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Secondary Years 7-13 Workshops with Dr James Cuskelly
2016-04-05 09:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach. This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist. Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading and writing music, the teaching sequence follows students’ natural learning development: listen – sing – understand – play – read and write – create.
Secondary Workshops, Tuesday 5 April, 9.00am-4:30pm
Senior Years 7-10 9:00am-12:30pm

$35 MENZA members
$50 Non-MENZA members
Fee includes morning tea

Senior Years 11-13 1:30pm-4:30pm

$30 MENZA members
$45 Non-MENZA members

Whole Day Senior Years Tuesday 5 April, 9.00am-4:30pm

$70 MENZA members
$100 Non-MENZA members
Fee includes morning tea and lunch

Held at Dilworth Junior Campus, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera
Non-MENZA members rate includes FREE MENZA membership – to sign up for membership after completing the form, please go to menza.co.nz to register

Facilitator, Dr James Cuskelly is Head of Faculty: Creative Arts and Design Studies at St Aidan’s Anglican Girl’s School, Brisbane, President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, and Director of the Cuskelly College of Music.
Watch this trailer for the documentary about James and the Kodály Method here.
Dr Cuskelly has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognised. He is committed to teacher training, and is considered a global leader in music education. James runs a variety of accredited teacher training programs including the Summer School Music Program (Brisbane) and Australia Kodály Certificate programs in Malaysia, Perth, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“Dr Cuskelly is infinitely knowledgeable and passionate about the Kodály method and is able to draw from years of tertiary and current multi – level school teaching experience. He is everything an inspiring teacher should be – encouraging, engaging, empowering and perceptive – with the added bonus of being hugely entertaining.”
More information: contact Megan Flint meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Download and print the registration form here

Primary Years 1-6 Workshop with Dr James Cuskelly
2016-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Catering for music specialists, and classroom teachers wanting to develop music literacy using a fun but structured approach. This aural-vocal approach to music education is based on the philosophies and teachings of Zoltan Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist. Focusing on the voice as the primary instrument for learning and teaching and incorporating games, movement, instruments, reading and writing music, the teaching sequence follows students’ natural learning development: listen – sing – understand – play – read and write – create.
Primary Years 1-6 Workshop Monday 4 April, 9:00-3:00pm

$60 MENZA members
$90 Non-MENZA Members
Fee includes morning tea and lunch

Held at Dilworth Junior Campus, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera
(Individual Workshop rates available – please check registration form below)
Non-MENZA members rate includes FREE MENZA membership – to sign up for membership after completing the form, please go to menza.co.nz to register
Facilitator, Dr James Cuskelly is Head of Faculty: Creative Arts and Design Studies at St Aidan’s Anglican Girl’s School, Brisbane, President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, and Director of the Cuskelly College of Music.
Watch this trailer for the documentary about James and the Kodály Method here.
Dr Cuskelly has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognised. He is committed to teacher training, and is considered a global leader in music education. James runs a variety of accredited teacher training programs including the Summer School Music Program (Brisbane) and Australia Kodály Certificate programs in Malaysia, Perth, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“Dr Cuskelly is infinitely knowledgeable and passionate about the Kodály method and is able to draw from years of tertiary and current multi – level school teaching experience. He is everything an inspiring teacher should be – encouraging, engaging, empowering and perceptive – with the added bonus of being hugely entertaining.”
More information: contact Megan Flint meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Download and print the registration form here

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-04-02 09:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Presenters: Robyn McQueen and Jeremy Hantler – Workshop for Primary Teachers
9.30am – 12.30pm : Focus on Instrumental Music Making with an Orff Approach

Maori Culture In the Classroom
2016-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
A practical, hands on workshop to integrate more Te Reo Maori into your classroom, through the use of Music, Song and Dance. Tried and tested methods to help you with enhancing your classroom through the use of Maori Performing Arts, Ukulele, Easy Waiata, Kapa Haka 101, fun games and ideas for resources that are relevant for ECE, Primary and Secondary.
Selena Bercic is a highly sought after presenter who teaches at Te Kura O Matihetihe in Punguru who will be on tour with the NZ Ukulele Development Squad.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM http://maoricultureintheclassroom.eventbrite.co.nz
$12 and $17

Ukulele Workshop by NZ Ukulele Trust
2016-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate School, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Maria Winder and Mary Cornish from NZ Ukulele Trust will share successful strategies for teaching musicianship the NZ Ukulele way. This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate ukulele players and will cover a range of teaching routines, demonstrating a progression of skills for strumming, plucking and reading ukulele chords and TAB. The NZ Ukulele Trust Handbook for Teachers will be available at the reduced price of $30
They are down in ChCh with the NZ Ukulele Trust Development Squad for 2 days only.
WHEN
Thursday, 31 March 2016 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (NZDT) –
WHERE
Chisnallwood Intermediate School – 76 Breezes Road Christchurch, Canterbury 8061 NZ
TICKETS AVILABLE AT https://ukulele-workshop.eventbrite.co.nz

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-03-19 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Presenter Shirley Harvey – for teachers of children 0-6 yrs.

