Young Jazz Band-it
2022-06-27
Entries for the Young Jazz Band-it Schools Competition close on Monday, 27 June 2022.
Enter your school jazz band now – total prizes to the value of $18,000. Further information about the competitions is available Here.
There are three competitions:

The Young Jazz Band-it Essential NZ Jazz Band-it Band Competition – more information is available Here.
The NZ Jazz Composition Competition – more information is available Here.
The NZ Jazz Improvisation Competition – more information on this competition is available Here.

If you require any added information, please feel free to contact me direct:
Email: youngjazzbandit@gmail.com
Mobile: 021 143 3526
Best regards,
RODGER FOX

You might also want to check out this video about the Young Jazz Band-it Competitions: Video

Taonga Puoro Professional Development
2022-06-27 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 UTC | Haititaimarangai Marae, Karikari Peninsula 0483, 0483, New Zealand
Teacher Professional Development Day/s and Performances – Taonga Puoro 27th to 30th of June 2022
Facilitated by Kelly Kahukiwa and Wiremu Sarich at Haititaimarangai Marae
Email: Christian McDonald for details: christianm@taipa.school.nz

Safer Spaces in Music Education MENZA PLD
2022-07-13 16:00 - 17:30
With Rachel Harrison (SoundCheck Aotearoa) and Jeni Little (Safer Spaces in Music Education)
ZOOM link
Nau mai! Haere mai! This Safer Spaces in Music Education sexual harm prevention hui will include:

Continuum of behaviours in Music Education Spaces – definitions of sexual harm and inappropriate behaviour.

How to receive a disclosure.

How to keep ourselves safe as educators.

There will be interactive activities in small groups, and time for the whole group to discuss any matters arising from our workshop.
Hopefully busy educators might be able to find the time during the school break to join us in working towards Safer Spaces in Music Education.
All welcome.

35th World Conference of the International Society for Music Education "A Visible Voice"
2022-07-17 - 2022-07-22
ISME is the International Society which MENZA belongs to as the New Zealand region.
This bi-annual conference is online this year.
Check out the speakers programme and registration here: https://ismeworldconference.org/

Strum Strike and Blow 2022
2022-08-10 09:30 - 20:15 | Christchurch Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand
About Strum Strike and Blow 2022
Wednesday August 10th 2022
Strum, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1000 students playing marimbas, ukuleles. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 8th year and has usually been held in the Christchurch Arena.
Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally involve 4-5 individual pieces for ukuleles, recorders and marimba and a couple of massed items for all three groups of instruments.
The music caters for all levels of experience and when performed live at the festival event, is backed by a professional band.
We run workshops for teachers and have plenty of rehearsal material available.
Schools rehearse together during the day between 9:30am and 2pm then perform together in a 75 minute family-friendly concert on August 10th 2022. from 7pm-8:15pm
Schools can register for this festival through the registration page

FREE MENZA hui for ECE, Primary, Secondary, ITM and Pasifika
2022-08-24 16:00 - 2022-09-01 19:30 | ZOOM
After successful hui at our MENZA conference online last year, we are bringing back these free ZOOM sessions for all music educators to be able to connect with one another again. Just click on the links below at the specified times to be let in.
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Secondary Hui with Ben Lau: Wednesday 24th August 4pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87353213386
ITM Hui with Chris Williamson: Wednesday 24th 7pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89483196131
Primary Hui with Megan Flint: Thursday 25th August 7pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82948115766
Pasifika Fono with Opeloge Ah Sam and Anne-Marie Lalakai: Wednesday 31st August 7pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232567363
ECE Hui with Greta Bull Crossan: Thursday 1st September 7.30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87175827375

Free Take Orff Webinar
2022-08-24 17:10 - 18:15
FREE ‘Take Orff’ Webinar Series – ‘Instruments in the Classroom’ – Part 1
For educators working with 8-12 year olds in the classroom
Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed.) & Audrey Klein (B.Ed., Shenanigans)
Wed 24th August, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEDT
From non melodic to melodic percussion instruments and Boomwhackers
In this webinar we will cover
• Using classic Orff techniques to facilitate percussion instrument exploration
• How to begin with the voice, body percussion and movement and transfer to instruments
• How to use non melodic, melodic percussion instruments and BoomWhackers in your classrooms to make it super fun and engaging
We use a multi modal, multi-sensory and Orff based approach to help make the learning stick!
You will receive:
• A copy of the notes
• Link to the recording
• A PD certificate
To register, click here https://welcometomusic.net/webinars/
If you can’t attend at these times, you can watch the recording at a time that suits you – but make sure you register!
COMING UP – ‘Instruments in the Classroom’ – Part 2
Wed 21st Sept, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEDT
From melodic instruments to recorder, ukulele and all other available instruments that your
students play to form a class band
To register, click here https://welcometomusic.net/webinars/

Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/events/2862174270593559

Big Sing Finale 2022
2022-08-25 00:00 - 2022-08-27 00:00 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
We invite local audiences, whānau, and friends to join us as we celebrate the choral achievements of our most talented young singers at The Big Sing Cadenza (Rotorua, Whanganui, and Timaru) and National Finale (Christchurch) in August. Choirs will present their recital programmes during the competitive sessions, and each festival will culminate in a gala concert featuring every choir.
Please note: information regarding the specific choirs singing in each competitive session can be found under each relevant event below, and you can download a PDF listing all sessions for Cadenza and Finale.
Click here for a full list of choirs selected for Cadenza and Finale 2022
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with The Big Sing, tag us in your photos and videos, and subscribe to our free monthly eBreve e-newsletter to keep in the choral loop.

Finale (Christchurch)
Christchurch Town Hall
Competitive sessions:
Click here to download a full list of choirs performing in each session
25 August, 2-3.15pm; 5-6.15pm; 8-9.15pm
26 August, 11:00am-12.00pm; 1.30-2.45pm; 3.45-5.00pm; 6.30-8.00pm
27 August, 11am-12.15pm
$5 per session or $10 per day, door sales only
Gala concert: 27 August, 6.30pm
$25 adults, $20 unwaged/NZCF member, $15 students (primary/secondary/tertiary)
Book via Ticketek
Book online now

Wellington Orchestra Festival
2022-08-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Scots’ College, 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance led by arranger and conductor, Richard Oswin, for primary and intermediate students who can read music and play an instrument.
This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students and make music in one big ensemble. The technical difficulty of the music is suitable for students in their second or third year of practice and while it is an orchestra, there are kit, hand percussion, guitar, bass, keyboard, xylophone and recorder parts. Students can work on their parts with instrumental tutors leading up to the day, nearly prepared to play up to 6 pieces. Schools might use the repertoire to play in their own ensemble, but this is not essential.
The day begins with a massed rehearsal, followed by sectionals and finishes with a concert of the 6 pieces. Repertoire ranges from the Baroque to songs from musicals and pop/rock music.
Contact calvertj@scotscollege.school.nz if you have any questions. We’d love to encourage new schools and students to participate in this event. It’s a fine-tuned machine now, so come and join the fun.
Click here to register

PLD with Hinekoia Tomlinson - Waiata Māori in the classroom
2022-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
Waiata Māori are for everyone to enjoy! Waiata Māori are a great way to learn te reo (the language), and to engage with te ao Māori (the Māori world view). As teachers living and working in Aotearoa, we have the unique opportunity to tautoko the Māori community by promoting the use of waiata Māori within our respective classrooms. This hui will offer practical suggestions and recommended resources to help facilitate these objectives. Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei hui nui whakaharahara!

This PLD will also be offered in Regional Hubs, so that teachers can come together to enjoy some food and engage with the hui collectively.
Register here to receive the ZOOM link. Note that the ZOOM session is available to MENZA members, but all are welcome at the Regional Hubs.
AUCKLAND
Central/West Auckland colleagues please join us at Marist College, Auckland from 6pm on Thursday 8 Sept to share some kai and drinks, followed by a ‘viewing party’ streaming of the PLD.
To RSVP to the Auckland hub gathering, please complete this form by 6th Sept for catering purposes: https://forms.gle/MdJEjik3Qa8KaSm97. You do not also need to register for the online PLD as this is included.
TAURANGA
BoP/Tauranga MENZA Regional Hub Get Together & PLD with Hinekoia Tomlinson September 8: 5.30pm – 8pm

5.30pm for refreshments
7pm collective viewing of the online PLD
Please register here for catering purposes.

The meeting will be at Tauranga Boys’ College in the Health Rooms. The best way to get there is to park on Devonport Rd (or in the TBC Devonport Rd Carpark) then walk up the path parallel to the sports field. Here’s a map (below) – just follow the arrows 🙂

All non MENZA members are welcome too – v/gf soup, buns and nibbles provided.

