Resources

Pre-Certified Teacher Journal

Need assistance in creating a portfolio of evidence to become a registered teacher. See if this Journal fits your needs. Template: PCT: Google Website: Journal Google Docs: Journal If you […]
Info session on non-contact hours for teachers in 2025

MENZA board member Brenda Oakley facilitates the discussion alongside PPTA team members Lauren Hourigan and Jo Brunskill, with questions around the impact of the introduction of non-contacts for ITM teachers […]
The impact of music therapy on teaching – Chris O’Connor

In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit […]
Rio Hemopo-Hunuki shares music industry insights and his experiences in the digital creative sector

In this presentation, Rio Hemopo-Hunuki (Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Niuē) talks about his experiences in the creative industries and about opportunities for rangatahi to engage in the digital creative sector. […]
The politics of teaching “The Basics” Brilliantly

As part of our Online guest-speaker sessions. Jade Wrathall talked about teaching the Basics Brilliantly. Sourced Article: Teaching the Basics Brilliantly or Reinforcing Yet Another Subject Hierarchy? Powerpoint presentation: Jade […]
NCEA Music – 2024 Music Review and Reflection

An edited video of the RAMP workshop hosted by Ministry of Education and MENZA. Presented by Dr Martin Emo; Learning Area Lead – Dance, Drama, Music, Visual ArtsTe Poutāhū (Curriculum […]
Aotearoa Songbook

A collection of Waiata that was created to bring old waiata back to life. This resource has been well researched with correct kupu/lyrics, chord chart, audio file, lyrics video and […]
Reading Music Game and Website

A free Reading Music Website for students to enhance their music literacy skills. Created by Joseph Allen who teaches music at Primary and Intermediate level and also a Program Designer […]
Korero with Delysse Glenn – NZQA External Moderation

MENZA Presents; Korero with Delysse Glenn; National Assessment Advisor for Music. Delysse discusses good practices seen so far with the new internally assessed Level 1 Music Achievement Standards and answers […]
Primary Hui – 20th August 2024

Primary School Hui hosted by MENZA Board members Megan Flint and Rapua Timoti Hui Chat: Primary Hui 20th August 2024 This hui was also brought to you in partnership with […]
Secondary Hui – 15th August 2024

Secondary Hui was held on the 15th of August. A great Korero especially surrounds NCEA Music 1.3 and how to prepare students for the assessment—thinking about using STAR funding to […]
Counting the Beat: Analysing Aotearoa Pop Songs

How can New Zealand pop songs be analysed in the classroom? Music teacher and composer Mathew Hoyes discusses an approach, and has created examples to assist getting started. Mat Hoyes […]
Te Wānanga – Music Subject Learning Outcomes: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Embark on a more profound learning journey through a Te Ao Māori lens with Taonga Puoro practitioners Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa. This series of recorded wānanga offers a unique […]
Te Wānanga Tuawaru – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Eighth Wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video, we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo (Absent) and Kelly Kahukiwa […]
Te Wānanga Tuawhitu – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Seventh Wānanga: Subject Learning Outcomes Learning Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video, we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo (Absent) and Kelly Kahukiwa […]
Te Wānanga Tuaono – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Sixth Wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo (Absent) and Kelly Kahukiwa […]
Te Wānanga Tuarima – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Fifth Wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa Zoom […]
Te Wānanga Tuawhā – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Fourth Wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa Zoom […]
Te Wānanga Tuatoru – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

Third Wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa Zoom […]
Te Wānanga Tuarua – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

2nd wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video we explore; Presented by Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa Zoom […]
Te Wānanga Tuatahi – Music SLO Wānanga: Delving into Te Ao Māori

First wānanga: Music Subject Learning Outcomes Workshops: Delving into Te Ao Māori: Exploring Musical Histories and Tikanga In this video, we explore wānanga through Whakawhanaungatanga and set up the learning […]
Puna Karakia

This is a selection/fountain of karakia (Puna Karakia) for Gathering resources from the Ngahere and Moana. It also includes karakia for kai, beginning and ending hui, and lessons. Puna Karakia
NZCF Video Series – Songs and Waiata for Classrooms

The New Zealand Choral Federation’s Let’s Get Singing video series is geared towards helping primary and intermediate classroom teachers foster a love of singing in their tamariki. In each video, a dynamic […]
Big Ideas Posters

Big Ideas posters you can hang around your classroom. Created by Stephen Garton Full-Res (A3) Posters: Big Ideas
Matauranga Puoro Māori Resource

A resource written and gathered by the MENZA Board. This resource is designed to aid teachers to build their understanding of Matauranga Puoro Māori. This resource is targeted for Year […]
Music Foundations: A guide to musical skills and technology (NCEA Level 1)

