MENZA Events

The Power of Musical Play & The Art of Musical Play with Julie Wylie

Westport Playcentre, 36A Fonblanque Street, Westport 36A Fonblanque Street, Westport, New Zealand

Musical play is the child’s first language and is a natural part of the life and culture of children. It opens up an imaginative, magical world of possibilities.

Bach Musica Concert

Sunday 29 September 2019 at 5pm – Auckland Town Hall $30-$70 (Children/students from $15) Hummel Trumpet Concerto Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer Mendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden Mendelssohn Psalm 42 Wie der Hirsch schreit German Romantic Treasures: A true feast for German Romantic music lovers. Trumpet splendour contrasted with beautiful melodies and expressive harmonies. A real gem […]

NZCBA Band weekend

Catholic Cathedral College 62 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

NZCBA Band weekend hosted by CSM Chch Concert Band Weekends are for musicians of any age, playing level at grade 3 to 4 concert band music/grade 5 exams.  Indulge in three days of music making with a musical director who is famous in New Zealand.  Cost is kept to $60 which includes snacks.  Each weekend […]

$60

Music’19

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

The national Music Education Conference! Workshops cater from early childhood through to secondary and beyond. Topics include practical playing, creating, technology, cultural competency, cross curricular, research, individual tuition, classroom and ensembles. Inspirational keynote speakers in new locations in the heart of Christchurch! Please go to menzaconference.co.nz for details and registration!

Christchurch Big Band Festival

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

If you’re in a band, or just love big bands and jazz, Christchurch is the place to be over Labour Weekend! Over 40 performances from bands from around NZ and the world playing in public spaces, in concerts, dances, workshops, and more. Facebook Website

ANZARME – Music Education Research 31 Oct-3 Nov

Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education Winds of Change, the 41st Conference 2019 31 October – 3 November Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington is proud to welcome the 41st Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME). ANZARME […]

Secondary Music Teacher PLD  Tauranga  

Tauranga Boys College 664 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga, New Zealand

An inspiring and practical day designed to meet the needs of local secondary classroom, and itinerant music teachers.

Drum Weekend

Okuti Valley Hall, Little River

The Drum Festival – 23-24 November THE DRUM FESTIVAL Samba, Afro-Cuban, African, Gypsy Caravan, Japanese and Balinese…come celebrate amazing cultural diversity at this unique two-day global drumming festival hosted at the Little River Campground and Manaia Native Habitat this weekend (23-24 November 2019). The Drum Festival is the South Island’s only drum-focused festival showcasing African, […]

“Tried and True” – Transformative music experiences in early childhood education with Helen and Marc Pritchard

Level 2/22 Amersham Way, Manukau, Auckland 2104 Level 2/22 Amersham Way, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

Participants will engage in fun educational experiences which are successful and inspiring for preschool children. This workshop includes live music experiences which appeal to children’s imaginations and creative response through singing.

Bach Musica Concert

Sunday 1 December 2019 at 5pm – Auckland Town Hall $30-$70 (Children/students from $15) Vivaldi Gloria Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin Dvorak Te Deum Baroque Treasures & Romantic Fanfare: All three pieces are true classical highlights, thanks to their huge popularity all over the world. Live they are even better! Rita Paczian Conductor Morag […]

National Concerto Competition Preliminaries

The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

17 competitors from around NZ Dates: Thursday 5th December – Preliminaries Friday 6th December – Preliminaries and Semi-Final  Times: Thursday 5th December – 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Friday 6th December – 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.  6 Semi-Finalists announced at 2.00 p.m.  Friday 6th December – Semi-Final – […]

Re-Percussion 2019

Cashmere High School 172 Rose St, Christchurch, New Zealand

Re-Percussion 2019 will be held on Sunday 9 December at Cashmere High School. An exciting programme featuring solo and group percussion performances from schools, community groups, professionals, and Pandemonium and Friends!

Student Jazz Workshops

Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

The New Zealand Jazz Foundation provides exceptional musical experiences to young jazz musicians in New Zealand. The National Jazz Workshops bring New Zealand’s enthusiastic jazz students together with top jazz musicians and educators, working on instrument techniques, improvisation, theory, listening and ensemble performances. Students 19 and under with at least one year of experience on an […]

$225 – $250

Brass Day Out

CSO Centre, Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

On Sunday the 15th of December 2019, the third Brass Day Out is here! At the centre of this fantastic day will be Christchurch Symphonic Brass performing a fantastic programme of Christmas classics and beautiful songs arranged for brass. We invite any student who is interested in being part of the student chamber groups to […]

$50