MENZA

Secondary Music Teachers - Chat with NZQA & MoE
2020-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join other Secondary Music Teachers for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo.
We will be joined by:
Karen Scott, National Assessment Facilitator, NZQA
Delysse Glynn, National Assessment Moderator, NZQA
Matthew Stenbo, Senior Secondary Subject Specialist, Ministry of Education
After a round of introductions there will be a discussion.
You are asked to bring a question you have, and an idea to share with others.
Please note that many things haven’t been resolved but the guests will do their best to answer what they can.

Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the menza resources page.
The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:55am and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page. or email menzadigitalkaiarahi [at] gmail [dot] com.

Flipgrid for music teachers step-by-step - Free webinar
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
About this free webinar

Hey! I’m Katie Wardrobe – an Australian digital learning coach for music teachers.
Flipgrid is an awesome free tech tool that allows you to easily collect video responses from students and there are lots of neat tips, techniques and innovative ideas for using it with music students.
In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

How to get started with Flipgrid
Settings and options for your Grids and Topics
How to use Flipgrid for playing assessments
Tips for recording videos in short segments
How students can sing or play to a backing track
How to create “whiteboard” videos that show drawing on the screen
How to run your own talent show
How to record your screen to make teaching videos
Ways to encourage camera-shy students
How to create a follow-the-bouncing-ball lyric video
How to create captions
And more!

There will be a Q&A session at the end for any teachers attending the live session. You will also receive useful links, resources and a professional development certificate for your attendance.
PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded. If you can’t attend the live session, sign up anyway using the registration link and we will send you access to the replay 24 hours after the session takes place.

Step 1: Enter your details at https://midnightmusic.com.au/flipgrid-signup/.
Step 2: Katie will email you the link to join the webinar!

Music Tech and Tools 101
2020-04-15 10:00 - 10:30
Join Martin Emo, Menza Digital Kaiārahi, on Wed 15th April

For a 30min workshop will cover the following.

– Sound. Including what Microphones to use, what external Sound cards to use, improving your audio, and your student’s audio;

– Using keyboards, pianos and pad controllers

– Hearing and miking other Acoustic and Electric instruments for use online.

– Recording. Including Pros and Cons of different DAWs (and why!)

– Online Tools. A variety of online tools and software will be covered including how you and your students can make videos.

The session will end with a Q and A. Questions will also be answer during the chatroll below the facebook livestream.

To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!

If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation

At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources

This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

Online Lesson Ideas for Elementary and Middle School General Music
2020-04-09 12:00 - 13:00
Are you teaching online due to school closures? Wondering where to start and how that’s going to work with your general music students? In this FREE webinar, we’ll discuss tech tools, teaching approaches and lesson ideas for elementary and middle school general music teachers.

Primary Music Specialist Chat
2020-04-09 10:00 - 10:45
Join other Primary Music Specialists for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo.

After a round of introductions there will be a discussion.

You are asked to bring a question you have, and an idea to share with others.

These will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the MENZA resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:58am and wait to be admitted.

To get the Zoom link, head to the Music Education New Zealand Aotearora Facebook page or email menzadigitalkaiarahi [at] gmail [dot] com.

Online Teaching Tips for Studio Instrumental Teachers
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
New to teaching music lessons online? Wondering how to get started and what equipment you need? In this FREE webinar, we will go through everything you need, step-by-step.

What's your plan for next week?
2020-04-08 10:00 - 10:30
Term 2 officially starts next week and do you know what you’re doing?
Join Martin Emo for a 30min workshop and take a step back to think about what you’ve got planned. Hear his tips and advice for managing teaching in an online environment.
From a holistic perspective, this livestream workshop is focused on supporting you to prepare, plan and teach music online in New Zealand.
Topics include
– Content advice.
– Delivery advice and tips.
– Online digital tools.
Specific tools/software will be covered, but more in-depth workshops are planned for later livestream workshops. Eg for Soundtrap.
To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!
If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation
At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources
This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

Interpreting Māori Legends Through Sound And Movement In ECE - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
2020-04-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Te Atatu South Kindergarten, 65A Divich Avenue, Te Atu South, New Zealand
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

DATE: Monday April 6, 5.30–7.00pm
VENUE: Te Atatu South Kindergarten, 65A Divich Avenue, Te Atatu South
At the end of 2019 Robyn worked with Jacqui at Te Atatu South Kindergarten to involve the children in a very successful project turning a Maori legend into a musical performance with the children very much as composers. They are keen to share the process they used with others with the thought that it would enable others to apply this process in other contexts.
PRESENTERS:

Robyn Trinick
Robyn is an expert and highly experienced teacher and presenter who works in teacher education at the University of Auckland. She is currently a national Kaiarahi for the current Ministry of Education Networks of Expertise venture. One of Robyn’s passions and her Masters degree focus has been the connection between music and language learning. For many years she has also made access to Maori language and culture an inspiring part of her teaching.

