MENZA

Musical Futures
2019-04-08 | ​Waiuku College
Following two very successful first Musical Futures workshop in 2017 and 2018 we are expanding our workshop program in 2019. An initial series of workshops will take place around Auckland near the end of Term 1
Long Bay College – April 5th and 6th
​Waiuku College – April 8th
More locations and workshops will follow later in the year.
​Who are the workshops for?
Primary music specialists and primary classroom teachers with a background in music,
Secondary music teachers
Tertiary music/education educators
Tertiary students studying music or music education
Why attend?
Musical Futures believes music learning works best when young people are making music, and when their existing passion for music is reflected and built-upon in the classroom. Musical Futures was established in 2003 and grounded in academic research, is based on the real-world practices of popular and community musicians.
Musical Futures supports teachers around the world with training, networks and resources to deliver practical, engaging, developmental music programs in the classroom. Currently more than 1.5 million students in 71 countries worldwide benefit from their teachers use of the Musical Futures approach. The widespread adoption of Musical Futures in the UK and Australia means that it is now one of the most successful and sustainable music education initiatives in schools in those countries.

Unlocking Musical Potential
2019-04-07 13:30 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Workshop for music teachers with highly acclaimed International music educator Michael Griffin
Ever wondered how to motivate your students to practice effectively in order to make real progress?
Knowing how to practise is the most important skill for musicians. Those who are unable to motivate themselves to apply deliberate practice strategies will lack real progress, and without progress, they usually quit. The best predictor of musical progress is the quality and quantity of practice time. Types of repetition, chunking, and slow practice are core. How is this taught, and how can we be certain that students really understand practice? Musical ability is more often considered a genetic disposition than any other ability or human faculty. To what end? Mindsets powerfully impact learning behaviour. Learners with a growth mindset work harder, embrace challenge, persist for longer and learn from criticism. Mindset is the most important precept in music education today. It is so important that every music teacher understands the impact their beliefs, words and actions have on cultivating the learning disposition of students.
Music teachers are also welcome to arrive early, buy lunch/coffee at the café and attend the Music Education short AGM at 12.30pm.

Music Education Canterbury AGM
2019-04-07 12:15 - 13:45 UTC | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Grab some lunch from the café, and be at the beautiful Tūranga library for the MEC AGM!
Please stay on for the music education workshop led by Michael Griffin. Tickets available from
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/unlocking-musical-potential-tickets-58143293155

Developing Musical Skill
2019-04-05 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A workshop for students, parents and music teachers with highly acclaimed International music educator Michael Griffin.
Learn about some top tips for how to really progress through quality practice and motivation!
For musical progress, nothing is as important as the quality and the quantity of practice time. This inspiring interactive, differentiated presentation will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset required to maximise the prospect of learning music enjoyably and successfully. An international hit, Michael Griffin’s Developing Musical Skill has enthralled and empowered audiences in 25 countries.

Musical Futures
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-06 | Long Bay College

Sing, Move & Play with a Story
2019-03-30 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Gisborne Intermediate
Using speech and rhythm as a starting point, explore how singing, movement and instrumental work can be integrated with drama and visual art to be used as a springbboard for creating artistic responses to a story.

Music Education PLD in Tauranga
2019-03-30 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greenpark School, 13 Lumsden St, Greeton, Tauranga, 3112, New Zealand
MENZA networks of Expertise presents…
He Rahi Te Iti – little can be huge
Music Education PLD for primary and ECE teachers.

