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Hey there, choir aficionados! Ready to hit all the right notes with your choral drip? Let’s talk about why CCNF merch is the perfect harmony of style and support!  Here’s why decking yourself out in CCNF gear is an absolute must for any choir fan: So there you have it – the top reasons CCNF… Read more: “Harmony in Style: Why CCNF Merch is a Must for Choir Fans!”

Are you tired of feeling young and spry? Want to add a few wrinkles and grey hairs to your youthful appearance? Look no further than choral singing! Not only will singing in a choir give you the opportunity to belt out those high notes, but it will also make you feel old before your time.… Read more: Will singing in a choir make you old before your time?

Being a choral conductor in South Africa is an incredibly exciting and rewarding experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to work with talented singers and musicians, but you also have the chance to make a real impact in your community. In the current social climate, choral music is more important than ever. It… Read more: What it means to be a South African Choral Conductor

The simple answer is yes, probably. But having sung in choirs all my life, let me tell you why I think the answer should probably rather just be no way! A choral conductor plays a crucial role in helping a choir to perform at its best. By setting tempos, providing insightful rehearsal techniques, and offering helpful… Read more: Can a choir perform without a conductor?

Anybody who has ever sung in a choir will tell you there are many more reasons why singing in a choir is good for you, but for now, let’s stick to six. IT FORCES YOU TO BE PRESENT A rare commodity these days. Vocalising in a group requires us to be present, take command of… Read more: 6 reasons why singing in a choir is good for you

CCNF is an organisation powered by passion. That – and a group of phenomenal ladies working mostly behind the scenes. Seven ladies in the CCNF team run all the admin and marketing stuff, organise all the choral festivals, conductor indabas and any other special events in between. Founder Alta Maré calls this team the Secret… Read more: UDUMO-What a weekend!

27 AUGUST 2022Event: Conductors Network Indaba PRETORIAPlace: Affies Seuns AuditoriumEvent Participants: Gauteng, KZN, FS, Limpopo, NW

After hearing Clegg, Baez, and the Soweto Gospel Choir perform the song Asimbonanga at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in 2008, Madiba lightheartedly said the following: “It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world.” Many years later, most singers will still give you an “amen” on that quote.… Read more: Giving back to South Africa through the power of music

27 MAY 2022 CAPE TOWN Event: Conductors Network Indaba Place: HS Jan van Riebeeck EVENT PARTICIPANTS: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State & Northern Cape Our Conductors Network Indaba was a truly wonderful experience for conductors starting out to conductors who want to expand their skills and learn more.