MENZA

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!

MENZA Tauranga PD - Effective Music Technology
2018-08-01 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Tauranga Boys College, 664 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga, 3112, New Zealand
MENZA Tauranga PD – Effective Music Technology
Date: Wednesday 1 August 2018
Venue: Tauranga Boys College
Place: Mayfield House.
Fee: $30 for MENZA members $60 for Non-MENZA members (membership fee included)
Morning and afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch
REGISTER HERE
This PD day is designed to support Intermediate and Secondary teachers in delivering the Music Curriculum, with a particular focus on Music Technology and digital integration. There is flexibly within the day to specifically address questions that attendees have, including trouble shooting your problems. You are encouraged to bring your laptop/devices. Follow up visits are also proposed to support local schools free of charge on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August. Please indicate on the form whether you would like a visit.
Phil Pegler, will be the facilitator for the day. He is currently NZ Manager for Music EDnet, and previously HOD Performing Arts NaeNae College. He has a Masters in Education: MIDI composition systems, recently completed a PG Cert. (Digital and Collaborative Learning) and is passionate about increasing student engagement & making life easier for teachers. He taught Media, Film and Sound, including Production Sound Recording (National Cert), alongside Music and has been known to moonlight as DJ, Sound Engineer/Producer and Production Manager. He is on the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) Board.
Martin Emo is currently HOD Performing Arts at Waimea College, TKI Musicnet Community Facilitator, NZQA Exam/digital consultant NZQA, EDnet Australaisan Music Technology Mentor. Martin is currently completing a Masters in ELearning looking at digital exams and coding. For the last 6 years, he has taught a multilevel Music Technology and Performing Arts full year subject. He also has worked in Digital Technology sales, and performs live electronic music.
It is proposed that an on-line forum for discussing issues and sharing resources be set up to encourage ongoing support and interaction. A key goal is that this micro – community will be driven by peer-to-peer interactions and become self-sustaining over time.
Outline
9:30am – 10am Introductions, overview, goals.
10am -12pm Session One. Music Technology integration. (Morning Tea Included)
12pm -12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm – 2pm Session Two. Hands on Music Technology training
2pm – 3:30pm Session Three. Other specific items that have arisen during the day. For example songwriting, Performing Arts Technology Standards courses/integration.
REGISTER HERE

Theory Games
2018-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Theory Games
An opportunity to try out all the most popular music games used at the after school Chisnallwood Theory Club.
Sunday July 29
1-4pm
Rangiruru Girls School
Music Department
Presenter Judith Bell
Hosted by IRMT (Christchurch)
Try out a range of effective, outside-the-square, tried & true theory activities from the very popular Chisnallwood School Theory Club. Games are suitable for a range of ages and easily adaptable for different levels and music abilities but ideally from ages 7 – 13. Some activities use technology and others are completely unplugged. They are suitable for use in groups – even of mixed levels and you’ll be amazed at the learning that comes out as well as the amount of fun.
IRMT members: $15
MENZA and CWSMTA members : $20
Other : $25
Students free

Contact Janey Seed at janey_seed@xtra.co.nz for details.

Virtuoso Strings Orchestra's 2018 Winter Concert
2018-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland, 1010
The Virtuoso Strings Orchestra is pleased to present a homecoming concert to celebrate our successful 2018 South Island Tour!
Join us for an energetic, heart-warming and inspiring night featuring everything from Beethoven to the Beatles… Gypsy fiddle tunes to the Elgar Cello concerto.
The concert will be family-friendly.
The Concert is at Aotea College on Saturday the 28th of July at 7pm.
FREE admission, but donations to the Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust are gratefully accepted.
Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/2137830409797785/

ASQ International Music Academy 2018 - Applications close 15 April
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-28 | St Andrew’s on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Applications are now open for the 2018 ASQ International Music Academy, which will take place from 23-28 July at St Andrew’s on The Terrace in Wellington. Participants can enrol for either the full six-day course, or a shorter version running Thursday to Saturday.

The e-flyer, brochure and application form for 2018 Academy can be downloaded from www.arohaquartet.co.nz/asq-academy-2018.

