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Brass Day Out
2019-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | CSO Centre, Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
On Sunday the 15th of December 2019, the third Brass Day Out is here!
At the centre of this fantastic day will be Christchurch Symphonic Brass performing a fantastic programme of Christmas classics and beautiful songs arranged for brass.
We invite any student who is interested in being part of the student chamber groups to please read the information below.
This year, the rehearsals and concert will be at held at the brand new CSO Centre within the Christchurch Town Hall complex. The concert will begin at 3pm and will include performances by student brass groups of pieces prepared earlier in the day supported by players from Christchurch Symphonic Brass. The concert will conclude with a combined item with students joining in with Christchurch Symphonic Brass.
Enrolments are now open for any student currently in Year 5 up to University Students (age limit of 21) by submitting the form below. Registration closes at 5pm on Thursday 31 October.
https://forms.gle/6ttatoaTJHX7k89D8
– Each student will be placed in a brass group appropriate to their age and level.
– We recommend participants be at least Grade 3 level to get the most benefit from the day.
– They will rehearse and perform on the Sunday (details below).
– The rehearsal will involve coaching from members of Christchurch Symphonic Brass.
– Music will be sent out via PDF following registration closing at 5pm on Thursday 31 October.
The music will need to be prepared by each student before the rehearsal day to ensure the effectiveness of the rehearsal session.
Before completing the registration, please check that you are available at the following times. All the events will be held in the CSO Centre in the Christchurch Town Hall complex.
Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal – Sunday 15 December, 10am – 1pm
Performance – Sunday 15 December, 3pm – 5pm
Dress Code (for Concert): All Black
Fee: $50 per participant payable in advance. (Includes rehearsal coaching, performance and a student ticket to the concert for the participant.)
Payments made to: T A EVES, 38 9016 0791047 04
Concert Ticket Prices for additional family members and public: Adults: $10, Students: $5 (cash only, available on the door).
For further information contact Thomas Eves at evesthomas@gmail.com or 021767555
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Student Jazz Workshops
2019-12-09 08:00 - 2019-12-13 21:30 | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
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.
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.
ACCOMMODATION: students will be responsible for their own accommodation.
MEALS: Lunch for the five days will be available for purchase at several locations on campus.
Visit “Register” at to register online. Registrations will be accepted for the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, saxophone (specify: alto, tenor, bari), piano, bass, guitar, drumset, vibraphone, clarinet, flute, voice.
REGISTRATION: Applications are being accepted immediately and will be accepted until all places are filled. Refunds for cancellations will be given until December 1, after which no refunds will be possible due to commitments for staffing/faculty at the Workshops.
Send questions to: nzjazzworkshops@gmail.com
COURSE FEES:
Before September 22: The fee for students is $225.00 for the 5 days.
After September 22: The fee for students is $250.00 for the 5 days.
Covers five days of instruction at the Workshops Electronic payment should be made at the time of e-mail registration to:
BNZ – NZ Jazz Foundation – 02 0500 0906968 000
**Include the student’s name and “Workshops 2019”**

2019 Student Workshops Schedule

​Monday, 14 January – Friday, 18 January, 2019
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MONDAY
9:00 Registration and Auditions – Memorial Theatre
11:00 Combo Rehearsal
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Instrument-Specific Masterclasses
2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
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TUESDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Lisik) – Adam Concert Room
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Listening Session (Dave Wilson) – Adam Concert Room 2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Tom Luer) – Adam Concert Room
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Performance Workshop – Memorial Theatre
3:00 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
7:00 Faculty Concert – Memorial Theatre
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THURSDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Granville/Booth) – Adam Concert Room 11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Instrument-Specific Masterclasses
2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
7:00 NZYJO CONCERT – Memorial Theatre
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FRIDAY
9:00 Listening Session (Dave Wilson) – Adam Concert Room 10:00 Q and A with Jazz Faculty
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Combo Rehearsals
3:00 Concert Set-Up and Sound Check – Memorial Theatre 4:30 Dismissal
7:00 Student Combos Concert – Memorial Theatre

Re-Percussion 2019
2019-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Cashmere High School, 172 Rose St, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Re-Percussion 2019 will be held on Sunday 9 December at Cashmere High School. An exciting programme featuring solo and group percussion performances from schools, community groups, professionals, and Pandemonium and Friends!

