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SUMMARY:Loopy Tunes Preschool Music - Workshop for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Greymouth: Wed\, 22 Apr\, from 1-2.30pm\, at Tai Poutini Polytechnic \nDarfield: Thu\, 23 Apr\, from 1-2.30pm\, at the Darfield Recreation Centre \nWorkshop fee is $46 per person (booking fee\, optional) \nWe are excited to offer a workshop for kaiako | educators | musicians | volunteers | children’s music enthusiasts to come along to\, to learn more about the mahi that we do\, the resources we have to offer (and how we use them in our classes)\, and more! \nThe following is what the workshop will include: \n\nA focus on deconstructing the music classes we run\nSharing the different ways we use the bilingual songs that we create\nLots of group discussion\, using it as a time to share resources with each other\nSome Q&A time towards the end of the workshop\nSome “brain food” (aka. light nibbles) to help encourage some good discussons! Please email us directly if you have any food intolerances that we need to consider.\nA certificate of completion to add to your professtional development kete!\n\n  \nWe are Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington\, a sister music duo\, based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch\, who specialise in bilingual Māori children’s music\, who have been running community preschool music classes for over 15 years. These classes are a HUGE part of our “why” and we are grateful for the opportunity to not only share what we have learned along the way\, but to also offer a space to share together with other kaiako in the same field. As with any of our performances\, this will be very interactive and we will have you all up and enjoying a kanikani and singalong with us… more than once! \nHere is some feedback from previous workshops: \nThe workshop provided excellent new ideas and served as a great reminder that even small efforts can make a big difference! \nLovely ladies. Inclusive\, welcoming\, and valuable sharing of ideas. Fabulous waiata – wonderful resourced – it is special that so many children get to hear their own languages and therefore feel seen\, heard\, included and valued. \nLeah and Siu were both so lovely to talk to in person and so down to earth. I got so many great ideas for how to run music sessions with my preschoolers. Thank you so much! \nThanks for being so generous in sharing your music and mahi! Awesome for someone like me who is not so musically gifted but know the importance of it for our tamariki
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/loopy-tunes-preschool-music-workshop-for-educators/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:ORFF Level 1 course - Wellington
DESCRIPTION:5-8 July and 1-2 August 2026\, Eastern Hutt School\, Lower Hutt \nCome and join us for a hands-on experiential introduction to the practices and principles of the ORFF approach. \nThe integration of speech\, movement and playing music with a focus on improvisation and creativity. \nInclusion of Māori waiata and legend. \nRegister here \nEnquiries: jtcharman@gmail.com
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/orff-level-1-course-wellington/
LOCATION:Eastern Hutt School\, 53 Kings Cres\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, 5010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National,Wellington
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SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIt’s a great learning experience for all and most importantly\, heaps of fun! \nDetails\, tickets\, donations and Tshirt sales can be found at strumstrikeblow.org \nThe music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event\, is backed by a professional band. \nRegistered schools have 3 teacher workshops and a full rehearsal on the day between 9:30am-1:15pm at the arena for all participating schools with the accompanying band. \nSchools perform together in a 75 minute family-friendly concert on September 2nd from 7pm-8:15pm.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/strum-strike-and-blow-2026/
LOCATION:Wolfbrook Arena\, 55 Jack Hinton Drive\, Addington\, Christchurch\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy New Zealand Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Music Therapy New Zealand Conference 2026\, with the theme Te Poutama Hononga: Weaving Connections\, celebrates the art of weaving together people\, stories\, and music\, creating patterns of understanding\, and community. The te reo name\, gifted by Matua Sonny Niha (University of Auckland Centre for Brain Research) means “the connected journey of achievement and progress”. Each thread represents a unique experience or voice\, and through the process of weaving diverse strands\, new relationships and meanings emerge. \nGuest speakers include:\nKatie Pureti (NZRMTh\, MMusTher\, BMus\, ATL) and Jan McConnell (MAAT\, DTAA (Prof)\, ANZACATA\, PNZ)\nTopic: Mauri Tui Tuia Creative Therapies New Zealand \nDr Waireti Roestenburg (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa\, Ngāti Pāhauwera\, Rongomaiwahine\, Ngāpuhi nui- tonu\, Dutch\, Irish\, English) \, PhD Psychology\nTopic: Taonga Ihi Orooro – Māori Sacred Sound Healing. \nFor further information\, see our website (www.musictherapy.org)\nEarly bird registrations open on 1 May.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/music-therapy-new-zealand-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Grafton Campus\, University of Auckland\, 85 Park Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland,National
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:For five days the city comes alive with swinging horns\, street performances\, parades\, concerts\, workshops and dancing\, as thousands of people gather to enjoy one of Christchurch’s most vibrant musical celebrations. \nRunning since 2006\, the festival brings together community bands\, school jazz bands\, CYJO (Chch Youth Jazz Orchestra)\, students and professional musicians from across New Zealand for a joyful celebration of the Big Band sound. From classic swing and jazz standards to modern funk and pop\, the music spills into the streets\, parks\, venues\, and public spaces of the city. \nWith over 60 performances by more than 500 musicians in 20+ bands\, most of them free and happening throughout the CBD\, the festival invites everyone to experience the energy of live music — whether you’re dancing\, discovering jazz for the first time\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere. \nBand info\, workshops\, performance schedule and and tickets (for the ticketed events) can all be found at chchbigbandfest.com \nNote the schedule \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury,National
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