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SUMMARY:Wellington Music Cluster PLD
DESCRIPTION: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\n\nI am sending an initial form first to get the ball rolling. If you are interested in attending\, please fill out the form below.\n\nRSVP Form: Welly Cluster PLD
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/wellington-music-cluster-pld/
LOCATION:Onslow College\, Burma Road\, Johnsonville\, Wellington\, 6037\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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SUMMARY:Ableton Teacher PD workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 \nAs 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 Martin Emo (NZ Ministry of Education). \nParticipants will: \n\nAccess Ableton Live Intro for their school for free via the Ableton for the Classroom initiative\nIdentify how using Ableton Live supports the integrations of digital technologies in their school\nExplore concrete strategies of how to engage young music-makers in their classroom\nUnderstand the ways in which music is created by digital music-makers\nLearn essential Ableton Live classroom tips and tricks from highly experienced educators\nAccess classroom resources and projects\nUnderstand how digital music-making practices link to Level 1 NCEA\n\nLocation: \nHihi (1D12)\, Block 1\, Massey University \nHihi (1D12) is a computer lab on the second floor of Block 1. \nBlock 1 is easily accessed from Entrance C on Wallace Street\, Mount Cook. \nThere’s public transport close by\, with the 3\, 18\, and 27 bus line running within 100m of the block. \nInfo on parking access TBC \nBooking: \nTickets for this event are free\, but require registration via the eventbrite link below.\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ableton-education-tour-professional-development-day-for-teachers-tickets-835485368227?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/ableton-teacher-pd-workshop/
LOCATION:Massey University\, Wellington\, Wallace Street\, Wellington
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240526T170000
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SUMMARY:NZ Musicological Society Conference - Call for papers
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR PAPERS \n2024 Annual Meeting of the New Zealand Musicological Society \nMusicology Matters Today Saturday 7th — Monday 9th December\, 2024 \nNew Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī\,\nTe Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington \nKeynote address: Emeritus Professor Peter Walls\nPublic concert opportunity: Orchestra Wellington\, “A Modern Hero” \nDeadline for proposals: Sunday 26th May\, 2024 \nThe 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. \nQuestions related to the conference theme might include: \n\nHow is musicology in Aotearoa promoting knowledge and rewards for performers\,composers\, and listeners?\nHow can tertiary music programmes articulate their worth in non-financial terms?\nWhat new pedagogical and research approaches might widen musicology’s appeal and contribution?\nHow is musicology moving forward in its research involving place\, race and gender?\nHow might musicology’s engagement with the past be reconceptualised in forward-looking terms?\nHow is musicology building its relevance to other musical and broader disciplines and practices? How can these relationships be deepened?\nWhat challenges does musicology face in an increasingly digital and online world\, especially given the social and physical foundations of music and its performance?\n\nAll 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. \nConference presentations may take the following forms: \n\nFormal conference papers (20 minutes\, plus 10 minutes for questions and discussion)\nInteractive workshops (30 minutes)\nLecture recitals and demonstrations (20 minutes\, plus 10 minutes for questions anddiscussion)\nPanel sessions (30 minutes per participant. May be proposed by applicants or academic committee.)\n\nThis 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) \nProposals 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 \nPlease 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. \nDetails for the student paper competition will be announced shortly. \nThe academic committee consists of:\nHamish Robb (Victoria University of Wellington)\,\nChair Peter Adams (University of Otago)\nAllan Badley (University of Auckland)\nNick Braae (Waikato Institute of Technology)\nGregory Camp (University of Auckland)\nSunhee Koo (University of Auckland)\nNancy November (University of Auckland)\nPolly Sussex (Independent Scholar\, Auckland)\nFrancis Yapp (University of Canterbury)
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/nz-musicological-society-conference-call-for-papers/
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy NZ: 50th Anniversary Conference: Looking Back Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWith 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. \nWe 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. \nEarly-bird registrations close on 30 July! \n\n\nhttps://www.musictherapy.org.nz/\nhttps://www.musictherapy.org.nz/mthnz-50th-anniversary-conference/\nConference registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MusicTherapyNewZealand