National Concerto Competition Preliminaries
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-06 | The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
17 competitors from around NZ
Dates:
Thursday 5th December – Preliminaries
Friday 6th December – Preliminaries and Semi-Final
Times:
Thursday 5th December – 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.
Friday 6th December – 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
6 Semi-Finalists announced at 2.00 p.m.
Friday 6th December – Semi-Final – 7.00 p.m.
Venue: The Piano, Centre for Music and Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Cost:
Thursday 5th December – $10.00 Adult; $5.00 Student/Child
Friday 6th December – $10.00 Adult; $5.00 Student/Child (Preliminaries only)
Semi- Final
Friday 6th December –– $20.00 Adult; $10.00 Student/Child
Door Sales only – Cash and EFTPOS available!
Please contact Carmel Brown secretary@musiccanterbury.co.nz. for further information or go to our:
Webpage: https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/2019-2020-national-concerto-competition/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/National-Concerto-Competition-138524480058612/
This competition is about young people, amazing musicians and challenging musical works! Come along – show your support and be “Wowed”!

Bach Musica Concert
2019-12-01 17:00 - 19:30
Sunday 1 December 2019 at 5pm – Auckland Town Hall
$30-$70 (Children/students from $15) [Service fees will also apply]
Vivaldi Gloria
Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin
Dvorak Te Deum
Baroque Treasures & Romantic Fanfare: All three pieces are true classical highlights, thanks to their huge popularity all over the world. Live they are even better!
Rita Paczian Conductor
Morag Atchison Soprano
Emma Roxburgh Soprano
Kate Spence Alto
Martin Snell Bass
Yanghe Yu Violin
Alison Dunlop Oboe
Tickets online form Auckland Live and Ticketmaster

"Tried and True" - Transformative music experiences in early childhood education with Helen and Marc Pritchard
2019-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Level 2/22 Amersham Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104, Level 2/22 Amersham Way, Manukau, Auckland, 2104, New Zealand
Where: Level 2/22 Amersham Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104
Sector: Early Childhood Education / Early Primary
Cost: Free for MENZA members, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30+ GST for non-members.
REGISTER HERE TODAY
Participants will engage in fun educational experiences which are successful and inspiring for preschool children. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Helen Pritchard and her son Marc Pritchard who is a musician, singer and composer. This workshop includes live music experiences which appeal to children’s imaginations and creative response through singing, playing and moving. Participants will be provided with a CD and notes which enable them to access the new and exciting materials in a range of genres. Join in the excitement of sharing music experiences with young children and you will be amazed at their innate and natural abilities. The songs and musical materials are “tried and true” aimed at elevating the level of musicality in your setting.
Dr Helen Pritchard is a tutor with Workforce Development teaching the National Certificate in ECE Level 4 and has lectured at the Manukau Institute of Technology coordinating the Expressive Arts in their degree programme. She facilitates workshops for MIT including teaching ukulele, singing, movement and dance. She is a past workshop facilitator for ONZA for early childhood teachers and Music and Movement workshops for early childhood student teachers of Te Tari Puna (Te Rito Maioha).

Drum Weekend
2019-11-23 - 2019-11-24 | Okuti Valley Hall, Little River
The Drum Festival – 23-24 November

THE DRUM FESTIVAL

Samba, Afro-Cuban, African, Gypsy Caravan, Japanese and Balinese…come celebrate amazing cultural diversity at this unique two-day global drumming festival hosted at the Little River Campground and Manaia Native Habitat this weekend (23-24 November 2019).
The Drum Festival is the South Island’s only drum-focused festival showcasing African, Indian, Arabic, Asian drum performances and workshops as well as a fusion of contemporary drumming.
Set within a beautiful natural landscape of native flora and fauna in Okuti Valley on the Banks Peninsular, this two-day festival offers world-renowned performers, drumming sessions, dance, singing and percussion workshops, and a regular highlight — the late-night jams around a riverside campfire!
Overnight camping is also available which is perfect for those wishing to immerse themselves for a weekend of African beats and good vibes within lush native bush.
Bring the family and spend a day (or weekend) enjoying fantastic cultural music and international performers, as well as exploring the lush natural habitat, majestic birdlife and other onsite features (slippery slide, tree swings, bush walks etc) the campground has to offer.
Tickets are strictly limited so book now.
ADULT
$25 – Day ticket
$65 – Two day ticket + 1 night camping
CHILD (over 10 years)
$10 – Day ticket (under 10 years – free)
$35 – Two day ticket + 1 night camping (under 10 years – $15)
BOOK TICKETS NOW

