MENZA    
Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa
Mātauranga a Puoro o Aotearoa
 
 
The links on this page are closely associated with MENZA.
For further links to related music sites, we suggest you make use of a search engine such as Google.
By simply searching for topics of your choice, you will be able to channel the search to best suit your needs. Search examples: “auckland orchestras nz”, “learn to play violin nz”, “teaching resources music nz”, “music events nz”.
 
The overall aim of MERC is to provide a national focus for music education research at tertiary level.  MERC serves to:
    •    be recognised as the hub of networks for music educators involved in research in New Zealand
    •    facilitate and establish networks between researchers, groups and institutions
    •    share information online for national and international audiences 
    •    help institutions and individuals identify and refine research projects
    •    gather research information and the data from overseas relevant to the situation in this country
The Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand  www.irmt.org.nz
“To promote the general advancement of music teaching, and the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and skills connected with music teaching ... “
New Zealand Music Commission    www.nzmusic.org.nz
The New Zealand Music Commission (NZMC) is one of the Government funded arts agencies, and is committed to growing NZ music business, both at home and overseas.
Arts Online is the key professional resource for all arts educators in primary and secondary schools in New Zealand.
“Musicnet” http://artsonline.tki.org.nz/interact/musicnet/ provides good on-line opportunities to talk to music educators and advisors around the country.
“Engaging with the NZ Curriculum” http://artsonline.tki.org.nz/engageinarts/ provides support materials and units of work for each discipline.
"Community Artists for Education" http://artsonline.tki.org.nz/arts-cafe/ provides a free brokering service to connect artists with schools. Artists'profiles and programmes can be searched by name, discipline, region.
National Library of NZ Music Collection  www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/a-z-of-all-collections/music-collection The Music Collection includes music from New Zealand and other countries. It contains scores, books, magazines, cassettes, CDs, LPs, 78rpm recordings, cylinders, videos, DVDs, and choral and orchestral sets.
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