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/music-therapy-nz-50th-anniversary-conference-looking-back-moving-forward/
LOCATION:Victoria University of Wellington\, Kelburn Parade\, Wellington\, 6012\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240923T170000
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SUMMARY:MENZA WOF 2024 (Wellington Orchestra Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. \nWOF 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. \nWe have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin\, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. \nThis 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. \nWOF 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. \nSchools 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. \nContact 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! \nRegister here. \nMENZA members $100 per school\nnon-MENZA members $130 (includes membership to MENZA).\nInvoices will be sent on registration.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/menza-wof-2024-wellington-orchestra-festival/
LOCATION:Wellington College\, 15 Dufferin St\, Mount Victoria\, Wellington\, 6021\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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SUMMARY:MEFA 2024
DESCRIPTION:Who does MEFA cater for? \nMEFA 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. \nExploring the MEFA Experience \nMEFA offers a diverse range of activities to enrich your experience: \nClinics and Workshops   \n\nDive into over 40 instrumental workshops in 2024.\nExplore clinics covering improvisation from beginner to advanced levels.\nLearn about music courses available at Victoria University.\nEngage in ensemble workshops tailored to different sections of the ensemble.\nCollaborate with mentors in a comprehensive ensemble workshop with your school group.\nEmbrace the opportunity to join a festival band consisting of students from various schools.\n\nPerformance Opportunities \n\nShowcase your talent with up to a 20-minute concert on the main stage.\nParticipate in massed ensemble groups for a collective musical experience.\nJam alongside fellow young jazz enthusiasts.\nPerform at pop-up concerts in Wellington or at a local school.\nBe a featured ensemble at a prestigious Gala Concert or during a captivating Lunchtime Concert.\nShine in our Showcase Concerts at Te Papa.\n\n\nHighlights from 2023 \nIn 2023\, alongside our adjudicated performances\, where each instrumental group received personalised mentoring\, we achieved: \n\nConducted over forty workshops\, focusing on individual instruments and enhancing various music skills\nPresented three captivating evening gala concerts with world-class performers.\nHosted two showcase concerts at Te Papa featuring out of town participants.\nHeld several engaging lunchtime concerts featuring our student musicians.\nTreated our attendees to a morning mini-concert by members of the NZ Army Band\nFacilitated combined festival bands and a mass choral workshop\nSuccessfully launched the 2023 Wellington All-Stars Youth Big Band\nOrganized off-site after-show jam sessions\, bringing together mentors\, teachers and students in a social atmosphere.\n\nMost importantly\, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. \nMEFA is more than a competition; it’s a platform for you to engage\, develop\, perform\, learn\, and most importantly\, have an unforgettable time!  \nRegister at www.musicworks.co.nz/mefa-registration
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/mefa-2024/
LOCATION:Wellington College\, 15 Dufferin St\, Mount Victoria\, Wellington\, 6021\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241114T170000
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SUMMARY:Wellington Region - Secondary Music Teachers Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Secondary School Music Teachers will be having a Hui on 14th November 2024 at 4 pm at Sprig and Fern on Tinakori Road
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/wellington-region-secondary-music-teachers-get-together/
LOCATION:Sprig and Fern on Tinakori Road
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241219T170000
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SUMMARY:The Rodger Fox Workshops - December 16-19 in Wellington - jazz and beyond for students 19 and under
DESCRIPTION: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:\nThe Rodger Fox Workshops. \nThe 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. \nMusicians 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. \nMore information and registration info can be found at the Rodger Fox Workshops registration site 2. \nFree 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. \nFollow the Rodger Fox Workshops on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates. \nAny questions – email rodgerfoxworkshops@gmail.com. \nThe Rodger Fox Workshops \nJazz and beyond for students 19 and under \nDecember 16–19\, 2024 \nCoordinated by Lance Philip\, Daniel Hayles\, Dave Wilson\, Eilish Wilson\, and Chris Beernink \nLevel 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. \nHere’s what’s in store: \n\nsmall group ensembles led by professional musicians\n\n\ndeveloping improvisation skills in supportive settings\n\n\nan introduction to music