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SUMMARY:Safer Spaces in Music Education workshop - Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
DESCRIPTION:MENZA is thrilled to be partnering with Safer Spaces in Music Education (SSME) to present this very important workshop. It is made possible by funding from the Networks of Expertise\, and the workshops are $30 and include a resource and digital PD certificate for evidence of professional growth. Morning tea\, lunch\, and tea and coffee will be provided.\n \nThe ‘Professional Respect’ Workshop is a bespoke training designed to support Worksafe’s Health&Safety guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Professional Respect training day has been developed in conjunction with SoundCheck Aotearoa and are based on a similar training that has been rolled\nout across the screen sector. \n\nThe full-day training is friendly and interactive and the content includes:\n* Definitions of sexual harassment and sexual harm within New Zealand legislation\n* WorkSafe obligations and legal requirements for workplaces\n* Guidance for receiving disclosures of sexual harm and supporting survivors\n* Options and pathways for reporting sexual harm and support services available\n* Strategies for preventing sexual harm and fostering a respectful work environment\n* Practical tips for bystander intervention. \n\nThe day starts at 8.30 for tea and coffee\, with an opening karakia at 9am sharp\, and runs through until 5pm. Breaks and refreshments/lunch will be provided. The training days are facilitated by sexual harm prevention and response specialists Rachel Harrison and Mel Calvesbert\, who are experienced practitioners in sexual harm prevention and response and they will ensure that the discussion is safe\, constructive and\nrespectful. There will be no requirement to share personal information in the workshop. If you have any concerns and would like to discuss how to attend or contribute in a safe way\, please contact please contact Jeni.\n\n\nJeni Little\, Performing Arts Learning Area Leader\, Hobsonville Point Secondary School (jeni.little@hobsonvillepoint.school.nz) will be the liaison and host for this workshop. \n\nPlease register here by Wednesday 5 March\, 5pm\, so that we can organise the catering and resources. Once registered\, you will be emailed an invoice for the workshop.\n\nThis workshop is for a maximum of 30 participants\, so get in quick!
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/safer-spaces-in-music-education-workshop-tamaki-makaurau-auckland/
LOCATION:The Tuning Fork\, 42/80 Mahuhu Crescent\, Parnell\, Auckland\, 1010
CATEGORIES:Auckland and Northland,National
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SUMMARY:Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington
DESCRIPTION:Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Wellington at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant\, 39 Abel Smith Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington. All teachers welcome\, food provided. A good chance to catch up with your local network of music teachers. Please register here.
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/whakawhanaungatanga-hui-in-wellington/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant\, 39 Abel Smith Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant\, 39 Abel Smith Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
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SUMMARY:Working with Neurodiverse Students
DESCRIPTION:Yiyi Ku and Julie Wylie Sunday 23rd March\, 2.30pm – 5.00pm\nThe Village\, 362a Ilam Road\, Bryndwr \n$20 IRMTNZ members \n$30 Non members \nPlease register using the link below. \n Working with Neurodiverse Students \nThe neurodiversity paradigm is a framework for understanding human brain function that considers the diversity within sensory processing\, motor abilities\, social comfort\, cognition\, and focus as neurobiological differences. This diversity falls on a spectrum of neurocognitive differences. The neurodiversity paradigm argues that diversity in neurocognition is part of humanity and that some neurodivergences generally classified as disorders\, such as autism\, are differences with strengths and weaknesses as well as disabilities that are not necessarily pathological. Neurotypical individuals are those who fall within the average range of functioning and thinking. 2.30 – 3.00 Yiyi Ku – My Journey with Kodi Lee – How I became his piano teacher\, how I taught him\, and what teaching him has taught me.\n3pm Afternoon tea break\n3.30 – 5.00 Julie Wylie – Working with Neurodiverse students\nJulie will talk briefly about the neuroscience of musical play\, key aspects of understanding the sensory needs of a person with neuro-diversity and how teachers can adapt their music to suit their students’ needs.\nJulie will then present three case studies of children on the spectrum. Each one is very different but provides a clear understanding of how music can be used to help these children to make sense of their world and to restore order from what is often a very unpredictable and chaotic world.\nShe will then give short interactive improvised examples with other players on the keyboard showing ways that teachers can play alongside their students\, giving rhythmic and melodic support to whatever the student creates.\nJulie will then show us some simple improvisational techniques of how she has supported students she has worked with over the years at the Champion Centre. \nYiyi Ku is a pianist and teacher. She grew up in Christchurch\, studied with Maurice Till and Deidre Irons\, and received a Master of Music with Distinction from University of Canterbury. After graduating\, she taught piano at Rangi Ruru and St Margaret’s College\, before moving to the US in 2005. Yiyi also holds LRSM\, Permanent Certification from Music Teachers National Association (USA)\, and Advanced Certification from Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada). While living in the US\, Yiyi pursued extensive professional development\, attending numerous state and national conventions on piano pedagogy\, teacher training courses\, including Dalcroze Institute at The Juilliard School\, as well as private lessons with master teachers. She was also an active collaborative pianist\, and was Principal Pianist at Temecula Valley Symphony Orchestra for many years. One of Yiyi’s former students is NZ composer Salina Fisher. Most recently\, Yiyi has taught another world famous student – Kodi Lee\, a blind and autistic musical savant who won America’s Got Talent. Yiyi moved back to Christchurch with her husband and daughter in 2022. She continues to teach many US students online and has a thriving local studio. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/working-with-neurodiverse-students/
LOCATION:The Village Community Centre https://villagechurch.nz/bryndwr/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Whakawhanaungatanga Hui in Ōtepoti Dunedin - launch of the Educators Choir
DESCRIPTION:Ōtepoti Educators Choir 2025\n\n\nJoin us for the inaugural Ōtepoti Educators Choir (official name to be decided) \nLed by Ben Madden and supported by Natasha Manowitz \nOur aim is to sing together for wellbeing and the joy of creating music. We will learn new waiata\, sing old favourites\, practise vocal warm ups and much more. All educators\, support staff\, and people associated with education welcome. \nNo singing/choir experience needed! \nDate: Friday 28th March at 4:00pm (arrive when you can) \nCollege of Education Staffroom  – 145 Union Street East\, Dunedin 9016
URL:https://menza.co.nz/event/whakawhanaungatanga-hui-in-otepoti-dunedin/
LOCATION:College of Education Staffroom\, 145 Union Street East\, Dunedin 9016\, 145 Union Street East\, Dunedin 9016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Otago
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