SATURDAY PROGRAMME
11am – Performance by Burnside High School and Ara percussion students

12pm – Soul Star Tribe – Gypsy caravan style dance performance and workshop
1pm – Rhythm workshop by Doug Brush
1:45pm – Singing workshop by Magaui Stewart
2:30pm – Justin DeHart
University of Canterbury Gamelan (Balinese instruments and music)
3:15pm – Dununba African Dance workshop with live drumming with Ra McRostie
4:45pm – Dekaworwor African drumming and dance with Magaui Stewart and Tamara Smith
7:30pm – Jam session
8pm – World music concert with Mundi
SUNDAY PROGRAMME
9:30am- Dan Callahan and Doug Brush perform on one-of-a-kind leather string drums made by internationally renowned artist Garry Greenwood
10am – Afro-Cuban Dance workshop with Pablo Salas
11:30am – Samba band performance and Samba drum and dance workshop
12:30pm – Christchurch Afro-Cuban ensemble performance with Doug Brush
1:15pm – African drum and dance workshop with Koffie Fugah, from Ghana. He’s incredible so come learn from one of the best
2:45pm – Takumi Japanese Drumming Group – Spectacular grand finale with the incredible power of Japanese Taiko drumming

Secondary Music Teacher PLD Tauranga
2019-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Tauranga Boys College, 664 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga, 3112, New Zealand
For: Secondary Teachers
Where: Tauranga Boys’ High School, 663 Cameron Road, Tauranga

REGISTER HERE
An inspiring and practical day designed to meet the needs of local secondary classroom, and itinerant music teachers.

$80+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
$50+GST for current members
Free for 2019 teacher trainees and beginning teachers
Lunch and morning tea provided

Work with the Moderator, Performance Standards. Delysse Glynn NZQA
Updates from Teaching Council and PPTA about Itinerant employment. Belinda Carey MENZA Kaiarahi Secondary
Networking and great ideas that work for an instrumental programme.
Contact kaiàrahibelinda@gmail.com if you have any questions or have an inspiring resource you wish to present and share. Please be prepared to share a lightbulb moment or great resource.

ANZARME - Music Education Research 31 Oct-3 Nov
2019-10-31 - 2019-11-03 | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education
Winds of Change, the 41st Conference 2019
31 October – 3 November
Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington is proud to welcome the 41st Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME). ANZARME welcomes all researchers of music education, from beginning to experienced.
Winds of Change reflects the constantly changing nature of the educational landscape, and represents the political reality of changing philosophies, values, technologies and issues facing music education on all fronts today. It also echoes a Maori karakia (prayer) that we at Victoria often say at the beginning of important events and undertakings, such as our conference. ANZARME Conference 2019 CALL FOR PAPERS Conference flyer Wellington 2019 ANZARME

Christchurch Big Band Festival
2019-10-24 12:00 - 2019-10-28 17:00 | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
If you’re in a band, or just love big bands and jazz, Christchurch is the place to be over Labour Weekend!
Over 40 performances from bands from around NZ and the world playing in public spaces, in concerts, dances, workshops, and more.
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Composition and Technology - Creating a course that is relevant to the commercial music industry
2019-10-15 09:30 - 15:00 | MAINZ
Students are motivated to work when they know the compositions they produce will have an audience. Using technology, they can create musical works that sound like those that they hear on the radio.
As part of this day we will look at how you can create tasks that enable students to create pieces of music that meet the requirements of multiple Achievement and Unit Standards in composition and technology.
We will be looking at the equipment required for a basic recording setup, how it all connects together, and how to use it to produce high quality recordings of student compositions. As part of this we will look at how to mix, and teach mixing, for level 2 27703.

