom energies.

This is fully funded if you are a MENZA member, or $50 for non-MENZA members (this includes membership). Please bring a koha (cash in envelope) for the Pōwhiri at 5pm at Te Kauri Marae, Taupiri. Please pay the $50 to MENZA 38-9011-0410882-00 if you are not a member or ask for an invoice via admin@menza.co.nz.

For further queries, please contact:

Email: admin@menza.co.nz

Please register via this link:
https://forms.gle/bEBanijihaTZ9n2HA

There are also some travel subsidies available for those travelling from further than 100km away. Click here to apply.

Programme outline (subject to change):

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER:
Pōwhiri 5pm
Afternoon Tea
Session 1 – Whanaungatanga
Break – Jamming & Tikanga
Dinner -7.30pm
Session 2 – whakatauki whakatauaki stories re:composition
Te Kohanga Reo – Toku Whanau release

SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER:
Karakia/Tauparapara
Breakfast-8am
Session 3 – Matauranga Māori & Puoro (te kauri Rongoa Kai garden/hikoi into bush with taonga, compose and record with local story)
Lunch 12.30pm
Break – jamming & tikanga
Session 4 – Composition & Puoro
Afternoon Tea 3.30
Session 5 – Te Tiriti Alignment
Dinner 6.30
Break – jamming and tikanga
Session 6 – Composition through story telling – use of the Taiao

SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER:
Karakia/Tauparapara – Oro Atua
Breakfast 8am
Session 7 – takeaways – poroporoaki- resource development and sharing .
CLEAN & PACK UP

2023 11th NZ JAZZ WORKSHOPS for Educators and Students
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-15 | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, 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 resources

This year, the jazz educators workshops are held during the week of the student workshops, giving the teachers acess to student reherasals, concerts and guest artists, as well as their own dedicated classes.
The fee to attend is $450
Register through Dr David Lisik
nzjazzfoundation@gmail.com

Student Workshops
C o o r d i n a t e d B Y R O D G E R F O X , D A V E L I S I K, A N D R Y A N B R A K E
THE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL JAZZ WORKSHOPS BRING NEW ZEALAND’S ENTHUSIASTIC JAZZ STUDENTS TOGETHER WITH NZ’S BEST JAZZ MUSICIANS AND EDUCATORS, WORKING ON INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES, IMPROVISATION, ENSEMBLE SKILLS (SMALL GROUPS AND HONOURS BIG BAND), JAZZ THEORY, LISTENING, AND PERFORMANCES. STUDENTS 19 AND UNDER, WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE ON AN INSTRUMENT, ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
REGISTER: n z j a z z f o u n d a t i o n . c o m

New Music Foundation NCEA Level 1 Resource ZOOM workshop
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
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 programme. The resource is based on the Big Ideas and will give students foundational knowledge to begin their Year 11 programme. There are aspects of Matauranga Māori intertwined into the resource, which will help teachers build their knowledge in Te ao Māori.
Click here for the ZOOM Link.

Matauranga Māori Resource ZOOM Hui
2024-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.

NZ Musicological Society Conference - Call for papers
2024-05-26 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
CALL FOR PAPERS
2024 Annual Meeting of the New Zealand Musicological Society
Musicology Matters Today Saturday 7th — Monday 9th December, 2024
New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī,
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Keynote address: Emeritus Professor Peter Walls
Public concert opportunity: Orchestra Wellington, “A Modern Hero”
Deadline for proposals: Sunday 26th May, 2024
The past few years have been challenging for musicology in New Zealand and around the world. This conference aims to affirm the importance of musicology and establish credible pathways for its future.
Questions related to the conference theme might include:

How is musicology in Aotearoa promoting knowledge and rewards for performers,composers, and listeners?
How can tertiary music programmes articulate their worth in non-financial terms?
What new pedagogical and research approaches might widen musicology’s appeal and contribution?
How is musicology moving forward in its research involving place, race and gender?
How might musicology’s engagement with the past be reconceptualised in forward-looking terms?
How is musicology building its relevance to other musical and broader disciplines and practices? How can these relationships be deepened?
What challenges does musicology face in an increasingly digital and online world, especially given the social and physical foundations of music and its performance?

