MENZA Events

ONZA – Level 2 Hamilton (Winter Course)

The Music Suite, St Pauls Collegiate, 77 Hukanui Rd, Chartwell, Hamilton

Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering this 6-day course in the Orff approach appropriate to the needs of both specialist and generalist teachers working in early childhood, primary, intermediate and lower secondary school settings. The Level 2 course builds on the skill-set introduced in the Level 1 course and is open to anyone who has […]

ONZA – Level 1 Wellington In 3 Weekends: 2018 – 2019

Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering this 6-day certification course in the form of 3 weekend modules over 2018 and 2019. This course in the Orff approach is appropriate to the needs of both specialist and generalist teachers working in early childhood, primary, intermediate and lower secondary school settings, as well as those working in […]

MENZA Southland PLD Day – ECE and Primary

SIT Downtown Campus 25 Don St, Invercargill, New Zealand

A Music Education PLD Day for Primary and ECE teachers with all levels of music education experience. Featuring the ‘Music Outreach Programme’ and ‘Springboards’ – where to start and how to build your music education programme.

Chinese culture and songs in Primary School Music with Edith Poon-Lai

Kristin School 360 Albany Highway, Albanu, Auckland

This workshop explores traditional and modern Chinese songs with the focus on enriching the musical experience of your students with appropriate vocal techniques, affirming the culture of your Chinese students, or introducing Chinese culture to your Music class. No experience of Chinese learning is required.

NCEA in a Rural School with Martin Emo

Golden Bay High School 12 Waitapu Road, Takaka, New Zealand

This workshop will provide training in creating a curriculum and assessment plan for students in a rural school. Music and Performing Arts standards will be included in a framework, with key insights into combining assessments, marking boundaries, and re-assessment tips. 

Wānanga Puoro with Makaira Waugh

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. Papamahi Puoro mā ngā kaiako Māori Music and dance hold […]

‘Behind Bars’ Marimba plus with Clare McCormack

Mairangi Bay School 13 Agathis Ave, Auckland, New Zealand

This workshop is designed to give teachers confidence and musical ideas for the Primary classroom using Orff Instruments, marimba, xylophones, voice, ukulele, percussion and hand chimes. Fun, practical session.

Retrieving music classes from the jaws of NCEA: sharing ideas on curriculum design with Dr Graham McPhail

Epsom Campus, University of Auckland

This workshop will introduce the key concepts of a curriculum design model currently being trialled in a number of New Zealand schools. The aim of the workshop is to engage with the high level of teacher autonomy available in New Zealand by encouraging renewed thinking about curriculum design in its broadest sense rather than in relation to assessment.

MENZA Wellington – We Can Sing!!

Sacred Heart College 65 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

This a new event this year to acknowledge the variety of singing groups in our secondary schools.

Free

Wellington Band and Orchestra Festival

This year WeBO will be giving you even more opportunities to play in and around Wellington. This year once you have registered you will be given an opportunity to perform at “Pop Up” venues around Wellington city, in cafe’s for small ensembles and on Friday at local Wellington schools! All this plus workshops and clinics! […]

Bach Musica Singing Workshop

Somervell Presbyterian Church 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, 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 […]

Rockshop Bandquest Canterbury 1

Haeata Community Campus 240 Breezes Rd, Christchurch, 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 […]

Recording in a BYOD environment

Nelson Centre for Musical Arts 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand

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.