9:00-10.30am Vocal and Ukulele skills for teachers
11:00am – 12.30pm Helping young children find their singing voice

Learn to teach African Drumming With Robert Fugah Koffie
2016-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Chisnallwood intermediate, 76 Breezes Road, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Robert Koffie Fugah will run a session for teachers on how to use African drums in your classroom and how to teach djembe drumming. This will be a practical session designed especially for teachers and will be lots of fun!
Robert is a highly sought after teacher of African drums, who also is available to run sessions in schools.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM https://africandrumming4teachers.eventbrite.co.nz
$12 and $17

MEC AGM
2016-03-16 19:00 UTC | Orange Studio, 1063c Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
MEC AGM
All welcome.
The evening will feature a tour of the studio and chance to see a recording in progress, experience a performance by MEC CSM scholarship winner Reuben Amataiti over drinks and nibbles, hear interesting updates from all the local organisations offering Music Education from early childhood through to tertiary, as well as experience a taste of African drumming with the incredible Robert Koffie Fugah. (Robert will be offering a teacher workshop the following day)
A night not to be missed!

Hook, Line and Singalong
2016-03-14
If your students want to WRITE an entry for our songwriting competition, have a look at our Song Guidelines, Terms and Conditions and Songwriting Resources.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY FOR HOOK, LINE AND SING-A-LONG 2016
*ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, MARCH 14TH 2016*
Keen to SING your way back into the school year with 100% made in New Zealand songs?
Everything you need to TEACH our Past Winning Songs – all written by students, for students – can be found here!
Want to SHARE original New Zealand music with your school and community during our NZ Music Month nationwide sing-a-long? Put May 31 in your diary to plan a school-wide event! Check out our YouTube Channel for sing-a-longs from round the country!

Auckland Orff Workshop
2016-03-05 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
For teachers of children 0-6 yrs.
Presenter: Caroline Zeeman

9:00 – 10.30am Vocal and ukulele skills for teachers
11 am – 12.30pm Language and music workshop – rhymes, poems and stories.

(see www.orffnz.org for more details and registration)

The singing classroom - Wellington Workshop Series
2016-03-03 16:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | NZ School of Music, Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
This session introduces an approach to classroom singing based on the principles of Orff-Schulwerk. Come and learn how to inspire and challenge your students using a wide range of songs and vocal activities from communities across the world. The focus of the session will be on ways to build daily singing into your classroom and to have fun.
Presenters: Dr Robert Legg (Victoria University of Wellington) and Christoph Maubach (University of Waikato)

Deke Sharon: singing workshop 2
2016-02-26 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Linwood College, 85 Aldwins Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand
Make your school pitch perfect. If you loved Pitch Perfect and Glee, then sign up yourself, school and classmates for a morning singing workshop where Deke Sharon, musical director of Pitch Perfect will teach you how to sing sensational a capella harmonies.
Topics will include singing games, close harmony blend/tuning, beginning vocal percussion & singing instruments.
Register through lovetosing@ccchorus.co.nz or 022 689 9745.

Deke Sharon: a cappella workshop
2016-02-25 18:00 UTC | Charles Luney Auditorium, Christchurch, New Zealand
Come along to a world-class evening workshop with Deke Sharon, arranger, on-site music director and vocal producer for Universal’s Pitch Perfect movies. Learn how to sing sensational a cappella harmonies through singing games, close harmony tuning, vocal percussion and singing.
The workshop are suitable for singers of all ages, vocal coaches, choir and chorus conductors.
You too can be the next Anna Kendrick!

Deke Sharon: singing workshop 1
2016-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Hornby High School, 180 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand, Christchurch, 8025, New Zealand

MENZA Board Meeting face to face / kanohi ki te kanohi
2016-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wellington
MENZA Board Meeting (Board Members only) – Wellington location to be confirmed

MENZA Wellington Kick-Off
2016-02-11 16:00 UTC | Speights Ale House Petone, 75-81 Jackson Street, Petone, 5012, New Zealand
Catch up and share ideas for local professional development and collaborative events.

