|
|
|
|
Photo gallery
65f67f78g87g
|
|
|
CONTACTS
New Zealand Choral Federation National Office
Grant Hutchinson (Chief Executive & Webmaster)
E-mail: Send an e-mail
Phone: 021 154 6923 PO Box 49105, Mt Roskill South, Auckland 1445
Peter Godfrey, CBE (Patron)
Peter Godfrey is highly regarded for the contribution he has made during his musical career, most notably for extraordinary achievements with choral music.
Born in England, Peter was educated at King's College in Cambridge and was a chorister and choral scholar in the choir. War service intervened from 1942-45 when he served as a Captain in the King's African Rifles. He later returned to Cambridge University to continue studies as the John Stewart Scholar in Sacred Music. He then attended the Royal College of Music and was Music Master at various schools and Director of Music at Marlborough College.
In 1958 Peter travelled to New Zealand to take up the position of Lecturer in Music at Auckland University, which he held from 1958-1973, later becoming Professor of Music (1974-1982).
Throughout his teaching career, Peter has maintained a busy schedule. Alongside his University career, Peter was also Director of Music for Auckland Cathedral of St Mary’s and Holy Trinity (1958-1974); Conductor of the Auckland String Players (1959- 1968); founder of the Symphonia of Auckland and Director of groups such as the Dorian Choir (1961-83), Auckland University Singers (1970-82), and the Auckland University Choral Society (1968-82). These groups have toured internationally and won prestigious overseas competitions.
In 1978, Peter was invited back to Cambridge as Acting Director of Music/Choir of King's College Chapel for six months. This appointment has meant that Peter is the only person to have been a chorister, choral scholar and Head of Music at Kings College Cambridge since the15th Century.
Returning to New Zealand, Peter became Conductor and Director of Music for the National Youth Choir (1982-88), Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington (1983-89), and Director of the Orpheus Choir (1984-91). One of his greatest accomplishments was to found the New Zealand Choral Federation in 1985. In 1989 Peter accepted a two-year posting as Director of Music at Trinity College, Melbourne.
While Church music is Peter’s first love, he has always been involved with community choirs. From 1992 he was Director of the Kapiti Chamber Choir and of the 100-member Kapiti Chorale. He is also conductor and organist at St Michael’s Church, Waikanae.
In recognition of his contribution to music, Peter was made MBE in 1978, CBE in 1988, and Professor Emeritus at Auckland University in 1982.
|
|
|
|
Dr Guy Jansen MNZM (Chair; Portfolio: Conducting)
DMA in Choral Music (USC); MA, BMus, DipEd (VUW); DipTchg, FTCL, LRSM
As National Education Officer, Guy founded the National Youth Choir, NZ Secondary Students’ Choir, group vocal tuition in secondary schools, and the national choral festivals (forerunners of THE BIG SING). He also formed the Festival Singers (performed regularly with NZSO), and Bel Canto. In 1986 he began the International Summer Schools in Choral Conducting, working with Professor Peter Godfrey and Dr Karen Grylls in leading 14 Schools. While teaching at The University of Queensland Dr Jansen established an award-winning chamber choir, and he subsequently taught and conducted at the Wheaton Conservatory of Music, Illinois. He currently directs two chamber choirs and a church choir. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Christine Argyle (Vice Chair; Portfolio: Regional liaison)
Qualifications BA, LTCL (Singing), Dip Teaching, Dip Performing Arts (Opera)
Christine is a well-known presenter with Radio NZ Concert. She has been a member of numerous choirs, including the New Zealand Youth Choir, London Symphony Chorus, and the Tudor Consort, and currently sings with Voices New Zealand. In 2004 she formed a new choir, Nota Bene, which has quickly established itself as one of Wellington's finest chamber choirs. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Dr Karen Grylls, ONZM (Portfolio: Conducting)
PhD Theory (Washington), M.M Choral Conducting (Washington), MMusHons (Auckland), LRSM, LTCL, Dip Teaching
Karen Grylls is the Associate Head of Undergraduate Studies, Associate-Professor in Conducting and Head of Choral Studies at the University of Auckland, and currently directs the New Zealand Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Karen also directs the University of Auckland Chamber Choir. Under Karen, both the NZ Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand have enjoyed spectacular international success. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Di Lenihan, QSM (Portfolio: The Big Sing, The Kids Sing)
LTCL, FTCL.
