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(WeBO) Wellington Band and Orchestral Festival
2021-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Wellington College, 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand
(WeBO) Wellington Band and Orchestral Festival
We are very excited to announce the recommencement of WeBO (Band and Orchestral Festival of Aotearoa) in Wellington in August 2021.
Over the years WeBO has grown into a truly national festival with ensembles attending from the length of New Zealand
Registrations are open now.
www.webo.co.nz
For more information visit our website or contact Darren Smith: education@musicworks.co.nz

Why WeBO?
WeBO offers schools the chance to bring the bulk of their ensembles to one festival and features a plethora of music performances, workshops, evening entertainment, and professional development for ensemble directors.
Win national awards for your school ensemble Silver, Bronze, and Platinum, or come just for the participation.
Attend evening performances from top New Zealand groups.
WeBO encompasses all types of instrumental ensembles — this is the festival to bring the whole music department to.
→ Concert Bands
→ Jazz Big Bands
→ Small Ensembles (Jazz Quartet, String Ensemble, Chamber Group and many more)
→ Orchestras
→ Stage Bands
WeBO is operated with fantastic support and tuition from many of New Zealand’s top ensemble educators.
Come join the WeBO family for 2021.

Time Travelling Conductor - Education Concerts
2021-08-18 09:30 - 14:00 UTC | ACTivate, Bisley Road, Hamilton, Enderley, 3214
TWSO present their annual children’s education concerts.
‘The Time-travelling Conductor’ will take you on a journey of symphonic proportions! Narrated by Brooke Baker, this epic adventure is interwoven with recognisable music played by the orchestra including Beethoven to the Beatles.
Schools receive a digital education pack to further enhance their understanding prior to the concert. Suitable for children aged 8-13, we promise your students an unforgettable experience!
Conductor: Rupert D’Cruze
CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE!
There are three one-hour sessions, at 9.30am, 11am and 1pm.
9.30 am concert suitable for younger children
The 1 pm concert will also be livestreamed to rural schools – please contact us for more information.

JAZZQUEST 2021 (Ensembles and Big Bands)
2021-07-31 09:00 - 2021-08-01 17:00 UTC | Ara Music Arts, 130 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
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, and individual musicians are presented awards for outstanding contributions on their instruments, as well as for original compositions and arrangements.
Details, registration and contacts will be able to be found here

2021 Festival of Brass
2021-07-14 - 2021-07-18 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
The 2021 Festival of Brass brings New Zealand’s best brass and percussion musicians, of all ages, to the magnificent Christchurch Town Hall complex for a week of competition events.
Many of the events are free of charge.
So come along and sample the solo and ensemble events on Wednesday and Thursday, the Parade of Bands on Friday lunchtime around Victoria Square and on-stage band events on Friday and Saturday.
Special ticketed events include An Evening of Melody at 8pm Wednesday in the James Hay Theatre. Here the very best soloists’ melodic sounds will amaze you while you relax at cabaret table seating.
The festival concludes on Sunday at 2pm with Contrasts in Brass, a concert featuring the National Band of New Zealand’s virtuosity and the versatility of the New Zealand Army Band.

ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/2021-festival-of-brass
www.artsfinder.co.nz/events/festival-brass
www.brassbanz.org/page/national-championships/

Music and Digital Technologies: Practical ideas for the primary classroom
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-13 | Little Andromeda Level 1/134 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Little Andromeda – Level 1/134 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City
This conference will empower primary teachers from NE to Year 8 with tools to work with the new and revised Digital Technologies curriculum content and the Music curriculum. Designed for all classroom primary teachers of any level of music and digital technologies experience. Teachers will leave with ready to use ideas to meaningfully integrate music and digital technologies.
Workshops will explore music and technology possibilities with

Beatboxing & looping
Beginners and extension workshops with Scratch
3D printing of Taonga Pūoro
Makey makey, MicroBits, Minecraft, Abelton
Sorting Networks for Music, Legends, Taonga Pūoro
Experiencing Virtual Reality

