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Choral Federation

The New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) is this country’s largest choral network, committed to promoting the performance, creation, and enjoyment of choral music for all.

Our diverse community includes over 20,000 members from hundreds of community, school, and chamber choirs performing in styles ranging from classical, gospel, world music, sacred music and barbershop through to jazz, kapa haka, musical theatre and opera. NZCF offers opportunities for choral singers around the country through community and chamber choir festivals and workshops. 

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Schola Sacra celebrates 50 years

Congratulations to Whanganui-based Schola Sacra Choir upon its 50th anniversary!

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A season of SingFests

With two SingFests just been and three more coming up, choirs are filling their cities with song...

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The Kids Sing across Aotearoa

Our roundup of The Kids Sing festivals around the motu in 2024 – past and upcoming!

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Farewell, Roger Stevenson

We acknowledge the passing of Roger Stevenson, a giant of the New Zealand choral community.

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Concerts and Events

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Join Greater Auckland Chorus for a Night of A Cappella!

Experience the fun and harmony of barbershop quartets. Learn festive carols to perform in the community.

19/11/2024 Read more

Harbour Voices: Vivaldi's Gloria and a Christmas singalong

Our special holiday season concert features Vivaldi's Gloria and a repertoire of sacred and traditional…

22/11/2024 Read more

Central Otago Regional Choir: The Very Best Time of Year

Christmas concert “the very best time of year”

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Sitting Room Singers: Daydreaming of the Night Sky

The Sitting Room Singers invite you to join them for an afternoon 'under the stars'.

23/11/2024 Read more

World Choir Games 2024

The largest choral event in New Zealand's history
 

Look back on the 13th World Choir Games, held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand in July 2024.

Involving over 11,000 singers in 250 choirs from across the globe, the Games were a massive spectacle of collective singing. This was the first time they were hosted in Oceania. 

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Choral Vacancies

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