The ASQ Academy is ideal for student and adult non-professional string players and pianists of a minimum standard of Grade VI. A maximum of three pianists will be accepted, for the full course only. Participants receive chamber music and string orchestra coaching, take part in masterclasses, sectionals, informal concerts, social events, and the final concert on the Saturday evening. There will also be public lunchtime concerts for particpants and tutors.

Guest tutors are: pianist Emma Sayers (formerly lecturer at Massey University Conservatorium of Music and the New Zealand School of Music), violinist Donald Armstrong (NZSO Associate Concertmaster), cellist Ken Ichinose (NZSO Associate Principal Cello), double bassist Joan Perarnau Garriga (NZSO Principal Double Bass) and chamber music coach Brian Shillito (former NZSO Sub-Principal Viola).

Applications close on Sunday 15 April.

MENZA AGM
2018-06-30 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
MENZA warmly invites you to our AGM at Dilworth Junior Campus in Remuera, Auckland at 3pm Saturday 30 June, with drinks and nibbles to follow. Please see the agenda and minutes of the 2017 AGM.
At the AGM, the board will look back on the previous financial year and report on our audited accounts, our achievements as an organisation and what has been happening in the regions. It is an opportunity for members to network with the music education community and hear about our plans for the future.
All members are welcome. If you are planning on attending, we would love to hear from you in order to get numbers for catering, please register here.

Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
2018-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
APO UNWRAP THE MUSIC SERIES
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 Italian
Conductor/Presenter Richard Gill
This symphony was once described as ‘blue sky in A major’ – a description that can’t be bettered. How does Mendelssohn so perfectly translate the warmth of the southern sun into music? It’s all in the details of the orchestration, just waiting to be unpicked by Richard Gill.
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.

We Can Sing!! Wellington
2018-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
We Can Sing!!
Wednesday 1 August, 1-3pm
Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt
Free event
REGISTER NOW, HERE!
A new event this year to acknowledge the variety of singing groups in our secondary schools. The idea is a simple rotation of performances by all singing groups in attendance and a massed sing to conclude. A proven formula in the Wairarapa!!

APO Community Classics: Worlds Collide
2018-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
We all come from different places and have different stories, but music is universal. This free concert with the APO celebrates all our different worlds, inviting everyone from the community to share in the joy and fun of music

MUSIC and DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
2018-06-05 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | St Clair School, 135 Richardson Street, St Kilda, Dunedin, New Zealand
Fun Music Theory Games integrated with the computational thinking part of the new Digital Technologies curriculum and other cool music and tech stuff.
Music & Digital Technology
Tuesday 5 June 2018
Music Education Otago invites you to a workshop that combines elements of the new Digital Technologies Curriculum with Music.
Our presenters:
Judith Bell
Judith Bell leads the music programme at Chisnallwood Intermediate School in Christchurch, teaching performance music groups including rock bands, jazz bands, orchestra, percussion, Irish, ukulele, as well as a popular theory club, a computer music course and sound tech training. She is also is a mentor for MusicEdNet (Music Technology). Her work developing ways to integrate music learning with the new Digital Technologies Curriculum has led to workshop opportunities in Australia, Lithuania, USA, Scotland and Switzerland.
Professor Tim Bell
Tim Bell is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Canterbury. His “Computer Science Unplugged” project is widely used internationally. Tim has received many awards for his work in education including the international 2018 SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education. Since 2008 he has been actively involved in the design and deployment of the Digital Technologies Curriculum in New Zealand schools. He also plays on instruments with black and white keyboards!
Workshop Content:
Judith will share some of the successful and fun learning activities and games she uses at the popular after-school Chisnallwood music theory club. There will be a focus on activities that integrate elements of the new Digital Technologies curriculum with music learning related to theory. Some of these activities use computational thinking in an unplugged way, with sorting networks and Beebots. Judith will also share fun demo lessons for teaching music using Scratch. Tim will then be available to answer your Digital Technologies Curriculum questions, while Judith will delve into more music games, based on the interests of attendees. It is optional to bring a laptop with Scratch installed.
Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday 5 June 2018
Time: 4.00 – 6.00pm (afternoon tea from 3.30)
Venue: St Clair School, 135 Richardson Street, Dunedin
Cost: $20 per teacher (all proceeds to Chisnallwood Jazz Band trip funds)
Register by following the link https://goo.gl/forms/n3LhSdDMoPONkJvO2 by Friday 1 June
Please pay by direct debit to: a/c 03 1726 0031089 00 a/c name – Music Education Otago with references ‘Music-Tech’ and ‘School Name’
For further information contact Alison at acaldwell@stclair.school.nz