COST – $85.00 incl. GST
MENZA / TENZ Networks of Expertise are offering accommodation and travel support for 20 teachers to attend this conference. Priority will be given to early career teachers and those from remote areas. To be eligible, teachers must be either a member of MENZA or TENZ. All teachers must book their own flights and will be notified by Friday 4 June if they are going to be reimbursed. Accommodation support will be via shared Air BnB with other teachers attending the conference in a location walking distance to the conference venue.
Please click on the link to apply for Travel/Accommodation Support: bit.ly/menzatenz
Register here

8th New Zealand Jazz Educators Workshops 2021
2021-07-09 - 2021-07-11 | NZ School of Music, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
In 2021, we’re planning a special version of the New Zealand Jazz Educators Workshops.
Holding the workshops July 9-11 will allow us to offer classes and activities exclusively for educators for three full days, outside of the usual summer student jazz workshops. (It will also allow teachers to attend without taking up too much of your holiday time.)
We will have the NZSM Big Band One and student jazz combos on campus for demonstrations of jazz ensemble and combo rehearsal techniques. Every day will be filled with discussions, questions, and demonstrations (and some festive meals out) that will be valuable to your work with your own students and ensembles.
Register by contacting Dr. David Lisik at nzjazzfoundation@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/nzjazzfoundation
nzjazzfoundation.com/

Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09 | Pumphouse Theatre, 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
Fusing the classical and contemporary, actors will perform an original physical theatre piece set against Vivaldi’s renowned The Four Seasons performed by a live string quartet. In collaboration with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and UNITEC, we’re proud to be showcasing the up-and-coming talent of Tāmaki Makaurau by featuring APO Aspiring Musicians and UNITEC third year acting students.
Your children will be mesmerised by the sights and sounds of a live quartet
along with the clever, dynamic storytelling driven by the beauty of this much-loved classical music piece.
Our shows are created with children’s literature at heart and are complimented by a comprehensive two-part Teachers’ Resource Guide (sample) packed with pre and post show cross-curricular activities and learning outcomes.
To book, or for more information, click here.
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in collaboration with APO and UNITEC
Education Season: 5- 9 July 2021
Adapted for the stage by Tim Bray
Music by Antonio Vivaldi
Created for Ages: 3-10
Show Run Time: 45 mins

MENZA AGM 2021
2021-06-19 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | Hobsonville Point Secondary School, 70 Hobsonville Point Road, Hobsonville, Auckland 0657, Auckland, New Zealand
Notifying all MENZA members of the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
There are two positions vacant on the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa board from the June AGM.
If you’re interested, contact one of the current board members to have a talk about what it’s like
(click on the regions at the top of this page to get their emails). You can also find out more about MENZA by reading about our Kaupapa here.
Nomination forms are available from
admin@menza.co.nz.
Hobsonville Point School, Auckland
Saturday June 19th
1:30-4pm
It will begin with primary/intermediate/secondary workshops, followed by refreshments and the AGM.
Workshops:
Primary – Makaira Waugh: The workshop will be a hands-on exploration of language-based rhythm and melody patterns from the legend of Kupe and Te Wheke-a-Muturangi and the discovery of Aotearoa.
Secondary: Delysse Glynn will present. She is the National Assessment Moderator for NZQA, and prior to her role, was a music teacher just like you. Delysse has a wealth of knowledge as has oversight for all of the internal assessments moderation. It’s a chance to ask her questions, clarifications and advice on your assessment of students
A zoom link will be emailed out via the MENZA Membership email list (e-notes). This will give you access to the AGM and at least the secondary workshop. Email
admin@menza.co.nz if you don’t get those semi-regular
emails
Also notifying the proposed constitutional change to section 7 (a) (i) to be voted on at the AGM.
Number of Board members.
Currently: Nine elected members.
New amendment suggestion: Twelve elected members with a minimum of three members representing tangata whenua.
If your yearly membership has lapsed please ensure you pay before the AGM.

Strum Strike and Blow Festival
2021-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Horncastle Arena, 30 Whiteleigh Ave, Addington, 8024, New Zealand
Festival of 1,200 students performing on ukuleles, marimbas and recorders held annually in Christchurch.
School group registration and details at strumstrikeblow.org.

