NZCF Celebrates 25 years
The BIG SING Finale in Auckland provided the atmosphere for the NZCF to hold a celebration to mark 25 years of operation. At a function hosted by the Mayor of Auckland Mr John Banks a cake to mark the event was cut.
From the left Mr David Woods, chair for the first 5 years, Mr John Banks, Mr Peter Godfrey CBE, present patron and Mr John Rosser chairperson of the present governance board.
Simon Halsey at Wellington
 Simon Halsey at Wellington 23rd August
 Simon encouraging the large choir in Wellington __________________________________________________
CALLING ALL COMPOSERS
The International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), in cooperation with Europa Cantat and Jeunesses Musicales International,
announces the First International Competition for Choral Composition "A Choral Work for Peace" with the aim of promoting the creation and the wide distribution of a new choral repertoire and, above all, of promoting peace among the people of this world with the help of music. The Competition will be held every two years in conjunction with an important event organized by one of the three partners.
More here
DIRECTOR'S CONVENTION
Enjoy a New Year's celebration for conductors of choirs at the International Summer School in Choral Conducting
Wed 29 December 2010 - Mon 3 January 2011
Wellington, New Zealand
Co-Directors: Dr Karen Grylls and Dr Guy Jansen
Download the full brochure on the Director's Convention
THE NZCF ASSOCIATION OF CHORAL DIRECTORS
On Saturday 27 February, a group of 30 choral directors from around the country took part in a choral directors' colloquium in Wellington, which resulted in the formation of the NZCF Association of Choral Directors (ACD).
The full day's meeting reviewed past and present training given to conductors in New Zealand, what professional skills or tools a conductor requires and considered what events, workshops or opportunities might best service these needs. The meeting then discussed the shape of the new association under the topics of artistic features and administrative features, along with breadth of approach - meeting the needs of experienced as well as beginner conductors.
Guy Jansen and Karen Grylls as the Governance Board "conducting education" portfolio holders will lead the initiative. An interim advisory group of six was formed to help steer the association and develop agreed themes, and eight people offered to join sub-committees on website resources, conductor education, fundraising, and communication/publicity.
A full range of ACD membership benefits is to be developed, but in the interim a reduction in registration fees will be granted to members attending the NZCF Simon Halsey conducting or singing workshops as well as the International Summer School in Choral Conducting, planned for 29 December 2010 to 3 January 2011 this year in Wellington. For 2010, one idea to be explored will be the integrating of on-line learning, video-conferencing, local workshops and an annual directors' convention into a tertiary qualification.
BREVE
Download the June webmail version of Breve; back copies of are available from our publications page on our website.
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THE BIG SING RESEARCH - Matt Leese
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Photos from THE BIG SING Finale are now on the BIG SING page
Hear Carl Crossin, one of the Finale adjudicators, talk about this year's competition - an interview from Upbeat on Thursday 12 August.
At the Finale he remarked that "If there were to be a choral equivalent of the Bledisloe Cup between New Zealand and Australian secondary school choirs, New Zealand would ALSO win that hands-down".
Watch THE BIG SING Finale podcast at www.maxcast.com/info104
Note that some broadband connections may not have continuous video, due to your line speed.
Order THE BIG SING Finale Gala Concert DVD or CD
Cost: $25 including postage (for a limited time)
Pay by direct debit or by cheque
Further details from Maryann Absolum: absolum@xtra.co.nz
CHORALATION WINS PLATINUM!
For the second year in a row, Choralation of Westlake Boys' & Girls' High School, conducted by Rowan Johnston, has earned the top prize, the Platinum Award, at THE BIG SING Finale.
The awards were announced at the end of the Gala Concert, after all choirs had presented wonderful performances of one piece each. The SOUNZ 2010 winning choral composition, Te Atua, was sung by Sweet Sixteen, Aorere College, conducted by the composer, Awhina Waimotu. The night ended with two rousing massed items: "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana and the New Zealand National Anthem.
The New Zealand Choral Federation is pleased to announce the full list of awards from this year's Big Sing Finale. Congratulations to all choirs involved for their superb performances.
PLATINUM
Choralation, Westlake Boys' & Girls' High Schools, Auckland
GOLD
Bel Canto, Burnside High School, Christchurch
Cantabile, Bel Canto, Burnside High School, Christchurch
Euphony, Kristin School
SILVER
SOS, Rangitoto College, Auckland
Craighead Chorale, Craighead Diocesan School
Bella Voce, Marlborough Girls' College
Resolutions, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
OK Chorale, Palmerston North Boys' High School
Macleans College Choir, Macleans College
Voicemale, Westlake Boys' High School
BRONZE
Cantala, Wellington East Girls' College
Saints Alive, St Cuthbert's College
St Cecilia Singers, Diocesan School for Girls
Southern Hesperides, Otago Girls' High School
Teal Voices, Wellington Girls' College
Cantrices, Christchurch Girls' High School
FINALIST AWARD
Femme, Southland Girls' High School, Invercargill
GUEST CHOIR AWARDS
Angels Awaken, Aquinas College, Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Voix de Femmes, Havelock North High School, East Coast
Riccarton Singers, Riccarton High School, Canterbury/West Coast
Lyrical Ladies, Feilding High School, Manawatu/Wanganui
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INTERKULTUR INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVALS
Download brochures for the following choral festivals
The American International Choral Festival in Reno 2011
The 2nd Grand Prix of Choral Music in Graz 2011
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The World Youth Peace Foundation announces an amazing opportunity for talented young choral singers. Join with others from all over New Zealand to be part of this unique event.
Dr. James Niblock, a world class choral conductor from Colgate University U.S.A. will be the conductor for a mass choir.
You can watch James in action on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg4vMImumOQ).
James was here three years ago and has fallen in love with New Zealand and Whitianga, so much so that he has waived his fee for conducting the choir to make it achievable for students New Zealand wide to attend.
Open to students aged 16+ who come with a recommendation from a teacher or tutor and have a desire to make a difference for the future. If this sounds like you, application forms are available for download from www.wypf.org.nz
The choir is limited to 75 students; we will be oversubscribed, so applications are "first in first served".
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