Jazz Gala workshops and concert
2018-06-05 13:30 - 22:00 UTC
The Rodger Fox Big Band
The 17 members of New Zealand’s acclaimed Rodger Fox Big Band will be accompanied by four leading international jazz musicians. Many of the musicians in the big band hold positions in major teaching institutions, including the New Zealand School of Music and many High Schools.
Rodger Fox
Rodger Fox is New Zealand’s foremost jazz trombonist, big band leader, jazz educator, arranger and producer. He is also the Artistic Director for a number of jazz festivals around the country.
Over the years Rodger has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz – blues and commercial music including Michael Brecker, Diane Schuur, Joey Defrancesco, Mike Stern, Randy Crawford, Michael Houstoun, Charlie Musselwhite, Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Jon Papenbrook, Dee Bridgewater, Steve Smith, Tom Warrington, Larry Knoose, Joe LaBarbara, John Fedchock, Clay Jenkins, Eric Marienthal, Bill Cunliffe, Steve Houghton, Dick Oatts, Alex Sipiagin, Bob Sheppard, Bruce Forman, Charley Davis, Denise Perrier, Alan Broadbent and Jim Pugh …….to name but a few.
Concert featured guest artists from the USA
Robben Ford – Guitar/Vocalist
American blues, jazz, and rock guitarist. He was a member of the L.A. Express and has collaborated with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Larry Carlton and Kiss. He was named one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Musician magazine.
Lydia Pense – Vocalist from Cold Blood
Americanrock–soul–jazzsinger who, since 1969, has performed with the band Cold Blood. Critics have compared her style to powerful singers including Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Teena Marie..
The guest artists add a new dimension and expose the students to different styles of jazz and a different level of mastery.
What will students be doing?

The group of artists will spend time in each city to present educational workshops during the day, followed by a concert at night. The concert will be attended by students as well as the general public.
Giving students and teachers exposure to world-class educators and performers in this way gives them an insight into the level required to perform internationally, as well as a greater understanding of jazz concepts and artistry.
Workshop format
1.30 – 2.15pm General introduction.
Rodger Fox Big Band to open the workshop by performing a swing style chart. Discussion will then take place to show what it takes to play in this style of ensemble. Each section of the big band will demonstrate their parts within the arrangement and will then put it
all together. Full scores for the musical arrangement will be available to music teachers and the instrument parts will be available to all students to follow as the Rodger Fox Big Band demonstrate the music.
2.15 – 2.45pm Introduction to improvisation
Improvisation is a key characteristic of jazz and students will be introduced to the concepts to enable them to develop their own skills in this area.
2.45 – 3.15 Short Break to move to workshop rooms
3.15 – 4.30pm Individual Workshops
Students will have the opportunity to focus on their own instrument and learn the tips and tricks from the professionals
How to play in a jazz style
Trumpet / Trombone / Saxophones (Woodwinds) / Vocals /
Rhythm Section (Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums)
4.45 – 5.30pm Recap on the afternoon workshop and panel discussion
Students have the chance to ask their burning questions and reflect on what they’ve learned so far.
5.30pm to 7.30pm Dinner break
7.30 – 9.45pm Concert featuring Robben Ford – Guitar / Vocals, Lydia Pense -vocals in concert with The Rodger Fox Big Band .
This is where the students and teachers will have the opportunity to hear and see what has been discussed at the workshop in a live situation.

