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SUMMARY:WOF - Wellington Orchestra Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29 June 9:15am – 2:45pm\nWOF – Wellington Orchestra Festival\n$80 MENZA members\, $100 incl. membership for non-MENZA members\nSt Oran’s College\, 550 High Street\, Boulcott\, Lower Hutt \nWOF is our opportunity to gather all of those students who learn an orchestral instrument together to realise and experience the wonders of playing in a full orchestra. Richard Oswin\, Christchurch\, arranges a pleasing repertoire of music for us every year\, and is there to guide us through preparations and performances on the day. Again\, music (6 pieces) is shared with teachers and students well before the event. There are options and various levels provided for some parts (eg. Violin 1\, Violin 2\, Violin 3 and Violin 4!!). School groups might practise together but it is also envisioned that students will work on their parts with instrumental tutors in their lessons.\nAs with WURM\, the WOF festival is intended for senior primary and intermediate students but older and younger students can also join in. We would love to welcome new schools to these and can assist in preparations so please be in touch. \nFor more information contact Mary Horner: MHorner@sbc.school.nz \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CHOSEN EVENT(S)
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/wof-wellington-orchestra-festival/
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170629T170000
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SUMMARY:Wellington Secondary School Music Teachers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Region Secondary School Music Teachers Network Meeting\n4pm\, Thursday 29 June\nNewlands College with Ben Lau\n68 Bracken Rd\, Newlands\, Wellington 6037\nYear 9/10 Junior Programmes\n  \nAll secondary school music teachers are very welcome. Bring your energy\, expertise and queries and share!!\n \nAny more info\, mhorner@sbc.school.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/wellington-secondary-school-music-teachers-network-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170703T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170703T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170531T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T213803Z
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy Career Day for Year 12 & 13 Students
DESCRIPTION:Music Therapy Careers Day\nRaukatauri Music Therapy Centre\nMonday 3rd July 2017\, 9 – 10:30am\n15 Surrey Crescent\, Grey Lynn \nINTERESTED IN A CAREER IN MUSIC THERAPY? \nAs part of Music Therapy Week The Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre warmly invites year 12 and 13 students to come and speak with registered music therapists about who they work with\, the settings they work in\, and what music therapy is. Student music therapists will also share about training in NZ and internationally. You’ll get the chance to have a look around the Centre\, watch selected video and get an experiential taste of music therapy at Raukatauri. \nIf interested please RSVP to info@rmtc.org.nz by June 21st\nFree event. Space is limited to 3 students per school\, on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/music-therapy-career-day-for-year-12-13-students/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170717
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SUMMARY:NZSO National Youth Orchestra 2017
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 1959\, the National Youth Orchestra has played a vital role in providing unique opportunities for the country’s most gifted young orchestral performers\, many of whom have gone on to forge successful careers as orchestral players\, soloists\, chamber musicians and teachers.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/nzso-national-youth-orchestra-2017/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170801T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T021159Z
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SUMMARY:ASQ international Music Academy 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow musicians from around New Zealand and overseas for six days of stimulating and enjoyable musicmaking in Wellington\, New Zealand’s cultural capital. \nThe 2017 ASQ International Music Academy will take place at St Andrew’s on the Terrace in Wellington and will begin on Tuesday 1 August at 9:30am. Each day\, participants will be busy with chamber music coaching and rehearsals taken by members of the Aroha String Quartet. Guest tutors will direct ensembles and masterclasses. \nThe ASQ International Music Academy will culminate in a participants’ concert in the wonderful acoustic of St Andrew’s on The Terrace on the afternoon of Sunday 6 August. \nThe timetable includes time to practise\, to relax and socialise with other participants and to enjoy the scenic and cultural attractions of Wellington. In the evenings\, there will be time for informal concerts and workshops as well as other social events. \nThe ASQ International Music Academy is ideally suited to musicians with a minimum standard of Grade VI. \nIn 2017\, the focus of the Academy is again on strings and piano. Pre-formed chamber ensembles are welcome to apply. Participants not in an existing group will be organised into ensembles for coaching. Music will be sent out in advance. \nApplicants who are unable to attend the whole course from 1–6 August may apply for the short course from 4–6 August\, beginning at 9:30am on Friday 4 August. \nTo register for the 2017 Academy applicants must complete an application form available on our website here\, and pay a deposit (refundable on non-acceptance). The deadline for applications is Sunday 30 April. \nFor further information\, please contact: Cathie McCallum\, ASQ International Music Academy Administrator\, +64 (0) 22 473 4082\, academy@arohaquartet.co.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/asq-international-music-academy-2017/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170802T190000
