Please join us for our AGM on Saturday 10 June, which will also include a Taonga Puoro workshop with Ben Lau from 1.30-2.30pm, at Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany. Taonga Puoro allows our akonga to focus on their hauora and mauri and allows them to make musical instruments in our classrooms. This workshop is […]
FREE ZOOM session hosted by Megan Flint and Jade Browne in a PechaKucha-style zui where those engaged in music education research will share insights into their work. Join us for this interactive session where your thoughts as members will be much appreciated too!
In case you missed it: https://youtu.be/w14hKuiaUYQ A free ZOOM session with Learning Area Lead Performing Arts Martin Emo. This session will also be recorded. Please fill out this google form so that we know what questions you have and Martin will be able to tailor the sessions to working through these. (The google form will […]
In case you missed it, here’s the recording: https://youtu.be/nvGNSPcfiTI Do you want support from the MoE in your region with the NCEA changes? Please complete this survey to help the MoE gather data to inform potential formation of Music Communities of Practice (COP) in your region. www.bit.ly/MUSICCOP A COP would consist of a regional group […]
A FREE ZOOM webinar brought to you by Kodály Aotearoa and MENZA Join vocal coach and conductor of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain, Suzzie Vango as she leads you through fun, engaging & healthy vocal warm ups & songs for young singers. Come prepared to act your shoe size, not your age! Information […]
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. We have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students […]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 5.30pm – Meet in Avonhead School staffroom to meet Rob and discuss some general issues 6.00pm – Head over to school hall where Rob can work with the CYO Concert Band for 45 minutes 6.45pm – Everyone back to staffroom for a debrief, discussion and questions. Finished by […]
MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Horomona Horo and Tāmihana Kātene to provide wānanga across Aotearoa, supporting kaiāko with their confidence and understanding of mātauranga Māori as it pertains to music. This is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise to support preparation for the new NCEA, and the workshops are free for […]
Strum, Strike and Blow features over 1200 students playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 11th (and 10th Festival) year and is held in Christchurch Arena. Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally […]
New Zealand’s fastest growing National Festival that caters for all ensembles from Jazz Band, Concert Band, Stage bands, Orchestras and a mix of small ensembles. This year the festival is bigger, brighter, and better than ever with a new name MEFA (Music Ensemble Festival Aotearoa), more activities, performances, concerts and workshops. Including performances and mentoring […]
He Hononga Connecting Within and Across 1st – 4th October 2023 MENZA CONFERENCE 2023
Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops Come along at 10:30am on Sunday morning to “The Piano” either with your instrument, or to observe. (But we encourage you to BYO instrument). Note the rhythm section backline will be there, but BYO bass or guitar and lead). Attendees will be split into sectional groups to workshop with jazz […]
MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) to present this very important workshop. It is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise, and the workshops are free for all music educators. There is a limit of 28 participants in this workshop, so be quick! The ‘Professional Respect’ […]
This National Music Education Wānanga will be held at Te Kauri Marae in Huntly. Kaupapa: The purpose of this wānanga is to further develop, strengthen and embed Matauranga Māori and understanding – the who, when, why, how to implement Te Ao Māori aspects into education, to build cultural competencies, composition and Te Tiriti Alignment. Facilitators: […]
DECEMBER 11 – 15, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Jazz Educator Workshops A programme of professional development for and by NZ jazz educators and directors Topics of study: Jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques Understanding rhythm section instruments Teaching improvisation, theory and composition Survey of jazz band literature developing listening skills Administrative strategies for jazz Jazz equipment and […]
