Strum, Strike and Blow features over 1200 students playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 11th (and 10th Festival) year and is held in Christchurch Arena. Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally […]
New Zealand’s fastest growing National Festival that caters for all ensembles from Jazz Band, Concert Band, Stage bands, Orchestras and a mix of small ensembles. This year the festival is bigger, brighter, and better than ever with a new name MEFA (Music Ensemble Festival Aotearoa), more activities, performances, concerts and workshops. Including performances and mentoring […]
He Hononga Connecting Within and Across 1st – 4th October 2023 MENZA CONFERENCE 2023
Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops Come along at 10:30am on Sunday morning to “The Piano” either with your instrument, or to observe. (But we encourage you to BYO instrument). Note the rhythm section backline will be there, but BYO bass or guitar and lead). Attendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz […]
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 free for all music educators. There is a limit of 28 participants in this workshop, so be quick! The ‘Professional Respect’ […]
This National Music Education Wānanga will be held at Te Kauri Marae in Huntly. Kaupapa: The purpose of this wānanga is to further develop, strengthen and embed Matauranga Māori and understanding – the who, when, why, how to implement Te Ao Māori aspects into education, to build cultural competencies, composition and Te Tiriti Alignment. Facilitators: […]
DECEMBER 11 – 15, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Jazz Educator Workshops A programme of professional development for and by NZ jazz educators and directors Topics of study: Jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques Understanding rhythm section instruments Teaching improvisation, theory and composition Survey of jazz band literature developing listening skills Administrative strategies for jazz Jazz equipment and […]
Five days of exciting music making and learning, led by international experts, Maree Henessey and Rosalie Scott, inspired by the Kodály approach to music making and learning – along with conducting with local choral expert, Andrew Withington, and evening sessions from local musicians, to widen our practice, including Kapa Haka, West African drumming and more. […]
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 free for all music educators. There is only room for 30 participants, so be in quick! It’s a perfect opportunity to get […]
Come and join The Canterbury Musical Parenting Association for a hands on workshop at Te Ara Atea in Rolleston. No prior musical knowledge or signing ability is required! You will take away inspiration and knowledge about how to use music and movement in the everyday lives of tamariki. You will also learn how music enhances […]
MENZA have organised a day to have a Wellington Music Teacher’s cluster PLD session based on Year 11 Music. There will be a focus on NCEA Level 1 Music and NZ Curriculum level 5/6 in Music. The PLD will be from 9 am to 3 pm and will be led by teachers for teachers at Onslow College I am […]
Canterbury and Westland Secondary Music Teacher’s Association NCEA Level 1 support group initial meeting. Initial in person meeting includes lunch, and then monthly and online after that. Come to swap resources, share ideas, and exemplars from last year’s pilot program. Our first meet-up is on Thursday, February 29th, at 1 pm at Shirley Boy’s High […]
Join this ZOOM session to get ideas on how to use this new Music Foundations resource with the writer, Stephen Garton. This great resource will aid secondary teachers with their Year 11 programme. The resource is based on Music Foundations for students in Year 11 and is suitable for either teaching NCEA or an alternative […]
Join MENZA board members Ben Lau, Trevania Walbaekken and Rapua Timoti for a ZOOM session on how to use the new Matauranga Māori Resource and have your questions answered. Click here for the resource. Click here for the ZOOM link.
Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand & Julie Wylie Musical Play present VIVALDI 4 SEASON’s Autumn INTERACTIVE CONCERT FOR CHILDREN 0-8 YEARS OLD* Children and their parents can experience the magical sound of baroque music through listening, watching and dance using variety of props including organza, streamers, ribbons and scarves. Come and […]
