New Zealand
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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2024 Cadenza and Finale choirs announced
We're delighted to share the list of choirs selected for the 2024 Finale and Cadenza festivals.
Celebrating two new Life Members
Roy Tankersley and Carole Randall have been made Life Members to honour their service to our choral community.
2024 NZCF-SOUNZ Composition Competition winners
Results of this year's SOUNZ-NZCF Choral Composition Competitions.
The clarity factor: A new study on choral acoustics
An interview with acoustic engineer and chorister Maggie Zhang
Concerts and Events
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World Choir Games 2024
The World Choir Games is the largest choral festival and competition on the globe
10/07/2024 Read more
NZCF: From the World to Wai-BoP
Sign your choir up for the ultimate post-World Choir Games festival
21/07/2024 Read more
Hamilton Civic Choir: Walking on Sunshine
Delaware Choral Scholars join Hamilton Civic Choir for an unforgettable concert
21/07/2024 Read more
Napier Civic Choir: Bach Mass in B Minor
The mighty B minor Mass by Bach, possibly the most iconic Mass ever written.
26/07/2024 Read more
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