Whaowhia te kete mātauranga – fill the basket of knowledge
IRMTNZ is committed to supporting music teachers by providing regular Professional Development through national events and activities run by our local branches.
IRMTNZ Conference 2026
8 – 10 April, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Titled ‘Kotahitanga – Creativity in Collaboration’, our recent national conference attracted over 70 music studio teachers from across Aotearoa. We enjoyed a varied programme of seminars, workshops and masterclasses with guest speakers including Australian music educator and author Tim Topham, NZSQ violist Gillian Ansell MNZM, CEO SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music Dr Hannah Darroch, collaborative pianist Dr Sarah Watkins and NZ Choral Federation Chair Pete Rainey MNZM. A concert by Gillian Ansell, Hannah Darroch and Sarah Watkins was a memorable highlight. See our Conference page for more details.
Our national conferences are held every second year. Maintaining momentum through to 2028, our Taranaki Branch is holding a national PD event 22 – 23 January. Mark the dates in your diary – further details will be available here soon!
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Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – let us keep close together, not far apart
Our branches are at the heart of local communities throughout Aotearoa, providing a range of activities for members, their students, and the wider public. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) comes in the form of workshops, seminars, and masterclasses with highly respected international and local presenters. Our branches also hold student recitals and awards which are always popular with whānau and friends.
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