All music research is welcome, with a suggested coda of commentary or points of meta- cognition allied with any of the conference questions. We also welcome abstracts from disciplines outside of music where the paper has a music focus and relevance to the conference theme.
Conference presentations may take the following forms:

Formal conference papers (20 minutes, plus 10 minutes for questions and discussion)
Interactive workshops (30 minutes)
Lecture recitals and demonstrations (20 minutes, plus 10 minutes for questions anddiscussion)
Panel sessions (30 minutes per participant. May be proposed by applicants or academic committee.)

This year’s conference will be live and in-person. Abstracts of no more than 250 words should be sent in PDF format to conference point of contact, Hamish Robb: hamish.robb@vuw.ac.nz (deadline: 26th May, 2024)
Proposals for panel sessions should include abstracts for individual papers (where applicable) as well as a proposal for the overall session.The submitted file should have a filename as follows: LASTNAME_first_few_words_of_title.pdf
Please include a title and up to five keywords beneath your abstract. Please omit your name and other identifying information from the text of your document. In the body of the email, include your full name, status (academic staff, postgraduate student, independent scholar, etc.) and institutional affiliation where appropriate, and your place of residence.
Details for the student paper competition will be announced shortly.
The academic committee consists of:
Hamish Robb (Victoria University of Wellington),
Chair Peter Adams (University of Otago)
Allan Badley (University of Auckland)
Nick Braae (Waikato Institute of Technology)
Gregory Camp (University of Auckland)
Sunhee Koo (University of Auckland)
Nancy November (University of Auckland)
Polly Sussex (Independent Scholar, Auckland)
Francis Yapp (University of Canterbury)

MENZA 2024 AGM and Workshops
2024-06-15 13:30 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Marist College, 31 Alberton Ave, Auckland, Mt Albert, 1025, New Zealand
1.30-2.30 Workshops
2.30-3pm Afternoon tea
3-4.30pm AGM
We would appreciate your RSVP so that we know how many people to expect and to organise the afternoon tea 🙂
Workshop 1: NCEA 1.1 Use music skills in a music style Workshop
In this workshop, we will unpack how to assess NCEA Music 1.1, Use music skills in a music style, and prepare students for the assessment.
RSVP for workshop
Workshop 2: Taonga Puoro Workshop
This workshop will look at how to create Taonga Puoro using clay. The workshop will be facilitated by Rapua Timoti, Trevania Walbaekken and Ben Lau. Suitable for Kaiako teaching at all levels.
RSVP for workshop
AGM: Agenda
ZOOM link

Proposed changes to MENZA
Due to the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, MENZA (Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa) has to update its Constitution. The Board has been working hard on this with the assistance of Maude and Miller and is asking the membership to adopt the new constitution at the next AGM.
The draft constitution was first presented to the membership at last year’s AGM, and feedback was received. Another draft version was presented at the Special General Meeting in Oct 2023, where more thorough feedback was sought. After consultation with the membership and advice from lawyers, I will put forward the following motion:
I propose that the MENZA membership adopt the new Constitution presented to the membership on the 15th of June, 2024.
Please find a copy of the constitution to have a read-through.
I would also like to propose a change to our membership fees. Unfortunately, there are costs involved in running an organisation like MENZA. Although the board tries to seek funding from other external sources, we also heavily rely on membership fees. The proposed changes are as follows:
MENZA Membership Fees Review

Membership Type

2023 (including GST)

2024 (Including GST)

