Menza

ISME Glasgow 2016
2016-07-24 - 2016-07-29 | Royal Glasgow Concert Hall, Buchanan Galleries, 2 Sauchiehall St, , Glasgow, G2 3NY, United Kingdom
32nd World Conference
International Society for Music Education
Glasgow, UK 24-29 July
Featured speakers and performers include Evelyn Glennie, Joan Armatrading and Darren Henley.
Hundreds of workshops, papers and concerts over 5 days of Music Education professional development from Early Childhood through to tertiary from all corners of the world.

KODÁLY TRAINING - 3 day intensive
2016-07-22 09:30 - 2016-07-24 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Muse Community Music Trust
An opportunity to immerse yourself in the Kodaly approach to teaching music in the classroom, while developing your own musicianship skills.
The course will be an introduction to all the components of the Australian Kodaly Certificate, which The Muse plans to offer next year, in conjunction with Sound Thinking Australia under the leadership of James Cuskelly who is accredited to assess the certificate in Australia. Anyone involved in teaching should aim to attend all sessions, however it is possible for individuals to attend some components of the course for their own interest without attending the whole course, for instance, people interested just in developing their own musicianship or choral conducting skills, or people just wishing to sing in the choir.
The Kodály approach to music education is based on the understanding that access to music making is a basic human right, that music education should be fun, inclusive and musical, and should be taught in a logical, experiential sequence. This weekend is a chance to learn about this incredibly effective approach to music education, while picking up lots of fun games, songs, dances and activities to share with children, as well as developing your own musicianship skills. People just wanting to attend for their own interest, who aren’t working with children are also welcome.
The Three Days will cover:
Musicianship: the study of sight-singing, score reading, aural perception, musical dictation and analysis using the tools of the Kodály approach (tonic sol-fa, rhythm syllables and Curwen hand signs).
Methodology: the application of Kodály’s principles to the development of classroom and studio teaching programs that are suitable for Australasian children. It includes the study of: Curriculum development, Teaching techniques, Sequencing learning, Lesson planning and assessment.
Teaching techniques is the practical application of teaching strategies covered in Methodology.
Cultural materials involves learning, collecting and analysing the folk music of New Zealand and other nations to determine its suitability for pedagogical processes outlined in methodology and its ability to support a developmental music program.
Choral and Ensemble Techniques is the study of choral conducting, rehearsal strategies and voice production.
Cost: Full Fee including lunch on Friday and Saturday is $430.00 ($410.00 for Friends of The Muse and Menza Members)
Further concessions available for students, recent graduates and those on a low income. Also reduced price for part time attendance. Contact us to discuss.
About the Tutors:
Maree Hennessy is a recognised Lead Teacher, professional development facilitator and mentor.
Maree has extensive experience in teaching and learning in multi-level contexts across sectors. She has worked in Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and community contexts and is highly skilled in developing excellence in teacher capacity.
Maree currently oversees the renowned Masters Pedagogy program based in the Kodály philosophy at Holy Names University
Prior to her appointment at Holy Names University, Maree worked as Senior Project Writer for Curriculum to Classroom (C2C) materials designed to support Queensland teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts.
Maree was editor, key writer and demonstration teacher for the recently released KMEIA ‘Middle Years Music Education’ DVD resource for teachers. She has co-ordinated the Open Classroom Series for KMEIA Qld and lectures in Aural Pedagogy in the Sound Thinking Summer Program, Brisbane, a course accredited with UNE(Canberra), ACU (Brisbane) and the Liszt Academy (Budapest) Masters programs.
Maree has presented at conferences in Australia and abroad and her work explores the impact of effective pedagogical practice in contemporary music education settings.
Maree has a particular interest in and commitment to teacher development. She believes collaboration and reflection are key to building professional learning communities and in achieving excellence in teaching and learning.
Megan Flint (M.Mus.(Hons), B.Ed., Dip. Tchg., ATCL (Voice)), has a background in education and music, as both a primary school teacher and music specialist. She is a past member of the New Zealand National Youth Choir (1997-1999) and sings with Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir and the University of Auckland Chamber Choir.
Megan completed her Masters degree in Choral Conducting through The University of Auckland with Dr Karen Grylls. She is a practitioner of the Kodály methodology in music education, having completed her training through The Cuskelly College of Music, Australia. Megan is a conducting mentor for the New Zealand Choral Federation.
As Teacher in Charge of Choirs at St Cuthbert’s College in Auckland, Megan’s choirs regularly feature at The Kids Sing and The Big Sing choral Mcompetitions run by the NZ Choral Federation. In addition to this Megan is the music specialist at Royal Oak Primary School, teaching classroom music and singing from Years 1-6.
Megan is the co-author of Hear Our Voices, a handbook for leaders of children’s choirs and presents the successful national workshop series Primary Gestures for the NZ Choral Federation.

Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival
2016-07-13 - 2016-07-14 | Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland, 1010
A cappella festival brings Pitch Perfect music-maker to Auckland!
Have you ever wished you could sing in a group like Pentatonix or the Barden Bellas from Pitch Perfect? Now’s your chance to discover how that feels!
The Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival is a brand new festival celebrating all things a cappella! From 13-14 July, the festival will take over Auckland’s Aotea Centre with workshops and shows for music-lovers of all ages, and competitions for youth barbershop quartets and a cappella groups.
Attendees will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn directly from Deke Sharon – the “father of contemporary a cappella.” Producer of The Sing Off, arranger, musical director, and vocal producer of Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2, Deke has worked with everyone in a cappella from Pentatonix to Anna Kendrick.
New to a cappella? Learn the basics in Deke’s Introduction to A Cappella workshop. Or, watch how techniques are applied to a live group, in Deke’s A Cappella Masterclass. Got your own arrangement? Take it to the next level and spend one-on-one time with Deke in his Arranger’s Masterclass.
Music-lovers can watch quartets and groups perform in the competitions, or see the best of the best at the Showcase of Champions.
Tickets available at Ticketmaster, or visit www.panpacificharmony.com.

Christchurch Smokefree Pacifica Beats Workshop
2016-07-02 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Orange Studio, 1063c Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Chch Workshop, With Anika Moa
Thinking of being involved? What to know what it takes? come along..
FREE

Junior Secondary Music Programmes
2016-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Heretaunga College, Ward Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, Wellington, 5018, New Zealand
Sharing ideas regarding Junior Secondary Music Programmes, hosted by Megan Brownlie at Heretaunga College, Upper Hutt.

Wellington Ukulele, Recorder and Marimba Festival 2016
2016-06-30 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Naenae Intermediate, Lower Hutt

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-06-25 09:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Presenters: Clare McCormack and Hayley Hunter – Workshop for Primary Teachers
9.30am – 12.30pm Workshop 2: Focus on Vocal Music Making with an Orff Approach

DAYTiME 2016 in Auckland
2016-06-17 | Ellerslie Event Centre, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
A Day of Technology in Music Education for educators in New Zealand.
Presented by Music EDnet, DAYTiME is an annual series of conferences across Australia and New Zealand and is a unique opportunity to hear from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced exponents of the use of music technology in education in our region. It also offers a chance to spend some time networking with your peers and sharing ideas and experiences.
We are delighted to have Dr Edward Primrose, Director of the Composers Centre, Sydney and an outstanding conductor, composer and educator, presenting the Auckland Keynote From pen to cloud: composing change. Delegates will then have the opportunity to choose from 16 various sessions covering a wide range of topics related to integrating technology into your music program.
What’s on in 2016

Inspiring, challenging and thought-provoking keynotes
A stream focused on Primary Music
Sessions for new and pre-service teachers
Guidance for those who think they are technology challenged
Innovative and practical ideas in evolving pedagogies, such as blended and flipped learning
Strategies with portable devices and BYOD and BYOT policies
Advanced sessions on selected application such as Sibelius, Pro Tools and Ableton Live (varies by location)
… and much more!