GISBORNE
Teachers in Gisborne region, please contact Sean Scanlen sc@lyttonhigh.net if you wish to attend the ‘viewing party’ hui at Lytton High School.
WELLINGTON
The Wellington Cluster will hold a gathering on Friday 9 September to go over the workshop highlights. Please contact Megan McCarthy.
Reminder to RSVP for the MENZA Wellington Regional Hub hui this coming Friday 9th September 4pm-6pm at Naenae College, Performing Arts Department.
This hui is open to all ECE, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary music educators. (Non members welcome)
Agenda:
1. Meet and greet(light catering provided)
2. Guest speaker: Matt Stenbo (NCEA change updates, subject specific TOD resources and pilot interviews)
3. PLD highlights of MENZA workshop with Hinekoia Tomlinson.
4. Workgroup for Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga māori for local curriculum design.
5. Wellington Orchestra Festival
6. Other business
RSVP your attendance for catering purposes to menzawellington@gmail.com
If you are not yet a member of MENZA and wish to participate in the ZOOM session, click here to become a member of MENZA.

Waikato MENZA Cluster meeting
2022-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart Girls’ College, 52 Clyde Street, Hamilton
All Waikato teachers are welcome to the first scheduled Waikato MENZA Cluster meeting on Sept 15, 4:00pm at Sacred Heart Girls College Music Dept (Cook Street entrance). We look forward to connecting with you all!

If you are planning to come, could you please confirm attendance (for catering etc) via email ljamieson@shgcham.school.nz.

WeBO 2022
2022-09-27 - 2022-09-29 | Wellington College, 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand
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 WeBO is bigger, brighter, and better than ever with activities, performances, concerts and workshops. Including performances and mentoring from the members from leading National bands and ensembles.
WeBO offers both schools and community ensembles a truly encompassing festival.
For schools, WeBO offers an all-in-one experience for all ensembles with the ability for the different ensembles to perform on different days, giving all students an opportunity to perform and learn.
Hear professional ensembles perform at one of the evening Gala Concerts and attend mentoring with great educators as well as Band Director professional development sessions.
With the addition this year of a full line up of workshops, teacher professional development days and a new awards system, WeBO makes it the perfect opportunity in term three for any school to participate.
*Check out the WeBO 2022 Event Schedule
*All performances and concerts at WeBO 2022 are accessible and free of charge to the public.
How it All Works
Daily Outline
Each day features a key ensemble style split into morning and afternoon sessions, with ensembles scheduled for their part of the day to perform on the main stage, then moving to a private ensemble workshop directly after the performance with one of the clinicians.
When not perfoming, members of the ensemble are encouraged to attend the sessions remainng performances in the audience to support the other ensembles.
Both the morning and afternoon sessions have complimentory workshops and mentoring sessions running all day so ensembles can perform for example in the morning session then attend workshops in the afternoon and the opposite for those performing in the afternoon.
*Each day ends with an awards ceremony.

Your Ensemble Concert Performance
Each ensemble has a performance time of 20 mins on the main stage and 5 mins either side for entering and leaving the main stage.
Performances will be evaluated by some of of New Zealand and Australia’s top educators and clinicians who will provide valuable written and spoken feedback on the performances, as well as taking a support clinic immediately afterwards.
After your ensembles main performance the group will be taken to the workshop hall nearby for a short personal workshop with one of the clinicians who has watched and evaluated your performance.
*The second hall is set to allow a quick transition for attendees and a more relaxed atmosphere for the workshop.

Daily Workshops
During the course of the day a series of workshops and mentoring sessions are run in the morning then again in the afternoon. This allows WeBO participants the options of attending and supporting their performance session, and also receive valuable tuition and support from our great mentors in workshops at the opposite part of the day.

Awards
Every ensemble performing receives a Platinum, Gold or Silver participation certificate along with a director’s video containing the adjudicators voice over. WeBO is primarily a participation event, so no matter your ensembles skill set, or repertoire, awards are given on key criteria that encompass all aspects of an ensemble.

Evening Concert Performances

On the evenings of the festival we have one WeBO Gala concerts with a combination of professional players, ensembles and invited WeBO participants.