Individual

$34.50

$35.00

Student Teacher

$0.00

$0.00

Pre-Certified Teacher

$0.00

$0.00

Early Childhood / Kohanga Reo

$34.50

$40.00

Area School

$34.50

$40.00

Primary / Intermediate / Kura Kaupapa

$34.50

$50.00

Secondary / Kura Tuarua fewer than 800

$69.00

$100

Secondary / Kura Tuarua more than 800

$103.50

$150

Library

$69.00

$100

Institution – Tertiary

$172.50

$150

Business

$172.50

$150

Reciprocal organisation

$ 0.00

$0.00

Discourse

Non-Members

$15.00 per annum

Members

Users who have access to the platform

Individual

Single

Student Teacher

Single

Pre-Certified Teacher

Single

Early Childhood / Kohanga Reo

Unlimited – with an institution email address

Area School

Unlimited – with an institution email address

Primary / Intermediate / Kura Kaupapa/ Secondary / Kura Tuarua

Unlimited – with an institution email address

Library

Two

Institution – Tertiary

Five

Business

Two

Reciprocal Organisation

Two

All subscriptions come with two free digital Tune Me In Magazines. MENZA will also add a processing fee for credit card payments.
If you have any questions regarding what is proposed with the constitution and the review of membership fees, please do not hesitate to contact me via admin@menza.co.nz
There are many changes that are important to our organisation and our membership, and attendance in person or through Zoom would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing you at our AGM on June 15th, 2024.
WORKSHOPS 15 June 2024, 1.30-2.30pm
Workshop 1: NCEA 1.1 Use music skills in a music style Workshop
In this workshop, we will unpack how to assess NCEA Music 1.1, Use music skills in a music style, and prepare students for the assessment.
Workshop 2: Taonga Puoro Workshop
This workshop will look at how to create Taonga Puoro using clay. The workshop will be facilitated by Rapua Timoti, Trevania Walbaekken and Ben Lau. Suitable for Kaiako teaching at all levels.
RSVP here

MENZA NCEA Music Significant Learning Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga
2024-06-25 18:00 - 2024-08-13 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Facilitators: Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa
Hosted by: MENZA and NEX
Embark on a more profound learning journey through a Te Ao Māori lens with Taonga Puoro practitioners Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich musical histories and tikanga (customs) inherent in Te Ao Māori. Participants will gain insight into key concepts such as ‘ihi’ (pride), ‘wehi’ (fear), and ‘wana’ (excitement) and deepen their understanding of traditional composition techniques and tikanga. Moreover, the workshop will delve into essential Te Ao Māori concepts within Te Ao Puoro (the Māori musical world).
Through Zoom-facilitated kōrero, each lasting 60 minutes, participants will engage with two Significant Learning Areas (SLAs) per session. The overarching aim is to provide a comprehensive exploration of Te Ao Māori perspectives within the realm of music, fostering understanding and appreciation among participants.
Click here for the MIRO board with all the notes (updated each time)
Workshop 1: Tuesday 7th May, 6pm. Recorded Session

Explore the musical histories of their whakapapa – Pepeha, Themed, National/Tribe/Cultural Significance. *Taonga Puoro history, birth of kapa haka, whalers.
Experience how music can communicate stories, knowledges, and ideas

Workshop 2: Tuesday 14th May, 6pm. Recorded Session

Explore how identity can be expressed through music
Understand how music is a waka to explore diverse worldviews

Workshop 3: Tuesday 21st May, 6pm. Recorded Session

Understand how diverse contexts inform creative musical output
Develop an understanding of how music from te ao Māori is guided by tikanga

Workshop 4: Tuesday 28th May, 6pm. Recorded Session

Develop insights into how te ao Māori concepts such as ihi, wehi, and wana are experienced in Māori music contexts
Consider how ihi, wehi, and wana may relate to personal music making

Workshop 5: Tuesday 4th June, 6pm. Recorded Session

Explore how music styles from different contexts are expressed in unique ways through combining and shaping music concepts
Experiment with music tools and concepts when composing or performing music, for intended effects

Workshop 6: Tuesday 11th June, 6pm. Recorded Session

Engage in different ways of creating original music
Practise aural skills and develop listening repertoire

Workshop 7: Tuesday 18th June, 6pm. Record Resource

Explore technological skills for music-making
Strengthen instrumental or vocal skills through reflection, practice, and dedication

Workshop 8: Tuesday 25th June, 6pm. Recorded Resource

Engage in creating and performing music within a range of contexts and settings
Explore visual representation styles and aural systems to preserve or pass music on.

