About Us

Our Values

Inclusion, accessibility and diversity.

Upholding the right for everyone to sing


●    Commitment to applying the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
●    Respect for all people, communities, oral and tradition bearers and their intellectual property
●    Encouraging and sustaining communities of singing
●    Cultivating the practice of oral song leading
●    Acknowledging the health benefits of community singing, and its contribution to  wellbeing/hauora       
●    Working dynamically, collaboratively and creatively


“It was so great place to find like-minded souls where I had an opportunity to experiment, play and test my abilities before going live with my group”

— Claire Hewitt

What does SLNA offer its members?

In brief the Network aims to provide members with the following:

  • Songs and resources; Vocal leadership guidance

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Networking between song leaders and choirs

  • Notification of workshops and singing events

How much does membership cost?

Nothing, we are now free.

SLNA recently changed from a incorporated society to a more informal network. We are still available via email and love to connect online or at our yearly gatherings. If you are interested in joining us for in person connection, let us know and we will add you to our contact list for when our next event will be.

songleadersnetwork.aotearoa@gmail.com


Pay Guidelines for Song Leaders

Keep an eye out for more info in our news section.

“There is a culture of user pays nowadays. But I’ve also noticed that if something is free, its is perceived as being without value.” –SLNA member

In June 2019, an SLNA forum took place where we discussed how we get paid for this work we do. What emerged most strongly from that meeting was the need to survey our members, to gain a better understanding of how much work people were doing, and how much they were
getting paid for it. And a clear call that SLNA, as a professional body representative of song leaders, should provide some guidelines for fair pay for those who do this work.

“If I were to get paid what I should, the choir wouldn’t survive…” – SLNA member