*Send questions and registrations to: education@musicworks.co.nz

Clarinet ZOOM Masterclass with Yvette Audain
2022-09-27 19:00 - 20:00
Following the success (and fun!) of my clarinet workshop at the recent New Zealand Concert Bands Association (NZCBA) Festival, and some exceptionally humbling encouragement from participants and band directors, I’ve decided to host my first ever online workshop.

During the first part I will introduce and discuss the many benefits and insights gained through my recent practice in long tones – this isn’t only a musical and technical practice as I’ve been discovering it to be way more holistic than that as a tool for mental and physical wellness.

This will be followed by an open forum to which I invite you to bring any questions you may have about your playing. Participants are also encouraged to contribute their own answers.

Suitable for all ages and levels, whether clarinet is your first, second or umpteenth instrument! If you’ve found yourself teaching it when you haven’t been playing long yourself, please don’t be shy to bring any questions relevant to that.

This workshop is also open internationally and while I may not be the number one clarinet expert in all the world, I bring my own life experience and perspective as a musician, composer, teacher and human who has largely lived, learned and loved life through the clarinet.

Please email me at audainmusic@gmail.com with your email address to register – I will send the Zoom link in a confirmation email upon receipt of payment.

Looking forward to seeing you there with your clarinet,

Yvette Audain (M.Mus, GradDipTchg) 🙂
http://www.yvetteaudain.com

Developing musical literacy and musicianship skills, with Lucinda Geoghegan Kodály Musicanship Level One and Two - Online (Learn at Home)
2022-10-18 19:30 - 2022-12-13 21:00 | online. Click here to register: https://themuse.org.nz/staticsidebar/bookings/online-music-literacy/
A holistic, fun, whole body approach to developing musical literacy, this course is for those who wish to learn to read, write and understand music and will be especially useful for anyone without formal music training who wish to attend the Muse Kodály Summer School, Primary One Teacher Training course. However, it is open to anyone.
The course will cover:

How to read and write rhythm and melody
Understanding Musical Form and Structure
Basic Conducting Patterns
Part Work and Musicianship
Improvisation and Musical Play

Suitable for beginners or more experienced musicians wanting to ‘back fill’ gaps, or experienced musicians/teachers wishing to develop more fun, holistic ways to teach. This course follows the Kodály older beginner learning sequence.
The Tutor
Lucinda Geoghegan graduated in music from the University of Edinburgh in 1982, completed a postgraduate teaching qualification at Moray House College of Education and trained with the Kodály Institute of Britain where she gained an Advanced Diploma in musicianship with Distinction. She worked as a secondary music teacher in Edinburgh before deciding to specialise in Primary and Early Years Music Education. She was also member of staff with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Junior Chorus for 16 years and was Director of the NYCOS West Lothian Choir for 8 years.
She is currently a theory and musicianship lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland working in both the Senior and Junior departments and in addition since 2011 has been delivering and assessing RCS accredited modules in Kodály Philosophy to external students. She is a regular tutor, member of the Trustees and Chair of Education for the British Kodály Academy and in 2017 Lucinda was elected as a Director on the Board of the International Kodály Society.
Lucinda is Creative Learning Director for NYCOS and her work involves Staff Development training across Britain presenting workshops on Kodály musicianship and methodology. Lucinda is a guest lecturer on the summer and yearly courses at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary and in addition has delivered workshops in Ireland, Germany, Holland, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Australia, Canada and USA.

Christchurch Big Band Festival 2022
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-24 | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Annual Big Band Festival attracting all-age bands from around NZ.
Includes Junior Jazz Jam – for primary school jazz bands
ECE interactive jazz show
Secondary school jazz big band performances in exciting locations around the city!
Community and professional band performances
Gala concert and guests
Chch Youth Jazz Orchestra
Workshops!
and more
Register your band at https://www.chchbigbandfest.com/portal

IRMTNZ Regional Mini-Conferences Labour Weekend 2022
2022-10-22 09:30 - 2022-10-24 16:30
Empowering Music Teachers is a set of two consecutive Mini-Conferences IRMTNZ is holding in Otāutahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 22 – 24 October. The programme in both cities features workshops on topics of relevance to all music teachers with Australian musician and presenter, Nick Peterson. Masterclasses and a lecture-recital also feature:
CHRISTCHURCH
The full Christchurch schedule is in this downloadable pdf: EMT Chch
Saturday 22 October
9.30am – 4.30pm: workshops with Nick Peterson
Sunday 23 October
9.30am – 12pm: masterclasses with Dr Hannah Darroch (flute), Jonathan Tanner (violin/viola) and Dr Jian Liu (piano)

