Sing New Zealand
eBook - ePub

Sing New Zealand

The story of choral music in Aotearoa

  1. 384 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Sing New Zealand

The story of choral music in Aotearoa

About this book

Discover the vibrant history of choral music in Aotearoa New Zealand, from M?ori song traditions to internationally acclaimed choirs.

Sing New Zealand explores the rich tapestry of choral music in New Zealand, tracing its development from early M?ori waiata to the enthusiastic amateur efforts of the nineteenth century and the internationally renowned choirs of today. Learn about the key figures who shaped this musical landscape and the cultural forces that influenced its unique character.

This is more than just a history; it's a celebration of a performing art that binds communities and expresses the soul of a nation. Readers will:

  • Understand the influence of M?ori song on choral traditions
  • Appreciate the contributions of key figures in New Zealand choral music
  • Explore the role of music education in fostering choral singing
Perfect for choral music enthusiasts, music students, and anyone interested in New Zealand's cultural heritage.

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Information

Publisher
Massey University Press
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9780995100152
eBook ISBN
9780995113510
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Introduction
  6. 1 The heritage of Māori song and the birth of a new tradition
  7. 2 Colonial music and choral beginnings
  8. 3 Visits by overseas choirs
  9. 4 Thirty turbulent years from 1914
  10. 5 Significant choral leaders of the time
  11. 6 Bonanzas unheralded, unsung, 1925–45
  12. 7 After the Second World War: A new world beginning
  13. 8 The main cities take centre stage
  14. 9 The worth of investing in young people, 1966–86
  15. 10 The perplexing question of conductor training
  16. 11 We’re all going on a summer holiday: Conductor training in action
  17. 12 A world in union: The New Zealand Choral Federation
  18. 13 The flourishing of a rich choral culture, 1972–99
  19. 14 The new millennium
  20. 15 Five national choirs and a world symposium
  21. 16 How has the best become so good?
  22. Afterword: Where to from here?
  23. Glossary
  24. Notes
  25. Acknowledgements
  26. About the author
  27. Copyright

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