Application for Provisional Membership 2025

Please complete this form as fully as possible. Information labelled * must be provided.

如果需要中英文翻译，请点击上面蓝色的链接。这是一个中英文翻译软件，请把表中您不懂的英文词汇或句子或段落，复制粘贴到翻译软件中待翻译英文的指定位置上，您就可以得到相应的中文含义。另外，请把您要填写的中文资料翻译成英文后复制粘贴在本表格中。注意，本表格必须用英文填写

Yandex Translate

Application Fee

Application Fee $110.00 (inclusive of GST)
IRMTNZ GST # 21 - 071 - 161

This fee covers your Provisional Membership subscription until 31 March 2026 and must be paid before your membership can be confirmed.

Full Name *

Preferred name for membership listing -include designation (optional) eg Ms/Mrs/Mr *

Physical address for listing on the website ‘Teacher Search’. Please include post code. *

Postal address (if different from physical address). Please include post code

Age Range *

Under 21

21 - 30

31 - 40

41 - 50

51 - 60

71+

Email *

Phone Number (Landline)

Mobile Number

Website

1 / 5

Report abuse. About abuse.
Never submit passwords via this form. See why.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

1. Please list the area(s) of musical activity for which you are applying for registration (see page 5). Please provide copies of your certificates or other evidence to show that you are qualified to teach in the music making field(s) you select for registration. If there are no internationally recognized qualifications in these fields, please give the name(s) and email(s)/phone number(s) of expert teachers with whom you have studied. *

Attach files here:

If you are submitting more than one file through this link, you will need to combine them into a zip file to attach.

2. Please list your qualifications in musical performance. List the highest ones first (see page 4). You must supply evidence of these qualifications (including transcripts of any tertiary qualification). Note: if your evidence documentation is not in English, please provide a translated version as well as the original. In some cases, a video of the applicant performing at their highest level may be required.

Date	Qualification (OR year of completed University study in musical performance)

Please upload evidence documentation of your qualifications. *

If you are submitting more than one file through this link, you will need to combine them into a zip file to attach.

3. Are you enrolled in a course or courses or studying to gain further musical performance qualifications? If so, please list them (see page 4).

Expected date of completion	Course or qualification

4. Please list your highest qualifications in music teaching (see page 4).

Date	Qualification or university paper

Attach testimonials here if required (See page 4)

If you are submitting more than one file through this link, you will need to combine them into a zip file to attach.

5. Are you studying for further courses or qualifications in music teaching? (See page 4)

Expected date of completion	Course or qualification

6. Do you have any other qualifications that you think can contribute to your work as a teacher of music? (See page 4).

Date	Qualification

7. Do you currently have any pupils? If so, please indicate the age range and current level of study of up to five of them (see page 4).

Pupil No.	Age 5-8yrs	Age 9-12yrs	Age 13-18yrs	Over 18yrs	Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced

9. If there is any other information you wish to share about your experience in music education please do so here.

10. Please provide a brief biography for our website ‘Teacher Search’ list: 50 words maximum - you can update this at any time. *

Please provide a current photograph in high resolution. *

2 / 5

Previous Report abuse. About abuse.
Never submit passwords via this form. See why.

DECLARATION:

11. By ticking this box I confirm that the information I have supplied is accurate and complete as per the checklist on page 4. I understand that I must provide IRMTNZ with a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record, and that all members of the IRMTNZ are obliged to work in accordance with the IRMTNZ Code of Ethics and Student Safety Policy (see page 4). *

Please attach your criminal record form here if you have already obtained it.

12. I have attached scans of the following documents and transcripts (please note scans must be in PDF format, in black and white and resolution no greater than 300dpi otherwise they are too large to email and process). Note: If your certificates and transcript(s) are in a language other than English, you must provide a translated version as well as the original. *

List of scanned documents

If you are granted Provisional membership by the Registration Board, you can designate yourself as per the following example: Jane Doe Provisional Member IRMTNZ.

Provisional Member fee: $110.00 (inclusive of GST) IRMTNZ GST # 21 - 071 - 161

This fee covers your Provisional Membership subscription until 31 March 2026 and must be paid before your membership can be confirmed

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE – see checklist on page 5. A copy of your application will be emailed to the address supplied. Please check your Spam or Updates folders if it does not appear in your inbox.

Please pay by internet banking.

Bank: ASB Account Name: Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand Account No: 12-3148-0151669-00 Code: your name Reference: ‘Provisional'

AFTER COMPLETING THE CHECKLIST ON PAGE 5, REMEMBER TO CLICK ON 'SUBMIT' TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS. For questions or further information, email the IRMTNZ Registration Board: applyirmtnz@gmail.com

3 / 5

Previous Report abuse. About abuse.
Never submit passwords via this form. See why.

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

Question 1

Please see below a selection of registration subjects from which prospective Associate and Provisional members can choose to apply for registration. The appropriate registration application form and supporting documentation as outlined in the form must be submitted. If there are no internationally recognized qualifications in any requested registration subjects, the applicant must provide the name(s) of expert teachers with whom they have studied. If your instrument is not listed below, please contact the chair of the Registration Board: Annemarie Gasparini (annemarie.irmtnz@gmail.com) to check on eligibility.
Applicants will be required to show their level of competence in every field requested for registration. Where formal courses and/or qualifications in that music-making field are offered by a recognized authority the applicant should indicate the highest course and/or qualification they have obtained and the authority. Where no formal course or qualification is available the Institute will seek an opinion of the applicant’s ability from expert practitioners in the field.

