MENZA Events

MEC AGM and KIWICORDER WORKSHOP

Chisnallwood intermediate 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

2pm Music Education Canterbury AGM 2:40 Afternoon tea 3pm Workshop for the new Kiwicorder resource!! (BYO recorder!) Agenda   Please RSVP here

Te Ika a Māui Resource launch

Kristin Browne introduces her fabulous new resource, Te Ika a Māui via ZOOM. Te Ika a Māui is designed to be an immersive, interactive and exploratory experience that can be developed over several or multiple lessons for children aged 2-7 years. The learning is experiential and the children will learn by doing. Te Ika a Māui features 6 […]

FREE ZOOM workshop with Lucinda Geoghegan

Lucinda is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years but content will also be useful for early primary (new entrant). Click here to join the ZOOM on the 10th May 2023.

Mina and Hei hei Resource Launch with Maria Kapa

FREE ZOOM launch of Maria Kapa’s wonderful new bicultural resource about Mina and Hei Hei (pictured above) for ECE and early Primary. See below to view the recorded ZOOM session from the 15th May 2023. The resources are also available on the MENZA website. Click on the links to download the resources, which include an […]

Kiwicorder resource launch with Judith Bell

Judith Bell will present her amazing new recorder resource and how to use it with your students. Click here for the ZOOM link to this free session. Kiwicorder is a set of thirteen New Zealand compositions for beginner to more advanced recorder players. Each piece in this series has at least one easy descant recorder […]

Piano Spark Method workshop in Auckland

Piano Traders 19 Edwin Street, Mt Eden, Auckland

Hi Piano Teachers and School Music Teachers! 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, fun tunes. Registration […]

MENZA AGM 2023 & Taonga Puoro workshop (Auckland)

Kristin School 360 Albany Highway, Albanu, Auckland

Please join us for our AGM on Saturday 10 June, which will also include a Taonga Puoro workshop with Ben Lau from 1.30-2.30pm, at Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany. Taonga Puoro allows our akonga to focus on their hauora and mauri and allows them to make musical instruments in our classrooms. This workshop is […]

Doctoral Zui – hear what’s new in music education research

FREE ZOOM session hosted by Megan Flint and Jade Browne in a PechaKucha-style zui where those engaged in music education research will share insights into their work. Join us for this interactive session where your thoughts as members will be much appreciated too!

NCEA Changes Session 1 with Martin Emo

In case you missed it: https://youtu.be/w14hKuiaUYQ A free ZOOM session with Learning Area Lead Performing Arts Martin Emo. This session will also be recorded. Please fill out this google form so that we know what questions you have and Martin will be able to tailor the sessions to working through these. (The google form will […]

NCEA Changes Session 2 with Martin Emo

In case you missed it, here’s the recording: https://youtu.be/nvGNSPcfiTI Do you want support from the MoE in your region with the NCEA changes? Please complete this survey to help the MoE gather data to inform potential formation of Music Communities of Practice (COP) in your region. www.bit.ly/MUSICCOP A COP would consist of a regional group […]

Singing in the Classroom and Beyond with Suzzie Vango

A FREE ZOOM webinar brought to you by Kodály Aotearoa and MENZA Join vocal coach and conductor of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain, Suzzie Vango as she leads you through fun, engaging & healthy vocal warm ups & songs for young singers. Come prepared to act your shoe size, not your age! Information […]

Wellington Orchestra Festival 2023

Scots’ College 1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington, New Zealand

A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. We have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students […]

$100 – $130

Rob McWilliams Conducting Workshop

Avonhead School 55 Avonhead Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 5.30pm – Meet in Avonhead School staffroom to meet Rob and discuss some general issues 6.00pm – Head over to school hall where Rob can work with the CYO Concert Band for 45 minutes 6.45pm – Everyone back to staffroom for a debrief, discussion and questions.   Finished by […]

FREE Mātauranga Pūoro Māori Wananga PLD with Horomona Horo

MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Horomona Horo and Tāmihana Kātene to provide wānanga across Aotearoa, supporting kaiāko with their confidence and understanding of mātauranga Māori as it pertains to music. This is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise to support preparation for the new NCEA, and the workshops are free for […]

Strum Strike and Blow 2023

Christchurch Arena 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand

Strum, Strike and Blow features over 1200 students playing marimbas, ukuleles and recorders.  The Festival is run by Music Education Canterbury and Christchurch Civic Music Council and is in its 11th (and 10th Festival) year and is held in Christchurch Arena. Once schools have registered they are given access to the music which will generally […]