ACD membership

Membership Fees 2022:

Membership of the ACD is open to all with an interest in choral conducting, regardless of whether actively involved in choral direction or not.  ACD members are also automatically granted Personal Membership of the NZCF.

Why should I belong to the Association of Choral Directors?

Choral conductors are encouraged to join the NZCF Association of Choral Directors (ACD), a network that provides professional development and mentoring, and fosters connectivity and collegiality between choral leaders. As a member of the ACD, you gain:

• complimentary access to Musica International’s virtual library *
• access to ACD’s video channel *
• access to ACD advisors to work with conductors and choirs
• invitations to choral conducting workshops, conventions and other events
• preferential acceptance to NZCF and ACD workshops where numbers are limited
• a reduction (greater than that of personal members) on the entry fee to NZCF events
• the opportunity to network with other conductors
• a dedicated ‘Conducting’ section on the NZCF website with access to ‘members only’ educational resources
• monthly eBreve and ACD’s Ictus quarterly newsletter
• discounts on NZCF publications
• voting rights at NZCF elections and other meetings

*username and password provided after payment of membership 

Members:

Join or renew online by clicking here

Or download a 2022 new ACD membership form

For any enquiries, please contact Ann Gibbard (Finance and Membership Manager) during office hours on 021 682 014 or at ann.gibbard@nzcf.org.nz

How does my membership support choral music in New Zealand?

Your membership fee helps the NZCF to:

• provide a wide range of choral events, services and educational opportunities for choirs
• train choral leaders through regular workshops and conferences
• provide experienced personnel for education in vocal and choral techniques
• provide a structure for NZ choral professionals to improve their skills and assist others
• bring national/international clinicians’ expertise to regional choirs
• stimulate excellence in New Zealand choirs
• create performance opportunities for New Zealand composers