Di was Head of Music at James Hargest High School (9 yrs) and Verdon College(23 yrs). She is a former President and Life Member of Invercargill Musical Theatre, producing major musicals eg Les Miserables. Di was a part-time music advisor for the implementing of NCEA Music in Otago and Southland secondary schools. She is currently music director of A Capella Singers and the Verdon College choir Panache in Invercargill. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Richard Madden (Portfolio: Membership and Sponsorship)
BMus(Hons) Otago, LRSM, DipTchng
Richard is currently Head of Music at Columba College in Dunedin, conductor of the Royal Dunedin Male Choir and Knox College Choral Scholars, member of St Paul’s Cathedral Choir, advisor to the Royal School of Church Music (Otago branch) and an External Assessor for the Dunedin Sinfonia Audition Panel. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Kevin Simpkins (new Board Member)
BCom(Natal) DipAcc(Natal) FCA(NZ) CA(RSA) CPFA(UK) ACIS(NZ)
Kevin Simpkins is Adjunct Professor in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law at Victoria University of Wellington. His particular interest is the public and not-for-profit sectors. Kevin chairs the External Reporting Board, a crown entity responsible for accounting and auditing standards. Kevin is a member of the Australian Financial Reporting Council, Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and a former Deputy Controller and Auditor General.
|
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
John Rosser (Portfolio: Major Events)
MA (Doub Hons), LTCL (singing)
A professional conductor and singer, John is Associate Conductor and Chorus Master for The NBR New Zealand Opera. A founder member of both the National Youth Choir and the New Zealand Singers, he formed in 1985 the innovative and highly successful chamber choir Viva Voce, which he still directs. John was the inaugural chair of the NZCF Governance Board and is Artistic Director of Sing Aotearoa. |
|
Phone: 0274 930 606
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Steffan Sinclair (National Accountant)
|
Steffan is a chartered accountant from Hamilton, and also has a BMus (hons) in composition and conducting. Steffan is also a conductor and trumpet player, performing in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region with various ensembles. During his association with musical organisations, Steffan has often adopted the ‘accounting hat’ – giving him experience and understanding of how not-for-profit societies operate. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Grant Hutchinson (Chief Executive & Webmaster)
BSc (Wits), Dip Marketing Management (Damelin), LTCL, FTCL (organ), LRSM (organ), ATCL (voice)
After 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry in sales and marketing roles, Grant joined the NZCF as their full-time Chief Executive at the beginning of 2009. A science graduate with a diploma in marketing, Grant is also an organist and a practising choral conductor, having directed church and chamber choirs for 30 years. He currently conducts the Jubilate Singers, a Christchurch chamber choir. |
|
Phone: 021 154 6923
Address: 4/32 Hanrahan St, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Elizabeth Crayford (The Big Sing National Coordinator)
|
Elizabeth is a specialist in information management and administration and has served in government and international institutions in NZ and in the USA. Now retired and back in NZ, she is applying these skills in support of her personal areas of interest, especially choral singing. |
|
Phone: 04 381 0977 / 021 523 015
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Steffan Sinclair (National Accountant)
|
Steffan is a chartered accountant from Hamilton, and also has a BMus (hons) in composition and conducting. Steffan is also a conductor and trumpet player, performing in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region with various ensembles. During his association with musical organisations, Steffan has often adopted the ‘accounting hat’ – giving him experience and understanding of how not-for-profit societies operate. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Steffan Sinclair (National Accountant)
|
Steffan is a chartered accountant from Hamilton, and also has a BMus (hons) in composition and conducting. Steffan is also a conductor and trumpet player, performing in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region with various ensembles. During his association with musical organisations, Steffan has often adopted the ‘accounting hat’ – giving him experience and understanding of how not-for-profit societies operate. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
Steffan Sinclair (National Accountant)
|
Steffan is a chartered accountant from Hamilton, and also has a BMus (hons) in composition and conducting. Steffan is also a conductor and trumpet player, performing in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region with various ensembles. During his association with musical organisations, Steffan has often adopted the ‘accounting hat’ – giving him experience and understanding of how not-for-profit societies operate. |
|
E-mail: Send an e-mail
|
NATIONAL OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
|
Events calendar
|
