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 […]
Music Therapy week will take place on 15-21 November and as part of this event the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre will be hosting an online presentation about music therapy, specifically on becoming and working as a music therapist in New Zealand. Aimed at High school and university students (or musicians looking to retrain) this is […]
Wellington Branch IRMTNZ invites submissions of scores for beginner violin and cello students. Wellington Branch IRMTNZ is planning to publish Easy Tunes for Tamariki, a collection of original piecesfor violin and for cello submitted by composers from Aotearoa New Zealand. The music is to be appropriate for pupils from preliminary up to grade 2 level, and […]
In the last two years, Covid-19 has forced us to approach our teaching differently and we have been confronted by the disparities that are the reality for many of our learners. As we, once again, return to our schools, what did we learn and what have we changed? As you planned with your staff for […]
Music Education Canterbury’s annual AGM – March 30th via Zoom. A great chance to get updates from MEC and most of our affiliated local music education groups! AGM Attendance form (with Agenda and reports)
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra presents Discovery, a concert designed for secondary school students. In this rare opportunity to have the orchestral experience tailored to them, Secondary school students hear legendary works performed live by the full APO in the Auckland Town Hall. Presenter Nathan King will explore the theme of music and journeys in a presentation […]