When: 9.00 – 3.00, Saturday 30 March 2019
Where: Greenpark School, 13 Lumsden St, Greerton, Tauranga
Cost: $50.00 includes annual MENZA membership, $20.00 for members, Free for full-time teacher trainees and beginning teachers
Lunch provided
MENZA is pleased to present a selection of music education workshops for ECE and primary teachers. This is a professional development opportunity for teachers with all levels musical knowledge. Join us for an opportunity to learn new ideas and techniques, network with colleagues and be refreshed and inspired!
REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Workshop Schedule
9:00am: Whakatau and Warm-up
9:15am – 10:30am
ECE: Starting with a story, exploring the musical potential of picture books, presented by Bronya Dean.
Primary: Hei Waiata, Hei Whakakoakoa, exploring ways to use the Ministry of Education resource to foster the singing of waiata in primary classrooms, present by Vikki Demant & Robyn Trinick.
10:30: Morning tea
11:00am – 12:30pm
ECE: Sticks and Stones, using environmental materials, including poi, shells, tī rakau to develop music possibilities, present be Vikki Demant & Robyn Trinick.
Primary: Sing, sing, sing, creating a school-wide singing environment, Judy Inkster.
12:30pm: Lunch
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Ukulele with Judy Inkster and Waiata with Vikki Demant.
2:45 – 3pm: Poroporoaki

Nelson Secondary Music Teachers’ Workshop
2019-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
Me mahi tahi tatou / We should work together
Nayland College, Nayland Road Stoke Nelson
$80 (and you also get MENZA membership)
$50 for current members
Free for 2019 teacher trainees and beginning teachers
Lunch and morning tea provided

REGISTER HERE
Meet the Moderator plus networks, experts; management and tech, great ideas and resources.
workshops include

Delysse Glynn – Meet the Moderator, an opportunity to bring song writing compositions to moderate and discuss.
Martin Emo – Composition with software demos, showing the blurring of composition and performance.
Belinda Carey, student self-tracking and quick starts for juniors – ideas and resources that really work.
Nigel Weeks, Nayland College – workshop content to be confirmed.
More workshops to be confirmed.

Closing Date for 2019 Hook Line and Singalong song competition
2019-03-17 23:30 UTC
Entry form
Details and sing writing resources can be found at hooklineandsingalong.com
The closing date for entries is March 17, 11:59PM 2019.
Song guidelines
1. The winning song will be sung by students in both primary and secondary schools. It should be radio-friendly and the length of an average pop song.
2. The vocal line should not fall below middle C (C4) or above D5.
3. The tempo should be appropriate for performance in NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language).
4. The song should be easy to play on the ukulele.
5. The lyrics should reflect 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. The theme should not be specific to a holiday, e.g ANZAC Day, or about current events that will not have a timeless quality. The lyrics should be non-religious.
Terms and Conditions
1. Participants must be NZ residents and attend school for at least 15 hours per week. All contestants must be no older than 18 years of age on Monday 1 May 2019.
2. Winner(s) must be available to travel to Auckland on Saturday 6 April 2019 to record their song. Travel costs for the winner(s) + 1 adult will be provided.
3. Only one song per student/group is to be entered. Songs may be collaborative but all writers must be acknowledged.
4. Performers may or may not be the composer(s).
5. Compositions must be entrants’ original work, this includes lyrics.
6. The competition is for unsigned bands and individuals only. Entrants must notify the NZ Music Commission if they sign a recording contract after entering.
7. By entering you grant The NZ Music Commission license to use your song for promotional purposes.
8. The judges’ decisions will be final.

REAP / ONZA - Early Childhood Professional Development
2019-03-09 08:30 - 15:30 UTC | Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri.
Early childhood PD, Orff Music for EC educators.
Creating music from small beginnings, dancing, ukulele, Orff instruments, rhythms with harakeke rakau with Christoph Maubach, Clare Battersby & Peter Visser.