Venue is the Mayfair Theatre:

Workshops 1.30 – 5.30 Then dinner break and the Concert will start at 7.30pm
The concert starts at 7.30pm as this will means students will be home by 10.30pm
Contact Rodger Fox at rdfoxtrombone@gmail.com

Michael Houstoun masterclass
2018-05-27 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
For advanced piano students and piano teachers… but all welcome.
Chamber Room at The Piano,
156 Armagh St,
Christchurch 8011
Sunday 27th May from 1.30-5pm.
Link to registration form and pricing details https://tinyurl.com/IRMT2018Masterclasses
Run by the Christchurch branch of IRMT

The Positive Power of Musical Play
2018-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Christchurch School of Music (CSM), 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Positive Power of Musical Play – A Workshop with Julie Wylie: Saturday 5 May, 2pm – 4pm, Christchurch School of Music ???
Julie is delighted to present a practical workshop on “The Positive Power of Musical Play”, in association with Music Education Canterbury (see workshop outline below for further information).
This workshop is designed to help parents, teachers and therapists develop understanding of how music can be used in very specific ways to arouse or calm and regulate the brain. Many of our children in schools or Early Childhood Centres are experiencing anxiety and stress. Musical play activates every part of the brain and promotes healthy brain growth and development.
The keys to a child’s learning are:
1 Being calm and alert (controlled by lower brain)
2 Being in happy engagement with people who respect and love them (controlled by mid brain)
3 Forming memories (including language) through experiencing the world(controlled by mid-brain and cortex). Musical activities offer children multiple opportunities to learn through supporting all three of the above. Discover enjoyable ways of how to interact musically, use the elements of music so that these become a natural part of the child’s own play, use instructional songs in daily routines, match children’s energy levels and arouse or calm children through musical play at home, in the classroom or pre-school environment.
Venue: Christchurch School of Music (CSM), Ferry Road, beside Cathedral College.
We look forward to seeing you! Look out for the Julie Wylie Musical Play rainbow flag.
Entry is by koha (suggested donation $15 – $20, but whatever your budget allows is absolutely fine, as we want the workshop to be accessible to all).