Jacqui Williams
Jacqui Williams is a full time kindergarten teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Learning (Primary) and a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching. She is studying towards her Master Of Education Practice at the University Of Auckland this year. Jacqui is also an accomplished singer/songwriter who is currently promoting her bilingual children’s albumWaiata Tamarikiand an adult contemporary albumStatues Of Liberty.

To register for this workshop:
Register your name and details online HERE. Then, use your own internet banking facility to make a direct deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 Reference: Your surname; Code: AKL20APR. Entering your surname means you will be registered. Payment by Credit card is also available.
Fees:

Registration Fee $10

For inquiries email: Shirley Harvey
This workshop is funded by the Networks of Expertise.

Kerikeri - Exploring Music with Children (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19)
2020-03-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri.
Come and explore how music can be integrated into the everyday classroom using the multi-sensory Orff approach that benefits our children. Starting with a simple story or Ukulele song we will explore different ways in which we can use language to create music and movement. Enjoy this hands on approach to music and the arts. This will be useful for early childhood teachers and for teachers of the early years in primary school. Some of the ideas will also be adaptable for middle and upper primary school. Workshop facilitators are Maria Croucher and Christoph Maubach.

The workshop coincides with Kerikeri 200, which will be celebrated on the same weekend in Kerikeri.

You can register here.

Conductor Training Weekend - Auckland - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
2020-03-28 - 2020-03-29 | LaidLaw College, Henderson., 80 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Concert Bands Association is hosting a conductor training weekend facilitated by Dr Kevin Cameron of Melbourne. Kevin is MD for New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds, and was a clinician at NZCBA Festival in 2019. He comes with an impressive pedigree, a generous heart and a beautiful approach to music making from the podium.
March 28/29 in Henderson, Auckland with West City Concert Band.

Conductor spaces are limited to 12. Observers are welcome.

For more information and to register, click here

Cancelled due to COVID-19 Lockdown (Musical Futures NZ workshop)
2020-03-27 09:30 - 2020-03-28 16:00 | Long Bay College
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN​
Auckland workshops – March 27 and 28, 2020

​Musical Futures International returns to Auckland in March 2020 for a two day workshop at Long Bay College.
Teachers will be able to choose from two 1 day options:
Introduction to Musical Futures (for all first time attendees) on Friday March 27 or
Further Into Musical Futures (for teachers who have attended Musical Futures workshops in the past) on Saturday, March 28
Teachers can also combine the two workshops and join us for both days.

Who is the workshop for?

​Primary music specialists and primary classroom teachers with a background in music,
Secondary music teachers
Tertiary music educators
Tertiary students studying music or music education
Instrumental teachers and practitioners​

Why attend?

Musical Futures believes music learning works best when young people are making music, and when their existing passion for music is reflected and built-upon in the classroom. Musical Futures was established in 2003 and grounded in academic research, is based on the real-world practices of popular and community musicians.
Musical Futures supports teachers around the world with training, networks and resources to deliver practical, engaging, developmental music programs in the classroom. Currently more than 1.5 million students in 71 countries worldwide benefit from their teachers use of the Musical Futures approach. The widespread adoption of Musical Futures in the UK and Australia means that it is now one of the most successful and sustainable music education initiatives in schools in those countries.

Three workshop options

Introduction to Musical Futures
if you are new to Musical Futures you have a choice of two Introduction to Musical Futures workshops:
Attending an Introduction to Musical Futures workshop is the ideal way to start with informal learning and non-formal teaching plus the Just Play foundational resource along with some whole class workshopping. The Intro to Musical Futures workshop is being held on Friday March 27th.
Further into Musical Futures
If you have attended a Musical Futures workshop in the past two years then the Further Into Musical Futures workshop is your next step. The Further into Musical Futures workshop features all new units and resources and takes place on Saturday March 28th at Long Bay College.
Combine the workshops
Teachers have the option of combining both the Introduction and Further into Musical Futures on consecutive days (March 27 and 28th)

MARCH 27 and 28, 2020
LONG BAY COLLEGE
ASHLEY AVENUE
TORBAY, AUCKLAND
9.30am – 4.00pm each dayCOST: $295 NZD for two days
$195 NZD for each single day option

What’s on the program?​

​Intro to Musical Futures
The Introduction to Musical Futures workshop includes all the units of work Musical Futures has become famous for and conenctrates on informal learning and non formal teaching. The content includes:

Just play – is a practical workshop plus a full easy-to-use resource for primary music specialists and secondary music teachers which explores the Just Play, the skills-building Musical Futures approach.
Find Your Voice – an inclusive approach for engaging students of all ages with singing through vocal work and the integration of mobile technology.
Groove your classroom – models strategies for composing and improvising through classroom workshopping and shows how these can be delivered in practical ways that are both musical and theoretical
The Songwriting workshop explores inventive techniques for teaching contemporary songwriting and is supported by materials that engage students with fresh, hands-on approaches, opening them up to exciting possibilities for storytelling and music creation.
Informal learning is a model of self-directed learning that aims to enhance student motivation, enjoyment and skill-acquisition in music lessons by tapping into the real-life learning practices of popular musicians. Unpick how this works in practice and discuss the impact a change of approach can have on music teaching in schools​

​Further into Musical Futures
This day introduces teachers to a new suite of resources introduced for the first time in 2020. These materials include:

Aural learning approaches and resources
Vocal resources
Music technology – studio and live music technology integration
Classroom workshopping​

Materials and resources

Each activity includes take home resource packs and lesson plans you can immediately use in the classroom
Membership of Musical Futures to includes access to future members-only resources is included, as is
Access to our international teacher network to share ideas with like-minded teachers across the world.​

How does Musical Futures help my students and teaching?

​Improves the transition from junior to secondary music
Develop fresh ideas for composing, improvising and songwriting and whole class work shopping for primary and secondary classes
Introduce new ideas for inclusive extra – curricular music in school
Challenge more advanced instrumental players through new routes to learning music in class
Get more students taking up instrumental lessons on a wider range of instruments
Increase participation in concerts and performances
Improve engagement with classroom music for all ages
Increase numbers of students opting to participate in music
Supports and connects with New Zealand and IB curriculum​

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In addition to the workshop and resources your workshop fee includes lunches and refreshments.

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​Workshop leaders
Our team of workshop leaders comes from the UK and Australia. Combined they lead over 120 workshops around the world each year where they work with around 2,000 teachers. ​

​Fees and registration
​
Attend BOTH the Introduction and Further into Musical Futures workshops at Long Bay College
on March 27 and 28th, 2020 – $295.00NZDAttend EITHER the Introduction and Further into Musical Futures workshops at Long Bay College
Friday March 27th (Introduction to MF) – $195.00NZD
Saturday March 28th (Further into MF) – $195.00NZD

REGISTER

Payment Options
After completing your registration and submitting it Musical Futures will send you or your school an invoice. Payments can be made using a credit card via PayPal or via electronic funds transfer (EFT). Payments are invoiced in AUD at $185 or $280 depending on the workshop selected.
No payment is required at the time of registering.

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 New Plymouth - Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary & ITM)
2020-03-23
This event has been CANCELLED. This decision has been in consultation with the MoE guidelines and the MENZA board. Whilst the PLD is really important, it is not vital when we are wanting to delay community outbreaks as much as possible. MENZA are currently working on a plan to support teachers moving to digital teaching and expect more details on this early this week.
Monday 23rd March (Secondary and ITM)
Venue: Spotswood College, 129 South Road, Spotswood, New Plymouth 4310
Note, this day will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.
REGISTER HERE
Session 1 9am-12pm.
9am Introduction, questions, outline and connections
9:30-10:30am NCEA updates and workshop
This workshop will guide ITMs and teachers through the upcoming changes as part of the NCEA standards review and rewrite. Your feedback on changes will be sought, and there will be a discussion on the implication of future directions for ITMs and HODs of Music. Current NCEA standards will be discussed and any of your questions answered.
10:30-11:45am BYOD recording for any student – Part 1
This workshop will guide ITMs and teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Worldwide, musicians are using the ability to record and hear their practice as a powerful tool in improving their playing. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Technology Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch multiple times and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.
11:45-12pm Answering Questions (and evaluation if only attending the morning session)
12-12:45 Lunch break
Session 2 12:45-3:45pm
12:45-1:15 BYOD recording for any student – Part 2
The morning workshop continued after a break, partially to see if you can remember what you learnt earlier.
1:15-3:30 pm What do you do with electronic students?
For any musician who has wondered what all the lights and buttons are about on a stage, this session is a great introduction. Starting with looking at the skills laptop music performers and composers need it moves into how to incorporate electronics with traditional instruments. It includes and an overview of different styles and a demonstration of the tools used to compose and perform, including for Smokefree Rocksquest/Tangata Beats. It covers what you could offer to your students and what decisions you might need to make. This workshop will include a thorough demonstration of software to help train modern electronic musicians in keyboard, pad-drumming and electronic drumming. An introduction to Ableton Live (most widely used software for music creation and performance in the world) will be included, with considerable time given to hands-on opportunity for attendees to use the different controllers and software demonstrated.,
3:30-3:45 NCEA, Workshop reflection, evaluation and next steps.
The final section will conclude the day and include a short evaluation and personal reflection.
Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate. He is a classically trained electronic musician who began his Music technology journey only after mastering piano scales in every key.
Contact martinthomasemo [at] gmail.com if you have any queries.
Cost Full Day

$80+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
$50+GST for current MENZA member

REGISTER HERE

Hook Line Singalong Closing Date
2020-03-22 20:00
The closing date for original song entries is March 22, 8PM 2020.

