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Amandla! Song Leading in South Africa
We danced, laughed, shared, supported each other, explored sounds and places, and ate delicious food. We visited large cities, rural areas, a hill station but singing in Soweto and Kayelitsha touched me deeply. South Africans love their music, love their singing and the variety of songs and dances are mesmerizing
An update on Matariki Lead In
Your committee has been busy finalising the details of this winter’s Lead-In gathering for Song leaders.
SLNA Newsletter Archive
Welcome to our SLNA Newsletter archive. If you have missed a letter and want to quick reference what is happening in the community you can find it here.
“Like Ringing Bells & Howling Wolves” Ancient Diaphonic Vocal Systems from Bulgaria
A response to a wonderful day of Bulgarian singing
Songs in the Key of Love: The Vocal Blokes
What a complete joy to be in the audience, to bear witness and celebrate such vocal excellence. When men come together to sing the story of love and what that means to them.
Waihoanga Retreat Site Visit
There are some glorious workspaces and characters are afoot at Waihoanga Retreat. This will be made very cozy by winter and lovely fires and all of the workspaces.
An evening with Stephen Taberner
It was clear from the start we were in the hands of an extremely competent, knowledgeable, practiced song leader and there is nothing more enjoyable than putting full faith in that experience. Settling in and enjoying the ride.
Singing Syncs Up Our Heart Rate Variability
Beautiful research fresh from Australia on how our heart beats align when we are singing.
The Muse Summer School January 15 - 19, 2024
Muse summer school that is a wonderful opportunity for professional development. It is based in the Kodàly approach.
For the intrepid Song Leader over the Summer Break.
Celebrating the Inner Rebel and Harmony Hunter
In the name of community, peace, connection and solidarity
When Purchasing Music
You can feel good about what you are doing with your choirs and groups.
Adventures with Village Harmony in Madagascar
Madagascar is actually a much bigger country than NZ with a rather rugged road system – not helped by the occasional cyclone
Music is fun
Music can be light hearted and fun. You can find a playful way of sharing your message with your audience.
Lead In 2024 Expressions of Interest
Relax in the beauty of Waihoanga Retreat in Otaki with other Song Leaders over Matariki Weekend.
Members Area
A delicious place of yummy things for song leaders. Including audio, PDF, song resources and more
A legacy camp for song leaders in Australia
Really Good Music Camps, a get away destination for the journeying song leader.
Lead With Love
In 2020 our Song Leaders made their own Tapestry Video to celebrate love, hope and possibility.