Movement and dance with an Orff twist
2016-05-19 04:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Eastern Hutt School, 53 Kings Cres, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
In this workshop, participants will explore ways to introduce movement activities in the music classroom. The focus is on playful exploration and direct experience in a non-threatening and supportive environment. Be prepared to sing, dance, move and explore body percussion music.
Presenters: Renée Morin and Liz Melchior

NZ Music Month Studio Tours - Junior Edition 2016
2016-05-15 09:30 - 10:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Orange Studio, 1063c Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
*FREE EVENT*
Calling all prima donnas and kids who sing, play an instrument, do karaoke, busk, make you-tube videos or just like to listen to cool sounds…
Ever been inside a recording studio? Do you wonder how the songs you hear on the radio or itunes are made? Now’s your chance.
Come and tour one of New Zealand’s biggest purpose-built studios right here in Chch. Orange Studios has a fantastic vibe and their staff make it such a cool place to visit. Come and hang out with Michael and his team, see how the place works, where the musicians sit, where we put the loud instruments and how each room is set up.
Some things you will learn about are:
• How the rooms are specifically built to make sure the music sounds great
• How we get the best sound out of each instrument
• What all the buttons on the sound desk do
• How a recording session runs and who calls the shots
• How after we record the music, we work on it to make it sound even better!
The tour will take about 1 hour (depending on the questions that you ask) and costs nothing. The sessions are open to any child (between 6 and 14 years) who are interested in how the songs or music you love is made. Parents are welcome to attend with their prima donnas but please discuss this at the time of booking.
Please register your interest early – each session needs a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 15 to go ahead, so we need numbers as early as possible. One week before the sessions, we will confirm session times in case any sessions are over or under subscribed.
Email your registration to charlotte@orangestudio.co.nz.

Orff Approach Level 1: Autumn course
2016-04-18 08:00 - 2016-04-23 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | University of Waikato Hamilton Campus, Knighton Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering a 6-day Level 1 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
This course (see brochure), with an emphasis on hands-on interactive processes introduces the Orff approach which is characterised by the integration of speech, movement and music with a focus on improvisation. For enquiries about this course, contact Millie Locke, ONZA Levels Coordinator.
Taken as a stand-alone Level 1 course, successful completion of this workshop entitles participants to certification in Level 1 Orff Schulwerk.
Please note: ONZA offers a scholarship for this 6-day workshop when take as a stand-alone course. See link.
Alternatively the 6-day course is able to constitute a module contributing to the postgraduate paper at the University: ALED512: Music Education: Theory and Practice I. Enquiries re enrolling in the workshop as part of this paper need to be directed to Professor Terry Locke, School of Education, PB 3105, Hamilton.

Orff Approach Level 2: Autumn course
2016-04-18 - 2016-04-23 | University of Waikato Hamilton Campus, Knighton Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
Orff New Zealand Aotearoa is offering a 6-day Level 2 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 for those who have completed Level 1 (seebrochure).
For enquiries about this course, contact Millie Locke, ONZA Levels Coordinator.
Taken as a stand-alone Level 1 course successful completion of this workshop entitles participants to certification in Level 2 Orff Schulwerk.
Please note: ONZA offers a scholarship for this 6-day workshop when take as a stand-alone course. See link.
Alternatively the 6-day course is able to constitute a module contributing to the postgraduate paper at the University: ALED513: Music Education: Theory and Practice 2. Enquiries re enrolling in the workshop as part of this paper need to be directed to Professor Terry Locke, School of Education, PB 3105, Hamilton.

Level 3 Performing Arts Technology Unit Standards
2016-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Andrew’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand
An advanced day focusing on best practice for teaching and assessment of Level 3 Performing Arts Technology Unit Standards. This will be a practical day recording and mixing a student band in a recording studio. Places will be very limited for this day so please book early to secure.

A beginners guide day for teachers new to teaching Music Technology.
2016-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Andrew’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand
The focus of this day will be level 1 and 2 Performing Arts Technology and Music Technology Unit Standards and the skills and equipment required to teach them. If you would like to start offering Music Technology Unit Standards this year then this day is for you. You will be able to start teaching level one Standards right away in term 2 after attending this day.

MENZA Wellington Secondary Music Teachers' PLD
2016-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Scots’ College, 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
Emerging IT Technologies in the Music classroom, hosted by Ivan Patterson at Scots’ College, Mirimar, Wellington.

