Based on a successfully implemented programme in USA schools this workshop will show non-musically trained early childhood and primary classroom teachers how to use easy to play musical instruments to support academic instruction in literacy, maths, science, social studies and Te Reo.
CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PUBLIC GALA CONCERT SUNDAY 25th 2.30pm $5 entry, children free (tickets at the door, cash only) (Entrance off Barrington Street only) ————————————————– Applications are invited for the following categories: 1.CONCERT BAND (20 + PLAYERS, DIRECTED) $10 per player ($200 max) 2. ENSEMBLE (UP TO 20 PLAYERS, DIRECTED) May be […]
Strum, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1000 students from over 40 schools playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders in the Horncastle Arena. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in it’s 7th year! The concert […]
Where: Porirua College, 64 Drivers Cres, Cannons Creek, Porirua Cost: $80 (and you also get MENZA membership), $50 for current members, free for 2019 teacher trainees and beginning teachers. Lunch and morning tea provided Register here today Workshop Programme 9:00 – 9:30am – Belinda Carey MENZA Secondary Kaiàrahi MENZA Me mahi tahi tatou. We should work together. How […]
The ONZA Marimba Festival will be conducted in Auckland and Tauranga this year in term 3 and 4 respectively. Teachers whose students participate in these events will have the opportunity to attend inspiring professional development, free of charge, once per term, to play through an exciting repertoire fully adaptable to suit their music curriculum goals. […]
What: Wānanga Puoro with Makaira Waugh When: August 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sector: Primary / Intermediate Where: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori of Te Wānaga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, Heretaunga Cost: Free for kura and schools with a MENZA membership, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30 plus […]
Sight-Reading Workshop Saturday 31 Aug 2019 (12:30pm-6pm) Location: Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera Whether you are a member of a choir, a singer or instrumentalist preparing for the sight-reading tests in grade exams or you simply enjoy singing with friends, the ability to sight-read with confidence and accuracy is a most important musical […]
Wellington Orchestra Festival Thursday 5 September 9:15am – 2:45pm Chilton St James School 124 Waterloo Rd, Lower Hutt $50 for MENZA members or $80 for Non-MENZA Members (includes membership) Register today! This is intended for senior primary and intermediate students but older and younger students also join us for a day of rehearsals and a concert to finish, […]
Musical play is the child’s first language and is a natural part of the life and culture of children. It opens up an imaginative, magical world of possibilities. Sensory musical play helps children to listen, express, feel, move and develop a strong sense of self in relation to others. Julie was awarded the MNZM last year for services to Music Education and Musical Play Therapy and has presented numerous workshops in New Zealand and overseas. Julie is a former Early Childhood Music Advisor for The Ministry of Education and lecturer in Early Childhood Development at the Christchurch College of Education.
The Secondary Schools Orchestra Festival run by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in partnership with CWSMTA is a highlight in the school calendar, an excellent opportunity for students to play together, improve and learn, and aim to give of their best in a performance. It’s also a time for students and teachers to connect, and together celebrate music within […]
Musical play is the child’s first language and is a natural part of the life and culture of children. It opens up an imaginative, magical world of possibilities.
Sunday 29 September 2019 at 5pm – Auckland Town Hall $30-$70 (Children/students from $15) Hummel Trumpet Concerto Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer Mendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden Mendelssohn Psalm 42 Wie der Hirsch schreit German Romantic Treasures: A true feast for German Romantic music lovers. Trumpet splendour contrasted with beautiful melodies and expressive harmonies. A real gem […]
NZCBA Band weekend hosted by CSM Chch Concert Band Weekends are for musicians of any age, playing level at grade 3 to 4 concert band music/grade 5 exams. Indulge in three days of music making with a musical director who is famous in New Zealand. Cost is kept to $60 which includes snacks. Each weekend […]
The national Music Education Conference! Workshops cater from early childhood through to secondary and beyond. Topics include practical playing, creating, technology, cultural competency, cross curricular, research, individual tuition, classroom and ensembles. Inspirational keynote speakers in new locations in the heart of Christchurch! Please go to menzaconference.co.nz for details and registration!
Students are motivated to work when they know the compositions they produce will have an audience. Using technology, they can create musical works that sound like those that they hear on the radio. As part of this day we will look at how you can create tasks that enable students to create pieces of music […]
