MENZA Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Presented by Jaroslav Novak, this workshop is all about MusicEcademy, your online learning resource for music theory and aural skills. This programme supports music education both in the classroom and […]

Please feel free to join Pasifika teachers and Music teachers with Pasifika heritage looking to connect and find ways to support their teaching journey and practice. Feel free to bring […]