National choir wins illustrious international award in Aarhus, Denmark
This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead Aotearoa New Zealand’s only professionally run choral ensemble that inspires through the outstanding quality of its singing and concert presentation.
A senior leadership role responsible for leading the shaping and delivering of the long-term artistic vision of Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand’s national choirs and outreach programmes. This role is a pivotal link between artistic leadership and Management.
The world’s longest running national youth choir is getting ready for its 14th international tour. The tour marks the last for director David Squire – “It’s been my great honour”
200 top young singers descending on the capital over the April holidays
William Kingi has been confirmed as the Pasifika Navigator for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) in a brand new role for the organisation that manages our national choirs.
Jono Palmer announced as 2025 Assistant Conductor for Choirs Aotearoa
Shortland St music writer William Philipson, 16-year-old Alice Carter and multi-talented Jacob Barrett, all from Wellington, win national choral-music songwriting competition
Celebrated New Zealand choir director Dr Karen Grylls CNZM has announced that 2024 will be her final year as Artistic Director for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) – the body that manages the country’s four national choirs – as she signals a shift to a new role as Artistic Director Emerita.
July is a busy month for our four national choirs, Voices NZ, NZ Youth Choir, NZ Secondary Students’ Choir and the Aotearoa NZ Academy Choir, with each taking part in international projects.
New Zealand Songbook He Iere Waiata is a free digital resource with all the tools to teach or learn a new song – and sing it with others.
Simon Eastwood, Denzel Panama and Fergus Byett are the three category winners of Compose Aotearoa!, our national choral-song-writing competition, now in its second year.