Luca Ciarla Master Class classical trained string player improv.
2019-02-24 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, 8025, New Zealand
Luca Ciarla presents a workshop focusing on the study of jazz and improvisation for string players. The experience gained over many years of teaching in American universities, in Hong Kong and at the Saint Louis Music College of Rome, one of the leading jazz schools in Italy, has brought him to develop an approach which allows classically trained string players to jump into the fascinating world of improvisation. Among violinists and string players in general, the desire of learning how to improvise is spreading up more and more.
Ethnic and folk traditions such as the Gypsy or the Indian, jazz music by the great Stéphane Grappelli and the Turtle Island String Quartet or the contemporary creations of Alexander Balanescu and Giovanni Sollima are getting wider attention and are now considered part of the established world of string playing. Luca Ciarla’s master classes and workshops are therefore an opening window on the realm of violin and string improvisation, through the analysis of several improvisational techniques, their application on the violin or other string instruments and the study of jazz and several popular traditions that require improvisational skills. Focusing primarily on the constant search for a creative drive, true goal of any improvising musician, students will have the chance to develop their own artistic language and their own musical personality.
Registration for this workshop $30. Bookings essential, only 30 spots available.
VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.
Email for further details and to book your place: secretary@folkmusic.org.nz or text 027 454 3885

Julie Wylie Workshops
2019-02-23 10:00 - 13:30 UTC | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Julie Wylie Musical Play, in association with Kiwi Kids Music, is delighted to bring you these two interactive workshops in Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 at Tūranga, Christchurch’s beautiful central library.
If you’re a parent of children aged 0 – 8, composer of children’s music, an early childhood or primary school teacher, therapist, or other professional working with young children, these workshops will be relevant, informative and lots of fun!
For a detailed description of each session, see the image below
Please note that the workshop times are an hour later than the image
10am-11.30am and 12-1.30pm

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Hawkes Bay Secondary Music Teachers' Workshop
2019-02-15 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | St John’s College, Jervois Road, Hastings, 4122, New Zealand
Secondary Music Teachers’ Workshop
Friday 15th February 2019
St Johns College,Jervois Street, Hastings
9.00am – 3.00pm
Lunch and morning tea provided
REGISTER HERE
Meet the national moderator and bring work to discuss. Pick up some activities your students will enjoy. This will be an opportunity to network in your local area. Get expert advice about Sibelius and other programmes. Find out more about administration. Know where to go for local help and shared resource.)
$80 (and you also get MENZA membership)
$50 for current members
Free for 2019 teacher trainees and beginning teachers.

Waitangi Day Waiata and Musical Play
2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Okains Bay Museum, 1146 Okains Bay Rd, Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula, 7583
12noon
Waiata and Musical play for the whole family with Julie Wylie and Sarah Marra at the Okains Bay Māori and colonial Museum in Okains Bay as part of the Waitangi Day celebrations.
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Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand's 1ST New Zealand Choral Academy
2019-01-25 - 2019-01-28 | Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde St, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand’s 1ST New Zealand Choral Academy
Sing and train alongside all three national choirs.
Date: 25 – 28 January, 2019
Location: Auckland Diocesan School
Cost: $100-$120* per person
For more info and booking visit choirsnz.co.nz

For the first time choristers will have the chance to join a national academy of choral singing. Organised by Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand, all three national choirs (NZ Secondary Students’ Choir, NZ Youth Choir, Voices NZ) will be in residence and keen singers from around the country can book their place to experience these choirs in action, sit-in and sing with the choirs, and have access to their professional artistic staff for workshops in musicianship, vocal and conducting techniques.
Register for one of three groups:
Group S: age 13-17, mirroring NZSSC
Group Y: age 18-25, mirroring NZYC
Group V: Adults (age 25+) with a good choral skill level, and a keen desire to advance their vocal and language skills.

NZ National Jazz Workshops
2019-01-14 09:00 - 2019-01-16 21:00 UTC | NZ School of Music, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
Register now for the 2019 NZ National Jazz Workshops!
To register for the 2019 Student or Educator Jazz Workshops,
Student registration: e-mail the following information to nzjazzworkshops@gmail.com

Your name (student)
Primary e-mail address:
Instrument(s):
Date of birth:
Full mailing Address:
Current school and city/town:​
Before October 1: The fee for students is $210.00 for the 5 days.
After October 1: The fee for students is $250.00 for the 5 days.
Please make an electronic transfer payment for the Workshop fees at the same time as the electronic registration. Your registration isn’t complete, or your place secure, without the payment.
**Be sure to include your name with the bank transfer!**
​
BNZ – NZ Jazz Foundation – 02 0500 0906968 000
You’ll receive a confirmation e-mail within a day or two.