Where applicable, please state whether your chosen instrument is jazz, or classical eg, classical saxophone or jazz saxophone.
______________________________________________________________________________

KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS
Piano, collaborative piano, jazz piano, electric keyboard, fortepiano, harpsichord, organ, accordion

BOWED STRING INSTRUMENTS
Violin, viola, violoncello, double-bass, jazz bass, fiddle

PLUCKED OR STRUCK STRING INSTRUMENTS (without keyboard)
Acoustic guitar, classical guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, lyre, harp, zither, dulcimer, cimbalom

WIND INSTRUMENTS
Flute, piccolo, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet, jazz clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, recorder

BRASS INSTRUMENTS
Trumpet, cornet, french horn, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, tenor/baritone horn, euphonium

PERCUSSION
Genres – Orchestral, Rock, Latin, Jazz
Specific Instruments may include:

Pitched - marimba, xylophone, timpani
Unpitched - drumkit, snare drum
Genres – orchestral, rock, latin, jazz

VOCAL
Classical singing, CCM, musical theatre.

TAONGA PUORO
Specific Instruments may include:

Flutes - Kōauau, Nguru, Rehu, Pūmotomoto, Pūtōrino, Pōrutu
Trumpets - Pūkaea, Pūtātara
Percussion - Pahū Pounamu
Whirled Instruments - Pūrerehua, Poi awhiowhio

ETHNIC INSTRUMENTS
Specific Instruments may include:

Bowed string instruments - erhu, oud, shamisen, rababah
Plucked or struck string instruments - koto, shamisen, lute, kisar
Wind instruments - shakuhachi, bagpipes (specify the ethnicity)
Drums and percussion - djembe, tabla, daff, kasur

GROUP MUSIC-MAKING
Vocal ensemble, choir, string ensemble, kapa haka, taonga puoro, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, chamber ensemble, concert band, rock band, Early Childhood Education.

THEORY
Classical theory (up to Grade 5), Advanced Classical theory (Grade 6 and above), jazz theory, theory for rock and popular music.

COMPOSITION and AUDIO PRODUCTION
Classical composition, film composition, improvisation, recording, live electronic performance, mixing, producing, post-production.

Question 2

To become a Provisional Member, you must be able to show you are a musical performer at the level of Advanced Certificate (Trinity College London) or 100-level performance music at a university (NZQA Level 5). Please attach evidence of your qualifications to your application form (black and white PDF, resolution no greater than 300 dpi).Please include your academic transcripts (official records of your study and achievements). The Registration Board requires a detailed list of the courses you have taken and your results. If there are no internationally recognised qualifications in your music-making field(s),please give the name(s) and contact details (email and/or phone) of expert teachers with whom you have studied. In some cases a video of the applicant performing at their highest level may be required.

Question 3

To become an Associate Member, you must be able to show you are able to teach from beginner to higher grades, or have completed the IRMTNZ Foundation Course, or have another qualification at the same level. To be an active Associate member, you need to be teaching six or more pupils. If you do not have any qualifications at this level, but consider you are working at the equivalent level, type EQUIVALENT in the box, and attach TWO testimonials from qualified persons who can vouch for the standard of your teaching. One of these testimonials must be from a current Associate member of IRMTNZ. We will accept the equivalent of university teaching with the proviso that there are two references and that the applicant states how long they have been teaching at university level. If there are no internationally recognised qualifications in your music-making field or fields, please give the name(s) of expert teachers with whom you have studied

Questions 4 and 5

You do not have to have any teaching qualifications to be admitted as a Provisional Member. If you do, please attach evidence of your qualification (including a transcript) to your application form. If you don’t, you will be provided with a mentor who will support you through enrolment in our Foundation Course. Alternatively, you can gain your ATCL (Teaching) Diploma or complete another course that can be accepted by the Registration Board as equivalent.

Question 6

Examples might be training as a Registered Classroom Teacher, or a qualification obtained overseas.

Question 7

If you enrol in our Foundation Course there will be support available to help you work with these students.

Question 8 - Criminal Record

All registered members of IRMTNZ are required to provide a current (three years or less since date of issue) personal Criminal Record which can be requested from the Ministry of Justice website by completing the Criminal Record Form.

IRMTNZ CODE OF ETHICS AND STUDENT SAFETY POLICY

You can read the IRMTNZ Code of Ethics and Student Safety Policy here.

4 / 5

Previous Report abuse. About abuse.
Never submit passwords via this form. See why.

CHECKLIST

I have read the guidance for details about the information I need to provide.

I have completed the mandatory items on the form and provided information where relevant for other items.

I have attached scans of my qualifications, transcripts and other relevant documentation (such as pupil results, evidence of performance activities, if any)

I have requested my Criminal Record from the Ministry of Justice if I do not have a current Record (obtained within the last 3 years). I acknowledge that my application cannot be reviewed until this is provided OR my current Criminal Record is attached to my application.

I have paid the Provisional Membership fee.

5 / 5

Previous Report abuse. About abuse.
Never submit passwords via this form. See why.

Done! Thanks for your submission.