A great resource written by Stephen Garton that will aid secondary teachers with their Year 11 programme. The resource is based on Music Foundations for students in Year 11 and […]
He Waiata Whakataukī

By Priya Gain and Sean O’Connor for Poutokomanawa He Waiata Whakataukī: Hei ngohe korikori, kōrero, tākarokaro hoki – Whakataukī as waiata with movement, speech, and play activities ‘He Waiata Whakataukī’ presents five beautiful waiata […]
MENZA Conference 2023 presenter notes/powerpoints and videos

Dr. Anita Collins Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, author and researcher in music education and brain development. She has interviewed over 100 neuromusical researchers in Canada, USA, Scandinavia […]
Support for Music Teachers

This is the updated document (April 2024) The initial document was sent to all teacher training music education providers in 2023 to be made available to training or new teachers.
Hui: Alternative Yr 11 Music Programme

A Zoom Hui was held on the 6th of September 2023 to discuss what Music Departments are doing if they are not teaching a Full NCEA Level 1 Programme or […]
NCEA Hui August 2023 recordings

On 2 and 10 August, Martin Emo, Learning Area Lead Performing Arts for the Ministry of Education, presented NCEA Changes workshops to focus on the teaching and learning that need to […]
Webinar – Foundations of Musical Learning

Lucinda Geoghegan is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years, but the content […]
KIWICORDER

Kiwicorder is a set of thirteen New Zealand compositions for beginner to more advanced recorder players. Each piece in this series has at least one easy descant recorder part (called […]
Hei hei’s Eggs by Maria Kapa

A wonderful bicultural resource perfect for ECE and early Primary children. Click on the links below to download the resources, which include an e-book with the story and illustrations, a […]
Secondary Hui – May 2023

Recorded Zoom Hui for the Secondary Sector. Items discussed were the Revised Revisions of the Lv 1 Achievement Standards. Experiences from a teacher who is participating in the Pilot. Next […]
Hook Line and Sing-along song bank

Winning “Hook, Line and Sing-along” songs from 2020-2022 These songs were annual songwriting competitions run by the NZ Music Commission and MENZA. Winners had their songs recorded and published. Click […]
Te Ika a Māui

By Kristin Browne About this resource Te Ika a Māui is designed to be an immersive, interactive and exploratory experience that can be developed over several or multiple lessons for children […]
Collection of Waiata

Collection of Waiata curated by Paul Zeedijk. Paul does update it regularly. Two versions below, Paul’s live version and a copied version made on the 2nd March 2023 Slide Presentation […]
Protected: PLD with Hinekoia Tomlinson – Waiata Māori in the classroom

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Protected: Primary Hui – 25th Sept 2022

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Guide to Supporting the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Musicians

Click here for the guide by Function Central, based in the UK. The guide covers everything musicians, and those who work with musicians, need to know: The most common mental […]
Protected: Secondary Hui – 24th Sept 2022

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Students Starting Guitar – Matthew Stuart

Matthew Stuart has put together an ebook of the first 9 chords students should start with when learning guitar. “The real value comes from the memory hooks and tips I’ve […]
Helpful Links – Resources

Helpful links to access resources that can be found on the web. Classroom Arts Integration and STEAM Resources for K-12 Educators Arts/Music Integration – Primary – Secondary Chrome Music Lab […]
Protected: MENZA Workshop – NCEA Update – 18th June 2022

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Protected: Online Workshop – Releasing Students’ Original Music Works into the Marketplace

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James Bond Listening Exercise

Shame Morrow has created a Listening exercise for James Bond; Skyfall: Cloze exercise on the main theme. I think I developed this from the Exploring Film Music book Word bank […]
Taonga Pūoro Resource

TAONGA PŪORO – SINGING TREASURES by Brain Flintoff Taonga Pūoro – Sing Treasures KURA KOIWI – BONE TREASURES by Brain Flintoff Kura Koiwi – Bone Treasures Te Reo o Ngā […]
Protected: Music Ecademy Menza Online Workshop

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The Sound of Music Resource

A resource using the Movie, the Sound of Music and learning Scales written by Lynn Jamieson (2021) at Scared Heart Girls’ College in Hamilton “My Year 9 students have just […]
Kiwi Kids Songs Re-Released

A Kiwi Kidsongs album was sent to schools every year for nearly 20 years, until 2010. The songs – written and performed by New Zealanders – became part of the […]
Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Patty Cake

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Patty Cake

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – ITM Hui

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MENZA Conference Online – ECE Hui

Workshop: 17th Oct 2021 Presented By: Greta Bull Chat Dialogue General hui for all things ECE in Music – all welcome. Video: Youtube
Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Online Ear Training & Theory Instruction

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Piano Pedagogy in High School

