Orff Schulwerk offers a holistic approach to music education. It integrates singing, speech activities, movement, folk dance and the!playing of percussion instruments to encourage active music making. Participants will take […]
The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is the longest running youth music competition in New Zealand and is the only nationwide chamber music competition for young secondary school musicians and composers […]
A week long festival of Jazz culminating in a wonderful concert which showcases pieces from all the schools who participate in this years event. The concert will also feature the […]
http://www.culturalfestival.co.nz/ “E ngā iwi, e ngā whānau tēnā koutou katoa. Nau mai. Haere Mai. Welcome to Cultural Festival” Cultural Festival 2017 dates are August 14 – August 18 Horncastle Arena […]
Concert dates are Tuesday August 15th, Wednesday August 16th and Thursday August 17th at Luney Auditorium (St, Margaret’s College). 35 choirs, more than 1,000 singers, three nights of great performances […]
George Garzone jazz saxophone workshops Saturday Aug 19 @ ARA Music Arts George Garzone saxophone workshops Saturday August 19th ARA Music arts (130 High street, cnr Madras Street)Tenor sax heavyweight […]
A 2 day event for students from years 7-10 (Middle School) Come together to work with professional musicians in sectionals and full band settings – combining for a Concert Programme. […]
The Art of Conducting! Our yearly ‘CONDUCTING WORKSHOP’ is back!!! Whether you are a teacher, instrumentalist, singer or music student, the knowledge of how to conduct a choir or an […]
Smokefreerockquest 2017 National Final – It’s all come down to this! After 750+ Acts from around the country have completed, it’s all come down to the final 12 Acts. 2nd […]
All secondary school music teachers are very welcome. Bring your energy, expertise and queries and share!!
The Christchurch Orchestra Festival runs from Tuesday September 19th – 4.45pm and 7.30pm sessions and Wednesday September 20th – 4.45pm session, Gala Concert at 7.30pm. There are pre Orchestra Festival workshops […]
An event for primary school age jazz bands. Feedback given by ARA Music ARts jazz tutors. Register your band at http://www.bigbandfest.org.nz/junior-jazz-jam/
‘Sing Africa’ is a new publication of ten songs for school and community groups compiled by Julian and fellow musician Lala Simpson which includes music from the Congo, Madagascar, South […]
This Conference is for all Music Educators (teachers and itinerant teachers of music) from early childhood, primary and secondary sectors to: focus on pedagogy in music education, latest ideas and […]
This session will introduce a range of simple songs, games and dances for a variety of age levels with related musicianship activities. The utilisation of these techniques is to help teachers and students, find easy, enjoyable, nonthreatening ways of engaging with music making on an on-going basis.