Agenda; Collaborative Composition Presentation by Vicki Thorpe and then discussion re plans for Wellington Secondary Music teachers and students (PD, joint ventures etc).

Jan 10-16 Wellington

Catch up and share ideas for local professional development and collaborative events.

MENZA Board Meeting (Board Members only) – Wellington location to be confirmed

This session introduces an approach to classroom singing based on the principles of Orff-Schulwerk. Come and learn how to inspire and challenge your students using a wide range of songs and vocal activities from communities across the world. The focus of the session will be on ways to build daily singing into your classroom and […]

Emerging IT Technologies in the Music classroom, hosted by Ivan Patterson at Scots’ College, Mirimar, Wellington.

In this workshop, participants will explore ways to introduce movement activities in the music classroom. The focus is on playful exploration and direct experience in a non-threatening and supportive environment. Be prepared to sing, dance, move and explore body percussion music. Presenters: Renée Morin and Liz Melchior

Sharing ideas regarding Junior Secondary Music Programmes, hosted by Megan Brownlie at Heretaunga College, Upper Hutt.

The Wellington Bands and Orchestras Festival, celebrates music-making by New Zealand’s school and community Concert Bands, Orchestras, Big Bands and Jazz Combos. Although promoting and focusing on bands and orchestras in the Wellington region, WeBO is open to any band or orchestra from around New Zealand and the world. Each performing ensemble will receive a […]

In this workshop teachers will learn a number of intercultural songs from Madagascar, West Africa, South America, and the Pacific. Songs and music from these cultures will be integrated with drums, percussion and dance.  Teachers will learn a number of call and response songs for easy level song leading in the classroom, as well as […]

A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance led by arranger and conductor Richard Oswin for senior primary and intermediate students.

This workshop will focus on how to create a classroom community of successful music making through the use of circle dances and circle games /music activities that focus on developing rhythmic confidence.  All the activities shared will show how through the joy of song, dance, and play all children can develop their general musicality as […]