The entry form is at hooklineandsingalong.com/enter-2/

Will you write the song for NZ Music Month 2020?

Create a song, win great prizes and have your work become an important taonga of NZ music, for thousands to sing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SONG GUIDELINES

Closing date for entries is March 22, 2020 @ 8PM. Enter now!

IRMT Wellington - From the Cradle to the Studio
2020-03-22 14:30 - 16:30 | St James Church hall, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
The Wellington Branch of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers invites you to come along to a seminar given by Helen Willberg, who for many years has been involved in research into and promotion of early childhood music education in NZ.
During the seminar you will be invited to explore such questions as: how did our own passion for music originate? How can we ensure that this passion and interest is passed on to the next generation? How can we be involved with ensuring that all young children are being given the right kind of exposure to good music?
The seminar will be of great interest and highly relevant, not just to those involved with early childhood music education, but to instrumental teachers working with students of all ages and stages. So if you’re looking for ideas to help strengthen your students’ understanding of rhythm, pitch and other vital elements, then this will be the place to be!
Helen Willberg Seminar Flyer

National Concerto Finals
2020-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
The Final is being held at the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall at
7.30p.m.
The Finalists will be accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
and conducted by Ken Young.

2019/2020 National Concerto Competition Finalists: Left to right: Lixin Zhang (Christchurch), Leon Chen (Auckland) and Ashani Waidyatillake (Auckland)

Whanganui - MENZA Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary+ITM)
2020-03-20
Friday 20th March
Whanganui Girls College, Jones Street, Wanganui East, Whanganui 4500
11:30am – 2:30pm
REGISTER HERE
Note, that this workshop will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.
11:30-12am Introduction, questions, outline and connections
12-1:30pm BYOD recording for any student.
This workshop will guide teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Technology Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.
1:30-2:15pm What do you do with electronic students?
This workshop looks at the skills laptop music performers and composers need. It covers what you could offer to your students and what decisions you might need to make. Included is an overview of different styles and a demonstration of the tools used to compose and perform, including for SFRQ/Tangata beats. Opportunity for hands-on with software (including Ableton Live) and midi controllers.
2:15-2:30pm Reflection, evaluation and next steps.
This will include a short evaluation and personal reflection.
Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate. He is a classically trained electronic musician who began his Music technology journey only after mastering piano scales in every key.

Contact martinthomasemo [at] gmail.com if you have any queries.
Cost
Half Day (Whanganui)

$30+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
Free for current MENZA members.

REGISTER HERE

Arts Based Learning with Beth Cohen
2020-03-19 13:00 - 16:30 | Christchurch School of Music (CSM), 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Project based learning using easy to play musical instruments to support well-being, belonging, communication, contribution and exploration.
This workshop is supported by the MENZA Networks of Expertise.
REGISTER HERE

When: March 19 from 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Where: Christchurch School of Music
With “Arts Based Learning” teachers will be able to create their own project based learning models that will promote independent and creative approaches, differentiated learning, positive behaviour, and teamwork
Active, kinesthetic learning, proven successful for children with special needs as well as supporting the well-being and achievement of ESOL and students at low decile schools. Teachers love what they learn from “Arts Based Learning” because it is fun to use and allows them to return to teaching as an art.
About Beth Cohen Music
Beth Cohen’s company, Cohen Arts & Education has provided professional development workshops, classroom support and educational consulting to public, private and charter schools since 1998, including New York City Schools and Canterbury Schools (since 2011). Beth is a NZ registered teacher and a doctoral candidate at the University of Canterbury where she is studying how Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts inspired students and teachers alike Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2011 Beth has worked as a teacher, conductor, adjudicator and professional development provider through Beth Cohen Music & Education.
REGISTER HERE