If you accessed this series of wānanga in any way, either online at the Zoom calls or watching it afterwards. We would greatly appreciate it if you completed the feedback form below. Feedback Form

Music Therapy NZ: 50th Anniversary Conference: Looking Back Moving Forward
2024-09-13 17:00 - 2024-09-15 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
This year’s conference marks a significant milestone for Music Therapy New Zealand Te Rōpū Puoro Whakaora o Aotearoa (MThNZ) and celebrates 50 years as a professional practice. Friday night’s Anniversary Celebration also marks the 20-year anniversary of the Master of Music Therapy course, jointly hosted by MThNZ and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. A further milestone will be the launch of a book detailing the history of Music Therapy in New Zealand. Conference attendees will receive a copy as part of their registration (in person attendees only).
With the ethos of bringing our wider global community together in inclusive ways for dialogue and celebration, we are proud to present Music Therapy New Zealand’s first hybrid conference which includes a weekend of 49 presentations and 64 presenters from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, India, Japan, USA and Canada.
We welcome music therapists, allied health professionals, government and non-government representatives, users of music therapy services and anyone who would like to learn more about this powerful medium that brings about positive change.
Early-bird registrations close on 30 July!

https://www.musictherapy.org.nz/
https://www.musictherapy.org.nz/mthnz-50th-anniversary-conference/
Conference registration

https://www.facebook.com/MusicTherapyNewZealand

MENZA WOF 2024 (Wellington Orchestra Festival)
2024-09-23 09:45 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wellington College, 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument.
WOF 2024 is happening as a precursor to MEFA at the end of Term 3. A huge thanks to Wellington College and Musicworks for supporting the 2024 festival.
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 and make music as an ensemble. The technical difficulty of the music is suitable for students in their second or third year of learning onwards. Along with the four orchestra sections, there are parts for drum kit, hand percussion, guitar, bass, keyboard, Orff xylophone and recorders. Students can work on their parts with instrumental tutors leading up to the day, preparing to play all six pieces. Schools are also welcome to use the repertoire in their own ensembles during the year.
WOF is conducted by Mike Ashton. The day begins with a massed rehearsal, followed by sectionals led by musicians from Orchestra Wellington and finishes with a concert of the six pieces, which whanau can attend. The concert will also include a guest performance by Orchestra Wellington musicians.
Schools registered for WOF will also get the opportunity to take part in Orchestra Wellington’s Education in Schools Programme – Orchestra Wellington will come to your school to help prepare your students! Schools registered for WOF can sign up for this by contacting Hannah Neman.
Contact Joanna Calvert if you have any questions. We encourage new schools and students to participate in this event… come and join the fun. Sign up for WOF using the link below and then you will get sent the sheet music to start practising!
Register here.
MENZA members $100 per school
non-MENZA members $130 (includes membership to MENZA).
Invoices will be sent on registration.

MEFA 2024
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-26 | Wellington College, 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand
Who does MEFA cater for?
MEFA warmly embraces a wide spectrum of school-aged musical groups, including Jazz Bands, Symphonic Bands, Concert Bands, Stage Bands, Orchestras, Chamber Groups, Choral Ensembles, Small Instrumental Ensembles, and beyond. With each passing year, we expand our horizons and continually evolve. Our mission is centred on creating a festival the opens doors to opportunities, bringing together the school music community under a shared passion for ensemble music. Join our musical family today and be part of this journey.
Exploring the MEFA Experience
MEFA offers a diverse range of activities to enrich your experience:
Clinics and Workshops

Dive into over 40 instrumental workshops in 2024.
Explore clinics covering improvisation from beginner to advanced levels.
Learn about music courses available at Victoria University.
Engage in ensemble workshops tailored to different sections of the ensemble.
Collaborate with mentors in a comprehensive ensemble workshop with your school group.
Embrace the opportunity to join a festival band consisting of students from various schools.