Music'19
2019-10-07 08:00 - 2019-10-09 17:00 | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
The national Music Education Conference! Workshops cater from early childhood through to secondary and beyond. Topics include practical playing, creating, technology, cultural competency, cross curricular, research, individual tuition, classroom and ensembles. Inspirational keynote speakers in new locations in the heart of Christchurch!
Please go to menzaconference.co.nz for details and registration!

NZCBA Band weekend
2019-10-04 19:00 - 2019-10-06 17:45 | Catholic Cathedral College, 62 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8140, New Zealand
NZCBA Band weekend hosted by CSM Chch
Concert Band Weekends are for musicians of any age, playing level at grade 3 to 4 concert band music/grade 5 exams. Indulge in three days of music making with a musical director who is famous in New Zealand. Cost is kept to $60 which includes snacks. Each weekend starts on Friday at 7pm and ends on Sunday after a concert.
NZCBA Band Weekend 2019 Christchurch October 4-6
(This is in the middle weekend of the October school holidays)
Venue: Catholic Cathedral College Hall, 62 Ferry Road, Christchurch. This venue is walking distance to restaurants, accommodation and the city centre.
Who: Players of wind, brass, bass guitar and percussion are welcome to register. This weekend brings to together people of all ages from all over New Zealand who share a love of concert band music.
Playing level required: Concert Band Weekend is for players at grade 3 to 4 band music level eg about grade 5+ in exams. You’ll meet on Friday evening, rehearse throughout the weekend, share a dinner & brunch together, and present a concert at 5pm on Sunday evening. You’ll play music, meet new music friends, confirm friendships with old friends, and have a wonderful weekend working with our MD, Dr Helen Renaud.
Copies of music parts to be played during the weekend will be available on a google drive in early September for all those who have registered and paid.
Cost for the weekend is $60. This includes shared morning and afternoon teas and a pizza dinner. Please pay by mid September to NZCBA bank account. 03-0642-0745055-002 (or 02) [ Include your Initial & Last Name, your Instrument eg V. Loud Tuba
Register Here: https://forms.gle/qwutxCgAVg1Pg5sQ7
The Band weekend this October 2019 is run under the auspices of the NZCBA, hosted by the Christchurch School of Music
https://nzcba.org/band-weekend-2019/
If you are a music educator, you might consider staying on in Christchurch to attend the MENZA ( Music Education NZ Aotearoa) Conference from 7-9 October!
Check it out : www.menzaconference.co.nz
Band Weekend Schedule (this may be subject to slight changes)
Friday October 4 7- 9pm Registration and play through music
Saturday October 5 9am to 12.30pm Rehearse
12.30pm Lunch provided
1.30- 5pm Rehearsal
5.30pm Pizza & beverages (optional)
7.30pm -9pm Rehearsal
Sunday October 6 10am Brunch at restaurant (tbc) approx. $25
11.30-1.30pm Sightseeing for those from out of town
2-4pm Rehearsal
5-5.45pm Concert – black & white dress code
Register now! https://forms.gle/qwutxCgAVg1Pg5sQ7
Musical Director for Christchurch Band Weekend 2019
Helen Renaud—Conductor
Christchurch bassoonist, saxophonist and conductor, Helen Renaud has been the HOD of Music at Burnside High School, where she now works part time. She studied bassoon at the Wellington Conservatorium of Music, and Music History at Victoria University of Wellington, before receiving her teaching qualification. In 2009 she graduated with a Master’s in Music from the University of Melbourne, where she focussed on conducting. It was here that she was taught by the late Professor John Hopkins OBE, and Richard Gill OAM. In 2018 Helen graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Doctorate in Musical Arts, looking at rehearsal techniques for high school and youth ensembles. Dr Renaud was appointed as the Conductor of the UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra in 2016 and leads the UC CYO winds. She has led numerous wind bands at all levels.