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SUMMARY:Strum Strike and Blow 2017
DESCRIPTION:Strum\, Strike and Blow features hundreds of students playing marimbas\, ukuleles and recorders in the Horncastle Arena. \nIt has a workshop all day in the arena from 9.30am followed by the concert at 7pm complete with live backing band.\nDetails are on the website: http://strumstrikeblow.org/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/strum-strike-and-blow-2017/
LOCATION:Horncastle Arena\, 30 Whiteleigh Ave\, Addington\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:JazzQuest
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch’s Premier High School Jazz Band Competition\nJazzQuest is an annual competition for secondary school jazz bands\, showcasing the quality of some of the countries top school jazz bands and musicians. \nBands are awarded gold\, silver and bronze awards\, and individual musicians are presented awards for outstanding contributions on their instruments\, as well as for original compositions and arrangements. \nhttp://www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/our-study-interest-areas/music-arts/jazzquest \nDetails at https://www.facebook.com/groups/JazzQuest/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/jazzquest/
LOCATION:Ara Music Arts\, 130 High Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170805T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170805T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T180341Z
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SUMMARY:ONZA presents Sing\, Dance and Play\, A Taste of Orff
DESCRIPTION: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 part in practical activities that they can take immediately back to their classrooms!  \nPresented by experienced facilitators\, Celia Stewart and Kerri Fitzgerald this workshop guarantees lots of fun and learning! \nCost ONZA members $30\, non-members $45\, students $20 \nRegister here http://orffnz.org/sing-dance-and-play-a-taste-of-orff-christchurch \nFor more information please email celia@xtra.co.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/onza-presents-sing-dance-and-play-a-taste-of-orff/
LOCATION:Christchurch School of Music (CSM)\, 100 Fitzgerald Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170806T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170806T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170805T001146Z
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SUMMARY:2017 NZCT Chamber Music National Finals
DESCRIPTION: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 in the country.  \nFrom hundreds of ensembles nationwide\, only 12 groups make it through to the Finals weekend. At the end of the concert on Sunday\, the winner will be announced. \nCan’t make it to Auckland? Catch the LIVE STREAM of the final on our website. http://www.chambermusic.co.nz/livestream \n——————————————————————————————\nRemember: 2017 SUBSCRIBERS CAN ATTEND FOR FREE \nTo claim your complimentary ticket call 0800 266 2378 weekdays from 8.30am to 4pm or email laurel@chambermusic.co.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/2017-nzct-chamber-music-national-finals/
LOCATION:Michael Fowler Centre\, 101 Wakefield St\, Wellington\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170812T220000
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CREATED:20170808T024315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T024315Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Jam Finale Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 2017 All Stars Band compiling of the TOP musicians of this years festival.  \nTickets are on sale NOW. Available from http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz or ASB Theatre Marlborough – 03 520 8560 \nAdults $39 and Children/Students/Seniors $25 (service fees will apply) \nVisit https://marlborough4fun.co.nz/event/southern-jam-finale-gala-concert-2017/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/southern-jam-finale-gala-concert/
LOCATION:ASB Theatre Marlborough\, 2 Hutcheson St\, Blenheim\, Blenheim\, 7201\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Marlborough and West Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170814T184500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170818T184500
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CREATED:20170808T021156Z