Kaboom Percussion workshop!
2021-06-09 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
We all know that kids love hitting things – so why not embrace this enthusiasm and use it to engage your students in a whole range of musical activities! In this workshop, Kaboom will guide participants through a collection of their favourite classroom percussion activities that they have used with students all over the world. Through the use of body percussion as well as simple and inexpensive objects, essential musical techniques and theory are taught in a fun and engaging setting. These games and pieces are designed to be quick to learn and fun to play, with aspects of composition, teamwork, and choreography thrown into the mix that make them scalable in difficulty for primary through to secondary students. Participants will leave the workshop with a collection of activities that they can apply straight away to their classrooms. Come along and hit things with Kaboom!

Registration through Eventbrite

NZ Music Month Community Hook Line and Sing - Christchurch
2021-05-31 13:30 - 14:15 UTC | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Any school group (all ages) and anyone in the community (again all ages) are welcome to join Music Education Canterbury and Tūranga Central Library to celebrate the end of NZ Music Month by singing, signing and/or playing uke for the winning 2021 Hook Line and Singalong Song!
Venue: Tūranga Central Library, Tautoru / TSB Space Level 1
Please fill in this form if you are interested in bringing a group.
We will also have a few other NZ songs and items (such as 2021 NZ Strum Strike and Blow songs), but the main event will be a run-through and performing and aiming to film a Christchurch rendition of the new HLS song!
All resources for “Aroha I Aotearoa” can be found here: hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

Beyond Buzzy Bees and Number 8 Wire (NZ AIMS conference)
2021-05-27 - 2021-05-28 | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
The 2 day conference looks at specialist teaching areas in middle schools.
Three keynote addresses

Teacher practitioner, team leader
World-leading innovator, Rocket Lab presenter
Educators of innovators

School Visits
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.

Chisnallwood Intermediate (including an in depth look at the music programme there)
Casebrook Intermediate
Cobham Intermediate
Workshops with practitioners

Tertiary Visits and Input
University of Canterbury
School of Design School of Product Design – Te Kura Hanga Otinga.
Computer Science and Software Engineering
ARA
Ministry of Awesome,
Tūranga Christchurch City Library
Creativity Floor – tuition and hands-on opportunities with expert personnel
This programme is weighted toward opportunities for school visits and hands-on experiences and opportunities.
Programme and registration link
Conference website

POSTPONED: MENZA Wgtn - Music Cluster Meeting Term II
2021-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Scots’ College, 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
The cluster meeting has been postponed till Term III

Secondary Teachers Music Cluster Meeting will be held on the 18th May at Scots College in Strathmore. There are a few options for starting times 2 pm or alternatively 4 pm. There will be some opportunities for some Professional Development in the meeting and if you would like to offer something I encourage you to do so.

If you would like to attend or offer some PLD, please RSVP in the form below

Form: Term II; MENZA Wellington Music Cluster Meeting

Closing Date for Hook Line and Sing-a-long competition
2021-03-28 | Auckland
Entries are open for the 2021 Hook, Line and Sing-a-long competition and close on March 28th at 11:59pm.

This is a collaboration between MENZA and the NZ Music Commission, with generous prizes for individuals and schools provided through MusicWorks. Recent winning songs include “We Are One”, “The Smell Of Sunscreen” and “Aotearoa, nō te katoa” which have become staples in the NZ music education fabric for many schools.

Write an original song that reflects what it means to live in New Zealand!
This is a broad theme and could be about nature, family, cultural identity, community, favourite activities or a certain place. Languages other than English are encouraged!
Check out the guidelines and more under the heading “Songwriter” at http://hooklineandsingalong.com/
There are great prizes including a recording session at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, $500 MusicWorks voucher for the winners and the same again for the school.
Proudly brought to you by the NZ Music Commission, MENZA and MusicWorks.

Gig Starters - Dunedin
2021-03-27 16:00 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Port Chalmers Pioneer Hall, 45 George Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9023, New Zealand
Join us for GIG STARTERS – an introduction to ALL AGES music events, with a seminar and workshop followed by a live performance

Designed as an introduction for young people to create and produce all ages live music shows, the Gig Starters up-skilling event will kick off with a 4pm seminar featuring a panel of industry professionals, a local recording artist and a production technician (sound and/or lighting) discussing the basics of putting on your own all ages gig.

After the seminar, there will be a workshop around the soundcheck to prepare for a show that evening, with opportunity for the participants to observe and be part of a live production set-up, with the all ages gig starting at 7pm.