UNLOCKING MUSICAL POTENTIAL With Michael Griffin
2018-04-26 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde St, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
The Auckland Branch of IRMTNZ presents
UNLOCKING MUSICAL POTENTIAL With Michael Griffin
THURSDAY, 26 APRIL
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde St, Epsom
Junior School Hall
Parking available on-site
Underground off Clyde Street
To register, please see our Facebook event page
Programme:
Session A: (9.30 am – 11.00 am)
Teaching For Practice!
Many teachers focus instruction on what to practise, but the how of practice is the most important concern. Types of repetition, chunking, and slow practice are essential. What is required is not just that students engage in proper practice strategies, but that they know what they are, and are consciously aware of using them. How is this taught explicitly, and how can we be certain that students really understand practice?
Session B: (11.30 am – 1.15 pm)
Musical Potential? How Growth Mind-set and Expectation Determine Outcomes
Mind-set is the most important precept in music education today. It is so important that every music teacher understands the impact that their beliefs, words and actions have on cultivating the learning disposition of students. Learners with a growth mind-set work harder, embrace challenge, persist for longer and learn from criticism, whereas the fixed mind-set learner gives up more readily and ultimately achieves less. Teacher mind-sets result in teacher expectations impacting student achievement.
Session C: (2.00 pm – 3.30 pm)
The Metacognitive Music Teacher
Metacognition is that wonderful learning stage when the learner drives the learning. It means “thinking about our thinking”. Metacognitive teaching has the greatest impact on learning. How is this maximised in piano lessons? Supported by the work of John Hattie and Gary McPherson, and specifically for piano teachers, Michael will introduce a tripartite model for fostering metacognition.
Session Fees:
Cat. One: $20.00 per session or $50.00 for 3 sessions (IRMT and MENZA Members)
Cat. Two: $15.00 per session or $40.00 for 3 sessions (Un-waged Students)
Cat. Three: $30.00 per session or $80.00 for 3 sessions (all others)
ALL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL, 2018
Please make cheques payable to:
IRMT AUCKLAND BRANCH and send to :
Fiona Bygrave
93 Fowlds Ave,
Sandringham
Auckland 1025
Tel. 815 3478
fionabygrave@gmail.com
Or pay by Internet Banking 06-0257-0134557-00
Use your name and category as reference
i.e. Fleetwood Cat 1, A, B, C.
You can also register online here.
BIOGRAPHY
Michael Griffin (M. Ed Studies, B.Ed. A. Mus. A) is an educator, speaker, author, choral conductor and pianist.
Griffin’s talks to staff, students and parents, invite examination of the factors that impact continuous improvement toward exceptional achievement. Whilst a learning (growth) mindset provides the autonomous volition to embark upon this journey, the greatest influence of progress – music and otherwise – is the quality and the quantity of effort, or in musical terminology – practice time. Indeed, Griffin’s book Learning Strategies for Musical Success investigates these concepts in detail providing pragmatic solutions for music teachers. Developing Musical Skill provides the same for students. Griffin also presents to full staffs and student bodies on teacher mindsets, metacognition, and fostering intrinsic motivation. He has spoken to groups of staff, students, parents, corporate and community audiences in about 350 settings in 30 countries throughout the world. Many schools such as Eton College (UK), United World College, South East Asia (Singapore), The International School of Zurich (Switzerland), and Geelong Grammar School (Australia) are considered world leaders in education.
Griffin has been the Keynote or Consultant Speaker at several global education events including the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS, Dubai) European Council for International Schools (Hamburg and Nice), Association of International Schools Africa Educators’ Conference (South Africa), English Schools’ Foundation (Hong Kong), International Educators Conference (Brunei), APEP Member Schools Conference (Thailand), British Schools of the Middle East Arts Conference (Dubai and Oman), Qatar Music Academy (Doha), Spring Cantus Salisburgensis Festival (Austria), Association Genevoise des Ecoles Privées (Switzerland), Maryborough Music Conference (QLD, Australia) and numerous music hubs and societies throughout the UK and Australia. He has been an invited guest at the New Horizons adult education program in Rochester NY, and has consulted for Cambridge University Press on a project to redesign music education curriculum for Kazakhstan.
As a conductor, Griffin’s choral ensembles have received more than 40 prizes and awards (half of these first prizes) in Australian competitions including one of Australia’s major choral prizes, the Australasian Open Choral Championship. Griffin has adjudicated at several eisteddfods and been guest conductor for major events including the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival, and events in Switzerland, Asia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Earlier leadership experiences in SA included stints as Musical Director for Pirates of Penzance (G&S Society, Adelaide), Catholic Schools Music Festival, Adelaide Boys Choir, and the Brighton School Choirs – at that time considered among the best school choirs in Australia. Griffin is a recipient of the South Australian Education and Arts Ministers’ Prize, and is listed in the inaugural Who’s Who South Australia for services to music education.
As well as the widely acclaimed Learning Strategies for Musical Success, Griffin is the author of other music education books including Bumblebee! Rounds & Warm-up for Choirs, and Modern Harmony Method. As a pianist, Griffin has held guest residencies at Dubai’s Burj al Arab and repeat invitations to Australia’s world-class resort, Hayman Island. Classical piano recordings include the compilations Consolation (2013) and Shimmer (2014). As a teacher in schools, Griffin held a range of posts up to Deputy Head level.

NZSSSO
2018-04-23 08:00 - 2018-04-28 17:00 UTC | Charles Luney Auditorium, Christchurch, New Zealand
NZ Secondary Students Symphony Orchestra Course Details
Monday 23th April – Saturday 28th April 2018
Directed by Tianyi Lu
Violin soloist Isaac Shatford
St Margaret’s Charles Luney Auditorium
Performance Programme

Sibelius Finlandia, Op.26
Prokofiev Violin concerto No.2, Op.63
Rachmaninoff Symphony No.2

MEC AGM
2018-04-04 19:00 - 23:59 (Pacific/Auckland) | Christchurch School of Music (CSM), 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Come and join us to hear about what is happening in Canterbury Music Education.
There will be drinks and nibbles at 7, followed by a samba workshop, then a cello performance by this year’s MEC Scholarship winner, and finally our short Annual General Meeting.

