In this issue: Choirs and Covid-19 beyond the restrictions / The Next Big Thing / Spring SingFests / All-comers singing opportunity in Auckland / John Rosser reports on the 2022 IFCM General Assembly and World Choral Expo / Catch up on Choral Connect '21 with Dr. Opeloge Ah Sam
Kia ora<<First Name>>,
What a difference a month can make! Since our last eBreve, almost all Covid restrictions have been lifted and masks are now only mandated in health care settings. Nonetheless, we remain conscious of the higher risks associated with choral singing - and the fact that infections are on the rise again - and have refreshed our Covid advice for choirs accordingly.
Opportunities to sing together are blossoming this spring, and you’ll find details in this eBreve of upcoming ‘sing-ins’ in Wellington, Palmerston North and West Auckland for you or your choir to take part in.
Also in this month’s newsletter, John Rosser reports on his recent trip to Lisbon for the World Choral Expo and the General Assembly of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), plus we look back on Choral Connect ’21 and share a presentation by Dr Opeloge Ah Sam on Engaging Pasifika Music.
Ngā mihi nui
Christine Argyle
Chief Executive New Zealand Choral Federation Te Kotahitanga Manu Reo o Aotearoa
Covid-19: beyond the restrictions Since New Zealand moved out of the 'traffic light' Covid Protection Framework last month, most restrictions have been lifted and choirs may be wondering what COVID-19 protocols to retain. Read our updated safe singing advice for choirs in the current environment.
Sing Fauré's Requiemin November We can't wait to host our brand new youth event for singers aged 18-25 next month in Wellington. It's time to register! We'd love you to share the news of this opportunity with any young people you know who might be keen to rekindle their love of group singing.
SingFests in full swing around NZ Last month our Christchurch and Taranaki regions held successful SingFest events involving a total of 25 community choirs. Registrations are now open for the Manawatu-Whanganui SingFest on October 29th. Our SingFest landing page has all the details.
Calling Auckland choirs & singers! We're pleased to partner with Waitākere Voices Choir and the award-winning West City Youth Concert Band to invite your and/or your choir to join a movie-themed extravaganza on November 5th. Click through to find out details of how to take part in this free community event.
IFCM report from John Rosser Former NZCF Chair John Rosser recently attended the IFCM General Assembly and World Choral Expo in Portugal (pictured here at the Expo with IFCM President Emily Kuo Vong). He reports back on these events for NZCF.
Engaging Pasifika Music We're delighted to share another video in our series from last year's Choral Connect - this month featuring Dr Opeloge Ah Sam's insightful presentation on the subject of Engaging Pasifika Music.
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