Playing With Songs
2016-01-29 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Christchurch School of Music Inc cnr Ferry Rd and Barbadoes St entry through Catholic Cathedral College Christchurch, Canterbury 8011 New
Play-songs and games with music, movement and play materials provide a wealth of opportunities for singing, playing, moving, creating and learning. Extending these can widen experience in sensory awareness, language, listening, visualisation and communication. The Orff approach to singing, dancing and playing is multi-sensory, active and creative, and includes all players with their individual abilities and is therefore suitable for groups of mixed ability. Using various instruments, movement, voice as well as stimulating material not only goals in music and movement can be achieved but also in perception, social learning and communication. This workshop will present a number of play-songs and their extensions primarily for children from 4 – 11 years (with and without disabilities) but adaptable for other ages and abilities.
Shirley Day Salmon studied Music at York University, England (with John Paynter and others) and trained as an early years and primary teacher (PCGE, London University). Since moving to Austria, she has developed further expertise in music therapy, sign language and inclusive education and acquired a masters in educational science (University of Innsbruck, Austria). She has worked with many ages and abilities including deaf and hard of hearing; children in residential homes with behavioural problems; children and adults with and without disabilities in mainstream and more specialised contexts. She has taught at the Orff Institute, Salzburg since 1984 and has been director of the postgraduate university course “ Advanced Studies in Music and Dance Education – Orff-Schulwerk” at the Orff Institute since 2006. She teaches on summer courses at the Orff Institute, teaches and lectures nationally and internationally and has published books ( e.g. Hallo Children. A collection of songs and related activities for children aged 4 -9. Schott 2007) and numerous articles in journals.
Tickets are available at http://playing-with-songs.eventbrite.co.nz

PD for instrumental teachers
2016-01-22 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | ACG Parnell College, Music Dept.
Hosted by Dr Julie Garner
Outline:
10:00-11:30am Applying Kodaly techniques to instrumental teaching (Ruth Godfrey)
11:45-12:45 Group instrumental teaching (Trevor Thwaites)
1:00-1:30 Student engagement – discussion
1:30-2:30 Lunch and chat
Cost: $25.00 per person, includes lunch, tea/coffee
Venue: ACG Parnell College, Music Dept.
All participants will be provided with proof of attendance for your portfolios in case you should need it for LAT/registration purposes.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Julie.Garner@acgedu.com by Tuesday January 9th so lunch can be arranged.

The Art of Musical Play : A Summer Workshop
2016-01-20 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Okuti Valley Hall, Little River
The Art of Musical Play : A Summer Workshop
Conducted by Julie Wylie and Art Therapist Isobel Mertel
Date : Wednesday 20th January 2015
Time : 11.00am – 4.00pm
Venue : Okuti Valley Hall, Little River
Other Information : Please bring a shared lunch
Cost : $80.00
For Bookings or More Information Please Contact Clare Newton at events@juliewyliemusic.com or 0274626488
This Summer workshop combining Art Therapy and Musical Play for parents, teachers, librarians and therapists will demonstrate how participants can develop a nurturing learning environment incorporating art and musical play. Such play supports daily routines and classroom learning in joyful ways that promote children’s pride in achievement. There will be an emphasis on understanding the keys to a child’s learning and how to develop calming, regulating strategies that provide a nurturing learning environment for young children.
When children learn about the elements of art and music and what, why and how music and art works in relation to their own bodies, artistic expression and musical play becomes a vital part of the child’s own form of communication. We develop a sense of self and self-expression through art and musical play. Art and musical play naturally builds healthy brain/body connections.
Play gives meaning to everyday tasks and activities. As they explore a range of sensory experiences children learn to think creatively, to problem solve and to develop a love of learning. All children can develop strengths and talents through artistic musi-
cal play. A nurturing playful environment is all-important to the development of creativity, artistic expression, musicality and
holistic learning. Artistic musical play can underpin the whole curriculum.
Julie Wylie
Mus.B (Hons. 1st class),B.A. A.T.C.L Dip Tchg. A.I.R.M.T.N.Z. Julie Wylie founded the New Zealand Musical Parenting Association twenty two years ago. She is the founder of the music programme and senior music specialist at the Champion Centre, at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand. Julie has been invited to many countries to present music workshops and papers including Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, UK, Lithuania, Estonia and Finland. She has received awards for her music leadership and her music resources have won international awards. Julie also has her own music school for mothers and babies and children 0-8 years.
Isabel Mertel
Before coming to New Zealand, Isabel worked for twelve years as a qualified Art Therapist in Germany, Berlin. During that time she collaborated with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra creating Art and Music Projects with school children. Since arriving in New Zealand three years ago Isabel has continued working in therapeutic and educational contexts. She introduced Art Therapy to the New Zealand Blind Foundation in Christchurch. Isabel is offering one-on-one sessions as well as art classes for adults and children from 3 years, both in Christchurch and on the Banks Peninsula. Isabel is also exhibiting her own painting work in New Zealand and Germany.