Otaki – MENZA Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary+ITM)
2020-03-19 | Otaki College, 233 Mill Road, Otaki 5512, 233 Mill Road, Otaki, 5512, New Zealand
Thursday 19th March
Otaki College, 233 Mill Road, Otaki 5512
Full Day (with the option to only attend the morning or afternoon session but both are strongly recommended)
REGISTER HERE
Note, that this day will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.
Session 1 9am-12pm.
9am Introduction, questions, outline and connections
9:30-11:30am BYOD recording for any student.
This workshop will guide teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Technology Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch multiple times and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.
11:30-12pm Answering Questions
12-12:45 lunch break
Session 2 12:45-3:45pm
12:45-2:45pm What do you do with electronic students?
This workshop looks at the skills laptop music performers and composers need. It includes an overview of different styles and a demonstration of the tools used to compose and perform, including for SFRQ/Tangata beats. It covers what you could offer to your students and what decisions you might need to make. This workshop will include a thorough demonstration of software to help train modern electronic musicians in keyboard, pad-drumming and electronic drumming. An introduction to Ableton Live will be included, with considerable time given to hands-on opportunity for attendees to use the different controllers and software demonstrated.
The final section will cover updates to NCEA and how to plan for them over the next few years. It will also include a short evaluation and personal reflection.
Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate. He is a classically trained electronic musician who began his Music technology journey only after mastering piano scales in every key.
Contact martinthomasemo [at] gmail.com if you have any queries.
Cost Full Day
· $80+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
· $50+GST for current MENZA member
REGISTER HERE

The Art and Psychology of Musical Play - a Music Education Otago workshop with Julie Wylie
2020-03-14 12:30 - 16:00 | St Clair School, 135 Richardson Street, St Kilda, Dunedin, New Zealand
Music Education Otago is excited to present a workshop on The Art And Psychology of Musical Play with Julie Wylie, MNZM, on Saturday 14 March at St Clair School.
This practical workshop is targeted at parents, teachers, teacher aides and therapists of children aged 0-8 so please feel free to share with colleagues and friends who might be interested.
To register follow the link below: https://forms.gle/vTVSJKvn9Ekt8jkJ6 with enrolment and payment due by Wednesday 11 March

Julie is both an inspiration and a tāonga of music education in NZ Aotearoa. You will leave with fresh ideas for your programme and the confidence to make music a regular part of your day.

Venue: St Clair School Hall (Albert Street)
Date: Saturday 14 March 2020
Time: 12:30 – 4:00pm
Please pay by direct debit putting JULIE WYLIE and SCHOOL/CENTRE/YOUR NAME as a reference
a/c number 03 1726 0031089 00 a/c name – Music Education Otago
**Payment must be received by Wednesday 11 March to secure a place**

Hokitika - Sing, Play & Create
2020-03-14
Two Music Workshops for West Coast Teachers (both happening Saturday 1:00-4:00pm on 14 March at Hokitika Primary School)

REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #1 – STRUM STRIKE & BLOW – For teachers of Years 3-10 (1:00 – 4:00pm)
In this fun and engaging workshop we will play some music games and look at the basics of ukulele, recorder and tuned percussion teaching. We will also look at some of the repertoire for the Strum Strike and Blow Festival, an annual festival held in Christchurch in late August.
Presenters:
Judith Bell & Celia Stewart
FREE for MENZA members (also for first year and student teachers)
$30 for non-members (includes MENZA membership)
REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #2 – Exploring Composition Hacks: How to create a simple composition in 10 minutes – For teachers of NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 (also 1:00 – 4:00pm)
In this workshop, we will explore the composition hacks out there and Nanako will share some of the useful tools for teaching how to compose a piece of music in a multi-sensory way with the guided discovery method, navigating less daunting creative composition tasks
Presenter:
Nanako Sato
FREE for MENZA members (also for first year and student teachers)
$30 for non-members (includes MENZA membership)

Lower Hutt - Sharing the joy of music with kids- teachers' & carers' workshop
2020-03-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, 184 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, 5019, New Zealand
Because Arohanui Strings passionately believe that all children deserve the opportunity to participate in music-making every day, we are offering a FREE teacher workshop this term. The object is to help all teachers and caregivers enjoy simple music-making with their tamariki, using minimal props and technology. Music is a great tool to encourage empathy, pro-social behaviour and classroom skills like listening, making a circle, taking turns etc. We have developed a valuable resource for teachers of the 5-8 age group, The Alphabet Songbook. Our workshop will be based on this book and how to use it in the classroom for joyful movement, as well as building literacy and numeracy through music. Check it out here: www.alphabetsongbook.nz Books will be available for sale on the day.
Where: Kawakawa room, Stokes Valley Community Hub, Lower Hutt
Who: all teachers, teacher aides, and caregivers of junior primary school (approx up to age 8), especially those who feel they “can’t sing”.

Arohanui Strings-Sistema Hutt Valley is sponsoring a unique PD event for teachers and caregivers of young children. We have been teaching music in the Hutt Valley for nine years, providing quality youth orchestra classes with instruments provided, all free of charge to children age 6 and up. In addition to our after-school orchestra, we have also visited classrooms in the northern Hutt schools regularly, working with whole classes and their teachers. Our website is listed below for more information.