Performance Opportunities

Showcase your talent with up to a 20-minute concert on the main stage.
Participate in massed ensemble groups for a collective musical experience.
Jam alongside fellow young jazz enthusiasts.
Perform at pop-up concerts in Wellington or at a local school.
Be a featured ensemble at a prestigious Gala Concert or during a captivating Lunchtime Concert.
Shine in our Showcase Concerts at Te Papa.

Highlights from 2023
In 2023, alongside our adjudicated performances, where each instrumental group received personalised mentoring, we achieved:

Conducted over forty workshops, focusing on individual instruments and enhancing various music skills
Presented three captivating evening gala concerts with world-class performers.
Hosted two showcase concerts at Te Papa featuring out of town participants.
Held several engaging lunchtime concerts featuring our student musicians.
Treated our attendees to a morning mini-concert by members of the NZ Army Band
Facilitated combined festival bands and a mass choral workshop
Successfully launched the 2023 Wellington All-Stars Youth Big Band
Organized off-site after-show jam sessions, bringing together mentors, teachers and students in a social atmosphere.

Most importantly, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
MEFA is more than a competition; it’s a platform for you to engage, develop, perform, learn, and most importantly, have an unforgettable time!
Register at www.musicworks.co.nz/mefa-registration

Christchurch Big Band Festival 2024
2024-10-24 00:00 - 2024-10-28 23:59 (Pacific/Auckland) | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
The Christchurch Big Band Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch.
• 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.
• Running since 2006, the CBBF is run by the community for the community and is the only Big Band Festival in New Zealand.
• Accessibility is a kaupapa of the festival with mostly free performances.
• 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 all the performances, there are workshops for youth and all ages. Run by Rodger Fox and his special guests.
Junior Jazz Jam, an event for Primary school aged jazz bands runs on the Thurdaay afternoon.
There is an early childhood interactive jazz education show on Thursday morning with ECE experts and a live jazz band.
There’s a parade led by Ambush Brass that anyone is welcome to join in with, and jazz jam nights.
See details, registration at https://www.chchbigbandfest.com/. Specific event details will be updated from May on.
Registrations close April 30th for big bands, but workshops and ticketed events will be live until the event unless sold out prior.

MENZA speaker series Term 4 2024
2024-10-30 16:00 - 2024-11-28 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Online guest-speaker sessions in October and November: including Dr Martin Emo, Rio Hemopo, Brenda Oakley, Chris O’Connor and Jade Wrathall. These will also be recorded to watch later if you can’t make it on the day. But they are interactive, so you can have your questions answered if you attend in person.
Online hui for ITMs and Music HODs about 2025 non-contacts for ITM teachers.
Thursday 28th Nov 3:30-4:30pm. Click here for the recording.
MENZA board member Brenda Oakley will be facilitating the discussion alongside PPTA team members Lauren Hourigan and Jo Brunskill, for questions around the impact of the introduction of non-contacts for ITM teachers in 2025.
Please complete this google form before Thursday 9am to give us your questions, queries or discussion points.
https://forms.gle/3JyZYvN2t5uwpRuy5
The online hui will be recorded for members to view at a later date if you are unable to attend.
Wednesday 30 October, 4-5pm
Dr Martin Emo on the NCEA RAMP for 2025 (L1, 2, 3 and Scholarship). Click here for the recording and notes of the session.

Dr Martin Emo is a former secondary school teacher with extensive experience in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and digital technology in Music through contract roles in public, private and tertiary education. His most recent position was the Learning Area Lead (Dance, Drama, Music) for the New Zealand Ministry of Education, focused on developing and implementing the new NCEA Achievement Standards. Drawing on a range of perspectives and opportunities, he developed and led education strategies for music technology companies Melodics, Serato, and Ableton. In his spare time he grows giant agave flowers, blogs and spins records which you can listen to for free via www.martinthomasemo.com.
Tuesday 12 November, 4-5.30pm
Jade Wrathall’s online presentation: The politics of teaching “the basics” brilliantly. Click here for the recording and notes from the session.

