Labour Weekend, Fri 21-Mon 24 October 2016T H E E N E R G Y E V E N T S C E N T R E , R O T O R U A

N E W Z E A L A N D ’ S P R E M I E R C H O R A L F E S T I VA L

From the Artistic DirectorSing Aotearoa is New Zealand’s premier forum for choral music. This year sees its seventh appearance – since its debut in 1990 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi – and its third in the iconic city of Rotorua.

In developing the programme for SA16 we have once again focused on the needs of singers, from whatever types of choir, and asked ourselves what they would most enjoy singing, hearing and learning over the weekend. That said, choral directors and administrators and general concertgoers will also find an array of things to interest them. I’m delighted to welcome back Ben Parry, an undoubted hit in 2013, and to be presenting some of this country’s finest choral groups and practitioners to entertain and enlighten us at SA16. It promises to be another great festival!

John Rosser

SA16’s Signature EventThe Te Puia SingThe signature event of SA16 is ‘The Te Puia Sing’, held at the internationally famous New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia. The combined SA16 choirs of some 500 voices will be conducted by our international guest conductor Ben Parry at three of the most beautiful locations in the Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley.

Te Puia means, appropriately, gushing waters and steaming vents and is where, according to Te Arawa tribal history, the goddesses of fire Te Pupu and Te Hoata emerged from the earth’s core, creating the geysers, hot springs and mud

pools as they breathed in and out. Here the earth’s crust is at its thinnest and over 500

mud pools, fumaroles and vents, each with their own names, are found on the site.

Admission to Te Puia (usually $50) is free for SA16 delegates and their

families, for this event only. Transport will be arranged for those who have not

brought a car to SA16.

Sing Aotearoa 16 – Highlights• Perform in the large festival choir (Te Kotahitanga Manu Reo)

as well as in one of the choir streams

• Sing under guest UK conductor Ben Parry and noted New Zealand conductors

• Take part in the festival powhiri (formal welcome) at the beautiful Tamatekapua Marae, O– hinemutu, and in this year’s signature event at Te Puia, New Zealand’s living Maori cultural centre and home of the Pohutu Geyser (as well as 500 other geothermal wonders).

• Choose from 24 fascinating workshops, seminars and open rehearsals – on a whole range of topics such as vocal and choral technique, a cappella singing, auditioning, composing, repertoire and Maori music – given by leading New Zealand and international experts

• Be entertained each evening by some of New Zealand’s top choral groups

• Enjoy lunchtime recitals in the Bay Trust Forum and Rotorua Museum by a variety of chamber and community choirs

• Learn and perform an attractive new choral work, commissioned for SA16 from guest composer Chris Artley

• Acquire new recordings, sheet music and other choral materials from our music trade stalls

• Meet, re-connect and exchange ideas with fellow choral singers.

CONCERTSEVENING CONCERTS

See the Concert Choirs page for full details.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS

Recitals will be given by community and chamber choirs in the Bay Trust Forum at lunchtimes, and during the breaks at the Energy Events Centre foyer. Entry to these concerts is free. They include The Tudor Consort (Wellington), Stellar Singers (Auckland), Gay and Lesbian Singers (GALS, Auckland), Mosaic (Hamilton), Rotorua District Choir and Women of Note (Bendigo, Australia).

FINAL CONCERT ON MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016

Performances from the festival choir and SA16 choir streams on the lawns in front of the picturesque Rotorua Museum.

Singing at SA16

The Festival Choir: Te Kotahitanga Manu ReoAll delegates at SA16 will form part of this choir of over 500 voices led by our guest conductor, Ben Parry. Its repertoire will include the SA16 commissioned piece by Chris Artley, Language of Stones, with words by Robina Adamson, as well as a number of other works – to be performed at the signature event, the Te Puia Sing, and at the Final Concert.

Choir StreamsIn addition to the festival choir, delegates can elect to sing in one of the following choral ensembles:

• TUI SINGERS l Julian Raphael – for those who wish to sing more-quickly-learnt music, including rhythmic songs from a range of cultures

• KORIMAKO SINGERS l David Squire – for those who wish to sing more challenging part music. A basic standard of sight-reading is required

• KOKAKO SINGERS l Ben Parry – a forty-voice chamber choir, which will be auditioned and rehearsed in advance of SA16

Applying for the Kokako SingersThe Kokako Singers will be a chamber choir of around 40 voices formed just for SA16 and directed by our guest conductor, Ben Parry. They will perform on the Sunday in the formal evening concert, singing works by Byrd, Wilbye, Pearsall, Vaughan Williams, L’Estrange, Hamilton, Parry, Whitacre and Gjeilo.

A high level of vocal skill and musicianship is needed and singers must be prepared to audition in advance if required, as well as provide details of a contactable referee. Kokako Singers will need to prepare the repertoire fully before the first rehearsal.

