Christchurch's Premier High School Jazz Band Competition JazzQuest is an annual competition showcasing the quality of some of the country’s top secondary school jazz bands and musicians. It offers young jazz musicians a chance to mix, mingle with and challenge themselves against others from around New Zealand. Bands are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards, […]
Due to the world circumstances, the 34th ISME World Conference was cancelled and a 'flavour' is being staged online. This reflects the original theme for the 34th ISME World Conference of Visions of Equity and Diversity, a timely reminder of music's power to unite our humanity while respecting our differences. The program is as follows: Types […]
Via Zoom or in person. Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is having their AGM on the 8th August in Auckland at Dilworth Junior Campus. If you are a new member, it is a great opportunity to hear about what has happened over the last year, and what else MENZA does for music education. The programme […]
The Auckland Secondary School’s Music Festival Trust is excited to announce the KBB 2020 Band & Orchestra Showcase. We are offering our participating schools – and any other schools who would like to come on board – a chance to present some of their planned 2020 repertoire to a wider audience. Owing to the hugely […]
Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don't have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]
VENUE: University of Auckland Epsom Campus, 74 Epsom Ave, Auckland Gate 3 B Block (first building on the right) This event includes two x 105 minute workshops: Sound and symbol – connecting music and language A child’s early years offer opportunities to develop a musical identity and discover the “musical self”. The natural connection between words, […]
Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don't have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]
ONLINE ZOOM Saturday 22 August 2pm - 3pm For Primary level music specialists or general teachers Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for body percussion and circle games. Orrf and Kodaly inspired There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite circle games too, if you so wish. Register here to […]
REGISTER HERE PERCUSSION WORKSHOP Thursday 27th August - 1pm – 3:30pm St Anne’s School 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch A workshop on using everyday objects as instruments. • Multi-Level • Various learning styles • Transferable - Inside and Outside • Management techniques • Rhythm & fun • Group work and Confidence Free for MENZA members […]
VENUE: Block B, Epsom Campus, University of Auckland, 74 Epsom Avenue, Auckland Please note that both the date and venue have changed. Download the PDF Flyer here. At the end of 2019, Robyn worked with Jacqui at Te Atatu South Kindergarten to involve the children in a very successful project turning a Maori legend into a musical performance […]
Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don't have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]
ONLINE ZOOM NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2pm - 3pm For Primary level music specialists or general teachers Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for welcome songs, name songs and games. Orff and Kodaly inspired. There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite name games too, if […]
Join Jenn and Jamie who will answer your questions about blended learning between music educators and general classroom teachers. Hear about their program the FAe- Fine Arts eCademy, a K-8 blended learning fine arts program where students learn through the arts at school and through a personalized learning program at home. This town hall session […]
Lindo Francis Memorial Grant information click HERE The ONZA Marimba Festival will be conducted in Auckland, Tauranga and Dunedin this year in term 3 and 4. Teachers whose students participate in these events will have the opportunity to attend inspiring professional development, free of charge, once per term, to play through an exciting repertoire fully adaptable […]
So, you want to write songs for your tamariki? Cool! The goal of this workshop is to write and perform a song to the group. Don't worry about the nerves - it's normal! We will do some exercises to get into the mindset of a child, discuss what children like to hear in a song […]
