Musicnet Summary to 10 April 2018 : Virtual Learning Network

Kia ora tātou,

It’s been two weeks since the last Musicnet summary due to Easter and short weeks.

The winners of the annual Hook Line and Sing a Long have been announced. Congratulations to James Constable from Rangiora High School with his song “The Smell of Sunscreen”.

Have a read of this thread talking about what to do with reluctant performers at Year 10. Some great ideas were shared.

It is sad that the DAYTiME (a Day of Technology in Music Education) won’t be running in AKL this year. However, there is a very special rate for any NZer wishing to attend their DAYTiMEs in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Do contact EDNET if you are thinking about it as they can help you find accomodation.

Summary to 10 April 2018

General (for all Music Levels)

The Auckland University Concert Band is looking to hire bassons, contrabassoons, a euphonium and a trumpet.
Mat is looking for a Bass Clarinet for a school production in Wanaka.
50 Classical CDs are being sold.
A youtube site that contains popular and easy guitar TABs was shared.
Loop pedal recommendations.
Installing MuseScore on Chromebooks.
CD Duplicator recommendations.
Brett is looking for help with research into GATE students in Music.

Primary/Intermediate

Some outstanding sources of posters and things to put on classroom walls.

Secondary

Dancing in the Park AKL is looking for youth to be performers or on the production team.

Professional Development/Concerts/Competitions

The annual NZSM Jazz Project is on 7-8 June, and the Queens Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2-4 June. Applications are open and will fill up quickly.
Tony Chen Lin Master Classes 14th April in CHCH.
Acapella Champions on Show, 21st April in CHCH.
Learning Ideas Workshops in AKL, WLG and CHCH on L3 Songwriting and Project Based Learning.
Kodaly Workshops in WLG 16/18/19 April.
The NEWSATS Biannual Singing Conference is on 9-11 July in AKL. Early bird closes 30th April.
DAYTiME in Australia with special rates for NZers.
Pitt Street Singfest - Auckland schools choir festival 26th May 2pm. Do read this email as it contains all the information about the massed choir finale as well.
The Wallace International Piano Festival is offering free attendance to masterclasses for IRMT ticket holders.
APO Discovery Concert details are out. $12 per student.
The NZCBA Festival 2018 in Wellington application link.