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 […]
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 […]
MENZA have organised a day to have a Wellington Music Teacher’s cluster PLD session based on Year 11 Music. There will be a focus on NCEA Level 1 Music and NZ Curriculum level 5/6 in Music. The PLD will be from 9 am to 3 pm and will be led by teachers for teachers at Onslow College I am […]
As part of a wider set of global events, Ableton’s Education tour comes to Massey University in Wellington on Friday April 12 9am-3pm As part of the NZ leg of this tour, Ableton are running a day of teacher professional learning workshops facilitated by Matt Ridgway (Ableton’s Education Specialist for Australia and New Zealand) and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 performances and workshops.
Secondary School Music Teachers will be having a Hui on 14th November 2024 at 4 pm at Sprig and Fern on Tinakori Road
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 […]
Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington. All teachers welcome, food provided. A good chance to catch up with your local network of music teachers. Please register here.
The MENZA Conference will be held at Massey University in Wellington, from Sunday 6 July – Wednesday 9 July 2025. Over the three days there will be opportunities to connect with music educators and institutions, to share knowledge and resources. And of course a conference dinner and social activities which you are welcome to attend if you […]
Held in Wellington, MEFA is New Zealand’s premier national school ensemble festival, celebrating both traditional and jazz/blues styles. Our mission is to foster a vibrant, educational, and community-driven environment where students can thrive through music. With world-class concerts, mentorship, and performances, MEFA provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to perform, learn, and grow. There is […]
Created by Rodger Fox, continued by a village For the first two years, Young Jazz Band-it was directed by Rodger Fox. With his passing in 2024, a group of like-minded organisations picked up his partial plans and pushed the 2024 festival over the line. This year – in partnership with the MEFA Festival, NZSM Te […]
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary-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 […]