When it comes to running a non-profit company, passion is fundamental. The Choral Celebration Network Foundation (CCNF) team can say without a doubt that choir is their absolute passion. 

In 2018, Alta Maré, founder and director of CCNF, dreamed of making choral music accessible to all who had an interest or talent – leaving no part of South Africa untouched. 

Alta aimed to create a platform where choirs could celebrate music together, build networks and embrace diversity, regardless of background and experience. And with hard work, the initial dream soon became a reality. 

Since its inception in late 2018, CCNF has engaged with 21834 singers, 489 choirs and 665 conductors throughout South Africa. 

With 14 Festivals in 2019, 26 Virtual Festivals during the COVID-19 pandemic, 14 Festivals in 2022, 24 festivals in 2023, 4 UDUMO, 4 Conductor Indabas and 1 National Conductor Convention later, CCNF has allowed choirs and conductors to uplift, be uplifted, inspire, be inspired, educate and be educated in the art of choir. 

In all of these festivals, you would have seen world-class choirs and conductors performing and sharing knowledge alongside lesser-known, lesser-experienced and less-fortunate choirs.