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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March, 2.30pm – 5.00pm The Village, 362a Ilam Road, Bryndwr $20 IRMTNZ members $30 Non members Please register using the link below. Working with Neurodiverse Students The neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing, motor abilities, social comfort, cognition, and focus as […]
Ōtepoti Educators Choir 2025 Join us for the inaugural Ōtepoti Educators Choir (official name to be decided) Led by Ben Madden and supported by Natasha Manowitz Our aim is to sing together for wellbeing and the joy of creating music. We will learn new waiata, sing old favourites, practise vocal warm ups and much more. All […]
We welcome you to attend Music Education’s annual (and final) AGM. Date – Sunday, 6 April Time – 2 pm 4pm AGM 2pm-2:40pm 2:40-3pm afternoon tea 3pm workshop Venue – CSM Office , 100 Fitzgerald Ave Workshop – “Practical and fun music theory using the power of numbers seamlessly from birth to tertiary level” by […]
This is a special gathering for MENZA music educators in the Auckland region—a chance to connect, network, and strengthen our music education community. Come along to meet fellow educators, learn more about MENZA, and enjoy our shared passion for music. Food and drinks provided. You don’t have to be a MENZA member to join in. […]
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 […]
Sun, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch June 14, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Chisnallwood Intermediate Music Suite,76 Breezes Rd,Avondale Christchurch Songs, instrumental play and words give rise to creative music and movement in this workshop. Imagery derived from songs about the sun, the moon and the stars form the starting points for musical creations. […]
Join MENZA’s ITM representative Brenda Oakley online on Monday 23 June, 3.30pm, for a zui about issues front of mind for itinerant teachers of music and Music Department HODs. This is an end of term catch-up to check in around ITM loadings and non-contacts, discuss/raise any issues, and information around ITM workshops at MENZA conference […]
He Wai Kōmako – NEWZATs warmly invites you to Conference 2025 “Ngā Ringa Kōmiri” in Tāmaki Makaurau from July 2-4 at the University of Auckland, School of Music! This exciting event will offer a fantastic professional development opportunity for singing teachers, choir directors, and voice professionals across Aotearoa. Expect engaging workshops on Musical Theatre, Classical, […]
Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach With Loren Easterbrook Saturday, July 5, 10am – 4pm 455 Hagley Avenue $90/$70 (low income) Loren Easterbrook currently works as a music specialist at Belmont Primary school. She has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz composition and arranging and has worked as a music teacher […]
