School membership

All school choirs that take part in The Big Sing or The Kids Sing automatically receive an Associate Membership of the NZCF for the year of entry, free of charge. 

This entitles them to:

• Associate Membership of the largest choral network in New Zealand, with the NZCF representing the interests of some 21,000 members – drawn from approximately 230 chamber/community choirs, 280 school choirs and 400 individuals. The NZCF is a member of the International Federation for Choral Music.
• Monthly NZCF eBreve.
• Invitations to attend educational NZCF events, such as choral workshops and courses on singing and conducting, run by top New Zealand and internationally recognised choral practitioners, with admission at member rates.

Conductors of school choirs taking part in The Big Sing or The Kids Sing are entitled to complimentary membership of the Association of Choral Directors for the year of entry.

Full membership of NZCF
School choirs can opt for full NZCF membership, with additional benefits such as an APRA licence, insurance and more. See our choir membership page for full details.

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.