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Primary Schools Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:http://www.culturalfestival.co.nz/ \n  \n“E ngā iwi\, e ngā whānau tēnā koutou katoa.\nNau mai. Haere Mai. Welcome to Cultural Festival”\nCultural Festival 2017 dates are August 14 – August 18 Horncastle Arena \nChristchurch primary and intermediate schools proudly present ‘Cultural Festival’. Boasting a spectacular smorgasboard of multicultural performance\, Wearable Art Pageant and Visual Art Exhibition. This year’s showcase promises to impress\, with traditional and contemporary performances by 70 children’s performance groups\, representing 10 nationalities and from all over Canterbury. Cultural Festival is a unique and colourful stage show that celebrates the many vibrant cultures in our schools and Aotearoa – don’t miss out on this very special experience. \nFor a snap shot of what to expect\, please watch our short promotional video.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-primary-schools-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Horncastle Arena\, 30 Whiteleigh Ave\, Addington\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170815T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T023857Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 for years 7-13! \nA festival to inspire great performance of contemporary repertoire by choirs from schools around the region.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/voices-festival/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170722T220022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170722T220022Z
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SUMMARY:George Garzone jazz saxophone workshops Saturday Aug 19
DESCRIPTION:George Garzone jazz saxophone workshops Saturday Aug 19 @ ARA Music Arts\n\nGeorge Garzone saxophone workshops\nSaturday August 19th\nARA Music arts (130 High street\, cnr Madras Street)Tenor sax heavyweight and renowned educator George Garzone will be visiting NZ this August\, with gigs and workshops in Auckland\, Wellington and Christchurch.Garzone is well-known as a sought-after jazz educator\, currently teaching at the Berklee College of Music. He has also previously taught at New England Conservatory\, Longy School of Music\, New York University\, Manhattan School of Music\, Northeastern University and the New School University. He has pioneered the triadic chromatic approach and students of his have included Joshua Redman\, Branford Marsalis\, Teadross Avery\, Luciana Souza\, Mark Turner\, Donny McCaslin\, Doug Yates and Danilo Perez\, to name a few.WORKSHOPS at ARA Music Arts\n10-12pm\nSax tone production\, articulation and phrasing workshop\nGeneral admission: $30 general/ $20 students12.30-2.30pm\nImprovisation: George Garzone explains and demonstrates the triadic chromatic improvisation concept  $30 / $203-5pm\nlesson time for advanced students $150 per hour cash per hour\nTHEN LATER: \n7.30 pm and 9.30pm – ORANGE STUDIOS PRESENTS GEORGE GARZONE\n1063 Ferry Road\, Ferrymead \nTickets: $34 per set or $55 for both sets\nTickets for the concert(s0 can be purchsed separately here:\nhttp://www.orangestudios.co.nz/show/george-garzone/ \nJoin this legend for an up-close studio performance accompanied by Mark Lockett on drums and Mostyn Cole on bass. \n7:30pm Set 1 \n9:30pm Set 2 \nMore about George Garzone:\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Garzone\nhttp://georgegarzone.com/ \nPlease register your place at the workshops by filling in this form. (If the form doesn’t automatically load below\, click the link). \nLoading…
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/george-garzone-jazz-saxophone-workshops-saturday-aug-19/
LOCATION:Ara Music Arts\, 130 High Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170830
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
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SUMMARY:Honours Band Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.  Information available from e.featherstone@kings.school.nz to take part.  All are welcome in this wonderful event in its 10th year.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/honours-band-festival/
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland,National
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170902T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170902T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170804T235013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T235013Z
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SUMMARY:Conducting Workshop with International Conductor Rita Paczian
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Conducting!\nOur 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 orchestra is a most important musical skill. Our workshop offers a progressive series of enjoyable and stimulating stages which will rapidly improve your conducting.\nAll levels and ages welcome! \nAGENDA\n12.30 Registration & read through hand-outs\n1.00 – 1.30 basic conducting techniques\n1.30 – 2.30 first session with choir & piano\n2.30 – 2.50 Tea break\n2.50 – 4.20 2nd session with choir & orchestra\n4.20 – 4.40 Tea break & snack\n4.45 – 6.00 workshop performance with soloists\n6.00 Question time over wine and cheese \nALSO INCLUDED\nRehearsal techniques\n• Practical session with pianist\, choir & small orchestra\n• Live performance\n• Video Recording\n• Music available in advance\n• Improve your general musical skills\n• Have Fun!\n• FREE afternoon tea & wine & cheese \nREPERTOIRE (with solo tenor & mezzo\, choir\, string quartet & piano):\nExcerpts from Handel’s Messiah & easy a cappella music\n• Messiah Pifa (easy) / recitative Comfort me (advanced) / chorus Since by Man (advanced) / chorus Surely (intermediate-advanced)\n• Xerxes Ombra mai fu (easy) \nRITA PACZIAN\nMusic and Artistic Director Rita Paczian is a professional free-lance conductor performing in New Zealand and abroad. Specialising in historically informed Baroque performance\, she has worked extensively with the Vienna Baroque orchestra Wiener Akademie. A New Zealand citizen now resident in Tairua\, she is widely regarded as one of Australasia’s most dynamic conductors and is in demand internationally by leading orchestras in Europe\, Australia and South Africa. Under her direction since 1993\, Bach Musica NZ is now recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading music ensemble. \nBOOKING\n$90.00 Adults\n$50.00 observers \n(a) deposit on-line\nto: 12 3011 0809319 00 reference: CW\n(b) post a cheque\n(made out to Bach Musica NZ) to:\nGlenys Riggir\n10 B Norana Avenue\nRemuera Auckland 1050 \nENQUIRIES / REGISTRATION\nGlenys Riggir\n(09) 309 22 24 | admin@bachmusica.com | http://www.bachmusica.com
