MUSIC SCORES

NZCF as an organisation takes seriously its members' (and its own) obligations in connection with copyright laws. The cost of music is significant, particularly for choirs that depend on members' fees for income.

Here are some free and low-cost music resources that are available on the Internet.  Be aware, however, that free or cheap copies very often come with many errors! You will need to check virtually every bar against an authoritative edition to find them ... which, in itself, is a good reason to buy or hire well-sourced original scores.

Cadence 
Organised by the National Library of New Zealand, is a searchable database of choral and orchestral music available for hire. NZCF members receive a 20% discount on music hired from the National Library's extensive collection.

Handlo Music
Downloadable music, which is out of copyright, but at a moderate cost.

The Choral Public Domain Library 
The Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL) is the largest website devoted exclusively to free choral sheet music.

www.free-scores.com 
Free choral music listed by composer.

www.cipoo.net
In these web pages you will find some free choral music material: scores, MIDIs, MP3s, links to other interesting choral sites.

Google
If you can't find what you want, try Google. Put the exact name of the piece inside inverted commas and add in separate sets of inverted commas things like "SATB" (if that's what you want), "score" and "free".