Secondary Years 7-13 Workshops with Dr James Cuskelly
2016-04-05 09:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach. This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist. Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading and writing music, the teaching sequence follows students’ natural learning development: listen – sing – understand – play – read and write – create.
Secondary Workshops, Tuesday 5 April, 9.00am-4:30pm
Senior Years 7-10 9:00am-12:30pm

$35 MENZA members
$50 Non-MENZA members
Fee includes morning tea

Senior Years 11-13 1:30pm-4:30pm

$30 MENZA members
$45 Non-MENZA members

Whole Day Senior Years Tuesday 5 April, 9.00am-4:30pm

$70 MENZA members
$100 Non-MENZA members
Fee includes morning tea and lunch

Held at Dilworth Junior Campus, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera
Non-MENZA members rate includes FREE MENZA membership – to sign up for membership after completing the form, please go to menza.co.nz to register

Facilitator, Dr James Cuskelly is Head of Faculty: Creative Arts and Design Studies at St Aidan’s Anglican Girl’s School, Brisbane, President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, and Director of the Cuskelly College of Music.
Watch this trailer for the documentary about James and the Kodály Method here.
Dr Cuskelly has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognised. He is committed to teacher training, and is considered a global leader in music education. James runs a variety of accredited teacher training programs including the Summer School Music Program (Brisbane) and Australia Kodály Certificate programs in Malaysia, Perth, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“Dr Cuskelly is infinitely knowledgeable and passionate about the Kodály method and is able to draw from years of tertiary and current multi – level school teaching experience. He is everything an inspiring teacher should be – encouraging, engaging, empowering and perceptive – with the added bonus of being hugely entertaining.”
More information: contact Megan Flint meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Download and print the registration form here

Primary Years 1-6 Workshop with Dr James Cuskelly
2016-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach. This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist. Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading and writing music, the teaching sequence follows students’ natural learning development: listen – sing – understand – play – read and write – create.
Primary Years 1-6 Workshop Monday 4 April, 9:00-3:00pm

$60 MENZA members
$90 Non-MENZA Members
Fee includes morning tea and lunch

Held at Dilworth Junior Campus, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera
(Individual Workshop rates available – please check registration form below)
Non-MENZA members rate includes FREE MENZA membership – to sign up for membership after completing the form, please go to menza.co.nz to register
Facilitator, Dr James Cuskelly is Head of Faculty: Creative Arts and Design Studies at St Aidan’s Anglican Girl’s School, Brisbane, President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, and Director of the Cuskelly College of Music.
Watch this trailer for the documentary about James and the Kodály Method here.
Dr Cuskelly has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognised. He is committed to teacher training, and is considered a global leader in music education. James runs a variety of accredited teacher training programs including the Summer School Music Program (Brisbane) and Australia Kodály Certificate programs in Malaysia, Perth, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“Dr Cuskelly is infinitely knowledgeable and passionate about the Kodály method and is able to draw from years of tertiary and current multi – level school teaching experience. He is everything an inspiring teacher should be – encouraging, engaging, empowering and perceptive – with the added bonus of being hugely entertaining.”
More information: contact Megan Flint meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Download and print the registration form here

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-04-02 09:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Presenters: Robyn McQueen and Jeremy Hantler – Workshop for Primary Teachers
9.30am – 12.30pm : Focus on Instrumental Music Making with an Orff Approach

Maori Culture In the Classroom
2016-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
A practical, hands on workshop to integrate more Te Reo Maori into your classroom, through the use of Music, Song and Dance. Tried and tested methods to help you with enhancing your classroom through the use of Maori Performing Arts, Ukulele, Easy Waiata, Kapa Haka 101, fun games and ideas for resources that are relevant for ECE, Primary and Secondary.
Selena Bercic is a highly sought after presenter who teaches at Te Kura O Matihetihe in Punguru who will be on tour with the NZ Ukulele Development Squad.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM http://maoricultureintheclassroom.eventbrite.co.nz
$12 and $17

Ukulele Workshop by NZ Ukulele Trust
2016-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Maria Winder and Mary Cornish from NZ Ukulele Trust will share successful strategies for teaching musicianship the NZ Ukulele way. This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate ukulele players and will cover a range of teaching routines, demonstrating a progression of skills for strumming, plucking and reading ukulele chords and TAB. The NZ Ukulele Trust Handbook for Teachers will be available at the reduced price of $30
They are down in ChCh with the NZ Ukulele Trust Development Squad for 2 days only.
WHEN
Thursday, 31 March 2016 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (NZDT) –
WHERE
Chisnallwood Intermediate School – 76 Breezes Road Christchurch, Canterbury 8061 NZ
TICKETS AVILABLE AT https://ukulele-workshop.eventbrite.co.nz

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-03-19 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Presenter Shirley Harvey – for teachers of children 0-6 yrs.