AUCKLAND
The full Auckland schedule is in this downloadable pdf: ProgAuck
Sunday 23 October
3pm – 5pm The World in the Music Room – a lecture-recital with Andrea Creighton (soprano) and Dr Justin Bird (piano)
Monday 24 October
9.30am – 4.30pm: workshops with Nick Peterson
For further details and to register visit learnmusicnz.org.nz/conference/PD-2022

A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team
2022-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 | ChristChurch Cathedral Transitional New Zealand, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team!
Thursday December 1st, 10am
Transitional Cathedral, Cnr madras and Hereford Streets

No booking is required for this free event. All welcome. Parking available in the parking building cnr Lichfieldst/Madras St

Enquiries: Nicky Lee 353 7883 or 021 267 8795

2022 STUDENT and EDUCATOR JAZZ WORKSHOPS
2022-12-12 08:00 - 2022-12-16 16:30 | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
Coordinated by Rodger Fox, Dave Lisik, and Ryan Brake.
​The National Jazz Workshops bring New Zealand’s enthusiastic jazz students together with top jazz musicians and educators, working on instrument techniques, improvisation, theory, listening and ensemble performances. Students 19 and under with at least one year of experience on an instrument, are eligible. Registrations will be accepted for the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drumset, vibraphone, clarinet, flute, or voice.
The Jazz Workshops are held at the Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Campus.
Updates are available on the New Zealand Jazz Workshops Facebook page. Please join that page for updates and to connect with other Workshops participants.

Primary and Secondary Level One - Kodály accredited certificates - Summer School 2023
2023-01-15 08:30 - 2023-01-26 16:30 | The Muse Community Music Trust
With James Cuskelly and Lucinda Geoghegan
The Kodály approach to music education is based on the understanding that access to music making is a basic human right, that music education should be fun, inclusive and musical, and should be taught in a logical, experiential sequence. The training is a chance to gain skills in this incredibly effective approach to music education, while picking up lots of fun games, songs, dances and activities to share with children and adults, and while developing your own musicianship skills. The training is also incredibly useful for community musicians and choir leaders.
This course is accredited towards the Australian Kodály Certificate in conjunction with Sound Thinking Australia under the leadership of James Cuskelly. The full certificate is three levels, achieved over three years. The Muse intends to offer Level Two in 2024. The Kodály training will transform your teaching and you as a musician, whether you are an experienced music specialist or a classroom teacher wishing to improve your musicianship and confidence teaching music or a musician with no teaching experience.
We are also offering two foundation musicianship courses for those with no formal western music training in the lead up to the course, an online course with Lucinda in term four, and a weekend in person course with Nikki Berry and Loren Easterbrook also in term four.
The 10 Days will cover:

Musicianship: the study of sight-singing, score reading, aural perception, musical dictation and analysis using the tools of the Kodály approach (tonic sol-fa, rhythm syllables and Curwen hand signs).

Methodology: the application of Kodály’s principles to the development of classroom and studio teaching programs that are suitable for Australasian children. It includes the study of: Curriculum development, Teaching techniques, Sequencing learning, Lesson planning and assessment.

Teaching techniques is the practical application of teaching strategies covered in Methodology.

Cultural materials involves learning, collecting and analysing the folk music of New Zealand and other nations to determine its suitability for pedagogical processes outlined in methodology and its ability to support a developmental music program.
About the Tutors
Dr James Cuskelly OAM is music teacher at St Joseph’s School (Stanthorpe), Immediate Past President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, Director of the Cuskelly College of Music, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland (School of Education).James has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions since 1987. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognized. James is committed to teacher training in music education, and consequently, is frequently asked to lead teacher in-service programs and workshops in a variety of teacher training programs including Australia, Malaysia, Scotland, England, Hungary, South Africa and New Zealand. Dr Cuskelly was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to music education in The Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List. The documentary “When We Sing’ was made about James’ work. Watch trailer here.Lucinda Geoghegan graduated in music from the University of Edinburgh in 1982, completed a postgraduate teaching qualification at Moray House College of Education and trained with the Kodály Institute of Britain where she gained an Advanced Diploma in musicianship with Distinction. She worked as a secondary music teacher in Edinburgh before deciding to specialise in Primary and Early Years Music Education. She was also member of staff with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Junior Chorus for 16 years and was Director of the NYCOS West Lothian Choir for 8 years.
She is currently a theory and musicianship lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland working in both the Senior and Junior departments and in addition since 2011 has been delivering and assessing RCS accredited modules in Kodály Philosophy to external students. She is a regular tutor, member of the Trustees and Chair of Education for the British Kodály Academy and in 2017 Lucinda was elected as a Director on the Board of the International Kodály Society.
Lucinda is Creative Learning Director for NYCOS and her work involves Staff Development training across Britain presenting workshops on Kodály musicianship and methodology. Lucinda is a guest lecturer on the summer and yearly courses at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary and in addition has delivered workshops in Ireland, Germany, Holland, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Australia, Canada and USA.
Publications written by Lucinda Geoghegan for NYCOS include:

Singing Games and Rhymes for Tiny Tots
Singing Games and Rhymes for Early Years 1
Singing Games and Rhymes for Early Years 2
Singing Games and Rhymes for Middle Years 1
Singing Games and Rhymes for Middle Years 2
Singing Games and Rhymes for ages 9 to 99 (with László Norbert Nemes)
Go for Bronze, Go for Silver and Go for Gold series (with Christopher Bell)

Please let us know if you would like assistance with accomodation.

TEACH LIKE IT'S MUSIC: RE-IGNITE THE MUSIC TEACHING FLAME
2023-01-21 - 2023-01-22 | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Led by internationally-acclaimed music educator, Doug Goodkin from San Fransisco, USA. This is his last trip to NZ so don’t miss out!

Children are innately musical. If we learn to teach music musically we can cultivate, shape, nurture and develop their musicality for life.
Doug’s workshops explore what makes a lesson feel musical so that process, product, performance and sense of community are fostered.
We will look at of how these musical activities can relate to other curriculum areas, in particular, integrating literacy and music.
Early childhood, primary and secondary teachers will be inspired and up-skilled to start the new year!

Both days will run 9:30am – 4pm
Cost:
$50 a half day.
$150 Early Bird before Dec 1st for both days (4 half days)!
$35 per day – student rate. $70 for the whole 2 days (student rate).
Doug Goodkin is the author of “Teach Like it’s Music”

Register here

MENZA SGM: Special General Meeting
2023-02-10 15:00 - 16:00
We are holding an SGM tomorrow and we need to make sure we reach a quorum – so if you have an hour (or less) to spare on Saturday 11 February at 3pm and are a MENZA member we would appreciate your attendance – via ZOOM is perfect!
Due to the upcoming changes to the law regarding charitable organisations in Aotearoa, New Zealand, MENZA needs to update their Constitution. The SGM (Special General Meeting) is to seek member feedback regarding the draft Constitution and clarify any points members may have regarding it.
The MENZA SGM will be held on 11 February 2023, 3pm, at Papamoa College, Tauranga and will be available on ZOOM too.

ISME - Student Chapter Zoom Meeting
2023-03-09 13:00 - 15:00
Inaugural Student Chapter Zoom Workshop Meeting
Under the platform of the Membership Standing Committee, the Student Chapter’s mission is to:

Connect students of ISME and foster lifelong partnerships and cooperation across cultures and disciplines.
Support the growth of the ISME student body through education, guidance, and mentorship from peers and professionals alike.
Inspire the next generation(s) of music and music education researchers in order to fulfill ISME’s broader mission for the future of music academia.

Thurs 9 Mar 2023 1300 – 1400 UTC
studentchapter@isme.org for details;
zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcOCvrTgvH9Cf8ml_D8q9nZfxyb9125xv

ISME Cafe-Enhancing a Sustainable Future with Music in Early Childhood
2023-03-15 08:00 - 09:00
ISME Café Online EC Zoom Workshop

The Early Childhood Music Education Commission invites you to join us and Guest Speaker Dr. Amanda Niland (University of Sydney) for a session exploring our 2024 Theme, Enhancing a Sustainable Future with Music in Early Childhood.

Wed 15 Mar 2023 1900 AEDT / 10am EET / 8am GMT.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-Cvqj0qHNTxVDc8hAPk5RuI-Fxp24eI
To stay informed regarding the work of ECME, sign up for our newsletter HERE.

