MENZA Events

Dr Jeremy Mayall is a composer who works in multimedia formats and draws from multiple genres in creating new musical forms. In this open discussion Jeremy will talk about his approach to composition, how different sound worlds can be utilised and how this could be used in a classroom context. This workshop is free and […]

The focus of this workshop is teaching NCEA Piano Performance and teaching students who have little or no prior piano learning. Facilitated by Stephanie and Susan (Sue), this workshop is for itinerant piano teachers, most particularly those from lower decile schools where students with this background are particularly prevalent. We will examine best practice and […]

Powered by Auralia and Musition, this session will explore approaches to engaging students in theory and ear training instruction within jazz, popular and world music contexts. Presenter Tim Solly will also offer strategies for incorporating creative and composition-focused exercises within a contemporary context. Topics: – Jazz and popular music topics – Transcribing and analysing simple […]

A General Hui for Primary School Teachers of music, facilitated by MENZA board member Megan Flint. An opportunity to share resources, network and discuss issues and strategic direction in your teaching. The hui is free and you don’t have to be a MENZA member. It will be held online via ZOOM link. Please register here […]

Taonga Puoro NCEA standards with links to Raranga, Whakairo. Facilitated by MENZA Board member Christian McDonald, this workshop will look at effective teaching practice in Te Ao Maori, using Wananga as a means of assessment. This is a free workshop, and non-MENZA members are also welcome to attend. Please register to get the ZOOM link […]

A new DAW free for NZers, built for beat making and DJ producers. Presented by DJ OP! (New York) and Martin Emo. New York-based DJ OP! will present a practical workshop on how the DAW Serato Studio can specifically on meet the needs of students that come from a beat-making to make music in your […]

In this workshop, facilitated by Robyn McQueen, we will review some of the literature around musical agency and student agency in musical contexts, and consider how to apply this in responsive ways that are relevant in Aotearoa New Zealand. Themes to be considered include student identity and leadership, collaboration, formal and informal approaches, and repertoire. […]

Making deep connections within and across our curriculum: an approach to curriculum design, with Dr Graham McPhail. One way in which the hauora of our ākonga can be nourished at school is through providing opportunities for deep conceptual learning. This workshop session responds to the call for deep learning and the development of critical thinking […]

Both Matt and Martin contributed to four ‘classroom projects’ – comprehensive and engaging music teaching resources that are freely available on ableton.com as part of the Ableton for the Classroom Initiative which includes free copies of Ableton Live 11. In this workshop, Matt will delve into these classroom projects, explaining their intention and development. He will then demonstrate some […]

Presented by Eugene Marshall, this workshop looks at teaching Composition at Intermediate Schools, and provides prompts for starting composition projects, engaging reluctant young musicians, and fostering genuine creativity in the classroom. This free workshop is also open to non-MENZA members. To obtain the ZOOM link for this session, please register here.

Presented by Catherine Graham and Hāni Totorewa, this workshop is an introduction to mātauranga Māori; relating this to our secondary music teaching practice as we seek to unpack “mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori”. This is a free online workshop – you don’t need to be a MENZA member to join in, just register here to […]

Facilitated by MENZA Deputy Chair Kat Daniela, this workshop will provide participants with a google folder of exemplars that can be modified to fit the individual needs of the school for gathering data, expressions of interest, permission slips, instrument hire, etc. Participants will step through the process from start to finish of a student applying […]

There are many ITMs in NZ, most of whom lack a central point of contact for professional support and discussion. This hui, facilitated by Chris Williamson, is an opportunity for ITMs to get together to talk things through and offer each other support. This FREE online hui is open to all (itinerant) music teachers – […]