This is event is brought to you by NZ Music Commission.

4pm – Seminar and hui featuring:

Rodney Fisher – Special Projects and Events, NZ Music Commission; Natasha Griffiths – Music Industry Professional, Gig Promoter; Jono Holloway – Musician / Teacher; ASHY – Musician
5pm – Gig Set Up Workshop

RESISTER FOR YOUR FREE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP TICKET ON THIS PAGE

7pm – Live All Ages Concert feat. Koizilla and ASHY
Separate registration is required for the free All Ages show for safety and contact tracing purposes. Register for your FREE ticket to the All Ages Show via this page also.

If this event can not go ahead due to COVID Alert Level changes, we will be in contact with all registrants with rescheduled future dates.

For more information & contact details for the NZ Music Commission, go to: nzmusic.org.nz.

Gig Starters - Christchurch
2021-03-26 16:00 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Beatbox, 270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Join us for GIG STARTERS – an introduction to ALL AGES music events, with a seminar and workshop followed by a live performance

Designed as an introduction for young people to create and produce all ages live music shows, the Gig Starters up-skilling event will kick off with a 4pm seminar featuring a panel of industry professionals, a local recording artist and a production technician (sound and/or lighting) discussing the basics of putting on your own all ages gig.
After the seminar, there will be a workshop around the soundcheck to prepare for a show that evening, with opportunity for the participants to observe and be part of a live production set-up, with the all ages gig starting at 7pm.
This is event is brought to you by NZ Music Commission.
4pm – Seminar and hui featuring:
Rodney Fisher – Special Projects and Events, NZ Music Commission; Kendra Walls – RDU; Jonathan Lauti – Sound Engineer; Finlay Anderson (Internet Death) – Musician/gig promoter; Victoria Rose Knopp – Musician
5pm – Gig Set Up Workshop
RESISTER FOR YOUR FREE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP TICKET ON THIS PAGE
7pm – Live All Ages Concert feat. THE RESPONSE and STRUTH
Separate registration is required for the free All Ages show for safety and contact tracing purposes. Register for your FREE ticket to the All Ages Show via this page also.
If this event can not go ahead due to COVID Alert Level changes, we will be in contact with all registrants with rescheduled future dates.
For more information & contact details for the NZ Music Commission, go to: nzmusic.org.nz.

EARLY YEARS - TOO MUCH TOO SOON
2021-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Auckland
Lucinda Geoghegan Session – March 22nd 2021 – Too Much Too Soon!
$15.00
Early Years- Too much too soon!
Join Lucinda Geoghegan as she presents on the importance of immersing children in play-based experiences as a precursor to formal music learning!

This session will focus on the importance of experiential learning in early years and how children need to build a strong foundation in basic musical skills prior to being introduced to music notation. These early musical experiences are of course introduced through play.

This session will be held on Monday, 22nd March 2021 at 6pm-7pm AEST

Important Notes:

This session will be presented via Zoom – please ensure you will be available at the scheduled time to attend this session.
The session is presented in AEST (Brisbane, Australia) time zone.
The notes for this session will be emailed after the session is presented.
You will be emailed a Zoom link closer to the session date – this link is for one entry to the session.
All sessions are non-assessed and cannot be counted towards any Kodály certification.

We are thrilled to announce that we are bringing back some of your favourite sessions from Summer School!

For those of you who missed Lucinda Geoghegan’s fantastic Early Childhood sessions, we’ve got you covered! Here’s another chance to catch this great PD on Monday 22nd March at 6pm AEST!

Ready to book in? Follow the below link to purchase your ticket!
http://bit.ly/STAVirtualSessions

Note: These sessions are presented on Zoom- please make sure you can attend the sessions at the scheduled time!

MEC AGM
2021-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Saturday 20th March
2:30pm – 3:30pm
at Chisnallwood Intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch 8061
2pm snacks, drinks, fruit provided
1:30pm-2:30pm short Music Education AGM – A great chance to get updates from MEC and most of our affiliated local music education groups!
AGM Attendance form (with Agenda and reports)

Please note the change of time and that the Wānanga Puoro is cancelled. We hope to offer this workshop at another time!