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/conducting-workshop-with-international-conductor-rita-paczian/
LOCATION:Somervell Presbyterian Church\, 497 Remuera Rd\, Remuera\, Auckland\, New Zealand\, Auckland\, 1050\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170902T223000
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SUMMARY:Smokefreerockquest National Final 2017
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2nd September 2017\n7 pm (Doors from 6:30 pm) \nBands:\n– O-Boy!\, North Shore\n– Daffodils\, Auckland Central\n– Minutes to Monday\, Auckland Central\n– Minimal Silence\, Manukau\n– Half Eaten Pie\, Waikato\n– Rural Delivery\, Waikato\n– Run77\, Canterbury\n– Fuzhun\, Christchurch\nSolo/Duo:\n– Sonatane\, Kaufusi Manukau\n– Sam Egli\, Taranaki\n– Ellie and Laura\, Nelson\n+ The National Peoples Choice Act. \nThe National Final Prizes\nBand Category\n1st $10\,000 Musical equipment from the Rockshop\, plus Recording and Music Video from NZ on Air\n2nd $5\,000 Musical equipment from the Rockshop\n3rd $3\,000 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop \nSolo/Duo Category\n1st $3\,000 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop\, plus Recording and Music Video from NZ on Air\n2nd $1\,000 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop  \nMAINZ Scholarship: tuition Fees for one year to a MAINZ Course\, valued at over $4000\nSmokefree Best Vocals Award\nThe Lowdown Best Song Award: Song professionally recorded.\nAPRA Lyric Award\nNational People’s Choice Award: Winner will compete the National Final.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/smokefreerockquest-national-final-2017/
LOCATION:Dorothy Winstone Centre\, Auckland Girls Grammar School\, 16 Howe Street Freeman's Bay\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170907T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170429T103552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T103552Z
UID:164303-1504800000-1504803600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Region Secondary School Music Teachers Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wellington region Secondary School Music Teachers Network Meetings;\n\n \n4pm\, Thursday 7th September\nHeretaunga College with Megan Brownie\n Ward Street\, Wallaceville\, Upper Hutt 5018\nNCEA performance – Assessment and Moderation\n \nAll secondary school music teachers are very welcome. Bring your energy\, expertise and queries and share!!\n \nAny more info\, mhorner@sbc.school.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/wellington-region-secondary-school-music-teachers-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Heretaunga College\, Ward Street\, Wallaceville\, Upper Hutt\, Wellington\, 5018\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170919T164500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170301T081648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T081648Z
UID:163866-1505839500-1505941200@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:2017 Christchurch Orchestra Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are pre Orchestra Festival workshops being offered by CSO players. \nRegistrations close on Friday March 17th.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/2017-christchurch-orchestra-festival/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170920T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170804T233754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T233754Z
UID:164687-1505921400-1505928600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Junior Jazz Jam 2017
DESCRIPTION:An event for primary school age jazz bands.\nFeedback given by ARA Music ARts jazz tutors.\nRegister your band at http://www.bigbandfest.org.nz/junior-jazz-jam/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/junior-jazz-jam-2017/
LOCATION:Rangi Ruru Girls’ School\, 59 Hewitts Road\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170923T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20170923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170717T033547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T033547Z
UID:164656-1506173400-1506186000@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:SIng Africa with Julian Raphael
DESCRIPTION:‘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 and West Africa and Zimbabwe. All the songs have strong melodies with optional harmonies and have been chosen for their engaging rhythms and versatility of use. The workshop will guide participants through the songs\, accompaniments and movements and the printed songbook is included. \nCost:\nMENZA/ONZA members $45.00\nNon-members $55.00\nStudents $20.00 \nFee includes the cost of the resource \nPlease register through Eventbrite \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/sing-africa-with-julian-raphael \nJulian Raphael (B.Mus\, M.Phil\, PTCS) is a highly experienced community musician\, music educator\, composer and performer who works alongside children and grown-ups with a philosophy and teaching style that is influenced and informed by music-making of the world’s cultures. He is director of Community Music Junction (www.cmj.nz)\, which has been operating in Wellington for the past eleven years\, enabling both children and adults to sing together and learn a variety of musical instruments. Julian is a student and teacher of music from the Shona culture of Zimbabwe and is one of a very few New Zealand facilitators of African marimba and mbira.