MENZA Events

Sing, Say, Dance And Play: Orff In Aotearoa Whangarei 2020

Whangarei Old Library Rust Ave, Whangarei

DATE: Monday February  24, 3.30 PM – 6.30 PM VENUE: Old Library, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei This workshop for teachers explores our identity in a variety of ways that can provide motivation for music and movement.  Through speaking, singing, moving and playing together we will explore and learn about the Orff approach with an Aotearoa flavour. […]

$10

Music Education in Early Childhood

University of Otago College of Education 145 Union Street East, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

This workshop will explore the ways in which you can engage young children in meaningful music making. Songs, musical cues and other musical activities will be workshopped, leaving you with a range of take-home resources to use within your own context. Natasha and Anna will present ideas and activities that maintain student engagement, use the […]

$5

Children’s Day

Various events will be held throughout NZ including performances for and by children….   Christchurch: The Red Zone, 158A New Brighton Rd, Christchurch Sunday 1 March 2020 11:00am – 3:00pm

Lower Hutt – Sharing the joy of music with kids- teachers’ & carers’ workshop

Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub 184 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Because Arohanui Strings passionately believe that all children deserve the opportunity to participate in music-making every day, we are offering a FREE teacher workshop this term. The object is to help all teachers and caregivers enjoy simple music-making with their tamariki, using minimal props and technology. Music is a great tool to encourage empathy, pro-social […]

Free

Hokitika – Sing, Play & Create

Two Music Workshops for West Coast Teachers (both happening Saturday 1:00-4:00pm on 14 March at Hokitika Primary School) REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #1 – STRUM STRIKE & BLOW  – For teachers of Years 3-10 (1:00 – 4:00pm) In this fun and engaging workshop we will play some music games and look at the basics of […]

The Art and Psychology of Musical Play – a Music Education Otago workshop with Julie Wylie

St Clair School 135 Richardson Street, St Kilda, Dunedin, New Zealand

Music Education Otago is excited to present a workshop on The Art And Psychology of Musical Play with Julie Wylie, MNZM, on Saturday 14 March at St Clair School. This practical workshop is targeted at parents, teachers, teacher aides and therapists of children aged 0-8 so please feel free to share with colleagues and friends […]

$40

Otaki – MENZA Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary+ITM)

Otaki College, 233 Mill Road, Otaki 5512 233 Mill Road, Otaki, New Zealand

Thursday 19th March Otaki College, 233 Mill Road, Otaki 5512 Full Day (with the option to only attend the morning or afternoon session but both are strongly recommended) REGISTER HERE Note, that this day will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged […]

Arts Based Learning with Beth Cohen

Christchurch School of Music (CSM) 60 Ferry Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand

Project based learning using easy to play musical instruments to support well-being, belonging, communication, contribution and exploration. This workshop is supported by the MENZA Networks of Expertise. REGISTER HERE When: March 19 from 1:30 – 4:00 PM Where: Christchurch School of Music With “Arts Based Learning” teachers will be able to create their own project based […]

Whanganui – MENZA Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary+ITM)

Friday 20th March Whanganui Girls College, Jones Street, Wanganui East, Whanganui 4500 11:30am – 2:30pm REGISTER HERE Note, that this workshop will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.  11:30-12am Introduction, questions, outline and connections 12-1:30pm BYOD recording for any student. […]

National Concerto Finals

Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury

The Final is being held at the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall at 7.30p.m. The Finalists will be accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Ken Young.   2019/2020 National Concerto Competition Finalists: Left to right: Lixin Zhang (Christchurch), Leon Chen (Auckland) and Ashani Waidyatillake (Auckland)

IRMT Wellington – From the Cradle to the Studio

St James Church hall 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

The Wellington Branch of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers invites you to come along to a seminar given by Helen Willberg, who for many years has been involved in research into and promotion of early childhood music education in NZ. During the seminar you will be invited to explore such questions as: how did our […]

$15 – $20

Hook Line Singalong Closing Date

The closing date for original song entries is March 22, 8PM 2020.   The entry form is at hooklineandsingalong.com/enter-2/   Will you write the song for NZ Music Month 2020? Create a song, win great prizes and have your work become an important taonga of NZ music, for thousands to sing. TERMS AND CONDITIONS SONG […]

Cancelled due to COVID-19 Lockdown (Musical Futures NZ workshop)

Long Bay College

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN​ Auckland workshops – March 27 and 28, 2020 ​Musical Futures International returns to Auckland in March 2020 for a two day workshop at Long Bay College. Teachers will be able to choose from two 1 day options: Introduction to Musical Futures (for all first time attendees) on Friday March 27 or […]

Conductor Training Weekend – Auckland – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

LaidLaw College, Henderson. 80 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand Concert Bands Association is hosting a conductor training weekend facilitated by Dr Kevin Cameron of Melbourne. Kevin is MD for New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds, and was a clinician at NZCBA Festival in 2019.  He comes with an impressive pedigree, a generous heart and a beautiful approach to music making from the podium. […]

$15 – $250