MENZA Events

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

MEFA Musicworks Ensemble Festival 2023

Wellington College 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand

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 the festival is […]

MENZA Conference 2023

He Hononga Connecting Within and Across 1st – 4th October 2023 MENZA CONFERENCE 2023

Big Band Festival Workshops in Christchurch

The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Workshop 1 10:30-12 Sectional Workshops Come along at 10:30am on Sunday morning to “The Piano” either with your instrument, or to observe. (But we encourage you to BYO instrument). Note […]

National Music Education Wānanga ~ Dec 1-3

Te Kauri Marae 159 Hetherington Road, Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand

This National Music Education Wānanga will be held at Te Kauri Marae in Huntly. Kaupapa: The purpose of this wānanga is to further develop, strengthen and embed Matauranga Māori and […]

2023 11th NZ JAZZ WORKSHOPS for Educators and Students

Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

DECEMBER 11 – 15, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Jazz Educator Workshops A programme of professional development for and by NZ jazz educators and directors Topics of study: Jazz ensemble rehearsal […]