The New Zealand Jazz Foundation provides exceptional musical experiences to young jazz musicians in New Zealand. 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.
Faculty for 2019 will include: Dave Lisik (coordinator, theory, improvisation), Rodger Fox (trombone and big band), Nick Granville (guitar), Lance Philip (drums)
Directors: Rodger Fox and Dr. David Lisik
The NZ Jazz Workshops will be held at the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington.

Auckland Music Education PLD Day
2018-11-30 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | St Paul’s College, 183 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand
MENZA Networks of Expertise presents…
Come on over to the South-Side
An Auckland music PLD event for secondary educators

Presenters
Delysse Glynn( NZQA), Jane Egan (GGHS) & Belinda Carey (MENZA secondary Kaiarahi) plus other experts on the panel
REGISTER HERE TODAY!
Date: Friday 30 November, 9am – 3pm
Venue: St Paul’s College, 183 Richmond Rd, Ponsonby.
Cost: Non-MENZA member: $80 (includes MENZA membership), MENZA member: $50
FREE for teacher trainees & first year teachers
Lunch provided.
Workshops include:
How to effectively manage ITM programmes (panel of experts)
NCEA L3 US Song Writing – (Jane Egan – nominee for Vodafone teacher of the year!).
Moderating, Capturing composition, Integrating Te Reo and Pasifika into song-writing (NZQA’s moderator, Delysse Glynn)
Catering for the new generation of musicians, rappers, writing raps and where can they go with it?
How do you moderate these?
Admin docs to improve your quality of life

He Rahi Te Iti - little can be huge
2018-11-24 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Epsom Campus, University of Auckland
MENZA Networks of Expertise presents…
He Rahi Te Iti – little can be huge
An Auckland music education PLD event for ECE and primary teachers
Venue: Auckland University Faculty of Education Epsom Campus, Music Block.
Date: Saturday 24 November
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $50.00 includes annual MENZA membership, $20.00 for members, Free for full-time teacher trainees and beginning teachers
Lunch provided

REGISTER HERE TODAY!
Workshops:
9am
Whakatau (welcome) + body percussion warm-up

9:15am
ECE Workshop – Tihore Mai: Developing music ideas from this waiata based on a music unit from “Into Music One” – presented by Rawiri Hindle and Robyn Trinick
Primary Workshop – On Show: Putting on a Musical presented by Judy Inkster

10:30am
Morning tea

11am
ECE Workshop – The Kuia and the Spider Developing music ideas from a popular picture book – presented by Robyn McQueen
Primary Workshop – “Adding to, not taking away” Music/Language/Mathematics – presented by Pam Perger and Robyn Trinick

12:15pm
David Lines – the new music education degree

12:30pm
Lunch

1:15pm
Ukulele for primary and ECE – with Selena bercic

2:45pm
Poroporoaki
Join us for an opportunity to network with colleagues and be refreshed and inspired!

Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
2018-11-22 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
APO UNWRAP THE MUSCI SERIES
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker: Suite No.1
Conductor/Presenter Richard Gill
When composing ballet music, Tchaikovsky was given very strict instructions by his choreographers. Many composers would struggle with such an artistic straitjacket. Tchaikovsky not only delivered exactly what was required, but responded with some of his best work. Hear the absorbing story of how he did it.
The ebullient music educator/conductor Richard Gill joins the orchestra again to ‘unwrap’ this great orchestral work and reveal what makes it so special.
Part concert, part interactive talk, each Unwrap the Music is guaranteed to take your musical appreciation to the next level. This entertaining event is great for all ages, whether you are a seasoned concertgoer or new to orchestral music.