\nJulian also tours the country leading choral and instrumental workshops for schools\, teachers and singing communities. In 2012 he and Carol Shortis established the Song Leaders’ Network Aotearoa\, an organisation designed to support the work of vocal leaders in schools and communities. Julian was a guest conductor at the NZCF’s Sing Aotearoa in 2013 and 2016.\nHe facilitates the ‘accessible concert’ programme for Chamber Music New Zealand in conjunction with Arts Access Aotearoa and is a passionate advocate of the Arts for All philosophy. As a vocal leader Julian leads the Wellington Community Choir and MaleVocale as well as a number of morning social singing groups where he enjoys accompanying songs and people’s vocal improvisations on the guitar and piano.\nJulian is a composer and arranger of music for voices and his recent works include An African Tale (2011)\, and Sing it to my Face (2014) a collaboration with Jo Randerson & Barbarian Productions. Our Songs\, a multi-choir work in collaboration with Hinemoana Baker premiered at the 2015 CubaDupa Festival\, and in June 2015 Nota Bene gave the first NZ performance of his song cycle Untold Stories. Julian was commissioned by the Wellington Community Choir to compose Singing People Together for their 10thbirthday concert (August 2015) at the Michael Fowler Centre\, and was awarded the 2016 SOUNZ Community Commission to write a work for the ACTIVE youth group which was premiered in May 2017.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/sing-africa-with-julian-raphael/
LOCATION:Christchurch School of Music (CSM)\, 100 Fitzgerald Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170319T161316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T161316Z
UID:163874-1507507200-1507766399@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Make Some Noise! MENZA (Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa) Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:This Conference is for all Music Educators (teachers and itinerant teachers of music) from early childhood\, primary and secondary sectors to: \n\nfocus on pedagogy in music education\, latest ideas and best practice\nhear innovative ideas and solutions around developing musical literacy\nhear/share with other practitioners methods around leading ensembles\nfocus on culturally responsive practice and inclusive practice in music\nexplore how to integrate digital technology into classroom practice\nlearn how to ‘fight the good fight’: how to be an advocate for music in your context\n\nThe conference programme will also include the following and more… \nFor Primary educators: \n\nbuilding classroom practice\ndeveloping musical literacy e.g. Orff\, Kodaly\ntaonga pūoro\nwaiata\npasifika\nsongs for the Primary classroom\nintegrating digital technology in your music programme\nmusic and the environment\nimprovisation musical games\n\nFor Early Childhood educators: \n\nmusical play singing\nwaiata for ECE\nmaking and playing instruments\nmusic and stories\nOrff in ECE\nmusic and movement\ndigital tools for music in ECE\n\nFor Secondary educators: \n\nsong writing\ndirecting ensembles\nmusic technology\ntaonga pūoro\nmoderation and NCEA\nmanaging a music department\njunior programmes\nHOD as mentor\nhow to make your music programme inclusive of students with disabilities\n\nFor Itinerant Teachers of Music: \n\ninquiry based learning\nprofessional learning groups\ndigital portfolio exemplars\ncultural competencies for ITMs\ninstrumental music pedagogies\nteaching groups motivating students\n\nDates: 9 – 11th October\, 2017 Cost: (if paid by early bird date 25/08/2017\, if paid after an additional $100 applies) \nVenue: Holy Cross School\, Miramar\, Wellington \nMENZA member: $300 Non-MENZA member: $330 (incl membership) \nAccommodation: Available at Brentwood Hotel\, TRCC will provide shuttles to and from venue – see TRCC website for live in registration options and costs \nOrganisers: Celia Stewart\, Tim Carson\, Selena Bercic and Andrew Stopps (MENZA) \nRegistrations close: 1 September\, 2017 \nRegister here \nConference fee includes: Conference and catering. Live in fees available on TRCC website. Travel subsidy available as per the TRCC travel policy (see website for details) for the first 80 paid registrations \n171001-Make-some-noise (pdf)
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/make-some-noise-menza-music-education-new-zealand-aotearoa-conference-2017/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171014T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170926T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T141925Z
UID:164769-1507973400-1507980600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Folk Songs and Games Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Practical Music Workshop – Folk Songs and Games Across the Curriculum \nThis 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. These songs represent just a small part of the wide-ranging repertoire used in the MEP (Music Engagement Programme) at the Australian National University in Canberra. The songs and games in this set have been chosen\, like all the MEP repertoire\, by the children themselves\, researched over many years. \nTime: Saturday October 14\, 9:30-11:30\nPlace: SIT Downtown\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\nCost: $50 non-MENZA members\, $40 MENZA members \nTo register or for further information email sally.bodkin-allen@sit.ac.nz or southlandmusiced@gmail.com
