Choral societies - New Zealand

Date: 30 May 1984-19 Mar 2012

By: New Zealand Choral Federation

Reference: MS-Group-2235

Description: Records of New Zealand Choral Federation, including minutes, correspondence, financial and membership records, annual reports, email correspondence and funding applications. Includes papers related to NZCF projects ACD Conducting, The Classic Sing, Sing Aotearoa, The Big Sing and The Kids Sing. Also includes magazines of NZCF, DVDs and other materials. Collection follows the New Zealand Choral Federation from its first meetings in 1984 up till 2012, giving a detailed history of the organisation. Shows the development of choral singing in New Zealand with the establishment of events like The Kids Sing, The Big Sing and The Classic Sing. The records are fairly complete, however they do become less complete for 2009-2012. . Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied by library The New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) was established in 1985. It represents chamber, community and school choirs, as well as individual choral performers. It is organised into 9 regions. For further details see website http://nzcf.org.nz Quantity: 125 folder(s). 1 album(s). 2 videotape(s). 1.60 Linear Metres. 49 Electronic document(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, videotapes Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Archive of New Zealand Music, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - Copies of New Zealand Choral Federation's serials, Breve and Quire. Various publication on choral music. 3 VHS tapes produced by New Zealand Choral Federation. - To Ephemera Collection - Pamphlets for Sing Aotearoa 09, Lunchtime Concerts (2009), The Classic Sing - 2003 Grand Prix - To Photographic Archive - 3 colour photographs. 1 photograph of the Male Choir of St Petersburg, 1 photograph of Margery Charlton and Peggy Haworth, 1 photograph of Grand Prix trophy awarded during the Classic Sing. Also, black and white photographic proof prints..

Date: 2005-2018

From: Orpheus Choir of Wellington :[Programmes. 1950s- ]

By: Orpheus Choir of Wellington

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Orpheus-2005/2018

Description: Comprises ephemera and music programmes relating to Orpheus Choir of Wellington from 2005 to 2018. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 32 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 2000-2004

By: New Zealand Choral Federation

Reference: PAColl-10300

Description: Photographs collected by the New Zealand Choral Federation relating to choral music events, choirs and singers. Taken by Stephen Robinson, and unidentified photographers between 2000 and 2004. -Three colour photographs: Margery Charlton and Peggy Haworth, taken 23 Feb 2004, Male Choir of St Petersburg, date, location and photographer unknown, Grand Prix trophy which is presented at the Classic Sing National Finale, date and photographer unknown. -Black and white proof prints were taken at Sing Aotearoa 2000 by Stephen Robinson. Images primarily show people participating in workshops, Kapa Haka, performing and other scenes from Sing Aotearoa 2000. Includes pictures of well-known musical figures including Richard Nunns, Hirini Melbourne, Gareth Farr, David Squire and Karen Grylls. Also includes photographs of story-teller Mona Williams and contemporary dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter. . Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Title supplied by Library Sing Aotearoa is a New Zealand forum for choral music. In 2000 it was held in Ohakune and the guest composer was Gareth Farr. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s) (Proof sheets with 167 images). 3 colour original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera One letter accompanying photograph of Peggy Haworth and Margery Charlton.. Physical Description: Photographic prints and proof prints Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2235: New Zealand Choral Federation: Records. Photograph of Margery Charlton and Peggy Haworth from MS-Papers-11838-016. Proof prints were originally in MS-Papers-11838-033. Photograph of trophy from MS-Papers-11838-047. Photograph of Male Choir of St Petersburg from MS-Papers-11838-096..

Date: 1985

By: Clayton, Joan, 1941-

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-NZCF-1985

Description: Includes: Conference programme booklet (red cover) Agenda, Voting paper, Constitution, Fees Evaulation form List of conference participants U.S.C. Chamber Singers and conductor Rodney Eichenberger. Concert, St Paul's Cathedral Wellington, 27 july 1985. Programme Good posture for good singing Sheet of music for rounds Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, 305 x 214 mm.