production\n\n\nlistening sessions that expand your skills\n\n\ninclusive jam sessions where all are welcome\n\n\nensemble performances at the end of week concert\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n  \nIf 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nSchedule \nThe 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. \nAccommodation \nStudents 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. \nMeals \nLunch for the four days is available for purchase at many convenient locations on campus\, or students may bring their own lunch. \nEquipment \nProvided equipment includes drum kits\, guitar and bass amps\, pianos/keyboards\, microphones and PAs for vocalists. \nAll brass and wind players should bring their own instruments. \nDrummers: you are required to bring your own cymbals\, sticks\, and hi-hat clutch. \nGuitarists and bass players: you are required to bring your own instruments as well as cables (leads). \nPreparation \nAll 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. \n  \nCost \nEarly bird price: $325 for all four days – register by 1 October \nStandard price $350 – after 1 October \nRegistration is open to all until all spots are filled. \nWe 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.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/the-rodger-fox-workshops-december-16-19-in-wellington-jazz-and-beyond-for-students-19-and-under/
LOCATION:NZ School of Music\,  Gate 7\, Kelburn Parade\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T143000
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SUMMARY:Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/whakawhanaungatanga-hui-in-wellington/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant\, 39 Abel Smith Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant\, 39 Abel Smith Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250706T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T132055
CREATED:20241108T005139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T050202Z
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SUMMARY:MENZA Conference 2025 - Te Rito o Te Harakeke
DESCRIPTION: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 wish and bring someone. We hope you will leave feeling confident\, energised and inspired!\n\nSun 6 July\n6pm conference registrations with drinks/nibbles\nMon 7 July \n8am onwards welcome and conference & evening activity\nTues 8 July \n9am onwards conference & dinner\nWed 9 July \n9am-3pm\, conference \n\nConference Fees (includes morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch)\nParticipant 3 days PPTA PLD $390 MENZA\nParticipant 3 days PPTA PLD $425 NON-MENZA\nParticipant 3 days Primary/ECE  $250 MENZA\nParticipant 3 days Primary/ECE $290 NON-MENZA\nStudent-teacher 3 days $150\nOne-day participant $150\nExtras\nMonday evening activity $25\nTuesday Conference dinner $50\n\n*Prices quoted are including GST and invoices will be emailed closer to the event. If you are currently not a MENZA member\, and would like to join\, please visit the MENZA website and click the “Join” button. Or select the NON-MENZA option which includes individual membership for PPTA PLD and a school membership for Primary/ECE.\nConference Subsidies\nApplications for a conference subsidy can be made here: 2025 MENZA Conference Subsidy Form. (Priority will be given to ECE and Primary members and those in geographically isolated areas)\nAccommodation\nThere are lots of great hotels close by. If you need help with accommodation or would like to billet please contact us at the email below.\n\n\nSecondary School Teachers: You can access Professional Learning funds to attend this conference through the PPTA and the Subject Association Grant. You can apply now\, and it can be pre-approved. \nREGISTER HERE NOW!
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/menza-conference/
LOCATION:Massey University\, Wellington\, Wallace Street\, Wellington
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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SUMMARY:MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa (MEFA) - Aotearoa’s Premier National School Ensemble Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 no other festival like it in New Zealand. \nUnlike traditional festivals that focus primarily on competition\, MEFA is designed around a mentorship-driven framework\, offering students engaging workshops and unique learning experiences. We collaborate with some of New Zealand’s top educators and musicians\, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO)\, Royal New Zealand Air Force Band\, leading universities\, and MENZA. With over 60 tailored workshops\, students develop not only their individual instrumental and vocal skills but also gain exposure to areas they may not typically explore in school—such as improvisation\, conducting\, and mixed-ensemble collaboration\, enhancing both their musical and social development. \nFor schools that wish to compete\, MEFA’s adjudicated performances provide an opportunity to strive for excellence across a range of ensembles—from choral groups and orchestras to concert bands and jazz ensembles. Each performance is followed by a specialized workshop with a top mentor\, ensuring students receive constructive guidance to refine their skills. \nEvening concerts showcase performances by some of New Zealand’s finest musicians\, including members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Big Band and the NZSO. These concerts offer students access to world-class performances\, with select opportunities for student participation—an invaluable experience that further enhances their development as musicians. \nMEFA’s education-first approach makes it accessible for ensembles of all levels\, from beginner groups to New Zealand’s top school ensembles. Each year\, we take pride in providing young musicians with a supportive and inspiring space to perform\, learn\, and be part of a true festival experience. \nClick here to find out more and register your school.