Estill Voice Training
2016-01-18 | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
5 day level 1&2

Jazz Educators Workshop
2016-01-10 - 2016-01-16 | Wellington
Jan 10-16 Wellington

WHAT SHOULD THE GOALS OF EDUCATION BE?
2015-12-14
N.B. CONSULTATION ENDS 14 DECEMBER
Our collective challenge is to convince those who control budgets, curriculum design and delivery that music nurtures the essence of what it is to be human. It is a right, not a privilege. (Mary Cornish, MENZA Magazine, July 2015)
The Ministry of Education is consulting about updating the Education Act 1989. They want to know your views about the proposals presented in the discussion document. MENZA encourages all those interested in Music Education and the Arts to make a submission – particularly for the first section of WHAT SHOULD THE GOALS FOR EDUCTION BE? Making a submission is easy – go to https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/update-of-the-education-act-1989/consultation

Re-Percussion 2015
2015-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Cashmere High School, 172 Rose St, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Christchurch’s annual all-percussion showcase concert. School, community and professional groups and soloists. Presented by Pandemonium.
Tickets on the door. $15 adult/$10 senior/$5 student/$35 family (2+2).

In the Spirit! Christmas concert and carol sing-a-long presented by The Atlas Voices Ensemble
2015-12-13 14:00 UTC | Knox Presbyterian Church Christchurch, Cnr Bealey Avenue and Victoria Stret, Christchurch, New Zealand
A festive afternoon of christmas music to get you in the holiday mood. Classical sounds from the Atlas Voices Ensemble complimented by the Christchurch Pops Choir’s contemporary offerings, and even a song or two from The Vocal Network quartet. Plus, of course, the sounds of children’s voices from the Christchurch School of Music Children’s Choir and the Chisnallwood Intermediate School Choir. Christmas music, carols, kids, a raffle, Santa!!!! Come join us and get In the Spirit! A VERY family friendly event! Order early as seats are very limited and sold out last year!

Celebrating 25 wonderful years of Musical Play
2015-12-03 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | ChristChurch Cathedral Transitional New Zealand, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
A morning of Christmas Music for pre-schoolers and their families in the Transitional Cathedral, corner Hereford /Madras St.
This event is to Celebrate 25 years of Julie Wylie Music and will include wonderful musicians who are ‘graduates’ from her music classes.
Thursday 3 December 2015 10.30-11.30am
Parking is available on the land south of the Cathedral cnr Cashel /Madras St.
Enquiries:
Revd. Nicky Lee
Tel. 353 7883
021 267 8795

The New Zealand Ukulele Festival
2015-11-28 11:00 UTC | The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Auckland, 6000, New Zealand
It’s time for our children and communities to make music together with the world’s friendliest instrument. Come and see why this is the happiest day on Auckland’ s event calendar. There is something for everyone!

Working Smarter - Designing effective teaching and learning courses in NCEA Music for secondary school students
2015-11-27 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kohia Education Centre – Gate 1, 78 Epsom Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
A half day workshop suitable for middle leaders and teachers in charge of Music in secondary schools. This workshop will model course design, digital moderation and the collection of evidence that will enable students of Music to use a body of work for multiple assessment opportunities.
Using an integrated model, teachers will investigate ways to select relevant, meaningful and engaging contexts to inform the design, development and moderation of their NCEA L1 -3 courses.
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss specific concerns and share student exemplars.

Ukulele Leadership Training Aotearoa / New Zealand (Fri & Sun)
2015-11-27 09:00 - 2015-11-29 17:00 UTC | Bayfield School, Bayfield Primary School - Clifton Road Herne Bay, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
Two days of professional development for ukulele teachers (of adults or children) separated by the legendary NZ Ukulele Festival. Places are limited (maximum of 40) – book now at http://www.ukuleleleadership.com Suitable for those who want to share ukulele (and music-making) in a sustainable, professional and community fashion, whether you are just starting out, or have been doing it for years.

Playing with Music
2015-11-26 14:30 UTC | Epsom Campus, University of Auckland
Playing with music: How play and music, including children’s improvised singing, can be incorporated into early childhood settings – RSVP to t.thwaites@auckland.ac.nz

Music Matters in Early Childhood
2015-11-23 17:30 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Chisnallwood Intermediate, 76 Breezes road Chisnallwood, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Celia Stewart will share some great teaching ideas for music in early childhood!
This workshop will explore practical ideas to use with infants & toddlers, and will demonstrate how you can integrate numeracy & literacy learning into your music activities to promote children’s development. We will chant, sing, move, play, and listen in a workshop that will send you away with ideas you can incorporate immediately into your daily programme.
Celia has been involved in music education all her life and is currently Music Director of the Christchurch School of Music. She is a regular presenter of workshops in early childhood and primary music education throughout NZ and in 2013 she completed a Masters Degree in education majoring in Orff Schulwerk.
Food and drink are included in the ticket price.
Please note this is the new date for the workshop which was to be scheduled for Mon 19th Oct.

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