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| October 2013
In this issue we get excited about the SOUNZ Contemporay Award, sing the praises of the NZCF, update you on NZ choral music - and hopefully give you lots of NZ music Christmas gift ideas.
Please forward this email to anyone else who might enjoy it.
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OCTOBER
FEATURES |
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CEO Grant Hutchinson outlines the many ways New Zealand Choral Federation supports local music.
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We have curated a handy list of the NZ choral works added to our collection over recent years.
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COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT |
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We celebrate the countdown to the 2013 SOUNZ Contemporary Award night, next Tuesday October 15th, with a series of interviews with finalists Michael Norris, Karlo Margetić and Chris Gendall.
Watch the presentation live streamed at NZ Herald Online.
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The NZSO are taking David Farquhar's Short Suite from Ring Round the Moon on the road to six centres - including Gore, Te Anau and Balclutha - as part of the NZSO’s Tall Tales and Tangos tour.
Find out how to WIN tickets at the end of this email.
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NEW
TO SOUNZ |
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Bookmark and keep checking New to SOUNZ for ongoing additions to our collection. Recently we've added -
CD:
Nick Granville Group: Refractions on Rattle Jazz.
Video:
Ross Harris: Three Sandcastle Songs
Cheryl Camm: Christmas Choral Catalogue (sampler)
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HIDDEN TREASURE |
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If you can't get to an upcoming concert of David Farquhar's Ring Round the Moon this double CD is the next best thing.
In New Zealand Composers Kenneth Young conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra through a treasure trove of our orchestral repertoire.
A great option for international Christmas presents!
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SUGGESTED NZ REPERTOIRES |
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SOUNZ now provides curated lists of repertoire ideas. Quick and easy starting points to browse our collection -
Latest Choral
The BIG SING
Orchestral
Orchestral - Japanese translation (created for Southern Sinfonia's trip to Asia Orchestra Week.)
NZCT Chamber Music Contest
Piano (exam graded)
Woodwind
Strings
Organ
Harp
Forward this email to anyone that could find these lists useful.
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JOHN HOPKINS OBE |
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We at SOUNZ were sad to hear that John Hopkins OBE, conductor, educator and champion of contemporary music passed away in Melbourne on October 1st, 2013.
Professor Hopkins was born in Yorkshire, UK. He moved to New Zealand in 1957 and then to Australia in 1963, but still continued to support New Zealand composed music.
We would like to acknowledge the inspiring role that John Hopkins played in championing new music - and wish to pass on condolences to his family and friends, and the colleagues, students and musicians that worked with him.
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WORK WITH US |
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Our highly-organised, multi-talented digital wizard Hayden Sinclair is moving on from SOUNZ. We need someone to fill his massive shoes in maintaining and developing our high-quality, diverse collection of New Zealand music resources.
We are seeking a Collection Co ordinator to work their digital magic as part of our small, fun, but dedicated team in Wellington in a .6 role worked Monday–Thursday, starting in November 2013.
Applications close Thursday 17 October.
Hat, wand and massive shoes negotiable.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Peeling the Silence | Phil Dadson (Exhibition of graphic scores), Wellington until 16 Oct
Tall Tales and Tangos | NZSO, Tour, 12-19 Oct
Plato's Cave: Realities of Composing In New Zealand | Philip Norman (Seminar), Wellington 2 Nov
Sky Dancer | NZSO, Auckland, 8 Nov
Sky Dancer | NZSO, Christchurch, 14 Nov
Alleluia: a newe work! | Baroque Voices, Wellington 16 Nov
Find more events here. Remember to submit yours!
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WIN
NZSO TICKETS! |
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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are giving away two FREE double passes to Tall Tales and Tangos - for the concert that suits you!
Just email us with your contact details and the concert date and place you want to attend.
Wellington entries close noon, Friday 11 October.
South Island entries close 10am, Tuesday 15 October.
Winners will be contacted on the day.
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WIN
FOR YOU - OR CONVERT A FRIEND! |
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Davinia Caddy - musician, historian and music writer - is giving away a copy of How to Hear Classical Music.
If you've ever had to bluff your way through a classical music conversation or want to introduce someone to music by modern composers - enter now!
Email us with your contact details and the name of the book publisher.
The lucky winner will be drawn at noon, Thursday 17 October and contacted that day.
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SUPPORT SOUNZ |
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Thank you for reading this month's SOUNZnews. We hope you discovered something new and exciting.
SOUNZ is a Charitable Trust that relies on your support.
Become a SOUNZ Friend or Donor or buy New Zealand music - for you or gifts - through sounz.org.nz.
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