The Band weekend this October 2019 is run under the auspices of the NZCBA, hosted by the Christchurch School of Music
NZCBA website https://nzcba.org/band-weekend-2019/
Christchurch School of Music website https://www.csm.org.nz

Bach Musica Concert
2019-09-29 17:00 - 20:00
Sunday 29 September 2019 at 5pm – Auckland Town Hall
$30-$70 (Children/students from $15) [Service fees will also apply]
Hummel Trumpet Concerto
Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer
Mendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden
Mendelssohn Psalm 42 Wie der Hirsch schreit
German Romantic Treasures: A true feast for German Romantic music lovers. Trumpet splendour contrasted with beautiful melodies and expressive harmonies. A real gem not to be missed!
Rita Paczian Conductor
Huw Dann Trumpet
Stephanie Acraman Soprano
Tickets online form Auckland Live and Ticketmaster

The Power of Musical Play & The Art of Musical Play with Julie Wylie
2019-09-28 09:30 - 13:30 | Westport Playcentre, 36A Fonblanque Street, Westport, 36A Fonblanque Street, Westport, 7825, New Zealand
When: Saturday 28 September – 9:30-11am and 12pm – 1.30pm (Parent workshop 11:30 to midday)
Where: Westport Early learning Centre 48 Pakington Street.
Cost: Free for MENZA members or teachers who are part of an institution that is a MENZA member, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30 for non-members
REGISTER HERE TODAY
The Power of Musical Play
The keys to a child’s learning are:

Being calm and alert (controlled by the lower brain).
Being in happy engagement with adults who value and respect them (controlled by the mid brain).
Forming memories (including language, literacy and numeracy) through experiencing the world (controlled by the mid brain and cortex).

This workshop is designed to help participants gain an understanding of how music can be used in very specific ways to arouse or calm, and regulate the brain. Many children in our schools and ECE centres are experiencing anxiety and stress. Musical play activates every part of the brain and promotes healthy brain growth and development.
Participants will discover enjoyable ways to:

Interact musically;
Use the elements of music so that they become a natural part of children’s play;
Use instructional songs in daily routines;
Match children’s energy levels and arouse or calm children through musical play.

The Art of Musical Play
Musical play is the child’s first language and is a natural part of the life and culture of children. It opens up an imaginative, magical world of possibilities. Sensory musical play helps children to listen, express, feel, move and develop a strong sense of self in relation to others. It structures the moment, helping children to make sense of their world. Musical play can occur inside, outside, anywhere, any time, and is a wonderful way to support daily routines such as tidying up, washing hands and learning to start or stop on cue.
This workshop will offer many practical ideas about what to include in a musical play session and how to make mat time relevant to young children. It is designed to help participants understand the purpose of group music and musical play, and how music can support numeracy and literacy. Musical play can weave all the strands of learning together and provides the warp and weft of the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.

Julie was awarded the MNZM last year for services to Music Education and Musical Play Therapy and has presented numerous workshops in New Zealand and overseas. Julie is a former Early Childhood Music Advisor for The Ministry of Education and lecturer in Early Childhood Development at the Christchurch College of Education.

Christchurch Orchestra Festival
2019-09-18 - 2019-09-22 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
The Secondary Schools Orchestra Festival run by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in partnership with CWSMTA is a highlight in the school calendar, an excellent opportunity for students to play together, improve and learn, and aim to give of their best in a performance. It’s also a time for students and teachers to connect, and together celebrate music within our community.
The venue will be the Christchurch Town Hall!
Wed 18 Sept 9am-3pm workshops for Canterbury Orchestras
Sat 21 Sept open rehearsal, CSO concert: The Planets (Zappa, Holst, LA Percussion Quartet) 7.30pm Town Hall
Sun 22 Sept 9am workshops for out of town orchestras, 1-3pm massed rehearsal with CSO chief conductor Benjamin Northey; 4pm Showcase Concert concluding with combined item
Workshops: Each Canterbury school, combined school or area submits an orchestra of high school students which perform a 15-20 minute programme for two commentators. The orchestra then breaks out into a 50-minute workshop with the commentators. When the students are not actively participating, they may observe other orchestras or there might be other performance opportunities around the city. (TBC)
Open rehearsal and CSO concert: As part of the orchestral experience, participating orchestras can observe the CSO rehearse and perform. The Planets programme for the 21 Sept is specially chosen for this teenage audience.
Workshops, Massed Item and Showcase Concert: Each out of town school submits an orchestra of high school students which perform a 15-20 minute programme for two commentators. The orchestra then breaks out into a 50 minute workshop with the commentators. In the afternoon, there will be a rehearsal for a massed item – where we fill the Town Hall floor with young players together with CSO players. Dynamic conductor Benjamin Northey, Chief Conductor of the CSO will take the rehearsal (and performance). In the late afternoon concert, each orchestra performs one 5-8 minute work on stage at the Town Hall. We conclude the performance with the massed item.
Orchestras do not need to be “complete”; large ensembles are very welcome.
Arrangements of works to suit your orchestra are welcome.
Fee: $220 + GST per orchestra
Please advise me if you wish to be added to our SSOF mail outs for next year.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Nga mihi
Cathy

