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Creatives in School is a funded partnership between Creative NZ and the Ministry of Education. Creatives are paid to work with a school(s) to undertake a project that encourages creativity. Teachers involved and schools are also paid for their time and the additional administration. The total fund per project is $17,000. The 4th Round of applications is open and closes on the 21st August. If you’re interested (or have been unsuccessful in the past), I’d strongly recommend reading the FAQs and also attending one of the webinars. 

In my conversation with the Creatives in Schools team, many applications don’t even make it to the discussion stage of the process as they don’t meet the basic requirements. For examples the project must be between 8-20 weeks in duration, so if your proposal is 3 weeks long it doesn't fit. 

There haven't been as many musical projects applied for or accepted as some of the other arts. Looking through the successful round 3 applications I can see a number of music examples but it would be great if more schools could tap into this create project. 

Perhaps if you’ve been successful with a project, you’d like to share what impact it has had on your students and department?  

Summary to 26 June 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

What is a great video camera for recording performances? Any tips?

Looking for youth orchestras in east Auckland. 

Kat is looking for articles/research looking at music subject specific vs integrated arts lessons. 

Georgie is looking for Pink Floyd and Alice in Wonderland resources. 

A great thread on what you call songs, tracks and instrumental pieces of music. 

Harpsichord for sale. 

Spotify have a free online audio-midi converter. 

Lots of ideas for supporting students with Dyslexia and learning guitar. 

A variety of tips for how to remove permanent marker off piano keys. 

Secondary 

NCEA music resources from Andrew, including film music from The Hobbit. 

Ideas for modern piano for Level 3 Solo, and male Metal/Rock for Level 3 Solo, and Baritone sax + Piano for scholarship. 

Professional Development and Events

Jazz Band-it Competition- Deadline for entries is the 12th July

WEBO (WLG Band festival that welcomes those from out of town) entries are open and include Choral ensembles. 

Learning Ideas Mixing courses - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced are kicking off each term. 

Andrew has a workshop on how to structure a secondary program along with an opportunity for composition mentoring. 

IRMT Regional Mini-conferences  - Labour Weekend in AKL and CHCH. 

Student opportunities

Songwriting workshop for primary/intermediate students 20-21 July in AKL. 

Music producer training course (online). 

Songwriting camp in July (CHCH). 

Vacancies

Voice in Lower Hutt

Violin in Lower Hutt

Someone to tune drums in AKL

Brass in AKL

Opus Orchestra Education and Engagement facilitator

ITM Scheme co-ordinator Mid/South Canterbury/North Otago. 

Flute and Keyboard sat morning in AKL. 

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The MENZA AGM and workshops are being held in Wellington after a number of years in AKL on the 19th June. (They will endeavor to be livestreamed). The AGM is a chance to hear about what hard work has been done by the national body of music educators on behalf of all music teachers in NZ. With the reflection that occurs at AGMs, there is also a chance to hatch new plans, have dreams and look to the changes that are on the horizon for music education (aside from NCEA and the new Yr1-13 Curriculum). If you’re within traveling distance to WLG how about you car-pool other music teachers (HODs how about you invite your ITMs) and aim to attend? If you’re a bit further afield, how about you block out the afternoon to spend some time with other music educators in the workshops and AGM. RSVP for the face to face or online here. 

Find out more about MENZA here. 

I’d like to draw extra attention to the Musical Futures PLD day in July. Originally based on the research of how popular musicians learn music (informally and focused on practical), Musical Futures has transformed the practice of teachers around the world. I’ve personally read a number of research papers that outline the positive impact implementing even just parts of the Musical Futures philosophy can have on student engagement, and teacher confidence in teaching. This includes bringing in more popular/contemporary music across your teaching program. Have a look at their website, do a bit of a google search for blogs and videos of teachers doing it to get more of an idea. 

Summary to 28 May 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

The latest AudioCulture education newsletter out. Have a read and why not sign up to get it directly to go in the draw to win a t-shirt!

Eugene is looking for Taonga Pūoro Players in AKL. Kat also shared a number of other resources. 

Do you use Tradition of Excellence in a junior band program? Rhys is wanting to hear from you to help him set up a program.

Ideas for a beginner percussion ensemble were shared. Kaboom!

Do you have xylophones or glockenspiels you could lend a school in Canterbury?

Links to Ukrainian songs are found here. 

James Bond unit ideas for Yr10s. 