ONZA BoP Music Education PD Day Tauranga
2018-03-17 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Tauranga Primary School, 31 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
Music Education day in the Bay Of Plenty!!!
Suitable for teachers, music teachers, itinerant teachers.
Particularly for Primary educators / ECE / Early High School.
This workshop will offer a day of music-making, involving the voice, movement and classroom instruments which acknowledges the bi-cultural identity of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Participants will take away new skills, new understandings, some exciting new material, and have the confidence to make theirs a more musical classroom.
Presenters
Dr. Millie Locke
will demonstrate approaches fully applicable in the modern classroom to enhance music and literacy with young children. Using a thematic approach she will use story to fully engage every child, and encourage them to use their unique voice in artistic and holistic learning experiences. Millie explored teaching as artistry in her Masters thesis and will inspire musicians and teachers alike in their craft.
Maria Kappa
has many years’ experience in music education, is Kodaly trained and has recently developed an interest in the Orff approach. Maria has merged her understandings of Kodaly, Orff and Te Reo Māori to create a collection of musical experiences and songs that are enjoyable and transferrable to the classroom context.
Jeremy Hantler
is a percussion specialist and will share ways to make marimbas and xylophones come alive in your teaching. It is time to pull the barred instruments out of storage in your school and see the world of joy these can unlock in your students. The material will all be from the 2018 Bay of Plenty Marimba Festival to which your school may sign up if they wish.
Inquiries: Dr Millie Locke
FEES:
• ONZA members: $80
• Non-members: $100
• Students: $35
To apply for or renew ONZA membership go to Membership page.
Register and pay
Register your name and details online HERE. Then, use you own internet banking facility to make adirect deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 (Reference: Your surname; Code: TAU18). Entering your surname means you will be registered.

MENZA Taranaki PD - Effective Music Technology
2018-03-15 09:30 - 15:30 UTC
MENZA Taranaki PD – Effective Music Technology
Thursday 15th March 2018, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Venue – New Plymouth Girls High School – Scotlands Hostel Meeting Room
60 Northgate, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312
Morning and Afternoon Tea Provided
BYO Lunch
REGISTER HERE
This PD day is designed to support intermediate, secondary and itinerant teachers in delivering the Music Curriculum, with a particular focus on Music Technology and digital integration. While the day will not specifically focus on primary teaching, educators from this sector are also welcome as many of the tools are transferable. There is flexibly within the day to specifically address questions that attendees have, including trouble shooting your problems. You are encouraged to bring your laptop/devices.
Martin Emo, will the be the facilitator for the day. He is currently HOD Performing Arts at Waimea College, TKI Musicnet Community Facilitator, NZQA Exam/digital consultant NZQA, EDnet Australaisan Music Technology Mentor. Martin is currently completing a Masters in E-Learning looking at digital exams and coding. For the last 6 years, he has taught a multi-level Music Technology and Performing Arts full-year subject. He also has worked in Digital Technology sales, and performs live electronic music.
Outline
9:30-10am – Introductions, overview, goals.
10-12 – Session One. Music Technology integration. (Morning Tea Included)
12-12:30 – Lunch
12:30-2pm – Session Two. Hands on Music Technology training
2:00-2:15 – Afternoon tea
2:15 3:30pm – Session Three. Other specific items that have arisen during the day. And also NCEA questions. For example songwriting, Performing Arts Technology Standards courses/integration, discussion of moderation.

A Broadway Conversation: The Reprise
2018-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Cimtss – ChCh Int’l Musical Theatre Summer School, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join CIMTSS Director Luke Di Somma as he chats with the Broadway tutors at CIMTSS2018.
In 2016, this event was a real highlight, and we anticipate another exciting and revealing conversation in 2018.
Tickets on the door, and are $10. Please click GOING if you intend to come. Cash only.
Venue – St Margaret’s College Auditorium

ALL EARS at ARA
2018-01-22 09:00 - 2018-01-26 18:00 UTC | Ara Music Arts, 130 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Ara Music Arts are excited to be partnering with the ‘All Ears’ team to bring this unique week of workshops to New Zealand in January 2018.
This week long program is a great opportunity for musicians of any age and ability. It provides participants a format to explore jazz and improvised music in a fun, safe and nurturing environment, while focusing on developing improvisation skills in the time honored tradition of the jazz greats: learning by ear.
All Ears will run from Monday January 22 to Friday 26 January. A public concert performance featuring All Ears performers and Ara Music Arts faculty members will take place on the Friday afternoon.
Fees are $175 per person, or $135 per person if two or more family members are participating in the workshops.
Register are at https: www.ara.ac.nz/news-and-events/upcoming-events/all-ears/All-EARS-Registration-Form or email
cameron.pearce@ara.ac.nz

“All Ears is a jazz and improvised music program designed by veteran US educators Dr. Arthur Falbush and Keith Pray. With 14 years of collaborating on many educational programs and with over 50 years of combined teaching experience, All by Ear is an evolution of the original method of learning jazz (by ear).
Jazz musicians since the earliest days of the music learned to play by imitating other musicians.
All Ears takes this concept into an educational environment and provides participants the opportunity to learn how to improve their jazz playing while being supervised by experience jazz musicians and veteran teachers.”