Cathy Irons
Community Engagement Programme Project Leader
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Unit 2, 4 Klondyke Drive, PO Box 3260, Christchurch 8140
D 03 943 7797 M 021 142 4849

The Art and Psychology of Musical Play with Julie Wylie
2019-09-09 10:00 - 14:45 | Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten, 285 Wicksteed St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
When: Monday 9th September – 10am – 2:45pm
Where: Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten, 285 Wicksteed St, Whanganui, 4500
Cost: Free for MENZA members or teachers who are part of an institution that is a MENZA member, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30+GST for non-members
REGISTER HERE TODAY
The Power of Musical Play
The keys to a child’s learning are:

Being calm and alert (controlled by the lower brain).
Being in happy engagement with adults who value and respect them (controlled by the mid brain).
Forming memories (including language, literacy and numeracy) through experiencing the world (controlled by the mid brain and cortex).

This workshop is designed to help participants gain an understanding of how music can be used in very specific ways to arouse or calm, and regulate the brain. Many children in our schools and ECE centres are experiencing anxiety and stress. Musical play activates every part of the brain and promotes healthy brain growth and development.
Participants will discover enjoyable ways to:

Interact musically;
Use the elements of music so that they become a natural part of children’s play;
Use instructional songs in daily routines;
Match children’s energy levels and arouse or calm children through musical play.

The Art of Musical Play
Musical play is the child’s first language and is a natural part of the life and culture of children. It opens up an imaginative, magical world of possibilities. Sensory musical play helps children to listen, express, feel, move and develop a strong sense of self in relation to others. It structures the moment, helping children to make sense of their world. Musical play can occur inside, outside, anywhere, any time, and is a wonderful way to support daily routines such as tidying up, washing hands and learning to start or stop on cue.
This workshop will offer many practical ideas about what to include in a musical play session and how to make mat time relevant to young children. It is designed to help participants understand the purpose of group music and musical play, and how music can support numeracy and literacy. Musical play can weave all the strands of learning together and provides the warp and weft of the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.

Julie was awarded the MNZM last year for services to Music Education and Musical Play Therapy and has presented numerous workshops in New Zealand and overseas. Julie is a former Early Childhood Music Advisor for The Ministry of Education and lecturer in Early Childhood Development at the Christchurch College of Education.

Wellington Orchestra Festival (WOF)
2019-09-05 09:15 - 14:45
Wellington Orchestra Festival
Thursday 5 September 9:15am – 2:45pm
Chilton St James School 124 Waterloo Rd, Lower Hutt
$50 for MENZA members or $80 for Non-MENZA Members (includes membership)
Register today!
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 to the day. We would love to welcome new schools to this event and can assist in preparations so please be in touch.
Click here to register, or for more information, email mhorner@sbc.school.nz

Bach Musica Sight-reading Workshop
2019-08-31 12:30 - 18:00 | Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Sight-Reading Workshop
Saturday 31 Aug 2019 (12:30pm-6pm)
Location: Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera
Whether you are a member of a choir, a singer or instrumentalist preparing for the sight-reading tests in grade exams or you simply enjoy singing with friends, the ability to sight-read with confidence and accuracy is a most important musical skill. Our workshop offers a progressive series of enjoyable and stimulating stages which will rapidly improve your reading ability. Musicians of all levels and ages welcome!
$50 Adults
$30 Observers (hand-outs included)
$30 Children under 18 & students
Download information sheet
Register now