Secondary 

Lots of ideas for scholarship baritone sax pieces. 

Duncan has a proposal to extend the expiring Performing Arts Technology standards. Have a read of his email and respond to his evidence gathering survey. 

Professional Development and Events

Musical Futures are finally having their AKL PLD day! 8 July. Have a read of the email and head to their website to see how this can really transform your classroom and pedagogy. 

Manukau Symphony Orchestra concert Sunday 29th May. 

MENZA AGM and Workshop 18th June in WLG. 

• Primary/Intermediate workshop with Makaira Waugh and Rawiri Hindle, and launch of the new Poutokomanawa resource: Te Koha a Tāne

• The secondary workshop is a Q&A session on the RAS with Matt Stenbo

Chamber Music NZ: Bird Like Men - A multimedia performance weaving together taonga pūoro, waiata, karakia and pūrākau (storytelling), partnered with cello and double bass. Major and minor centers in May-July. 

Student opportunities

$500 student scholarships to attend an Artist Development experience 16 July. A range of industry speakers and a chance to perform. 

Young Jazz Band-It competition update. 

Free Song-writing workshop in AKL. Sat 18th June. 

Bay of Plenty Symphonia Rising Star competition is open!

Positions

Violin in AKL

Looking for work

Range of instruments and groups between Coromandel and AKL. 

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We’re halfway through NZ Music Month but it’s not too late to get involved. Have a read of all of the great ways that the NZ Music Commission has on offer. Perhaps you and your colleagues could have a go at the daily Heardle? (Guess the track with only short parts played). 

Three administration points to help the smooth running of Musicnet. 

1. If you post a message and get a rejection email, please read the content of the email as it contains the reason why it’s been rejected. 

2. If you post a message and you don’t see it come through like other Musicnet emails do into your inbox, please check the archive first. Some members of the list don’t see their own messages. If you can’t see it there, then please email me directly and I’ll follow it up. 

3. Please consider that Musicnet is an email list and so once an email has been sent, it can’t be ‘unsent’ to the 1600 members. Messages can be removed from the archives. 

Summary to 15 May 2022

General (for all Music Levels including Primary)

Timpani travel boxes for sale. 

Ableton Learning Synths website has an a number of updates and now can expert to Ableton Live. 

Resource supporting the recent digitisation of the Give It A Whirl NZ Music series was shared by Shane. 

A Matariki and Taonga Puoro resource has been shared from the Christchurch City Council. 

A lengthy and insightful thread about how to help a flute student having trouble reading notes on the lower stave. 

Video showing the compositional process that could be good for senior students. 

Secondary 

Regional moderation forums for the Entertainment and Event Technology Unit Standards are being proposed. Answer the survey about what will be of most benefit to you. 

Learning Ideas 2022 Exam Pack is available. 

Student opportunities

Waikato University Composition competition. 

NZ Choral Federation Composition competition. 

NZSO Sing-songwriter showcase entries are due 25th May. 

Auckland Jazz Competition entries are open. 

Peace Song competition.

Professional Development and Events

Andrew Stopps has a number of new resources out. 

Positions

Vocal teacher in CHCH

Choir teacher in Waikato

Drum teacher in AKL

Vocal teacher/Choir director in AKL

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Welcome to the end of what seems like a very long 11 week Term 1. I’m thankful for all of your contributions over the last 4 months. Musicnet members posting questions, answering queries and sharing resources is what makes this community so valuable. Some of you have colleagues around you, whilst others are sole-charge, or in isolated areas. 

As always, take a break these holidays. Have a cup of tea and do something for you!

The list will continue to run over the holidays.

Summary to 14 April 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

A tool for drummers to practice their kick peddling. 

Drive around the streets and listen to a local radio station. 

Do you teach ​​contemporary commercial/Popular culture music? Jo is conducting Masters research and would love to have some responses to her survey. 

How does sampling fit in music creation? Nicholas asked in relation to NCEA, but the discussion thread went wider and I’d encourage everyone to have a read and consider responding. 

Primary/Junior music

Free resources and updates from Andrew Stopps. 

Secondary 

Hazel is starting a junior band at her high school. Her students have 0-2 yrs of ​​. What songs would you recommend?

Christine is looking for help with a L2 Rap song choice. 

Is an electric guitar a different instrument than a classical guitar? How about a Violin and a Cello? Read this thread and find out what other music teachers think. 