Link to meeting registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-Cvqj0qHNTxVDc8hAPk5RuI-Fxp24eIdd

FREE piano spark method workshop
2023-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Piano Traders, 19 Edwin Street, Mt Eden, Auckland
Hi Piano Teachers, Parents and Students!
Are you keen to try a new piano method? One which appeals to beginner teenagers and returning pianists?
Come along to our FREE Workshop and find out how the Piano Spark Method will help beginner piano students learn note-reading while they play LOTS of easy, modern tunes.
Piano Traders will be offering 20% off all sheet music for workshop participants!
Piano Spark is a fun, exciting introduction to piano that students already love!
See you there!
Registration required here

PLD - Primary School: Chase Across the Waves and Te Koha a Tāne
2023-03-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Eastern Hutt School, 53 Kings Cres, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
PLD OPPORTUNITY: Lower Hutt, Wellington: Music, creative dance, and ngā toi Māori (including whaiwāhi mauritau, korikori tinana, and waiata) – workshop for Primary Teachers

When: Saturday 25th of March 9.30-3.30

Where: Eastern Hutt School, Lower Hutt

What: We have three key presenters working with material from the Poutokomanawa resources: Chase Across the Waves and Te Koha a Tāne plus some waiata based on whakataukī and whaiwahi mauri tau (ngā toi Māori mindfulness activities for the primary classroom).

Rawiri Hindle (korikori tinana/whaiwāhi mauritau mindfulness),
Sean O’Connor (simple waiata for primary children based on whakataukī),
Liz Melchior (creative dance/movement, creative artist in schools), and

Cost: There is no charge for this workshop as this is being supported by MENZA Networks of Expertise funding However, please secure a place by registering as places are limited. Register via email: priya.menza@gmail.com

This workshop has been, but there are resources and recordings from these sessions on the puawaiata section of our website.

MEC AGM and KIWICORDER WORKSHOP
2023-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Chisnallwood intermediate, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
2pm Music Education Canterbury AGM
2:40 Afternoon tea
3pm Workshop for the new Kiwicorder resource!! (BYO recorder!)
Agenda

Please RSVP here

Te Ika a Māui Resource launch
2023-04-20 19:30 - 21:00
Kristin Browne introduces her fabulous new resource, Te Ika a Māui via ZOOM.
Te Ika a Māui is designed to be an immersive, interactive and exploratory experience that can be developed over several or multiple lessons for children aged 2-7 years. The learning is experiential and the children will learn by doing. Te Ika a Māui features 6 short recorded songs, in English and te reo Māori with an accompanying narrative. The songs are designed to be performed with minimal equipment although other instruments can be added. There is space for preschool and lower primary teachers to build upon the resource by creating opportunities to bring the songs out of the constructs of the narrative and become embedded into play.
The full resource can be downloaded here.
Click here for the link to all the videos and tracks for this resource.
Click here for the ZOOM powerpoint.

FREE ZOOM workshop with Lucinda Geoghegan
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:30
Lucinda is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years but content will also be useful for early primary (new entrant). Click here to join the ZOOM on the 10th May 2023.

Mina and Hei hei Resource Launch with Maria Kapa
2023-05-15 19:00 - 20:30
FREE ZOOM launch of Maria Kapa’s wonderful new bicultural resource about Mina and Hei Hei (pictured above) for ECE and early Primary. See below to view the recorded ZOOM session from the 15th May 2023. The resources are also available on the MENZA website.

Click on the links to download the resources, which include an e-book with the story and illustrations, a dance track for the Hei hei song and an activity book with ideas for all sorts of musical and non-musical learning activities with the children:

Hei hei’s eggs E-book Hei hei Dance track Hei hei Activity book

Here are some additional resources to access for the presentation:

Flipbook

Video clip of Maria reading/singing the story

Kiwicorder resource launch with Judith Bell
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:30
Judith Bell will present her amazing new recorder resource and how to use it with your students.
Click here for the ZOOM link to this free session.
Kiwicorder is a set of thirteen New Zealand compositions for beginner to more advanced recorder players.
Each piece in this series has at least one easy descant recorder part (called “Descant Recorder 1”), as well as other parts for more experienced players in your group.
We are grateful to MENZA (Music Education NZ, Aotearoa) for funding this project so it can be a free resource to all schools.
Please head to menza.co.nz/kiwicorder for all the videos and music links!
In case you missed the ZOOM – here it is.