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Ara Music Arts are excited to be partnering with the ‘All Ears’ team to bring this unique week of workshops to New Zealand in January 2018.
This week long program is a great opportunity for musicians of any age and ability. It provides participants a format to explore jazz and improvised music in a fun, safe and nurturing environment, while focusing on developing improvisation skills in the time honored tradition of the jazz greats: learning by ear.
“All Ears is a jazz and improvised music program designed by veteran US educators Dr. Arthur Falbush and Keith Pray. With 14 years of collaborating on many educational programs and with over 50 years of combined teaching experience, All by Ear is an evolution of the original method of learning jazz (by ear).
Jazz musicians since the earliest days of the music learned to play by imitating other musicians.
All Ears takes this concept into an educational environment and provides participants the opportunity to learn how to improve their jazz playing while being supervised by experience jazz musicians and veteran teachers.”
Register today for All EARS
Important information
All Ears will run from Monday January 22 to Friday 26 January. A public concert performance featuring All Ears performers and Ara Music Arts faculty members will take place on the Friday afternoon.
Daily schedule:

9:00am – 12:00pm
Session 1

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 2

Rehearsals begin promptly at 9:00 am. There are two sessions separated by lunch (morning and afternoon).
Sessions are broken down into smaller groups as needed to facilitate learning and other activities such as discussions and listening to music are used to deepen their understanding of jazz.
Each session focuses on learning repertoire and improvisation a leading to the final concert. The concert features performances of pieces that have been worked on during the week and all pieces are played from memory.
The week will be led by All Ears co-founder Arthur Falbush with support from Ara Music Arts faculty.
Fees

$175 per person
$135 per person if two or more family members are attending

All enquiries can be submitted to cameron.pearce@ara.ac.nz and be sure to join our Facebook group – www.facebook.com/groups/AllEarsatAra

Cimtss Public Events 2018
2018-01-22 00:00 - 2018-02-03 00:00 UTC
CIMTSS2018 Public Events Schedule
(More information, and ticketing details to follow soon)
January 26: ‘A Broadway Conversation’
January 27: Secondary Schools Presentation
January 31: Community Broadway Masterclass
February 2: GROFF, MURNEY, BURNS in concert
February 3: Emerging Professionals Presentation

ONZA 2018 Summer Workshop
2018-01-20 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Wairau Intermediate, 113 Becroft Dr, Forrest Hill, Auckland, 0620, New Zealand
This movement/music workshop will offer participants the opportunity to engage with Māori legend/story using processes involving dance and music. Participants will explore ways of integrating the elements of dance from the NZ Curriculum with Maori dance movements associated with haka, poi and waiata ringa. A range of contemporary NZ music will be used to inspire this dance work.
Presenters

Liz Melchior: Liz is dance lecturer in the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where she teaches in early childhood and secondary initial teacher education programmes. An experienced primary school teacher, Liz was a writer for the dance curriculum, providing professional development programmes for teachers implementing dance in the classroom. In recognition of her services to dance in education, Liz was recently awarded a life membership of the New Zealand Dance Subject Association (NZDSA)

Priya Gain: Priya is currently completing a Masters of Education specialising in music and arts education at the University of Waikato. She teaches at Eastern Hutt School as music/movement specialist across the whole school. She has completed ONZA certificated training up to Level 4 in the Aotearoa/New Zealand context. She has a strong commitment to the development of local teaching resources which express the bicultural identity of this country. She has been a regular guest lecturer within the School of Education at Victoria University teaching music modules in the primary learning programme since 2016.
Inquiries: Dr Millie Locke
FEES:
• ONZA members: $80
• Non-members: $100
• Students: $35
To apply for or renew ONZA membership go to Membership page.
Register and pay
Register your name and details online HERE. Then, use you own internet banking facility to make a direct deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 (Reference: Your surname; Code: SUM18). Entering your surname means you will be registered.
