The Rodger Fox Big Band The 17 members of New Zealand’s acclaimed Rodger Fox Big Band will be accompanied by four leading international jazz musicians. Many of the musicians in the big band hold positions in major teaching institutions, including the New Zealand School of Music and many High Schools. Rodger Fox Rodger Fox is […]
Fun Music Theory Games integrated with the computational thinking part of the new Digital Technologies curriculum and other cool music and tech stuff. Music & Digital Technology Tuesday 5 June 2018 Music Education Otago invites you to a workshop that combines elements of the new Digital Technologies Curriculum with Music. Our presenters: Judith Bell Judith Bell […]
This free concert invites everyone to share in the joy and fun of music!
A new event this year to acknowledge the variety of singing groups in our secondary schools. The idea is a simple rotation of performances by all singing groups in attendance and a massed sing to conclude. A proven formula in the Wairarapa!!
This symphony was once described as ‘blue sky in A major’ – a description that can’t be bettered. How does Mendelssohn so perfectly translate the warmth of the southern sun into music? It’s all in the details of the orchestration, just waiting to be unpicked by Richard Gill.
MENZA warmly invites you to our AGM at Dilworth Junior Campus in Remuera, Auckland at 3pm Saturday 30 June, with drinks and nibbles to follow.
Applications are now open for the 2018 ASQ International Music Academy, which will take place from 23-28 July at St Andrew’s on The Terrace in Wellington. Participants can enrol for either the full six-day course, or a shorter version running Thursday to Saturday.
The Virtuoso Strings Orchestra is pleased to present a homecoming concert to celebrate our successful 2018 South Island Tour! Join us for an energetic, heart-warming and inspiring night featuring everything from Beethoven to the Beatles… Gypsy fiddle tunes to the Elgar Cello concerto. The concert will be family-friendly. The Concert is at Aotea College on […]
Theory Games An opportunity to try out all the most popular music games used at the after school Chisnallwood Theory Club. Sunday July 29 1-4pm Rangiruru Girls School Music Department Presenter Judith Bell Hosted by IRMT (Christchurch) Try out a range of effective, outside-the-square, tried & true theory activities from the very popular Chisnallwood School […]
MENZA Tauranga PD – Effective Music Technology Date: Wednesday 1 August 2018 Venue: Tauranga Boys College Place: Mayfield House. Fee: $30 for MENZA members $60 for Non-MENZA members (membership fee included) Morning and afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch REGISTER HERE This PD day is designed to support Intermediate and Secondary teachers in delivering the Music Curriculum, […]
The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is the longest running youth music competition in New Zealand and is the only nationwide chamber music competition for young secondary school musicians and composers in the country. From hundreds of ensembles nationwide, only 12 groups make it through to the National Finals weekend. At the end of the concert […]
ECE/Primary: MENZA and ONZA’s Network of Expertise project is looking for enthusiastic early childhood/primary music specialist teachers to further develop teacher networks and PLD opportunities across New Zealand. Initially a 6 month contract is offered for up to 8 hours per week as a self-employed contractor. More details. Secondary: Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is looking for an […]
In this one-hour narrated concert, students connect with the orchestra in a fun and engaging way to learn more about music.
This is intended for senior primary and intermediate students but older and younger students also join us for a day of rehearsals and a concert to finish having practised music prior. We would love to welcome new schools to these and can assist in preparations so please be in touch.
Come and learn how to use language and speech as a starting point for singing, movement activities, rhythm games, and ideas for musical play that enable chil-dren to discover the many elements of music in natural and creative way.