He Rahi Te Iti - little can be huge
2018-10-27 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kaitaia College, Redan Road, Kaitaia, 0410, New Zealand
MENZA Networks of Expertise presents…
He Rahi Te Iti – little can be huge
A Northland music education PLD event for ECE / kōhanga reo, primary and secondary educators
Venue: Kaitaia College, Music Department
Date: Saturday 27th October 2018
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $40.00 includes annual MENZA membership, $10.00 for members, Free for full-time teacher trainees and beginning teachers
Lunch provided
REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Presenters:
Troy Kingi – Musician / Actor / Dirt Blues Extraordinaire
Robyn Trinick & Belinda Carey – MENZA Kaiārahi
Selena Bercic – Kaitautoko Mātauranga, Far North REAP / MENZA Board Representitive
Rawiri Hindle – University of Auckland
Workshops include:
Kei hea te kōmako e kō? – Where will the bellbird sing? – exploring ways to use the online resource Hei Waiata, Hei Whakakoakoa
Te Taiao – Music as enquiry using the natural environment
Waiata and Ukulele skills
NCEA A.S. Composition and L3 US Song Writing – integrating Te Reo and Pasifika, useful technology and management docs for busy secondary departments
Join us for an opportunity to network with colleagues and be refreshed and inspired
REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Presentation on TLIF Project – ‘Connecting the Dots’
2018-10-25 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Newlands Collge, 68, Bracken Rdd, Newlands, Wellington, New Zealand
TLIF Project – Connecting the Dots, presented by Ben Lau
When: 4pm, Thursday 25 October
Where: Newlands College, 68 Brackens Rd, Newlands
RSVP: blau@newlands.school.nz
‘Connecting the Dots’ Executive Summary:
This inquiry project is about how teachers can utilize the concepts of Ako and Tuakana Teina with the principles of El Sistema to raise educational outcomes for Maori learners and the specific teaching methods that will help develop skill acquisition that will raise achievement.
We have spent the past three years developing a Year 9 Music programme inspired by the principles of El Sistema (a music education approach that is focused on positive social change through music ensemble, particularly orchestral, playing) with some success. However, our focus has been aimed more at getting the programme off the ground and developing a culture and approach. There has been little focus placed on investigating more closely what the individual learner’s experience is and what the potential progression pathways are.
In this project, we are investigating ways to develop more collaborative and student-centred practices and to inquire more deeply into how these approaches actually enhance educational outcomes for our Maori learners. Will the incorporation of the concepts of ako and tuakana-teina relationships with the principles of El Sistema have a positive impact on Maori students’ achievement and how can our findings inform the wider curriculum?

Junior Jazz Jam
2018-10-18 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
We are delighted to announce our 5th Christchurch Junior Jazz Jam to be held on THURSDAY 18th October
The Jazz Band Event for Primary School Bands
Tūranga New Central Library
corner of Gloucester and Colombo Streets
4pm-6pm

ARA Jazz School tutors will give feedback to the bands.
This year Junior Jazz Jam is also part of the Christchurch Big Band festival Weekend!

Register here

ANZARME Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education
2018-10-04 08:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 UTC
Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education
40th Conference 2018
4 – 7 October
Crowne Plaza, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

WELCOME:
The Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME).welcomes all researchers of music education, from beginning to experienced, to the 40th Conference. While we have created a conference theme, not everyone may wish to address it, and we will gratefully accept all submissions.

CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS:
Please send abstracts of no more than 300 words and include your name and institutional affiliation (if any) by Monday, 30 July, 2018. The abstracts will be double peer-reviewed and notification with regards acceptance will be given by mid August at the latest. Earlier submissions will get an earlier response. Please send abstracts to: Dr Kay Hartwig (k.hartwig@griffith.edu.au). Presenters will have the opportunity to present their paper for 20 minutes. This will be followed by a 10 minute opportunity for questions from the floor.
THE CONFERENCE FORMAT:
Thursday October 4 11.00am-2.00pm Executive Meeting
3.00pm – 5.00pm PRIMARY MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (Crowne Plaza)
5.00pm Welcome & Drinks – TAVERN ONE (Crowne Plaza)
Friday October 5 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Papers
Saturday October 6 9:00 am – 500 pm Papers
6.30 pm Conference Dinner – ChiangMai Thai (Walking Distance from Crowne Plaza)
Sunday October 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Papers
12:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch and AGM
2:00 pm Close

NEW RESEARCH / RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Participants, particularly beginning researchers and students undertaking research for the first time are invited to submit abstracts of research proposals for work in progress.