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/musicworks-ensemble-festival-aotearoa-mefa-aotearoas-premier-national-school-ensemble-festival/
LOCATION:Wellington
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250920T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260415T132055
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T222550Z
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SUMMARY:Young Jazz Bandit
DESCRIPTION:Created by Rodger Fox\, continued by a village  \nFor 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. \nThis year – in partnership with the MEFA Festival\, NZSM Te Koki\, Youthtown\, and the Aotearoa Jazz Education and Performance Trust – we are excited to continue to grow the festival\, and cement it as a key event in schools annual jazz calendar. \nThere are three elements to the Young Jazz Band-It competition contested by auditioned High School and Intermediate School Jazz Bands\, composers and soloists: Essential NZ Jazz Band Competition\, NZ Jazz Composition Competition and NZ Jazz Improvisation Competition. \nClick here for more info and to register.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/young-jazz-bandit/
LOCATION:Wellington
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicworks":MAILTO:education@musicworks.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T132055
CREATED:20250728T231221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T221503Z
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SUMMARY:MENZA WOF 2025 (Wellington Orchestra Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. \nWe have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin\, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. \nThis 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. \nWOF 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. \nSchools 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. \nContact 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! \nRegister here. \nMENZA members $100 per school\nnon-MENZA members $130 (includes membership to MENZA).\nInvoices will be sent on registration.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/menza-wof-2025-wellington-orchestra-festival/
LOCATION:Wellington College\, 15 Dufferin St\, Mount Victoria\, Wellington\, 6021\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T132055
CREATED:20260313T024423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T004814Z
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SUMMARY:Toi Ihiihi Wānanga\, Te Whanganui-a-Tara presented by CATA & MENZA
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai haere mai ki te Āo Pūoro me ngā Toi Māori. He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.\nOn behalf of MENZA and Canterbury Arts Teachers Association  (CATA) we welcome you to come and join us and explore our world of māori music and arts. \nTēnā koa whakakī te puka rēhita\, haere mai ki te tūhura me te pākiki tahi me mātou\, kia anga whakamua! \nPlease fill out the registration form\, come and explore and be curious with us\, moving forward! \nNgā Taipitopito – Details: \nVenue: Victoria University\, Te Whanganui-a-Tara\nDates: Friday 10th April – Sunday 12th April 2026\, 4pm kia mutu\nPōwhiri: 10am\nKoha: a gift to Mana whenua – can be a taonga\, money or traditional rongoa\nNgā Kaiwhakahaere – Facilitators: Horomona Horo and Regan Balzer\, Wiremu Sarich\, Kylie Simeon\, Sarah Hera Maxwell\, Hunia Manuel\, Kat Lilly \nMauria mai āu taputapu – what to bring: \n– Blanket\n– Pillow\n– Sheet\n– Towels\n– Toiletries etc\n– Appropriate clothing\n– Instrument (could be a taonga pūoro\, guitar\, harp\, trumpet\, stone\, spoons\, shell\, stick\, stone kei a koe te tīkanga\, it is up to you how big or small). \nMāu e whakarite he waka kia tae atu koe ki te Whare Wānanga. \nPlease arrange your transport to and from the University. \nMā Te Herenga Waka e manaaki i a tātou.\nFull catering and accommodation are provided. \nThere may be a cost of $235 for primary teachers\, and $285 for secondary teachers. More information is on the registration form. \nMENZA Organisation Contact: admin@menza.co.nz\nWānanga Contact: Trevania Walbaekken 021 942 077 \nParticipation survey feedback link: https://forms.gle/UT715xhGu3TooqZH \nWananga resource link: https://menza.co.nz/resource/toi-ihiihi-wananga-resource/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/toi-ihiihi-wananga-te-whanganui-a-tara-presented-by-cata-menza/
LOCATION:Victoria University of Wellington\, Kelburn Parade\, Wellington\, 6012\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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