Wellington

Regional Hub Leader for MENZA:

MENZA’s regional Hub Leader for this region is Ben Lau from Newlands College, who will share with the music community – often via Te Ara Puoro – when there are PLD and networking opportunities in this region. Please get in touch with Ben if you would like to be included in the list for events.

We are always happy to hear from members in these regions regarding PLD ideas or needs.

MENZA regularly emails all members on the current database about future events – so join up now if you haven’t already. Note that first year teachers and full time teacher trainees gain free membership.

Music Education Wellington

Music Education Wellington runs We Can Sing! and WOF (Wellington Orchestra Festival) and hosts a range of professional development opportunities for music educators.

Wellington Orchestra Festival

Organiser – Joanna Calvert

A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance led by arranger and conductor, Richard Oswin, for senior primary, intermediate and secondary students who learn an instrument.

This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students and make music in one big ensemble. The technical difficulty of the music is suitable for students in their second or third year of practice and while it is an orchestra, there are kit, guitar, keyboard, and bass parts too. Students can work on their parts with instrumental tutors to attend on the day, nearly prepared to play up to 6 pieces. Schools might achieve an ensemble of instruments who can play together but this is not essential.

The day begins with a massed rehearsal and sectionals and finishes with a concert of the 6 pieces. Repertoire ranges from the Baroque to modern pop/rock music.

Contact Joanna Calvert if you have any questions. We’d love to increase the range of schools with students participating in this event. It’s a fine-tuned machine now, ready to welcome new teachers and student musicians.

MEFA: MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

MEFA in Wellington is Aotearoa’s premier national festival catering to all school ensembles of traditional, jazz/blues styles. We create a vibrant and educational environment where learning rather than just competition thrives. Fostering a genuine sense of community and social festivity in addition to our world-class concerts and mentorship, MEFA offers an unparalleled atmosphere for students to perform and develop valuable skills.

For Further Information: MEFA

MENZA Wellington Contacts