POST GRADUATE PRIZES
To encourage new researchers, ANZARME provides two Post Graduate Research prizes; the Doreen Bridges Prize, and the David Sell Prize. Both awards are for promising research presented at the conference to Post Graduate students undertaking investigations in the field of music education. The prizes are awarded on the recommendations of a panel of adjudicators who attend each presentation.

CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2018 conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise.

ACCOMMODATION AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE – CROWNE PLAZA
2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise | QLD | 4217 | Australia | 61-7-55929900
Conference rates available for delegates attending the Griffith University Music Conference.
For Bookings:
Attendees of the event can contact directly at the hotel on 07 5592 9900 (ask to speak with Rob from In House Reservations) or send an email to groups.surfersparadise@ihg.com All new reservations will be made based on hotel availability at time of booking.

There are many other types of accommodation available on the Gold Coast in a variety of price ranges.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
This can be done via the ANZARME website.
Conference Registration: $250 Full Membership/$150 Student Membership
Conference Dinner: $50
Don’t forget to pay your ANZARME membership fee as well.

We look forward to seeing you on the Queensland Gold Coast-ANZARME 2018.
www.anzarme.com

Conference organiser
Dr Kay Hartwig
k.hartwig@griffith.edu.au
+61 7 3735 5733 or 0434925410

Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade
2018-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
APO UNWRAP THE MUSIC SERIES
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
Conductor/Presenter Richard Gill
In the last movement of Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov notches up the tension until it seems it can go no further. The resolution is completely unexpected and yet totally satisfying. For the audience, it’s thrilling. But it’s very carefully calculated. Richard Gill will explain the fascinating way Rimsky-Korsakov does it.
The ebullient music educator/conductor Richard Gill joins the orchestra again to ‘unwrap’ this great orchestral work and reveal what makes it so special.
Part concert, part interactive talk, each Unwrap the Music is guaranteed to take your musical appreciation to the next level. This entertaining event is great for all ages, whether you are a seasoned concertgoer or new to orchestral music.

APO Kiwi Kapers
2018-09-10, 2018-09-06 | Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
APO Kiwi Kapers
We introduce primary and intermediate students to orchestral music with this engaging concert experience,
In this one-hour narrated concert, students connect with the orchestra in a fun and engaging way to learn more about music.
Students hear the different orchestral sections and instruments and follow the stories that the music makes. A preconcert study guide for schools ensures greater enjoyment for students both before and after their concert experience.
In 2018 Kiwi Kapers includes The Auckland Dance Project performance.

Thursday 6 September, Auckland Town Hall
11.30am & 1pm
Monday 10 September, Vodafone Events Centre
11.30am & 1pm

Concerts are free for APOPS schools or $6 per students. Accompanying adults are free at a ratio of 1adult:10students. If your school trip policy requires a different ratio, please contact us on apoconnecting@apo.co.nz

A taste of Orff - Sing Move Play
2018-09-08 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Havelock North Intermediate, 13 Nimon Street, Havelock North, 4130, New Zealand
A Networks of Expertise Event
MENZA and ONZA present:
A Taste of Orff – Sing Move Play
A PLD opportunity for Primary teachers
9:30am – 3:30pm Saturday 8 September
Havelock North Intermediate, Nimon St, Havelock North
Morning tea and lunch provided

