MENZA Events

Teacher Training in Music Technology MUSIC & VIDEO PRODUCTION Christchurch

St Andrew’s College Christchurch, New Zealand

Producing quality videos for online submissions As a result of COVID19 many school competitions such as Rockquest and the Chamber Music NZ Competition are now inviting video submissions of school bands and ensembles. ​While these competitions don’t require a top quality studio recording of your school groups, wouldn’t it be nice to know how to get […]

MISTEC CONFERENCE (Music in Schools and Teacher Education)

ISME Music In Schools and Teacher Education Commission (MISTEC) Online Synchronous Forums Due to COVID-19, the seminar will be delivered as a series of four online synchronous forums. ​To attend, you need to be an ISME member and to register by 15th July. https://www.isme-commissions.org/mistec.html The 23rd International Pre-Conference Seminar of the Music in Schools and […]

MISTEC CONFERENCE (Music in Schools and Teacher Education)

ISME Music In Schools and Teacher Education Commission (MISTEC) Online Synchronous Forums Due to COVID-19, the seminar will be delivered as a series of four online synchronous forums. ​To attend, you need to be an ISME member and to register by 15th July. https://www.isme-commissions.org/mistec.html The 23rd International Pre-Conference Seminar of the Music in Schools and […]

JAZZQUEST

Ara Music Arts 130 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Christchurch’s Premier High School Jazz Band Competition JazzQuest is an annual competition showcasing the quality of some of the country’s top secondary school jazz bands and musicians. It offers young jazz musicians a chance to mix, mingle with and challenge themselves against others from around New Zealand. Bands are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards, […]

34th ISME World Conference online

Due to the world circumstances, the 34th ISME World Conference was cancelled and a ‘flavour’ is being staged online. This reflects the original theme for the 34th ISME World Conference of Visions of Equity and Diversity, a timely reminder of music’s power to unite our humanity while respecting our differences. The program is as follows: Types […]

MENZA AGM 2020

Dilworth Junior School 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand

Via Zoom or in person. Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is having their AGM on the 8th August in Auckland at Dilworth Junior Campus. If you are a new member, it is a great opportunity to hear about what has happened over the last year, and what else MENZA does for music education. The programme […]

KBB Music Fesival

Holy Trinity Cathedral Cnr St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

The Auckland Secondary School’s Music Festival Trust is excited to announce the KBB 2020 Band & Orchestra Showcase. We are offering our participating schools – and any other schools who would like to come on board – a chance to present some of their planned 2020 repertoire to a wider audience. Owing to the hugely […]

Wānanga Puoro – Teachers’ Music PD workshops

Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don’t have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]

Developing Language Through Music And Dance For Teachers Of 4-7 Year Olds

VENUE: University of Auckland Epsom Campus, 74 Epsom Ave, Auckland Gate 3 B Block (first building on the right) This event includes two x 105 minute workshops: Sound and symbol – connecting music and language A child’s early years offer opportunities to develop a musical identity and discover the “musical self”. The natural connection between words, […]

Wānanga Puoro – Teachers’ Music PD workshops

Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don’t have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]

BODY PERCUSSION and CIRCLE GAMES with Clare McCormack 

ONLINE ZOOM Saturday 22 August 2pm – 3pm For Primary level music specialists or general teachers Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for body percussion and circle games. Orrf and Kodaly inspired There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite circle games too, if you so wish. Register here to […]

Network of Expertise – Percussion workshop

REGISTER HERE PERCUSSION WORKSHOP  Thursday 27th August – 1pm – 3:30pm St Anne’s School 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch A workshop on using everyday objects as instruments. • Multi-Level • Various learning styles • Transferable – Inside and Outside • Management techniques • Rhythm & fun • Group work and Confidence Free for MENZA members […]

Interpreting Māori Legends Through Sound And Movement in ECE

VENUE: Block B, Epsom Campus, University of Auckland, 74 Epsom Avenue, Auckland Please note that both the date and venue have changed. Download the PDF Flyer here. At the end of 2019, Robyn worked with Jacqui at Te Atatu South Kindergarten to involve the children in a very successful project turning a Maori legend into a musical performance […]

Wānanga Puoro – Teachers’ Music PD workshops

Music and dance hold great potential for learning, expression and empowerment for our tamariki, but often teachers feel they don’t have the skills, methods or time to teach these subjects. As Music Specialist kaiako at Te Ara Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori for the past 4 years, I have experienced wonderful success in enabling ākonga to […]

WELCOME ON IN with Clare McCormack

ONLINE ZOOM  NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2pm – 3pm For Primary level music specialists or general teachers Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for welcome songs, name songs and games.  Orff and Kodaly inspired. There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite name games too, if […]