Children's Day
2020-03-01
Various events will be held throughout NZ including performances for and by children….

Christchurch:
The Red Zone, 158A New Brighton Rd, Christchurch
Sunday 1 March 2020 11:00am – 3:00pm

Music Education in Early Childhood
2020-02-29 14:00 - 15:45 | University of Otago College of Education, 145 Union Street East, Dunedin, Otago, 9010, New Zealand
This workshop will explore the ways in which you can engage young children in meaningful music making. Songs, musical cues and other musical activities will be workshopped, leaving you with a range of take-home resources to use within your own context. Natasha and Anna will present ideas and activities that maintain student engagement, use the body and voice as the child’s main instrument, encourage improvisation, and nurture the innate musicality of all young children! Presented by OMEP, and led by founders of Preschool Music Dunedin Natasha Manowitz and Anna Davies.
– February 29th, 2020
– 2pm – 3.45pm
– University of Otago College of Education, 145 Union Street East
To reserve a space in the workshop, or for more information contact Beverley Clark at: beverley.clark@otago.ac.nz, 0272727616

Sing, Say, Dance And Play: Orff In Aotearoa Whangarei 2020
2020-02-24 15:30 - 18:30 | Whangarei Old Library, Rust Ave, Whangarei
DATE: Monday February 24, 3.30 PM – 6.30 PM
VENUE: Old Library, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei
This workshop for teachers explores our identity in a variety of ways that can provide motivation for music and movement. Through speaking, singing, moving and playing together we will explore and learn about the Orff approach with an Aotearoa flavour.
Download PDF poster HERE
PRESENTERS:

Christoph Maubach trained at the Orff Institute in Salzburg and had the privilege of being taught by mentors who were themselves appointed to positions by Carl Orff himself. After a stint as lecturer in music education at the Catholic University in Melbourne, Christoph decided to make Aotearoa/New Zealand his home. He is a vastly experienced Orff presenter who has run workshops in a range of countries. He is also a highly regarded conductor who has been associated with a number of choirs since settling in this country.

Debbie Graham is theprimary school Music, Dance and Drama teacher at Tauraroa Area School . She also teaches vocals to NCEA singing students and takes a Junior and Senior Choir. Previously, Debbie was a tutor with Ngati Wai Education, learning traditional games and waiata to engage students.
Deb is an experienced Musical Theatre performer, with her most memorable roles being Eponine in Les Miserables, Lucy in Jeckyll and Hyde, Grizabella in Cats and Madam Giry in The Phantom of the Opera,
She is a founding member of Opera North, having sung under the tuition of Joan Kennaway QMC
She has recently completed Level 2 Orff professional development and is implementing and adapting many ideas based on the Orff approach into her school programme, using a Northland flavour.

To register for this workshop:
Register your name and details online HERE. Then, use your own internet banking facility to make a direct deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 Reference: Your surname; Code: WHA120FEB. Entering your surname means you will be registered. Payment by Credit card is also available.
Fees:

Registration Fee $10

For inquiries email: Debbie Graham
This workshop is funded by the Networks of Expertise.

Being Your Most Musical Self
2020-02-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Marshall Laing Primary School, 39 Marshall Laing Avenue, Auckland, 1041, New Zealand
‘Being Your Most Musical Self’
Empowering Early Childhood Educators to feel confident when engaging young children in active music experiences and learning processes.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date: Saturday 15th February 2020 – 2:00 to 4:30 pm (includes 15 minutes break)
Location: Marshall Laing Primary School (Hall), 39 Marshall Laing Avenue, Mount Roskill, 1041.

Musical activities and cues will be workshopped that foster the development of aural attention, alert bodies, and authentic voices (which provide starting points for improvisation and co-creation)
Simple gestural tools will be shared that ensure confident facilitation of musical engagement.

Regardless of musical background, as educators, we can all use these tools and starting points to help nurture the innate musicality within children, whilst also fostering motor, language and social -communication skills; attention, concentration, and memory; and enlivening the imagination.
Facilitated by Dalcroze Eurhythmics teacher, Marie Willis (Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate, P.G Dip MTh, BMus (Hons) ). Dalcroze Eurhythmics is an active approach to music education which recognises the body-voice as the primary instrument of experience, understanding, and expression. Working through whole body movement responses to music, whilst simultaneously engaging senses, emotions, body and intellect; and inviting improvisation/creation, is a language of playfulness that naturally resonates with children.
Event Fee(s)

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MENZA Member Workshop fee
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First year teacher or tertiary student workshop fee
$ 0.00