The Kokako Singers will have a (compulsory) rehearsal on Friday 21 October from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Energy Events Centre and may meet for sectional practices the week before SA16 (date and time to be agreed) in various centres. Other rehearsals will also be held during the choir stream sessions over the weekend.

Please apply online if you wish to apply for membership of this choir as applications will close on 15 August, with applicants notified by 30 August 2016. Kokako Singers are entitled to free registration at Sing Aotearoa, but will need to cover their other costs.

Key PresentersJohn Rosser ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Chair of the NZCF Governance Board, John is Music Director of Auckland chamber choir Viva Voce, which he founded in 1985, and has been Associate Conductor & Chorus Director for New Zealand Opera since 1996. John has headed the bid to bring the World Choral Symposium to NZ in 2020.

Ben Parry GUEST CONDUCTOR

Ben Parry is a past director and singer with the Swingle Singers, he is Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, Music Director of Aldeburgh Voices, co-Director of London Voices and assistant Music Director at King’s College Cambridge.

David Squire GUEST CONDUCTOR

David Squire is the Music Director of the New Zealand Youth Choir and has conducted many award-winning choirs at the NZCF’s Big Sing festival. He teaches at several Auckland schools and is in demand as a conductor, adjudicator and clinician throughout the country.

Julian Raphael GUEST CONDUCTOR

A community musician and educator, Julian is the director of Community Music Junction and leads the Wellington Community Choir and Male Vocale, as well as a number of daytime ‘Sing for your Life’ groups.

Chris Artley GUEST COMPOSER

Chris is a multi-award-winning composer, with competition successes in many countries around the world. He has had choral pieces published by Helbling Verlag, Pana Musica and SOUNZ. Chris has composed a new choral work Language of Stones for SA16.

CONCERT CHOIRSTe Morihana WhanauTe Morihana Whanau, a well-known kapa haka group based in Rotorua, has a proven record of excellence in the entertainment sector. As cultural ambassadors promoting New Zealand in Asia, America, and the Pacific, the members are frequent travellers to overseas destinations. Their presentation will include poi dances, haka, action songs and will also involve the audience.

Auckland Chamber ChoirThe Auckland Chamber Choir was formed in 2006 as an ensemble to give young singers at the University of Auckland an opportunity to sing in a quality a cappella chamber ensemble. The unique structure of the choir sees both students and professional-level practitioners performing and working side by side. The choir is directed by Karen Grylls.

The Freemasons New Zealand Opera ChorusThe Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus has around 180 members based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, where they are trained, respectively, by NZ Opera Chorus Directors John Rosser, Michael Vinten and Sharolyn Kimmorley. This is the first time in NZO Chorus history that members of its three constituent choruses will combine officially in concert.

Stellar SingersDiverse with respect to both their background demographics and their musical repertoire (contemporary a cappella, choral, jazz, gospel), the Stella Singers are joined together by a common love of music and performance. Their passion is to promote the benefits of quality singing and teamwork to their audiences. Stellar Singers is directed by Brian Lee.

The Tudor Consort The Tudor Consort is a specialist early music ensemble based in Wellington, and comprises some of the region’s finest choral singers. Formed in 1986, the group celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and will make its NZSO debut with Messiah in December 2016. The Tudor Consort is directed by Michael Stewart.

Kokako Singers The Kokako Singers will be formed for SA16 and directed by Ben Parry. This 40-voice chamber choir will perform on the Sunday in the formal evening concert. All singers are welcome to apply for this choir (see ‘Singing at SA16’ for more details).

Workshop Options

Further InformationFurther details, including information about accommodation and meals will be posted on our website.

www.nzcf.org.nz

Enquiries For any enquiries relating to Sing Aotearoa, please contact the SA16 Coordinator, Virginia Warbrick, email virginia.warbrick@nzcf.org.nz or telephone 027 289 0700.

Code Title Description Facilitator

AJ All That Jazz An introduction to jazz harmony and ideas for re-harmonising melodies Chris Artley

CC Choral Conundrums A forum discussion on a range of topical choral issues Christine Argyle

CF Composing for Choirs Word-setting, voicing, textures and accompaniment Chris Artley

MR Get Your Motor Running Ensuring your breathing apparatus is in good working order Judy Bellingham

GA The Golden Age Exploring and performing the wonderful repertoire of the Renaissance Michael Stewart

IB The Inbetweeners Getting the very best from secondary student choirs Andrew Withington

JT Just Tune! Improving intonation in unaccompanied singing Andrew Withington

TD Let's Talk Digital Developing an online strategy for your choir Grant Hutchinson

OC The Operatic Choir The influence of choral music on opera, and vice versa Michael Vinten

PT Passing the Test How to audition with confidence John Rosser

PP The Perfect Programme Devising concerts that both singers and audiences will enjoy Christine Argyle

SS Sight-Singing for Beginners Turning those pesky black dots into accurate sound David Squire

SH Sing for Your Health Singing for well-being, interconnection and illness recovery Julian Raphael

