About Strum Strike and Blow 2022 Wednesday August 10th 2022 Strum, Strike and Blow is an exciting amalgamation of the ChCh Marimba Festival and ChCh Uke Fest which will feature over 1000 students playing marimbas, ukuleles. The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 8th year […]
After successful hui at our MENZA conference online last year, we are bringing back these free ZOOM sessions for all music educators to be able to connect with one another again. Just click on the links below at the specified times to be let in. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon! Secondary Hui […]
FREE ‘Take Orff’ Webinar Series – ‘Instruments in the Classroom’ – Part 1 For educators working with 8-12 year olds in the classroom Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter (M.Ed.) & Audrey Klein (B.Ed., Shenanigans) Wed 24th August, 2022 7.10 – 8.15 pm Australia AEDT From non melodic to melodic percussion instruments and Boomwhackers In this webinar […]
We invite local audiences, whānau, and friends to join us as we celebrate the choral achievements of our most talented young singers at The Big Sing Cadenza (Rotorua, Whanganui, and Timaru) and National Finale (Christchurch) in August. Choirs will present their recital programmes during the competitive sessions, and each festival will culminate in a gala […]
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance led by arranger and conductor, Richard Oswin, for primary and intermediate students who can read music and play an instrument. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students and make music in one big ensemble. The technical difficulty of […]
Waiata Māori are for everyone to enjoy! Waiata Māori are a great way to learn te reo (the language), and to engage with te ao Māori (the Māori world view). As teachers living and working in Aotearoa, we have the unique opportunity to tautoko the Māori community by promoting the use of waiata Māori within our respective […]
All Waikato teachers are welcome to the first scheduled Waikato MENZA Cluster meeting on Sept 15, 4:00pm at Sacred Heart Girls College Music Dept (Cook Street entrance). We look forward to connecting with you all! If you are planning to come, could you please confirm attendance (for catering etc) via email ljamieson@shgcham.school.nz.
New Zealand’s fastest growing National Festival that caters for all ensembles from Jazz Band, Concert Band, Stage bands, Orchestras and a mix of small ensembles. This year WeBO is bigger, brighter, and better than ever with activities, performances, concerts and workshops. Including performances and mentoring from the members from leading National bands and ensembles. WeBO […]
Following the success (and fun!) of my clarinet workshop at the recent New Zealand Concert Bands Association (NZCBA) Festival, and some exceptionally humbling encouragement from participants and band directors, I’ve decided to host my first ever online workshop. During the first part I will introduce and discuss the many benefits and insights gained through my […]
A holistic, fun, whole body approach to developing musical literacy, this course is for those who wish to learn to read, write and understand music and will be especially useful for anyone without formal music training who wish to attend the Muse Kodály Summer School, Primary One Teacher Training course. However, it is open to anyone. […]
Annual Big Band Festival attracting all-age bands from around NZ. Includes Junior Jazz Jam – for primary school jazz bands ECE interactive jazz show Secondary school jazz big band performances in exciting locations around the city! Community and professional band performances Gala concert and guests Chch Youth Jazz Orchestra Workshops! and more Register your band […]
Empowering Music Teachers is a set of two consecutive Mini-Conferences IRMTNZ is holding in Otāutahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 22 – 24 October. The programme in both cities features workshops on topics of relevance to all music teachers with Australian musician and presenter, Nick Peterson. Masterclasses and a lecture-recital also feature: CHRISTCHURCH The full […]
A celebration of Christmas music for pre-schoolers with Julie Wylie and the musical play team! Thursday December 1st, 10am Transitional Cathedral, Cnr madras and Hereford Streets No booking is required for this free event. All welcome. Parking available in the parking building cnr Lichfieldst/Madras St Enquiries: Nicky Lee 353 7883 or 021 267 8795
Coordinated by Rodger Fox, Dave Lisik, and Ryan Brake. 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 instrument, are eligible. Registrations will be accepted for the […]
With James Cuskelly and Lucinda Geoghegan 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. The training is a chance to gain skills in this incredibly […]