Essential Tools for 2021 IRMT Canterbury
2021-03-14 13:30 - 16:45 UTC | Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Essential Tools for 2021
Sunday March 14th, 1.30 – 4.45pm
Rangi Ruru Girls School, Performing arts block, (directly behind the Merivale Lane Theatre)

1.30- 2.15 Mental Health – Ann Higgs
2.15- 3.15 Online exams: Technical help with online examinations, Paul Zdrenka Q and A session with Lois Dalton from ABRSM
3.15 – 3.45 Afternoon tea
3.45 – 4.45 Special learning needs, Glenys Knopp

$25 IRMT members
$35 Non IRMT members

Numbers for this event will be limited so please book your place using the Google form: Essential tools for 2021 form

Session 1: Mental Health
As music teachers working closely with young people, we often encounter students who are struggling with mental health issues. Ann Higgs will discuss some of the warning signs to look out for and some tools for interacting with students struggling with mental health issues.
Session 2: Online Exams
The session will begin with a presentation looking at the technical challenges of producing recordings for online exams.
Paul Zdrenka will provide practical tips for teachers faced with the task of providing video recordings for online exams using their phone, tablet or computer.
In the second part of this session ABRSM rep Lois Dalton will address some of the questions teachers may have about the online exam process. If you have any specific questions you would like answered, please email Lois at loisdorothydalton@gmail.com prior to the event.
Unfortunately Trinity College rep Sandra Scannell is unable to be in attendance but would like to direct teachers to the excellent information on online exams on the Trinity College website, which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/music/digital music-grades/classical-jazz-digital-grades
Session 3: Special Learning Needs
Music teachers encounter a wide range of learning styles and specific learning needs within their teaching practice. Glenys Knopp will provide us with some strategies to assist students with special learning needs.
Should you have any specific questions you would like Glenys to address, please email them to her directly prior to event at glenys@clarity.net.nz

Ann Higgs
Ann is a qualified and experienced family counsellor with expertise in the area of couples, children, families and individuals. She has honours degree in Psychology, and over 20 years experience working in the field of family
counselling.
Paul Zdrenka
In 2012, Paul pursued his passion for music in direction of audio and sound technology, completing a Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production at MAINZ (Tai Poutini Polytechnic). Paul has worked as a freelance audio engineer, secondary school teacher and guitar teacher in Christchurch. As an audio engineer he has worked for Tandem Studios and Plains FM 96.9 in Christchurch.
His projects have included voiceovers, audio post-production, music recordings, ADR, location sound and sound design.
Together with Alan Dixon, he’s also hosted the successful radio show Classic Guitar on Plains FM, featuring all things classical guitar and highlighting New Zealand guitarists and composers.
One of his music production highlights was producing and engineering ‘NZ Wonderland’ (Winter Wonderland), which featured the C-City Brothers, the Otautahi Jazz band and the Christchurch Boys’ Choir. This track was released on the 2013 Starship Christmas Album.
He has been the technical co-ordinator and audio engineer for recording the live concerts at the TCGSS since its inception in 2012.
In 2004, Paul completed his Bachelor Music in Classical Guitar Performance at Massey University (now NZSM) in Wellington under guidance of Matthew Marshall and Gunter Herbig. He also had masterclasses from guitarists such as Anthony Field, David Lisner, John Couch, Dr. Jane Curry, Lily Afshar, Jason Vieaux and Cheryl Grice-Watterson. During his studies, Paul also toured the North Island with the Massey University Guitar Orchestra ‘Live Wires’. In 2004, he won the 1st Prize at the Christchurch Guitar Society Competition. He is a member of the Christchurch Guitar Society and is an active guitar teacher in Canterbury.
Glenys Knopp
My background is in teaching – in both primary and secondary schools – and I have a diploma in Special Teaching Needs. For the past fourteen years I have been working privately focusing on people with dyslexia and related learning issues. For the past nine of those years I have also been assessing people with learning difficulties.
I find my work fascinating and particularly enjoy exploring ways to make learning more accessible to people who think differently. I encourage people to work with their strengths, rather than focusing on their difficulties.

