A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. We have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students and make […]
Join us in celebrating the launch of our brand new podcast! We will share kai, listen to the first episode, and thank all the behind-the-scenes heroes who made this podcast possible. Venue: the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Please RSVP here for catering purposes. See you there!
The Christchurch Big Band Jazz 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 […]
Nau mai haere mai ki te ao Puoro. Welcome to the world of Taonga Puoro in the world of Tangata Moana. Please fill out the registration form if you would like to attend a Taonga Puoro wānanga at Rapaki Marae, Christchurch. Details: Venue: Rapaki Marae, Christchurch Dates: Friday 20th 5pm – Sunday 22 February 2026 […]
IRMTNZ National Conference Kotahitanga
Nau mai haere mai ki te Āo Pūoro me ngā Toi Māori. He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. On behalf of MENZA and Canterbury Arts Teachers Association (CATA) we welcome you to come and join us and explore our world of māori music and arts. Tēnā koa whakakī te puka rēhita, haere mai ki […]
This two hour interactive practical Musical Play workshop is based on Julie Wylie and Dr. Susan Foster Cohen’s recently published book “Unleashing the Power of Musical Play” Routledge Publishers England. It will help participants to gain understanding about Julie Wylie’s philosophy of Musical Play through practical exploration of how to follow the child through improvisation, […]
Greymouth: Wed, 22 Apr, from 1-2.30pm, at Tai Poutini Polytechnic Darfield: Thu, 23 Apr, from 1-2.30pm, at the Darfield Recreation Centre Workshop fee is $46 per person (booking fee, optional) We are excited to offer a workshop for kaiako | educators | musicians | volunteers | children’s music enthusiasts to come along to, to learn more about […]
5-8 July and 1-2 August 2026, Eastern Hutt School, Lower Hutt Come and join us for a hands-on experiential introduction to the practices and principles of the ORFF approach. The integration of speech, movement and playing music with a focus on improvisation and creativity. Inclusion of Māori waiata and legend. Register here Enquiries: jtcharman@gmail.com
Strum, Strike and Blow is an annual festival that brings together 1,500 tamariki from all over Canterbury to play together on ukuleles, marimbas and recorders. It’s a great learning experience for all and most importantly, heaps of fun! Details, tickets, donations and Tshirt sales can be found at strumstrikeblow.org The music caters for all levels of experience and […]