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/folk-songs-and-games-across-the-curriculum/
LOCATION:SIT Downtown Campus\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170926T140928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T140928Z
UID:164761-1507986000-1508000400@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Learn the Piano in 3 Hours!
DESCRIPTION:Practical Music Workshop – Learn the Piano in 3 Hours! \nThis course introduces beginners and amateur piano players to the MEP (Music Engagement Programme) approach to playing and singing. Participants will have the opportunity to develop or hone skills using standard MEP repertoire to play\, sing and improvise. This course has limited spaces so please enrol early! If you do not secure a place\, you will be waitlisted for the next one. \nBy the end of this session you will:\n– Understand the basics of piano chordal accompaniment\n– Be able to sing while playing a simple accompaniment\n– Have several strategies for on-going development of piano skills. \nTime: Saturday October 14\, 1-5pm (including 30min break\, afternoon tea provided)\nPlace: SIT Downtown\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\nCost: $120 non-MENZA members\, $100 MENZA members \nTo register or for further information email sally.bodkin-allen@sit.ac.nz or southlandmusiced@gmail.com \nThis course will be run by Associate Prof Susan West\, Music Engagement Programme\, Australian National University. \nAbout Susan West\nAssociate Professor Susan West is the Artistic Director of the Music Engagement Program at the Australian National University in Canberra. Susan developed the innovative approach to music education. Assoc. Prof. West’s work has attracted both national and international interest. She has been recognized through various awards\, including a National Children’s Week Award\, an International Women’s Day Award and a citation for Teaching Excellence from the Carrick Institute. Most recently the Music Engagement Program was recognized for its excellence as a community outreach program through a national awards program run by the Music Council of Australia\, as well as an Australian Volunteers Award. \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/164761/
LOCATION:SIT Downtown Campus\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171016T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170926T140236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T140236Z
UID:164756-1508169600-1508175000@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Music Engagement Program Workshop with Susan West
DESCRIPTION:The Music Engagement Program (MEP) focuses primarily on shared\, social music-making as a means of promoting well-being\, encouraging participation and developing musical skills and knowledge. The MEP is based on a social philosophy of shared\, active music making through singing known as The Music Outreach Principle where groups within schools and the wider community share their music with others\, encouraging on-going participation. It promotes\, but does not demand\, high-level skills\, and does not require expensive instruments or equipment to be effective. \nThis session involves:\n– The practice and theory of the Music Engagement Program\n– Discussion ideas and multi-media examples\n– Singing Applying the principles of ‘outreach’\n– Ideas for extending music learning through the approach. \nTime: Monday October 16\, 4-5.30pm\nPlace: SIT Downtown\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\nCost: $30 non-MENZA members\, $25 MENZA members \nThis course will be run by Associate Prof Susan West\, Music Engagement Program\, Australian National University.\nTo register or for further information email sally.bodkin-allen@sit.ac.nz or southlandmusiced@gmail.com \nAbout Susan West\nAssociate Professor Susan West is the Artistic Director of the Music Engagement Program at the Australian National University in Canberra. Susan developed the innovative approach to music education. Assoc. Prof. West’s work has attracted both national and international interest. She has been recognized through various awards\, including a National Children’s Week Award\, an International Women’s Day Award and a citation for Teaching Excellence from the Carrick Institute. Most recently the Music Engagement Program was recognized for its excellence as a community outreach program through a national awards program run by the Music Council of Australia\, as well as an Australian Volunteers Award.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/music-engagement-program-workshop-with-susan-west/
LOCATION:SIT Downtown Campus\, 25 Don St\, Invercargill\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171016T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20171012T202844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T202844Z
UID:164782-1508180400-1508187600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Bruce Pearson 'Inspire Excellence in Your Young Band'
