New Zealand

‘Engagement’ is one of the key objectives that Julie Sperring has as she takes up the role of Executive Director of SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music. 
 

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Some significant leadership and governance changes are taking place at SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music.

Three symphonic works have been chosen this year as finalists for the SOUNZ Contemporary Award, the most prestigious annual prize for composers offered in New Zealand.

SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, has launched a new commissioning project called SOUNZtender. “Five great composers, five new works!” says Lloyd Williams, Chair of the Board of SOUNZ.

New Zealand composer John Psathas has coordinated a team of seven composers and sound designers to create 13 compositions that will interact with visitors to The Wall, a new multimedia adventure at Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand.

Three works have been chosen as finalists for the 2006 SOUNZ Contemporary Award, celebrating creative excellence by a New Zealand composer.

New Zealand composers, Tan Dun, and James MacMillan featured at the 2006 New Zealand International Arts Festival.