9:00-10.30am Vocal and Ukulele skills for teachers
11:00am – 12.30pm Helping young children find their singing voice

Learn to teach African Drumming With Robert Fugah Koffie
2016-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Robert Koffie Fugah will run a session for teachers on how to use African drums in your classroom and how to teach djembe drumming. This will be a practical session designed especially for teachers and will be lots of fun!
Robert is a highly sought after teacher of African drums, who also is available to run sessions in schools.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM https://africandrumming4teachers.eventbrite.co.nz
$12 and $17

MEC AGM
2016-03-16 19:00 UTC | Orange Studio, 1063c Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
MEC AGM
All welcome.
The evening will feature a tour of the studio and chance to see a recording in progress, experience a performance by MEC CSM scholarship winner Reuben Amataiti over drinks and nibbles, hear interesting updates from all the local organisations offering Music Education from early childhood through to tertiary, as well as experience a taste of African drumming with the incredible Robert Koffie Fugah. (Robert will be offering a teacher workshop the following day)
A night not to be missed!

Hook, Line and Singalong
2016-03-14
If your students want to WRITE an entry for our songwriting competition, have a look at our Song Guidelines, Terms and Conditions and Songwriting Resources.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY FOR HOOK, LINE AND SING-A-LONG 2016
*ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, MARCH 14TH 2016*
Keen to SING your way back into the school year with 100% made in New Zealand songs?
Everything you need to TEACH our Past Winning Songs – all written by students, for students – can be found here!
Want to SHARE original New Zealand music with your school and community during our NZ Music Month nationwide sing-a-long? Put May 31 in your diary to plan a school-wide event! Check out our YouTube Channel for sing-a-longs from round the country!

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-03-05 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
For teachers of children 0-6 yrs.
Presenter: Caroline Zeeman

9:00 – 10.30am Vocal and ukulele skills for teachers
11 am – 12.30pm Language and music workshop – rhymes, poems and stories.

(see www.orffnz.org for more details and registration)

The singing classroom - Wellington Workshop Series
2016-03-03 16:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | NZ School of Music, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
This session introduces an approach to classroom singing based on the principles of Orff-Schulwerk. Come and learn how to inspire and challenge your students using a wide range of songs and vocal activities from communities across the world. The focus of the session will be on ways to build daily singing into your classroom and to have fun.
Presenters: Dr Robert Legg (Victoria University of Wellington) and Christoph Maubach (University of Waikato)

Deke Sharon: singing workshop 2
2016-02-26 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Linwood College, 85 Aldwins Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand
Make your school pitch perfect. If you loved Pitch Perfect and Glee, then sign up yourself, school and classmates for a morning singing workshop where Deke Sharon, musical director of Pitch Perfect will teach you how to sing sensational a capella harmonies.
Topics will include singing games, close harmony blend/tuning, beginning vocal percussion & singing instruments.
Register through lovetosing@ccchorus.co.nz or 022 689 9745.

Deke Sharon: a cappella workshop
2016-02-25 18:00 UTC | Charles Luney Auditorium, Christchurch, New Zealand
Come along to a world-class evening workshop with Deke Sharon, arranger, on-site music director and vocal producer for Universal’s Pitch Perfect movies. Learn how to sing sensational a cappella harmonies through singing games, close harmony tuning, vocal percussion and singing.
The workshop are suitable for singers of all ages, vocal coaches, choir and chorus conductors.
You too can be the next Anna Kendrick!

Deke Sharon: singing workshop 1
2016-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Hornby High School, 180 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand, Christchurch, 8025, New Zealand

MENZA Board Meeting face to face / kanohi ki te kanohi
2016-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wellington
MENZA Board Meeting (Board Members only) – Wellington location to be confirmed
