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 […]
Level 1 Christchurch Date: Mon 8th- Sat 13th July 2024, 8.45 – 4.15 pm Monday to Friday, 8.45 to 2 pm Saturday Venue: Christchurch School of Music,60 Ferry Road,Christchurch Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering a Level 1, 6-day workshop, the successful completion of which achieves ONZA certification (Level 1) in Orff Pedagogy. The Level 1 workshop is […]
1,200 students playing ukueles, marimbas and recorders
Orchestras and Concert bands Sept 5, 6 Big Bands Sept 7 Aududicators Dr Rob McWilliaims Dr Patrick Shepherd Vincent Hardaker Pablo Ruiz Henao
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.
This wānanga taonga pūoro for practitioners will be held in Te Puke at Makahae Marae, 20 Te Kahika Road, Te Puke on 29 September 2024. Resources and food are included. Some travel subsidies are also available. Facilitator: Jo’el Komene The intent is to establish a group to help share expertise, to provide PLD, and to support […]
You are invited to a movie night Monday September 30th (the start of the school break!) as Music Education Canterbury (MEC) celebrates 50 years 1974-2024 5:15pm mix and mingle 6pm “The Secret Song” (brought back to show in NZ by popular request) Tickets available from lumierecinemas.co.nz/movie/the-secret-song $10 tickets (MEC/MENZA price) $20 full price About […]
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 […]
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 […]