Professional Development and Events

Mixing Techniques for teachers by Learning Ideas. An advanced course is being added to the Beginner and Intermediate courses.

The Young Jazz Band-It competition is open for entries. 

Transglobal weekend of music May 13-15

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The term is nearly over, with a short week coming up. Someone remarked that it felt like week 35 this week! There are lots of unknowns looking at what events and performances would normally occur in Term 2 and it is really difficult to plan. 

Today a small paid opportunity came up to review resources on TKI. As the Ministry of Education continues to implement the educational changes, updates the curriculum, NCEA and online resources, there will be an increasing number of short-term, small (and some bigger) contracts that will be advertised. These are great opportunities to use your expertise to support other teachers outside of your immediate community. They are also a chance for people to expand and diversify their employment options. I’d encourage you to update your C.V now, and apply for positions that come up that you think you’d be suitable for. I became the Musicnet facilitator with only a few years of secondary music teaching experience, and it opened up a wide number of other opportunities. When I applied, I didn’t think I had enough experience someone in this role would need. 

Summary to 8 April 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

What is the most performed song by students at your school?

600 songs from the 90s mixed in 34 mins. How many can you spot!

What would a “Language of Music” course include for yr 9s and 10s? 

Singing at Orange level was discussed. 

What software is between Groove Pizza and a DAW?

Additional synths to use with Ableton Live intro. 

Musicaa is a simplified version of musictheory.net. 

Watch this sample breakdown of Kanye West

The NZ Music commission has spaces for rural or small schools to take part in their mentoring program. 

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Secondary 

Creative powerhouse Learning Ideas has their new 2022 Exam Pack out!

Does your school offer NCEA Level 1? If it doesn’t, why? 

Performing Arts Technology Unit Standards update. 

Christine had a question about group performance at Level 3. 

Professional Development and Events

Trinity Rock and Pop Bootcamp 

Positions

16hrs to May. Secondary teacher reviewing TKI resources. 

Drums AKL

Drums Sth AKL/Waikato

Voice AKL

Secondary Classroom in Wakatipu High School

Secondary Classroom in AKL. 

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Term 1 is racing along, and we’re already into March! Thanks to everyone who has been posting messages with really clear subject lines. It really helps everyone discern if they need to open or delete an email. 

I’d like to highlight two posts this week. Frist, the Ministry of Education is looking for feedback about their new website. It’s your chance to have your say about what you find helpful, or less so. 

Second, is Sue’s about supporting two students learning the piano. Great advice has been added and I’m looking forward to hearing more gems of wisdom from others on the list. Another related thread about piano followed on. 

Summary to 11 March 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

Auckland Youth Steel Orchestra is looking for new members! Have a look at the vidoes!

Do you teach students with Dyslexia? Nanako has a short survey to gather data for her study. 

Thanks to David for alerting others to the Piano scam alert doing the rounds. 

What do you use to clean instruments? 

Primary

Don’t let Covid stop the music - can’t sing? STRUM! The latest newsletter packed with ideas from Kiwileles. 

Secondary 

The Teaching Practice (Andrew Stopps) has more resources released this week. 

Eugene is wanting help and advice with scholarship composition. 

A 2nd performance instrument on guitar and uke question. 

Wendy has a query from anyone using the new AS32302 standard. 

Do you have more ideas for Rap repertoire? 

Professional Development and Events

Showquest Registrations close next week. 

Auckland Arts Festival online starts next week. 

ASQ International Music Academy applications are open. 

Positions

Guitar AKL

Drums, Clarinet, Band Director, Sax AKL

Guitar CHCH

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These last two weeks I’ve been hearing about great new ideas about what teachers are planning for 2022. This includes ways of them finding out about new music and it’s made. Personally, I sometimes find myself listening to the music I already know, or similar. How do you find new music? 

This week I’d like to highlight a new addition to the TKI online resources which I’ve already shared here before. Whilst the overall review and renewal of TKI resource bank is underway, one resource “Counting the Beat: Analyzing Aotearoa Pop Songs, for Music Studies Level 2” has been added. Have a look at the other resources there whilst you’re at it. 

The Youthtown Songwriting Competition is now open. The prize, for 65 year 9-11 students is to have their song recorded in a studio, mastered and distributed. Have a read and why not try something different this year? 

Summary to 6 March 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

The four chord song thread continues. 

Do you know of any heavy metal musicians who are influenced by classical music? 