Bach Musica Singing Workshop - Haydn's Creation
2021-03-13 12:30 - 18:00 UTC | Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Learn and brush up essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister and as a soloist. Enjoy blending your sound with your neighbour and the whole choir. Improve your sight-reading, have fun and learn Haydn’s Creation from scratch or revisit it again. The music is sublime and this workshop offers you an exciting opportunity to sing alongside members of the highly acclaimed chorus of Bach Musica NZ.
Flyer for more info – click here: BMNZ – Singing Workshop

“STOMP Dino STOMP!”
2021-03-10 20:30 - 21:30 UTC | Auckland
The STOMP Dino STOMP! workshop with Judi Cranston is a Free Workshop on zoom for Early Learning Professionals.
Do you teach 3 – 4 year olds and you find it really hard to get them engaged in music time?
Or maybe you just need some fresh ideas?
Having fab music in your classroom is a lot easier than you think!
In just 40 minutes we will take one simple song and turn it into FIVE ideas for your music time PLUS give you some simple tips and tricks to make your music FUN and EXCITING!
You will:
* Discover how my ULTIMATE song for 3-4 year olds “I Turned into a Dinosaur”, can be used in LOADS of ways.
*Learn how this (amazing) song can be used as a framework for COMPOSITION with 3 year olds (yes that’s a thing!) on a HUGE variety of topics.
* Find out my TOP THREE TIPS to keep kids engaged (to the very last song) in your music programme.

Come along and have some FUN with me, the (slightly) crazy kiwi lady who is changing the world and the impact music can have on the lives of our little humans!
Click here to register…. https://www.kindyrock.com/i-turned-into-a-dinosaur-workshop/
Bring your friends and colleagues along and if you can’t make it live we will send you the replay to watch.
Fun and Easy! Let’s do it xx

This event is brought to you by the MENZA Community “Submit an Event” form.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITHIN A TE AO MAORI FRAMEWORK
2021-03-06 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | Eastern Hutt School, 53 Kings Cres, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
Storytelling through kapa haka with Whaitiri:
There are many forms and styles of Kapa haka (Māori performing arts). However the purpose of kapa haka remains consistent. Whether it’s recording history, sharing knowledge, celebrating, mourning,warning or entertaining, kapa haka is a vehicle for telling our stories. My workshop will take participants on a journey through 4 significant parts of my life. Each of these four stories on my journey are expressed through four unique types of kapa haka: Haka, waiata, pātere (to chant) and waiata-kori. We will wānanga the reo (voice), the pao (beat) and the mahi-a-tinana associated with each type. Participants will gain an insight into multiple forms of kapa haka and a spiritual understanding of how our waiata/haka/etc have their own mauri (life force).

Creative music and movement using a te ao Maori framework with Rawiri:
Exploring rhythmic and non-rhythmic sound-scapes with low-tech instruments i.e. newspaper, stones, sticks, poi…sound exploration would also include voice, making sounds with our bodies and Te Reo. For rhythmic soundscapes I will use the waiata ‘tihore mai te rangi’ and having the participants engage in the dimensions of movement, voice, sound, gesture and Te Reo (words of the waiata) to ‘go deeper’ into the waiata i.e. a hinengaro, a tinana, a wairua. For the non-rhythmic soundscapes we will work in groups with each member of the group choosing one Atua i.e. Tangaroa, Tawhirimatea… and then exploring the manifestation of their Atua through movement, voice sound, gesture and Te Reo. The group will work together to create the soundscape and the movement motifs for each Atua.
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Creating Taonga Puoro in the Classroom
2021-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Marist College, 31 Alberton Ave, Auckland, Mt Albert, 1025, New Zealand
Taonga Puoro allows our students to think about their Hauora and Mauri and gives the opportunity to make musical instruments in our classrooms. In this Professional Development opportunity, we will focus on how we can make music more inclusive and allow our classrooms to resonate towards Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will focus on making Taonga Puoro and how our student can create soundscape pieces in the morning, and in the afternoon we will have a look at the Taonga Puoro Unit Standards and look at them as alternatives to the Achievement Standards in Music. There will also be an opportunity to discuss Music at Secondary Level in the afternoon.