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Pasifika Talanoa

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: NCEA Changes

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: An Introduction to Mātauranga Māori

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MENZA Conference Online: Bigger, Better, Brains – Music Education and Brain Development

Workshop: 13th October 2021 Chat Dialogue Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for […]
Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Serato Studio – A new DAW free for NZers, built for beat making and DJ producers

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Ableton Live Classroom Projects

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Enabling Student agency in the music classroom

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Approaches in composition and utilising sound

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Protected: MENZA Online Conference: Deep connections curriculum design

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Teaching Composition Years 7&8

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Primary Music Educator’s Hui – Recording

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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: Secondary Music Educator’s Hui – Recording

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Lockdown Music Lessons

This resource allows students to learn their musical instrument on their own with guided videos and resources. There are also resources available for students that may not have instruments to […]
Lv 1 & Lv 2 Conventions Crosswords

Revision Resources to help your students who are attempting the Score-Reading Achievement Standard Externals Created by Rosie James 2021 L1 Conventions Crosswords L2 Conventions Crosswords Lv 2 Conventions Crosswords (Answers) […]
Wide Listening Wookbook

Kia ora! This booklet is where you will log the songs you listen to and what you hear… The point of this activity is to train your ears and learn […]
Senior Music Listening Exercises

Here are some more listening activities for seniors who can hear more than they can say!! Students complete this for themselves and then we listen through together and discuss, throwing […]
Listening Exercise

This listening activity was prepared by Jane Egan at Gisborne Girls High School for her junior students as she was struggling with engaging students with online learning – many of […]
Protected: Score Reading Year 10

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Protected: NEX Workshop – Taonga Puoro

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Protected: Secondary School Music Chat

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Protected: Primary School Music video workshops

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Notation story worksheets

1. Notation – A Note with Letters or A Letter with Notes – Dear Dr Phil Notation_ – A Note with Letters or A Letter with Notes (pdf) Notation – […]
Exam Study – Level 2 A.S. 91276

Thank you to Belinda Carey for supplying this resource. A.S. 91276 EXAM STUDY LEVEL TWO (word doc) EXAM STUDY LEVEL TWO (pdf version) This resource includes: Identify the key […]
NZ Song – Perform, Analyse and Compose

Here is a link to a Google Doc of this resource by Belinda Carey New Zealand Song Perform, Analyse and Compose Aim: Through this study and presentation […]
Kiwilele Resources

These videos are designed for teachers who are starting, or want to strengthen, their ukulele teaching in the classroom – join us and be part of Bill Sevesi’s dream ! […]
Music Education in Aotearoa Covid-19 Guidelines– Updated 26th April 2022

Covid-19 Guidelines for Music Education in Aotearoa Updated 26th April 2022: Resourced from: COVID-19 Protection Framework for schools and kura Curriculum-related activities Activities held as part of normal operations such […]
Protected: Digital Kaiārahi Resources

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Active Learning Years 7-10

Active Learning for years 7-10 by Belinda Carey and Jane Merryfisher Open the doc here In this resource there are activities and learning areas such as Getting to know you […]
Junior Music Lesson 2

This lesson is about learning music notation through listening as well as other activities. It employs a way of teaching theory where students learn to read music through listening sound […]
Collection of Resources and Links

This useful “Great Resources” doc is collated by Belinda Carey, MENZA’s secondary schools’ kaiārahi. Click here to open the resource
Western European Music L1

Here is an integrated Unit of Work for L1 NCEA It covers Task 1 for AS 91095 Task 1 for AS 91092 Contributes to AS 919094 Western European Music (Google […]
US 27658 Student Task and Resource 2020

This is a student task and resource for US 27658. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s) It has a task sheet and a link to a Google Slide show full of […]
Wendy’s Brilliant Piano Pupil Holiday Bingo

Wendy’s Brilliant Bingo (1) (PDF to daownload)(PDF to download)
Te Rito Toi – Hā Ora

Te Rito Toi (www.teritotoi.org) is a resource website to help teachers work with children when they first return to school following major traumatic or life-changing events. Within this resource you […]
Protected: AS91849 Senior Song Writing

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Early Childhood Resources

Music Learning at Home INTRODUCTION Teachers/ Kaiako Mā We invite you to browse the following sites and resources to select some music activities that are appropriate for your tamariki. We […]
Protected: Tau Iwa Year 9 Lockdown Lessons 2020 – Part 1

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Paekupu – Ngā Toi Papakupu (The Arts Dictionary)

Paekupu is an online Māori language dictionary relating to the Learning Areas of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. https://paekupu.co.nz/words/wordlist/puoro/english-to-maori It includes an excellent Ngā Toi Papakupu (The Arts Dictionary) with Puoro (music) language […]
Music Learning At Home

Music Learning at Home Visit our Music Learning at Home resource where you can find the “home-learning choice board”! This resource is great for years 5-8. The links on the […]
Protected: Music’19 Keynote Videos

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Junior Relief Lessons by Belinda Carey

Junior Relief Lessons (Google Doc – create your own copy) JUNIOR RELIEF LESSONS Belinda Carey (pdf) Thanks to Belinda Carey for sharing this resource Click the links above for access. […]
2020 NZQA Standards for Music and Music related assessments.