Jade Wrathall is an emerging academic from the University of Waikato. She graduated with a Master of Arts with First Class Honours and has held various teaching and management roles across early childhood and primary sectors. Jade lectures in the Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education and works with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate students in both initial teacher education and education and society. Her research focuses on policy enactment and the position of the arts within the New Zealand Curriculum.
Tuesday 19 November, 4-5pm
In this presentation, Rio Hemopo-Hunuki talks about his experiences in the creative industries and about opportunities for rangatahi to engage in the digital creative sector. Click here for the recording of the session.
Rio Hemopo – Hunuki

Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Niuē
I have over 20 years of experience in the creative industries – professionally as a recording artist/musician/producer, and in the digital creative arts via our company, Koi Digital Ltd.
My current focus is to address new opportunities in the Interactive Media space (Gaming, AR/VR, Apps), specifically developing projects for Māori and Pasifika talent/rangatahi to engage in the exciting opportunities of the digital creative sector.
Wednesday 20 November, 7-8.30pm
In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit approach to music education that he experienced in his music learning journey. Click here for the recording of the presentation.

Chris O’Connor is a registered music therapist and freelance performer, educator, composer and recording artist specialising in drum set and percussion. Based in Tamaki Makaurau, Chris works as a music therapist in a variety of settings for the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, as well as performing and recording with the likes of The Phoenix Foundation, Don McGlashan, Sjd, and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra.

NZ Ukulele Trust Songwriting competition
2024-11-01 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Uke-Can-Do-It-for-MENZA
The New Zealand Ukulele Trust invites all Year 5-13 students in NZ to enter our songwriting competition which closes on Friday 1st November 2024. With time running out quickly and school holidays around the corner, we are asking Head of Music Departments (or any lead teacher who can talk to the appropriate age groups for their school) to share this competition with their students. Students do not need to be in a ‘Kiwilele’ school to enter. There may be budding vocalists, poets and musicians who aren’t experienced in the ukulele, but who may be able to submit an amazing song with basic chord progressions that would suit beginner ukulele players.
Further details can be found on our website: https://www.nzukulele.org.nz/uke-can-do-it.html and the attached flyer which we would appreciate if you could share either in school newsletters, assemblies or in class.
Thank you for any support you can give us in encouraging the imagination and creativity of your tamariki through this musical competition.
Nga mihi,
Sean Dean
New Zealand Ukulele Trust.

The Rodger Fox Workshops - December 16-19 in Wellington - jazz and beyond for students 19 and under
2024-12-16 09:00 - 2024-12-19 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | NZ School of Music, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
I am happy to announce that we be continuing the legacy of Rodger Fox’s association with summer jazz workshops in Wellington with a new initiative:
The Rodger Fox Workshops.
The Rodger Fox Workshops will take place December 16–19 at the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī in Wellington, co-ordinated by Lance Philip, Daniel Hayles, Dave Wilson, Eilish Wilson, and Chris Beernink in association with the Aotearoa Jazz Education and Performance Trust.
Musicians age 19 and under with a minimum of one year experience on an instrument or in vocal training can participate. Students can choose trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, flute, bass, piano, guitar, drums, vibraphone, or voice.
More information and registration info can be found at the Rodger Fox Workshops registration site 2.
Free free to download and print a hi-res pdf poster 1 with details on the workshop and a QR code to the registration page, to post for student information as appropriate.
Follow the Rodger Fox Workshops on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates.
Any questions – email rodgerfoxworkshops@gmail.com.
The Rodger Fox Workshops
Jazz and beyond for students 19 and under
December 16–19, 2024
Coordinated by Lance Philip, Daniel Hayles, Dave Wilson, Eilish Wilson, and Chris Beernink
Level up your music game at the Rodger Fox Workshops, where young musicians from all over Aotearoa New Zealand come together to explore jazz and related music styles. You’ll work with some of New Zealand’s top musicians and educators in a supportive and inclusive setting, and you’ll advance your skills alongside other students your age from across the motu.
Here’s what’s in store:

small group ensembles led by professional musicians

developing improvisation skills in supportive settings

an introduction to music production

listening sessions that expand your skills

inclusive jam sessions where all are welcome

ensemble performances at the end of week concert

And more!