Non-MENZA Member workshop fee (includes 12 month membership)
$ 30.00

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SUMMER WORKSHOP WITH DR CHARLOTTE FRÖHLICH
2020-02-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albanu, Auckland, 0632
Date: Saturday 15 February 2020: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Venue: Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland
This music and movement workshop with Dr Charlotte Fröhlich will include lots of practical ideas and hints for generalist primary school teachers and music specialists:

Orff and singing skills
Orff and improvisation on percussion instruments
Movement, scene and listening

To download a workshop poster click on the link.
Presenter: Dr Charlotte Fröhlich

Dr Charlotte Fröhlich graduated from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and completed her studies at the Mozarteum and Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria. Her PhD thesis (University of Music Hamburg, Germany) is “Being present – Being aware: Musical contributions to psychosocial prevention”.
Dr Fröhlich has taught in schools, music schools and universities in Germany and Switzerland. She is involved with teacher training with a particular focus on teaching movement and music to groups of all ages. Her principal interests in music education and research include the connection between music and movement, the principles of being in an ensemble and motivational factors in music. Along with holding a lectureship as a professor at the University of Applied Sciences NW Switzerland she is a visiting lecturer in Germany (PH Ludwigsburg) and at the Pedagogical University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. She is a co-author of the book “Communicative Musicality”, edited by Trevarthen/Malloch and publishes regularly in German in the journal called: “Die Musikpraxis”.
Inquiries: Hayley Hunter
FEES:
• ONZA members: $80
• Non-members: $90
• Full-time Students: $40
To apply for or renew ONZA membership go to Membership page.
Register and pay
Register your name and details online HERE. Then, use your own internet banking facility to make a direct deposit into the ONZA account at BNZ 02 0248 0073940 097 (Reference: Your surname; Code: AKSUM20). Entering your surname means you will be registered.
Credit card payment option is also available.

Summer Interactive Concert for 0-8 year olds
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Mount Pleasant Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Christchurch, 8081, New Zealand
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Southern Baroque Ensemble on period Instruments.
Tickets on Eventfinda and at the door.
Cash only: Child $10, Adult $5
1pm Children up to 3 years
2pm Children 4-8 years

We are so pleased to be doing another Children’s Concert featuring the Southern Baroque Ensemble with Julie Wylie of Musical Play. Children will have an opportunity to actively participate through dance using a variety of props including organza, streamers, ribbons and scarves. Music will be from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
The concert tour is also coming up soon, so feel free to book your tickets! The concert tour will be featuring world renowned harpsichord soloist, Edita Keglerova from the Czech Republic. The ensemble will be performing works by Handel, Corelli, Sammartini, Telemann, Vivaldi and included in the repertoire with be Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto.
Concert Dates:
Feb 7 Timaru – Art Gallery
Feb 9 Children’s Concert in Christchurch at Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Feb 10 Christchurch – The Piano
Feb 12 Wanaka – Rippon Winary
Feb 13 Invercargill – St. Mary’s Basilica
Feb 14 Dunedin – St Pauls’ Cathedral
Feb 15 Oamaru – St Luke’s Church
Feb 17 Greymouth – St. Patrick’s Church
Feb 18 Nelson – Nelson Cathedral

Brass in Class
2019-12-19 08:30 - 15:00 | North Shore Band Rooms, 13A Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland, Auckland, 0622
The Auckland Bands Association again are organising a holiday workshop day with one of the best brass players in New Zealand – David Bremner.
David is the Director of Education for the Brass Bands Association of NZ (BBANZ) and conducts the current champion band of New Zealand – Wellington Brass. He has many accomplishments in the music world as a recording artist, performer and conductor. BBANZ provide his services to brass bands and the wider music community for no or low cost
We invite all brass and percussion players of all ages and those learning for at least one year to join an all comers band for a day workshop and seminar where David will share his experiences and stories in a very entertaining way, along with quizzes and games. Adults also join in and last year some travelled from Hamilton to hear David.
DATE: Thursday 19 December 2019
TIME: 8.30am registrations starts 9.00 am – short concert at 2.30 pm finishes 3.00 pm
PLACE: North Shore Brass band rooms at 13A Taharoto Road – Taharoto Park Takapuna (plenty of parking) 2 minutes from Northcote off ramp
BRING: Your instrument /sticks/accessories and a bottle of water
COST: Amazingly low cost of $20 – this includes lunch and refreshments – pay in cash on the day
SUPERVISION: There will be several music teachers in the band along with other adults who teach students throughout Auckland
PERCUSSION: We will have a percussion tutor there on the day
REGISTRATION: Please email Peter Whyte on the email : Aucklandbandsassocation@gmail.com so we know numbers before hand
We look forward to giving students and adults a real high before the holidays so they are motivated to continue on their musical journey in 2020.
Brass In Class Poster 2019