Register here today.
Come and learn how to use language and speech as a starting point for singing, movement activities, rhythm games, and ideas for musical play that enable children to discover the many elements of music in natural and creative ways.
With a focus on primary and intermediate school aged children Dr Millie Locke and Priya Gain will engage participants with some of the key principles of the Orff approach to music and movement education. Their focus will be on working with children in their primary school years and they will offer material for anyone who wants to work musically with children including school teachers, parents, community music groups, and private music teachers.
Fees:
$20 for current MENZA / ONZA / IRMT members
$60 for non-members
Students may attend free of charge!
About the presenters:

Dr Millie Locke
Millie is an experienced practitioner and foundation president of ONZA. She coordinates certificated (levels) courses and was largely responsible for establishing and maintaining ONZA’s collaborative relationship with the University of Waikato from 2009 until 2016. She attended AOSA Orff levels courses at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York in 1996 and 1997. In 2016 she graduated with a PhD where she investigated the way the Orff approach is applied in a range of New Zealand schools and its impact of teachers who were exposed to its influence.

Priya Gain
Priya Gain Priya teaches at Eastern Hutt School as music/movement specialist across the whole school and is currently completing a Masters of Education specialising in music and arts education at the University of Waikato. She has completed ONZA certificated training up to Level 4 in the Aotearoa/New Zealand context and has played a key role facilitating workshops in the Orff approach in the Wellington region. Priya is committed to the development of local teaching resources which express the bicultural identify of this country. The School of Education at Victoria University regularly draws on Priya to teach music modules in the primary learning programme.

Wellington Orchestra Festival
2018-09-06 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Scots’ College, 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
Wellington Orchestra Festival (WOF)
Thursday 6 September, 9.15am – 2.45pm
Scot’s College, Strathmore Park, Wellington
$50 for MENZA members or $80 for Non-MENZA Members
REGISTER NOW, HERE!
This is intended for senior primary and intermediate students but older and younger students also join us for a day of rehearsals and a concert to finish having practised music prior. We would love to welcome new schools to these and can assist in preparations so please be in touch.

Music education kaiārahi role
2018-08-05 23:30 UTC
ECE/Primary:
MENZA and ONZA’s Network of Expertise project is looking for enthusiastic early childhood/primary music specialist teachers to further develop teacher networks and PLD opportunities across New Zealand. Initially a 6 month contract is offered for up to 8 hours per week as a self-employed contractor. More details.
Secondary:
Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is looking for an enthusiastic secondary music specialist teacher to assist MENZA in further developing teacher networks and PLD opportunities across New Zealand. Initially a 6 month contract is offered for up to 8 hours per week as a self-employed contractor. The position will be funded through the Ministry of Education’s Networks of Expertise grant. More details.
The closing date for applications is 5th August. To apply for a full job description or to send your CV and direct enquiries email admin@menza.co.nz

NZCT Chamber Music Contest National Finals
2018-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is the longest running youth music competition in New Zealand and is the only nationwide chamber music competition for young secondary school musicians and composers in the country.
From hundreds of ensembles nationwide, only 12 groups make it through to the National Finals weekend. At the end of the concert on Saturday, the winner will be announced.
NATIONAL SEMI-FINALS
Friday 3 August 2018
The Piano, Armagh St, Christchurch Central
11.30am & 4.30pm
Door Sale: Adults $15, child & student free (with ID)
NATIONAL FINALS
Saturday 4 August 2018
The Piano, Armagh St, Christchurch Central
7.00pm
Tickets available from Ticketek
Award Ceremony will follow this concert
ADJUDICATORS
National Semi Finals and Finals: Wilma Smith with The Klara Kollektiv
Original Composition: Anthony Ritchie
If you are not based in Christchurch, you can still follow the action directly from your computer! We will post details of the Contest finals LIVE STREAM on our website closer to the event.
Remember: 2018 SUBSCRIBERS CAN ATTEND FOR FREE
To claim your complimentary ticket call 0800 266 2378 weekdays from 8.30am to 4pm or email laurel@chambermusic.co.nz
Come along and join the celebrations!