Neill Grant’s 2020 rendition of the NZQA Standards for Music and Music related assessments. Pdf: music_matrix_Jan2020 Word doc: music_matrix_Jan2020 Thanks to Neill for sharing this.
Oh Baby Musical Play calming strategies

Musical Play calming strategies by Julie Wylie. Oh Baby Musical Play Article This article was published in Oh Baby in 2019 and and is shared here with permission. Julie Wylie […]
THE POWER OF MUSICAL PLAY VIDEO

This video has been created for professionals who support young children with developmental delays through musical activities. The Power of Musical Play presents a rich selection of the accumulated wisdom […]
Level One NCEA tracking

This NCEA Level one tracking chart is provided by Belinda Carey. It can be copied and used as needed.
David Walliam’s Marvellous Musical Podcast

Join David Walliams as he goes on a marvellous musical journey of discovery and meets some of the most famous names from the history of music – from Ludwig ‘Grumpy’ […]
Singable, fun songs that are 100% made in Aotearoa / New Zealand

All of the past Hook, Line and Singalong winning songs – and everything you need to teach them – are just a few clicks away!
Into Music 1 – Classroom Music in Years 1-3

Made in 2001, this is still an outstanding resource, particularly for the beginning classroom music teacher in Aotearoa / New Zealand. The first section looks at the skills and concepts […]
Top 10 Music Apps for the Music Classroom (Katie Wardrobe)

In this episode of the Music Tech Teacher Podcast, Katie Wardrobe shares several music apps for the iPad and useful links which will be useful in your general music classrooms. […]
NZ Sign Singing Resources

Use this link to access a range of classroom / assembly songs that can be used in Early Child and Primary School settings that also support the use of NZSL
Modulation video
Taonga Puoro posters

Download Taonga Puoro posters for the classroom. TaongaPuoro2020a (pdf) TaongaPuoro2020b (pdf) These taonga puoro were made by Gavin Britt The poster was updated in 2020.
NZ Music classroom in Te Reo

Download a pdf version of the NZ music classroom poster here. MUSICCLASSROOM_POSTER (pdf)
Twinkle Twinkle little Scratch

A lesson plan using coding in Scratch and teaching patterns and structure in music by Judith Bell. Lesson Plan – Twinkle Twinkle Little Scratch (Google Doc)
Collaborative Composition

This free iBook shows a method of teaching composition to junior high school students using technology and collaboration. Click here to download. More resources from Duncan Ferguson are available from https://www.learningideas.org/
Learning Ideas: From Music to Notation

From Music To Notation This is a fantastic resource for those students that don’t have strong theory/notation skills but want to learn how to produce scores and lead sheets. Using […]
Basic Audio Mixing Techniques

A quick guide to basic mixing techniques for teachers, students and podcasters. It provides concise and effective techniques for improving the quality of any audio that you record. Great for […]
Protected: Make Some Noise! 2017 Conference Resources (members only)

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Protected: Level 1 practice for external exams (from Mary Gentle)

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Level 1 music score reading slide shows (from Mary Gentle)

Level 1 Music Thanks to Mary Gentle for sharing these resources. Preparation for Score reading no. 4 (Slide show) Preparation for external exams in Score reading (slide show)
Calming and Regulating techniques

The Power of Musical Play and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm and Regulate Children and Families who Experience Stress and Anxiety – Julie Wylie As humans, we are first and foremost […]
The Neuroscience of Music Play and the Neuroscience of Music

An article by Julie Wylie on the neuroscience of music play and the neuroscience of music http://juliewyliemusic.com/the-neuroscience-of-musical-play-and-the-neuroscience-of-music-wired-com/ More articles can be found on Julie’s website http://juliewyliemusic.com/articles/
Musical Play as Therapy in an Early Intervention Programme (Julie Wylie & Susan Foster-Cohen)

“Musical Play as Therapy in an Early Intervention Programme” by Julie Wylie & Susan Foster-Cohen, an article from the publication Approaches. Effective therapeutic use of music for very young children with […]
Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale
MENZA Magazine Oct 2018

TUNE ME IN Volume 13 Number 3, October 2018 Articles by page number 4 Networks of Expertise – Mathew Stenbo 6 An Update from ISME – Linda Webb & Denise Dore […]
Order of Sharps and Flats
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