In this workshop, facilitated by Robyn McQueen, we will review some of the literature around musical agency and student agency in musical contexts, and consider how to apply this in responsive ways that are relevant in Aotearoa New Zealand. Themes to be considered include student identity and leadership, collaboration, formal and informal approaches, and repertoire. […]
Making deep connections within and across our curriculum: an approach to curriculum design, with Dr Graham McPhail. One way in which the hauora of our ākonga can be nourished at school is through providing opportunities for deep conceptual learning. This workshop session responds to the call for deep learning and the development of critical thinking […]
Both Matt and Martin contributed to four ‘classroom projects’ – comprehensive and engaging music teaching resources that are freely available on ableton.com as part of the Ableton for the Classroom Initiative which includes free copies of Ableton Live 11. In this workshop, Matt will delve into these classroom projects, explaining their intention and development. He will then demonstrate some […]
Presented by Eugene Marshall, this workshop looks at teaching Composition at Intermediate Schools, and provides prompts for starting composition projects, engaging reluctant young musicians, and fostering genuine creativity in the classroom. This free workshop is also open to non-MENZA members. To obtain the ZOOM link for this session, please register here.
Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for her role as on-screen expert and campaign lead for the ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ documentary that aired on the ABC in late 2018 and author of ‘The Music Advantage’. She is […]
Presented by Catherine Graham and Hāni Totorewa, this workshop is an introduction to mātauranga Māori; relating this to our secondary music teaching practice as we seek to unpack “mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori”. This is a free online workshop – you don’t need to be a MENZA member to join in, just register here to […]
Facilitated by MENZA Deputy Chair Kat Daniela, this workshop will provide participants with a google folder of exemplars that can be modified to fit the individual needs of the school for gathering data, expressions of interest, permission slips, instrument hire, etc. Participants will step through the process from start to finish of a student applying […]
There are many ITMs in NZ, most of whom lack a central point of contact for professional support and discussion. This hui, facilitated by Chris Williamson, is an opportunity for ITMs to get together to talk things through and offer each other support. This FREE online hui is open to all (itinerant) music teachers – […]
Presented by Jaroslav Novak, this workshop is all about MusicEcademy, your online learning resource for music theory and aural skills. This programme supports music education both in the classroom and at home – ideal for itinerant and classroom music teachers. This workshop is suitable for all music educators and is FREE. You don’t have to […]
Please feel free to join Pasifika teachers and Music teachers with Pasifika heritage looking to connect and find ways to support their teaching journey and practice. Feel free to bring any challenges or issues you may be facing or questions you have. We want to share and discuss ideas and strategies that may provide a […]
General hui for all things ECE in Music. All are welcome to attend this hui – please register here to get the ZOOM link to the session.
This workshop is accessible to generalist teachers as well as Musos. The content is fun. Activities are bite sized. Builds classroom, cross year-group communities, develops motor skills, vocal skills and supports the Kodály rhythm-learning sequence. This free online workshop is also for non-MENZA members. Please register here to get the ZOOM link for the session.
The annual Christchurch Big Band Festival runs over Labour Weekend. Highlights include: All age bands from around NZ performing in a range of wonderful locations in central Christchurch “Junior Jazz Jam”, an event for primary school Big Bands (up to year 8) Early Childhood interactive educational show Big Band Ball Gala concert workshops and lots […]
An event for Primary School Jazz Bands! (Up to year 8) Bands get the valuable opportunity to play to each other, get feedback from jazz graduates and to play together! This event also kicks off the Christchurch Big Band Festival that runs over 5 days. Please fill in this registration form if you would like […]
Registrations are now open for the ANZARME 2021 Conference Unmasking Music Education. The conference is once again online, and after the success of last year’s event, we have another exciting range of music education research presentations to share over the weekend of October 30 / 31. Our conference is one of the most affordable at […]
