Itinerant

  • 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 would like a copy of the Google Website please email admin@menza.co.nz. For the Google Doc, create your own copy or download the document.

  • Info session on non-contact hours for teachers in 2025

    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 in 2025. If you need help negotiating with your management team, PPTA Field Officers are happy to help – find them on the PPTA website…

  • The impact of music therapy on teaching – Chris O’Connor

    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 approach to music education that he experienced in his music learning journey. Chris O’Connor is a registered music therapist and freelance performer, educator, composer and…

  • Reading Music Game and Website

    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 It has high score boards, certificates, skins (for rewards), fingering charts for wind and brass, instrument specific formats (eg. positions for trombone, valves for brass,…

  • Students Starting Guitar – Matthew Stuart

    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 included to help students remember each shape.” – Matthew Stuart Please feel free to download and use this resource (downloadable link: here) in your classes.…

  • Helpful Links – Resources

    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    Co-Curricular Orchestral and choral arrangements Ten Pieces Get Creative with Classical Music

  • Kiwi Kids Songs Re-Released

    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 cultural fabric of New Zealand primary schools. The collection included many styles popular with students, with all songs recorded to the highest industry standard by…

  • Protected: MENZA Conference Online – ITM Hui

    Protected: MENZA Conference Online – ITM Hui

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  • Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Piano Pedagogy in High School

    Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Piano Pedagogy in High School

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  • Music Education in Aotearoa  Covid-19 Guidelines– Updated 26th April 2022

    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 as curriculum-related activities are not classified as gatherings under the framework, but schools should continue to implement a range of health mitigations to minimise risk…

  • Wendy’s Brilliant Piano Pupil Holiday Bingo

    Wendy’s Brilliant Piano Pupil Holiday Bingo

    Wendy’s Brilliant Bingo (1) (PDF to daownload)(PDF to download)

  • Protected: Make Some Noise! 2017 Conference Resources (members only)

    Protected: Make Some Noise! 2017 Conference Resources (members only)

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