DESCRIPTION:Inspire Excellence in Your Young Band\nDate: Monday 16th October\nTime: 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nVenue: KBB Music Epsom\, 377 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\nCharge: FREE – Plus free packet of books for attending teachers!\nRSVP to: John (08) 9383 1422 or andrewc@kbbmusic.co.nz \nBruce Pearson is a world-renowned music educator\, author\, composer\, and clinician. He is the author of the Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method\, widely regarded as the most important contribution to the band music field in the last three decades\, as well as his first contribution\, Best In Class. His new contribution\, co-authored with Ryan Nowlin\, the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method\, is a performance-centered curriculum that seamlessly blends time-tested and innovative pedagogy with cutting-edge technology. He also co-authored\, with Dean Sorenson\, the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. \nIn addition to his method books\, Dr. Pearson is well-known as a composer of many frequently-performed compositions for concert band and jazz ensemble. He has led clinics in all fifty of the United States and has been guest conductor and clinician\, by invitation\, in countries throughout the Pacific Rim\, the Orient\, Europe\, and the Canadian provinces. \nRaised in Bloomington\, Minnesota\, Bruce Pearson has taught at the elementary\, junior high\, high school\, and college levels for over 40 years. In December of 1998\, Dr. Pearson was awarded the prestigious Midwest Clinic Medal of Honor in recognition of his outstanding contributions to music education. In 2007\, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award at St. Cloud State University. Also in 2007\, he was recognized as the first Patron for the Maryborough Conference in Queensland\, Australia. Dr. Pearson was selected as a 2017 recipient of University of Northern Colorado’s Honored Alumni Award. Additionally\, the American School Band Directors Association conferred on Dr. Pearson the 2014 Edwin Franko Goldman Award “as a symbol of high esteem and respect for outstanding personal contributions to the school band movement.” He continues to serve as a guest lecturer\, clinician\, and conductor in addition to his work as a composer\, arranger\, and author.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/bruce-pearson-inspire-excellence-in-your-young-band/
LOCATION:KBB Music Epsom\, 377 Manukau Road\, Epsom\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171020T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170304T001422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T001422Z
UID:163871-1508500800-1508770800@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Christchurch Big Band Festival runs over Labour Weekend. There will be loads of free performances all around town by big bands from all around New Zealand and of all ages. There are also a few paid events such as jazz workshops (open to anyone)\, a big band ball and gala concert.\nDetails will be at http://www.bigbandfest.org.nz/.\nBands can also register there now to be part of the festival.\nhttp://www.bigbandfest.org.nz/register/big-band-performance-registration-form/
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-festival-2017/
LOCATION:BG01-Green
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Band Festival":MAILTO:katie@bigbandfest.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171020T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170906T043542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T043542Z
UID:164734-1508518800-1508518800@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Closing date for NZSSSO applications
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2018 NZ Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO) course opened on the 1st September 2017. \nNZSSSO provides a wonderful opportunity for our talented secondary school orchestral musicians from around New Zealand to gather together to prepare and perform full scale works to a very high standard; as representatives of their schools. It is widely recognized as a significant training ground for young players aspiring to membership of the NZ Youth Orchestra. I hope you will encourage your senior students to visit our website\, and consider putting forward an application. \nOnline application and audition recordings must be received on or before the 20th October 2017. \nThe applicant will need to fill in an online application and provide a recording of themselves playing both the orchestral excerpts (which are now available on the website) and a solo item (this can be an existing NCEA recording) \nFull course information\, audition details and application forms please visit\,   www.nzssso.com \nBelow is a summary of the course details but really recommend you visit our website where you can see more about the course. \n  \nNZSSSO Course Details \nMonday 23th April – Saturday 28th April 2018 \nDirected by Tianyi Lu \nViolin soloist Isaac Shatford \nSt Margaret’s Charles Luney Auditorium \nPerformance Programme \n\nSibelius Finlandia\, Op.26\nProkofiev Violin concerto No.2\, Op.63\nRachmaninoff Symphony No.2\n\n  \n  \nKey Dates : \n  \n01st SEPTEMBER Applications open and orchestral excerpts available. \n20th OCTOBER Closing date for applications \n1st DECEMBER Audition results posted on website. \n7th FEBRUARY 2018 Course confirmation and Registration deadline.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/closing-date-for-nzssso-applications/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:National
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Anderson":MAILTO:asr@papanui.school.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20170808T021005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T021005Z
UID:164709-1508958000-1509139800@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Schools' Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Three nights of singing by massed choirs\, and the best instrumentalist from all Canterbury Schools\, in performance….it’s 78th year!