If you’re 19 or under with at least a year of experience on your instrument or in vocal training, you’re welcome to join. Choose from trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, flute, bass, piano, guitar, drums, vibraphone, or voice.
The workshops are held at the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Follow the Rodger Fox Workshops on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates. Email rodgerfoxworkshops@gmail.com with any questions.

Schedule
The workshops run 9:00am–4:30pm Monday through Thursday, with evening activities including concerts and our inclusive jam sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Students perform in a closing concert on Thursday afternoon.
Accommodation
Students arrange their own accommodation. Often students from outside Wellington stay together in groups with a parent chaperone. Options for housing near Victoria University of Wellington include backpacker hostels and hotels. If you have a group of 15 or more, University Student Housing can been booked at Cumberland House. Contact info for this option is via email at Cumberland-House@vuw.ac.nz or by phone at +64 4 463 4770.
Meals
Lunch for the four days is available for purchase at many convenient locations on campus, or students may bring their own lunch.
Equipment
Provided equipment includes drum kits, guitar and bass amps, pianos/keyboards, microphones and PAs for vocalists.
All brass and wind players should bring their own instruments.
Drummers: you are required to bring your own cymbals, sticks, and hi-hat clutch.
Guitarists and bass players: you are required to bring your own instruments as well as cables (leads).
Preparation
All students with one year of experience on an instrument or in vocal training have the skills required to participate, so no musical preparation is required. On the first day, students will play a very short audition to be placed in an appropriate ensemble. Guidelines for this short audition will be sent to all registered participants in advance of the workshops.

Cost
Early bird price: $325 for all four days – register by 1 October
Standard price $350 – after 1 October
Registration is open to all until all spots are filled.
We are dedicated to ensuring all students can participate in the workshops without financial constraints. If the cost poses a barrier, please email us at rodgerfoxworkshops@gmail.com and we will find a solution to facilitate your participation.

Safer Spaces in Music Education workshop - Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
2025-03-11 08:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Tuning Fork, 42/80 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, 1010
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 $30 and include a resource and digital PD certificate for evidence of professional growth. Morning tea, lunch, and tea and coffee will be provided.

The ‘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
out across the screen sector.

The full-day training is friendly and interactive and the content includes:
* Definitions of sexual harassment and sexual harm within New Zealand legislation
* WorkSafe obligations and legal requirements for workplaces
* Guidance for receiving disclosures of sexual harm and supporting survivors
* Options and pathways for reporting sexual harm and support services available
* Strategies for preventing sexual harm and fostering a respectful work environment
* Practical tips for bystander intervention.

The 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 please contact Jeni.

Jeni Little, Performing Arts Learning Area Leader, Hobsonville Point Secondary School (jeni.little@hobsonvillepoint.school.nz) will be the liaison and host for this workshop.

Please register here by Wednesday 5 March, 5pm, so that we can organise the catering and resources. Once registered, you will be emailed an invoice for the workshop.

This workshop is for a maximum of 30 participants, so get in quick!

MENZA AGM 2025
2025-06-07 10:30 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bethlehem School, 66 Carmichael road, Tauranga
The MENZA AGM for 2025 will be held on Saturday 7 June at Bethlehem School in Tauranga. If you can’t make it in person – please join us on ZOOM as we need a quorum!
10.30am-2.30pm Workshop/Advocacy session & lunch
2.30-3.00pm Afternoon Tea
3.00pm AGM
MENZA will be holding an initial planning meeting to discuss how we, as an organisation, can advocate for music education within the New Zealand education system, particularly in response to the current political climate.
If you are interested in being part of this meaningful conversation, please join us at Bethlehem School, 66 Carmichael Road, Tauranga before the MENZA AGM. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