Brass Day Out
2019-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | CSO Centre, Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
On Sunday the 15th of December 2019, the third Brass Day Out is here!
At the centre of this fantastic day will be Christchurch Symphonic Brass performing a fantastic programme of Christmas classics and beautiful songs arranged for brass.
We invite any student who is interested in being part of the student chamber groups to please read the information below.
This year, the rehearsals and concert will be at held at the brand new CSO Centre within the Christchurch Town Hall complex. The concert will begin at 3pm and will include performances by student brass groups of pieces prepared earlier in the day supported by players from Christchurch Symphonic Brass. The concert will conclude with a combined item with students joining in with Christchurch Symphonic Brass.
Enrolments are now open for any student currently in Year 5 up to University Students (age limit of 21) by submitting the form below. Registration closes at 5pm on Thursday 31 October.
https://forms.gle/6ttatoaTJHX7k89D8
– Each student will be placed in a brass group appropriate to their age and level.
– We recommend participants be at least Grade 3 level to get the most benefit from the day.
– They will rehearse and perform on the Sunday (details below).
– The rehearsal will involve coaching from members of Christchurch Symphonic Brass.
– Music will be sent out via PDF following registration closing at 5pm on Thursday 31 October.
The music will need to be prepared by each student before the rehearsal day to ensure the effectiveness of the rehearsal session.
Before completing the registration, please check that you are available at the following times. All the events will be held in the CSO Centre in the Christchurch Town Hall complex.
Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal – Sunday 15 December, 10am – 1pm
Performance – Sunday 15 December, 3pm – 5pm
Dress Code (for Concert): All Black
Fee: $50 per participant payable in advance. (Includes rehearsal coaching, performance and a student ticket to the concert for the participant.)
Payments made to: T A EVES, 38 9016 0791047 04
Concert Ticket Prices for additional family members and public: Adults: $10, Students: $5 (cash only, available on the door).
For further information contact Thomas Eves at evesthomas@gmail.com or 021767555
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Student Jazz Workshops
2019-12-09 08:00 - 2019-12-13 21:30 | Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand
The New Zealand Jazz Foundation provides exceptional musical experiences to young jazz musicians in New Zealand. The National Jazz Workshops bring New Zealand’s enthusiastic jazz students together with top jazz musicians and educators, working on instrument techniques, improvisation, theory, listening and ensemble performances.
Students 19 and under with at least one year of experience on an instrument, are eligible.
Directors: Rodger Fox and Dr. David Lisik
The NZ Jazz Workshops will be held at the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington.
ACCOMMODATION: students will be responsible for their own accommodation.
MEALS: Lunch for the five days will be available for purchase at several locations on campus.
Visit “Register” at to register online. Registrations will be accepted for the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, saxophone (specify: alto, tenor, bari), piano, bass, guitar, drumset, vibraphone, clarinet, flute, voice.
REGISTRATION: Applications are being accepted immediately and will be accepted until all places are filled. Refunds for cancellations will be given until December 1, after which no refunds will be possible due to commitments for staffing/faculty at the Workshops.
Send questions to: nzjazzworkshops@gmail.com
COURSE FEES:
Before September 22: The fee for students is $225.00 for the 5 days.
After September 22: The fee for students is $250.00 for the 5 days.
Covers five days of instruction at the Workshops Electronic payment should be made at the time of e-mail registration to:
BNZ – NZ Jazz Foundation – 02 0500 0906968 000
**Include the student’s name and “Workshops 2019”**

2019 Student Workshops Schedule

​Monday, 14 January – Friday, 18 January, 2019
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MONDAY
9:00 Registration and Auditions – Memorial Theatre
11:00 Combo Rehearsal
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Instrument-Specific Masterclasses
2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
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TUESDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Lisik) – Adam Concert Room
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Listening Session (Dave Wilson) – Adam Concert Room 2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Tom Luer) – Adam Concert Room
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Performance Workshop – Memorial Theatre
3:00 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
7:00 Faculty Concert – Memorial Theatre
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THURSDAY
9:00 Group Class – Adam Concert Room
10:00 Improvisation (Granville/Booth) – Adam Concert Room 11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Instrument-Specific Masterclasses
2:30 Combo Rehearsals
4:30 Dismissal
7:00 NZYJO CONCERT – Memorial Theatre
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FRIDAY
9:00 Listening Session (Dave Wilson) – Adam Concert Room 10:00 Q and A with Jazz Faculty
11:00 Combo Rehearsals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Combo Rehearsals
3:00 Concert Set-Up and Sound Check – Memorial Theatre 4:30 Dismissal
7:00 Student Combos Concert – Memorial Theatre