Cost: FREE for MENZA Members – $30 for Non MENZA Members
Music Department, Marist College, 31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert Auckland 1025

This event will be followed by a MENZA Auckland get together at 3:30pm – all welcome

REGISTER HERE

Ben Lau is the Head of Music at Newlands College. He believes in an inclusive classroom where students are at the centre of their learning. Recently he has been developing his skills in creating Taonga Puoro and teaching them to his ākonga with success at Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11.

Wellington Symphonic Bands - Weekend workshop
2021-01-23 - 2021-01-24 | Auckland
Prime your playing for 2021 with the help of our awesome musical directors.
All ages, levels Grade 3 and up.
Register your interest here.
Organiser is Megan Brownlie, Heretaunga College.

"Believe in Music" free online NAMM event
2021-01-19 - 2021-01-23 | Auckland
Believe in Music online event starts on 19 January (NZ time). It has a stream for music education.
Free but you must register.
Its organised by NAMM (the musical instrument association) and replaces the irreplaceable NAMM Show .. the enormous international musical instrument trade show. The upside being that the live music and music education activities are now available to all … online. There’s some excellent sessions.

“THE GLOBAL GATHERING TO UNIFY AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO BRING MUSIC TO THE WORLD”

Schedule here https://attend.believeinmusic.tv/schedule
The time shows in NZ time Zone and you can filter the topics you are interested in.

Online course: Video Creation for Music Teachers
2021-01-19 | Auckland
Learn how to create effective tutorials, play-alongs, end-of-year showcases and virtual ensemble videos (using free software) with Katie Wardrobe from Midnight Music.
See https://midnightmusic.com.au/vcmt/ for details.

About this course

Learn at your chosen pace

The 5 course modules will be released once per week starting mid-Jan 2021. Work alongside other course members as each module is released OR work at your own pace and take your time.
There is no specific deadline for the course: you will have access to all of the materials for as long as you have an active membership to the Midnight Music Community!

Step-by-step instructions

Beginner and intermediate video creators are all welcome in this course.
Each course module focusses on a practical project and instructions will show you how to create each video step-by-step.

Ask questions in our friendly forum

You can ask questions and connect with other course participants in our forums. No question is ever “too silly”!
Course members will also be invited to share their video projects with one another. It’s optional but super useful if you’d like a little inspiration, or if you’d like some feedback on your own creations.

You will get ongoing access to:

STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE COURSE
WITH 5 MODULES

Each module walks you through a video project via bite-sized, binge-able tutorials. You’ll learn the basics of creating your own video projects,
plus a whole range of ninja tricks to help you work smarter and faster.

Module 1 (from 19 Jan 2021):

How to create effective tutorial videos

How to use Loom to record your screen, your voice and yourself

How to achieve good quality sound

How to add annotations and edit

Tips for planning and preparation

How to save and share your videos

Module 2 (from 25 Jan 2021):

How to make playalong videos (simple)

What makes a good play-along? Analysis of different types

How to create quick lyric, chord and rhythm play-alongs

Copyright considerations for soundtracks

Adding a simple “pointer” or highlight

Module 3 (from 1 Feb 2021):

How to make a video montage or concert showcase

Creative ideas for end-of-year or showcase videos

Introduction to De Vinci Resolve software

How to put together a montage using images and video

How to create a virtual concert-style compilation video

Module 4: (from 8 Feb 2021)

How to make playalong videos (advanced) and how to use a green screen

Create your own advanced play-alongs with animation, green screen effects and picture-in-picture

How to find or create notation, background images, chords, clipart

How to set up a green screen on a budget (for less than $10!) and place yourself in front of different backgrounds

How to create a picture-in-picture effect

Module 5 (from 15 Feb 2021):

How to create a virtual choir or band or multitrack a cappella video

In this module we’ll tackle everyone’s favourite topic and create a (small) virtual ensemble video

Learn the workflow and tips for synchronising multiple videos which can be scaled up for larger projects

Discover why careful preparation and clear directions for your performers are the key!

Tips for basic audio editing, placing videos in a grid layout and what to do if your computer is struggling (!)

PLUS YOU’LL GET CHECKLISTS, CLIPART, GUIDES AND OTHER RESOURCES!

See https://midnightmusic.com.au/vcmt/ for all details and computer requirements.
Access to the course by becoming a member of the Midnight Music Online Community (free if you are already a member).