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/christchurch-schools-music-festival/
LOCATION:Horncastle Arena\, 30 Whiteleigh Ave\, Addington\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171029T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20171025T115610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T115610Z
UID:164818-1509292800-1509303600@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Flutes of Dunedin
DESCRIPTION:The Flutes of Dunedin\nSunday 29 October 2017\n5pm Concert\, with pre-concert taonga pūoro demonstration at 4:15pm\nBayfield High School\, 2 Shore Street\, Anderson’s Bay\, Dunedin \nThe Flutes of Dunedin concert is happening this Sunday the 29th of October at 5pm. Guest performer and teacher for the day Bridget Douglas will be performing the Poulenc flute sonata with Sandra Crawshaw. Justine Pierre\, Philippa McNulty\, Fiona Pickering\, Natasha Manowitz and Rosalind Manowitz will be performing arrangements of Latin tunes for flute quintet. Justine Pierre will also be performing a Japanese flute solo. Nichola Genn Harris will be playing Survivor of Rekohu by Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie (a piece that features the western flute and Maori flutes) and Jennifer Cattermole will be performing a piece on Taonga pūoro (Maori instruments). The two flute choirs formed especially for the flute day will be presenting an item each\, and there’ll be one or two more surprise items too! \nPrior to the concert\, Jennifer Cattermole will be doing a demonstration on the various Maori instruments featured at 4.15pm for around 20 minutes. Everyone coming along to watch the concert are welcome to come early to learn about the different instruments and how they work (at no extra charge). \nThis concert is for people of all ages and will showcase a variety of flute music from NZ and around the world for solo flute (on the western flute\, Maori flutes and Japanese flute) and within small and large ensembles. \nEntry is by donation (cash door sales only)\, with all donations going towards the running of the day of workshops and masterclasses. The concert is going to be held at Bayfield High School Hall\, 2 Shore Street\, Andersons Bay. \nThis concert marks the end of the Dunedin Flute Day\, a day of masterclasses\, workshops for flute students and teachers. For more information on the event please see the Facebook event page. If you’re interested in signing up as a flutists there are still spaces available – contact natashamanowitz@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/flutes-of-dunedin/
LOCATION:Bayfield High School\, 2 Shore Street\, Anderson's Bay\, Dunedin\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T102655
CREATED:20171031T194942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T194942Z
UID:164864-1512064800-1512072000@menza.co.nz
SUMMARY:Debut to Diploma: Rockschool - Making it Count
DESCRIPTION:ROCKSCHOOL IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUSIC PLANET PRESENTS… \nDebut to Diploma: Rockschool – Making it Count \nYou are invited to attend a FREE and casual information session on the Rockschool Graded Music Syllabuses now delivered across New Zealand. \nCome and meet Rockschool Expert Dean Ashby and join in the discussion about how Rockschool can take students from their first contemporary music experience all the way to an internationally recognised diploma. \nWHEN: Thursday 30 November @ 6pm\nWHERE: Music Planet\, 104A Riccarton Road. Christchurch\nRSVP: Ph: (03) 366-7777 canterbury@musicplanet.co.nz \nOn the day: \n\nRefreshments will be served\nDiscounts on Rockschool books\nDiscounts on selected instruments in store\nStudent Performances\n\nFor general enquiries on the events please contact Fiona – contact@rockschoolnz.co.nz \nmusicplanet.co.nz / rockschoolnz.co.nz
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/debut-to-diploma-rockschool-making-it-count-3/
LOCATION:Music Planet Christchurch\, 104A Riccarton Road\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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