Articles published by NZ Branch
General interest
| Title | Description | Year |
|---|---|---|
| A new look at Scottish music | Review of music workshops at 2018/19 NZ Branch Summer School | 2019 |
| A Summer School World Leader | How NZ has been leading the way in developing music at Summer School | 2018 |
| Appreciating your musicians | Musicians put a lot of time into preparing sets of music and practising the tunes. Here are some ways to let them know that their efforts are appreciated. | 2021 |
| Dance Database | Overview of what can be found in the Dance Database facility | 2017 |
| Flying Kiwis | Review of a French SCD weekend, with music from an unlikely bunch of Kiwis. | 2016 |
| Kiwi Fiddlers, Edinburgh Tattoo in Sydney | Another Tattoo with Kiwi fiddlers, this time in Sydney | 2019 |
| Musicians' Convention Hamilton | Review of a successful gathering of musicians and dancers | 2019 |
| NZ Fiddlers in the Edinburgh Tattoo | How NZ's fiddlers found their way into performing in the Tattoo | 2016 |
| Save our School | How NZ's musicians stepped up to rescue music at a Summer School | 2017 |
| SCD Music for Dancers | A brief guide to what you can listen for in the music | 2016 |
| Using your Adviser | Accessing the advice and experience of the Music Adviser | 2016 |
| What's in a Band | A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a SCD band | 2014 |
Teachers and MCs
| Title | Description | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a Band for your SCD event | Guide to some aspects for consideration when selecting a band | 2015 |
| Club supports new musician | How a Wellington SCD club supported the development of a local musician | 2016 |
| Encouraging your local musician | Small steps to a happy outcome | 2014 |
| How to grow an SCD musician | Ideas for nurturing your upcoming musicians | 2018 |
| A practical guide to live music at your event | Some things to bear in mind when planning your event and some advice for the MC on the day. | 2021 |
| Practising your Ready-Ands | Help for working on this important skill | 2020 |
| TACTalk music articles | Articles on Dance programme selection and tunes. Well worth a read! | 2012 |
| Teaming up for a formal event | How to help your event with live music run smoothly | 2019 |
Musicians
| Title | Description | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifying your fiddle | A summary of the factors to be considered and products available. | 2015 |
| Chords | Bow-and-curtsey chords: a quick guide | 2014 |
| Developing and rehearsing your Band | Some ideas to improve your band's performance | 2020 |
| Factors affecting Tempo | All you need to know … | 2016 |
| Playing for SCD classes - an introduction | What you need to know if you're interested in playing for Class | 2017 |
| Tune websites | Searching for a tune? Here's some help. | 2020 |
| Why play music for SCD | A brief summary of the fun and pleasure! | 2015 |
| Workshops with Marian and Max | Report on band workshops held in Lower Hutt | 2014 |