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 […]
Led by internationally-acclaimed music educator, Doug Goodkin from San Fransisco, USA. This is his last trip to NZ so don’t miss out! Children are innately musical. If we learn to teach music musically we can cultivate, shape, nurture and develop their musicality for life. Doug’s workshops explore what makes a lesson feel musical so […]
We are holding an SGM tomorrow and we need to make sure we reach a quorum – so if you have an hour (or less) to spare on Saturday 11 February at 3pm and are a MENZA member we would appreciate your attendance – via ZOOM is perfect! Due to the upcoming changes to the law regarding charitable organisations in Aotearoa, […]
Inaugural Student Chapter Zoom Workshop Meeting Under the platform of the Membership Standing Committee, the Student Chapter’s mission is to: Connect students of ISME and foster lifelong partnerships and cooperation across cultures and disciplines. Support the growth of the ISME student body through education, guidance, and mentorship from peers and professionals alike. Inspire the next […]
ISME Café Online EC Zoom Workshop The Early Childhood Music Education Commission invites you to join us and Guest Speaker Dr. Amanda Niland (University of Sydney) for a session exploring our 2024 Theme, Enhancing a Sustainable Future with Music in Early Childhood. Wed 15 Mar 2023 1900 AEDT / 10am EET / 8am GMT. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-Cvqj0qHNTxVDc8hAPk5RuI-Fxp24eI […]
Hi Piano Teachers, Parents and Students! Are you keen to try a new piano method? One which appeals to beginner teenagers and returning pianists? Come along to our FREE Workshop and find out how the Piano Spark Method will help beginner piano students learn note-reading while they play LOTS of easy, modern tunes. Piano Traders […]