SM Sing, Move and Groove Movement, encounter and vocal improvisation Julian Raphael

TA Te Ao Maori Maori greetings and culture Warren Warbrick

TW Te Whanau nga Puoro Maori instruments in your concert Warren Warbrick

TB Total Belief A more convincing and compelling approach to choral performance David Squire

VV Vocal Viagra Magic bullets for tired or aging singers Judy Bellingham

V1 Voice 101 The basics of good vocal technique (beginners) Morag Atchison

V2 Voice 201 The basics of good vocal technique (Intermediate) Morag Atchison

W1 Waiata a Ringa 1 Maori culture in song and dance (#1) Morihana Whanau

W2 Waiata a Ringa 2 Maori culture in song and dance (#2) Morihana Whanau

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RegistrationWe prefer you to register online through our website www.nzcf.org.nz Alternatively, you can complete the attached registration form and mail it to: Sing Aotearoa 16 PO Box 817 Palmerston North 4400

Payment OptionsCredit card (Visa or Mastercard)Please register online for credit card payments.

Direct creditDirect-credit payments can be made to NZCF account 02-0100-0592437-00. Include in the bank deposit fields the following details: Particulars: Firstname Lastname. Reference: SA16

ChequeMake cheque payable to ‘New Zealand Choral Federation Inc’ and mail to: SA16, PO Box 817, Palmerston North 4440.Include a copy of your registration form with your cheque.

Friday, 21 Oct Saturday, 22 Oct Sunday, 23 Oct Monday, 24 Oct

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10.00am Kokako Choir Rehearsal with Ben Parry1.00pm Lunch1.30pm Kokako Choir Rehearsal with Ben Parry4.30pm Rehearsal ends

7.00am Registration re-opens8.30am Procession to O

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9.00am Powhiri at Tamatekapua Marae

10.15am Morning Tea11.00am Combined Sing 211.45am Choir Streams 1

9.00am Combined Sing 39.45am Choir Streams 310.45am Morning Tea11.15am Workshop Sessions 3

9.00am World Choral Symposium 2020 – what it means for us (John Rosser)9.45am Workshop Sessions 410.30am Morning Tea11.00am Voices on Film (Ben Parry)11.45am Final Concert 12.30pm Farewell and Lunch

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2.00pm Lunch Break12.45pm Lunchtime Concerts (choirs to be advised)

12.30- 2.00pm Lunch Break12.45pm Lunchtime Concerts (choirs to be advised)

1.30pm Festival ends

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N 4.00pm Registration opens6.00pm Coffee Cantatas Informal recitals by choirs in the SA16 Grand Hall

2.00pm Workshop Sessions 13.15pm Afternoon Tea3.45pm Workshop Sessions 25.00pm Choir Streams 2

2.00pm Choir Streams 43.15pm Afternoon Tea3.45pm Travel to Te Puia4.15pm The Te Puia Sing5.30pm Explore the Park or return to the EEC

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7.00pm Opening of SA16 Combined Sing 1 8.15pm Evening Gala • Morihana Whanau • Stellar Singers

6.00pm Dinner Break8.00pm Evening Concert • The Tudor Consort

• Auckland Chamber Choir

6.00pm Dinner Break8.00pm Evening Concert • The Kokako Singers

• Freemasons NZ Opera Chorus

Sing Aotearoa 16REGISTRATION FORM

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

PREFERRED NAME FOR NAME TAG

ADDRESS 1

ADDRESS 1

CITY POSTCODE

EMAIL

HOME PHONE

MOBILE PHONE

CHOIR/S YOU BELONG TO (IF ANY)

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF?

VOICE PART (soprano/alto/tenor/bass/not sure)

SELECT WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE

NZCF Life member NZCF Personal member ACD member

Member of NZCF member choir Non-member

Lunchtime performing choir member

WHICH CHORAL STREAM WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN?

TUI SINGERS KORIMAKO SINGERS KOKAKO SINGERS Julian Raphael David Squire Ben Parry Please apply online for this choir

Payment Summary

Festival Registration Fees(Tick whichever is applicable.)

REGISTRATION FEE (as per above table) $

LESS EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT ($30) – $

TOTAL PAYABLE $

Please note that all figures are in NZ$.

Workshop PreferencesPlease select the four workshops you would most like to attend, plus two alternatives, from the ‘Workshop Options’ table to the right and enter their codes in the table below. Your workshop preferences will be used to gauge interest and assist with festival planning; they are not binding and you are welcome to change your mind later. Enter ‘N/A’ if you will not be attending any workshops.

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

4th Choice 1st Alternative 2nd Alternative

Membership Type Waged Unwaged

Non-NZCF member $ 310 $ 280

Member of NZCF member choir $ 290 $ 260

NZCF Personal member $ 270 $ 240

ACD member $250 $220

Lunchtime performing choir member $ 230 $ 200

Life member $ 180 $ 150

An early bird discount of $30 will apply until 30 August 2016.