Wānanga Puoro
2019-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rito, 29 Te Rauparaha St, Ōtaki, New Zealand
What: Wānanga Puoro with Makaira Waugh
When: August 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sector: Primary / Intermediate
Where: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori of Te Wānaga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, Heretaunga
Cost: Free for kura and schools with a MENZA membership, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30 plus GST for non-members.
REGISTER HERE TODAY
Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often kaiako feel they don’t have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects.
As music specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awakairangi I have experienced wonderful success in creating avenues for our ākonga to express themselves through music and dance, resulting in powerful learning and personal growth. Hauora is a key component of this mahi, as students learn how to manage their oranga hinengaro, wairua & whānau to explore and sustain their creativity.
I am passionate about sharing these teaching approaches with other kaiako so that more of our tamariki can access the benefits of child-centred music education, and I am organising PD workshops for kaiako in 2019. These are open to any kaiako who are interested in bringing more music and movement into their classroom, regardless of prior knowledge. They are hands-on, interactive papamahi delivered in te reo and tikanga Māori where kaiako can:
Pick up a range of practical activities for exploring music in the classroom
Experience ways to incorporate creative dance into a kaupapa
Use the power of language to bring it alive through music
Create your own musical conversation using percussion instruments
For more about this work please check out the Te Ara Whānui sound garden blog.

ONZA Marimba Festival: Songs from Ranginui
2019-08-31 | ASB Stadium in Kohimarama
The ONZA Marimba Festival will be conducted in Auckland and Tauranga this year in term 3 and 4 respectively. Teachers whose students participate in these events will have the opportunity to attend inspiring professional development, free of charge, once per term, to play through an exciting repertoire fully adaptable to suit their music curriculum goals. On the day of the festival itself, hundreds of students rehearse and perform the set in a mass celebration of music education.
if you are interested in this exciting event, you should contact Philippa Drake or Jeremy Hantler.
As with recent events, the Auckland Marimba Festival will take place in the ASB Stadium in Kohimarama. The 2019 date is Saturday, August 31. To register your school or organisation for this wonderful event click on the Auckland Registration Form.
Playthrough Dates:
Saturday 2 March 2.00 – 4.00 Wairau Intermediate – (recording all pieces)
Saturday 18 May 2.00 – 4.00 Wairau Intermediate
Saturday 3 August 2.00 – 4.00 Venue to be confirmed.
The Tauranga Marimba Festival 2019 TBA
To get a taste of the 2015 occasion, click on Marimba Festival Youtube clip, or visit the ONZA Media pageto view a range of thrilling videos based around the 2016 festival.

Porirua Secondary Music Teachers Workshop
2019-08-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Porirua College, 64 Driver Crescent, Porirua, 5024, New Zealand
Where: Porirua College, 64 Drivers Cres, Cannons Creek, Porirua
Cost: $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 today

Workshop Programme
9:00 – 9:30am – Belinda Carey MENZA Secondary Kaiàrahi MENZA
Me mahi tahi tatou. We should work together. How can I help – ideas to take back to the classroom. Itinerant LAT’s and more
9:30 – 9:50pm – Morning tea
9:50 – 12:30 Taonga Puoro with Rob Thorne
Thorne has successfully re-imagined and reconstructed traditional Maori instrumental music for the 21st century. – NZ Musician, April/May 2014 by Aleisha Ward
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch provided
1:15 – 1:45 Experiences of first year composition students at Victoria University.
1:45 – 2:45pm Andrew Stopps – Motifs
Currently Head of Music at St Patricks College Silverstream (Wellington). Stopps is an established composer of concert band, orchestral and small ensemble music with his music being performed in USA, Japan, UK, Australia and New Zealand. He has also developed teacher resources for the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and the NZSO.
2:45 – 3:00pm Heoi anō tāku mō nāianei – That is all for now

Strum Strike and Blow 2019
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:15 | Horncastle Arena, 30 Whiteleigh Ave, Addington, 8024, New Zealand
Strum, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1000 students from over 40 schools playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders in the Horncastle Arena. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in it’s 7th year!
The concert runs from 6pm-8.15pm with a rehearsal during the day and three workshops leading up to it through the year.
Register at http://strumstrikeblow.org/registration/

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Christchurch Wind Festival 2019
2019-08-24 - 2019-08-25 | Charles Luney Auditorium, Christchurch, New Zealand
CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
PUBLIC GALA CONCERT SUNDAY 25th 2.30pm
$5 entry, children free (tickets at the door, cash only)
(Entrance off Barrington Street only)
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Applications are invited for the following categories:
1.CONCERT BAND (20 + PLAYERS, DIRECTED)
$10 per player ($200 max)
2. ENSEMBLE (UP TO 20 PLAYERS, DIRECTED)
May be single instrument eg Flute Ensemble or mixed
$10 per player ($150 max)
3. CHAMBER GROUP (NOT DIRECTED, NO PIANO)
$10 per player
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 5 JULY (End of Term 2)
NOTES:

Concert bands have 30 min including on/off plus 30 min rehearsal time prior to performance.
Ensembles have 20 min on/off and 20 min rehearsal time prior to performance
Chamber groups have 12 min time plus prior rehearsal slot.
The adjudicated sessions will take place on the Saturday afternoon for all categories.
The Sunday session will be a gala concert featuring all the bands playing a piece plus selected chamber groups. The results will be announced along with adjudicator’s comments. We will have a massed play to conclude. Something straight forward but fun!

Payment may be made to:-
ChCh Wind Festival: 03 0854 0806593 00 with school name.
Festival runs August 24th – 25th
Please send an e-mail to Ian Thorpe listing the groups taking part.
ianthorp@gmail.com

eg

xyz school
1 x concert band
2 x ensembles
4 x chamber groups
I will contact applicants in August for confirmed entry details.

Ian Thorpe
Mark Hodgkinson

Invoice: To Christchurch Concert Band Festival 03 0854 0806593 00

School _____________
Concert Band _____
Ensemble ——–
Chamber Group(s) ———
Total ———-

Arts Based Academics with Beth Cohen
2019-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Christchurch School of Music (CSM), 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
For: ECE, Primary / Intermediate
Where: Christchurch School of Music, Christchurch
Fee:Free for MENZA members, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30 for non-members.
Register here today
Based on a successfully implemented programme in USA schools this workshop will show non-musically trained early childhood and primary classroom teachers how to use easy to play musical instruments to support academic instruction in literacy, maths, science, social studies and Te Reo. With the knowledge and training gained through Arts Based Academics teachers will reinvigorate their craft through creating their own project based learning models that will promote independent and creative approaches, differentiated learning, positive behavior, and teamwork.
Beth Cohen taught for over 25 years in the New York City area (USA) public schools. Her company Cohen Arts & Education has provided Professional Development workshops, classroom support and educational consulting to public, private and charter schools as well as national charter school companies since 1998. Beth is founder and Music Director of the USA non-profit Youth Music Group which has a mission to provide opportunities in music to young people. She has conducted professionally both in the USA (Stevens Orchestra, New American Chamber Orchestra, Manhattan Philharmonic) and in New Zealand (Garden City Orchestra, Auckland Victorious March Band, Resonance Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Outreach) She is an experienced teacher of conducting to teachers, school and community conductors.

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 3
2019-08-21 15:00 - 21:00 | Haeata Community Campus, 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Rockshop Bandquest is a platform for the next generation of contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration, and entertainment.
Rockshop Bandquest was founded in 2011 by Rockquest Promotions, the company behind nationwide original music competitions Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats.
The idea behind Rockshop Bandquest is to encourage Primary and Intermediate aged kids onto the stage, teaching them performance skills and the importance of teamwork.
With 17 live events this year nationwide, as well as an online contest for bands in outlying regions, Rockshop Bandquest aims to provide a goal for young contemporary musicians to focus on, offer incentives for them, build their confidence, provide them with inspiration from their peers and support Music staff, highlighting the great work they do with their students.

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 2
2019-08-20 15:00 - 21:00 | Haeata Community Campus, 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand

Recording in a BYOD environment
2019-08-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Centre for Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Sector: Secondary
Where: Nelson Centre for Musical Arts (Recital Theatre)
Cost: Free for MENZA members, first year teachers and those currently enrolled in an education degree, or $30 for non-members.
REGISTER HERE.
This workshop will guide teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Tech Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.

Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and Online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 1
2019-08-19 15:00 - 21:00 | Haeata Community Campus, 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand

Bach Musica Singing Workshop
2019-08-17 12:30 - 18:00 | Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Saturday 17 Aug 2019 (12:30pm-6pm)
Location: Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera
Repertoire: Fauré Requiem
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 the beautiful Fauré Requiem 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.
$50 Adults
$30 Observers (hand-outs included)
$30 Children under 18 & students
Download information sheet
Register now