Free - Music Tech Lessons for Chromebooks, BYOD and Mixed Devices - 60 mins
2021-01-15 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Auckland
Free webinar – Music Tech Lessons for Chromebooks, BYOD and Mixed Devices – 60 mins (Midnight Music)
FREE ONLINE TRAINING // ​​​​​​PD CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE PROVIDED
Hosted by KATIE WARDROBE (MIDNIGHT MUSIC)
Session options:

Friday Jan 15 11:30am
Friday Jan 15 2pm
Sat Jan 16 6am

The session contains:

Ideas for music tech lessons that use online software and interactive websites (that can be accessed from a variety of devices)

Learn how you can create drum patterns, compose video game music, explore songwriting and more

Professional development certificate of attendance provided [60 minutes]​​​​​​​

FREE creative tech resources that you can use with students of all ages

What to do when things go wrong with technology!

Note – when you click the REGISTER button, you will be offered to change the time zone. Change to Auckland, Wellington GMT +13

The International Akaroa Music Festival
2021-01-12 - 2021-01-15 | UC Arts City Campus at the Arts Centre, 3 Hereford Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Masterclasses, Summer School & Concerts
Proudly brought to you by The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music

Now celebrating its fourteenth anniversary, the Akaroa Music Festival is New Zealand’s premiere residential music school. An array of distinguished international musicians provides lessons, masterclasses and concerts against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful seaside towns.

These intensive days of music making also include solo performances, chamber music and a string orchestra, all designed to engage and inspire advanced young musicians. Students are invited to apply on the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, recorder, flute, clarinet, bassoon, harpsichord and piano.

If you have never experienced an extended live-in music festival, be prepared to work hard, have fun, and play better than you thought you could. Our students come from all over New Zealand and from abroad, and the friendships made here are ones that last. Mix work with and pleasure in Akaroa, the gem at the heart of the remarkable Banks Peninsula

Online Kodály Summer School Music Program
2021-01-11 08:00 - 2021-01-15 17:00 UTC | Auckland
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Earlier this year, we announced that the Summer School Music Program would be going ahead in January 2021 and we have remained optimistic that we would be able to come together for our yearly gathering of learning, music making and networking.

However, the course of the pandemic is unpredictable and in this uncertain climate it is necessary that we cancel any plans for a face-to-face Summer School. The ever-present threat of infection, restrictions on gathering, health advice about singing and playing, ongoing border closures, travel restrictions and quarantine periods means that it is not possible to guarantee the viability of our usual program. The safety of our staff and participants is our priority and it is essential that we do all we can to assist in minimising the spread of the virus.

The good news is that we are in the process of finalising our plans for a week of online sessions that you can see from the comfort of your own home or studio. There will be a dedicated pedagogy stream for classroom educators, choral conductors, and instrumental and studio teachers as well as an additional stream for performers – pianists, instrumentalists and singers.

We will have many of our usual presenters involved but the flexibility of an online program allows us to include new faces and ideas with an expanded range of national and international presenters. This program will provide a chance to reflect on our teaching practice, expand our thinking and meet with colleagues from all over Australia and the world!

The program will have a morning block of sessions from 8:30 – 12:30 (30 minutes break between each session) and an evening block from 16:00 – 20:00 (again with 30 minutes between each session). This means that we can include an extensive line-up of international presenters from a range of time zones and happily there is a long break for a swim, a long lunch or a siesta!

Details on the scope of this program will be available soon but in the meantime, make sure you’re following our Facebook page for any further updates. To be added to our mailing list, please email office@cuskellymusic.com.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in the the Online Summer School Music Program from January 11th – 15th!

James, Michael and Hayley

– The Cuskelly College of Music team

2020 NZ Jazz Workshops
2020-12-14 08:00 - 2020-12-18 17:00 UTC | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
LIVE AND IN PERSON!
Coordinated by Rodger Fox and Dave Lisik.
The New Zealand National Jazz Workshops bring New Zealand’s enthusiastic jazz students together with NZ’s best jazz musicians and educators, working on instrumental techniques, improvisation, ensemble skills, jazz theory, listening and performances. Students 19 and under with at least one year of experience on an instrument are encouraged to attend.