Rawyn is looking for composition competitions (for string quartet, small groups etc) for her students to enter. 

Any tips for a first time Musical director for a production? Put in any tips in this thread.  

Secondary 

Is the Bach Cello Prelude in G Maj suitable for level 3 performance? Some great advice in this thread. 

What rhythm songs do you use with junior secondary students? 

Supplementary information about the Accord Days (teacher only days) for 2022. 

Professional Development and Events

Auckland Arts Festival Creative Learning Online Program has launched. 

Positions

Piano in Sumner. 

Piano in AKL. 

Piano and Drums in Hastings. 

Drums in AKL. 

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Wow! We’re nearly at March already. It seems like the startup busyness of the school year has just intensified over the last week. I’ve been really encouraged by the support that the members of Musicnet have offered to colleagues reaching out for help, ideas and direction as they navigate changing circumstances. 

Remember that anyone can send ask a question or share a resource via musicnet@lists.tki.org.nz. Perhaps if you haven’t contributed, or asked a question before, March could be the month that you post your first message…….

Summary to 28 Feb 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

Refresh your knowledge of the Covid-19 guidelines direct from the MoE and a clarification about group rehearsals. 

Some creative solutions for running orchestral rehearsals were shared.

Alison has offered to share her research into Wellbeing in the Arts and cognitive development. Did you got to Nirvana 30 years ago? If you did (or didn’t) you can listen to a bootleg of it here. 

MENZA’s eNotes have gone out. Did you get yours directly in your inbox? If not contact MENZA to check your membership is up to date. 

A thread on Curricular Music and Co-curricula music includes a range of positions on how to navigate it in your school.

NZ String Quartet Bitesize Masterclasses have been launched.   

What are your ‘must have’ resources for teaching music? Fill out this short form that MENZA is compiling to help support teachers. 

AudioCulture’s latest newsletter is out and full of great resources and information about NZ Music. 

Chris is making a list of 4 chord songs he will share. 

Matt has made some resources for music teachers including theory, performance and modern songwriting. Check the full list here. 

Andrew has made a new “Create, Listen and Perform” resource for junior music. 

Primary

Want to see Primary school students take part in an opera based on Little Red Riding Hood? The performance at the Michael Fowler Center is now online. 

Intermediate

Round the world ideas for Yr 7 & 8. 

Secondary 

Menza have shared resources for teaching online, including a drag and drop collaboration space. 

Tips for managing practice room bookings. 

Secondary School teacher only days for 2022 are set. 

Professional Development and Events

The Big Sing is open for registrations.

The University of Auckland is offering Jazz workshops in 2023. Contact them directly to find out more. 

Conductor training basics in May, AKL. 

Positions

Various at Kedgley Music Center AKL

Drums in Taranaki

Organist in AKL. 

Guitar in WLG. 

Guitar and Piano in AKL.

Piano, Guitar and Drums in AKL. 

Guitar in AKL. 

El Guitar in AKL.

Drums in AKL. 

Administrator (Part time) for Music Education Canterbury. 

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Here is the summary for the week. The full archive of all messages are saved and can be accessed anytime (Link at the bottom of this email). 

Regarding discussion about how to manage the red traffic light system, there is some discussion here. Keep an eye out for more updates about wind instruments/singing in the red traffic light with MENZA currently liaising with the MoE about them. 

Summary to 12 Feb 2022

General (for all Music Levels)

Music Ecademy has rebuilt its user interface and has expanded the content and resources. Give Jaroslav an email to get a trial about this theory and harmony app. 

What desks do you use for your computer workstations? 

Secondary 

AudioCulture has just published a great article on how Mat Hoyes has made 10 examples how NZ pop songs can be analyzed for Level 2 “Investigate an aspect of NZ Music”. 

A comprehensive thread on Note Flight vs other notation alternatives were shared. 

Where do Boards of examination grades and NCEA levels fit? Some considerations in this thread about Mozart K454 1st Movement. 

Student opportunities

Jazz Band-it, a competition for intermediate and secondary school students has been launched, lead by Rodger Fox. $18,000 of prizes are up for grabs. 

Professional Development and Events

Webinar Wed 16th Feb 4pm about using the free DAW Serato Studio with the Music Tec midi standards. 

Vacancies

Drums in CHCH

Various ITMs in AKL

Brass in CHCH

Guitar and Bass in AKL

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