Sounz Centre For New Zealand Music

SOUNZ champions and promotes the sounds and music of Aotearoa New Zealand. SOUNZ has a constantly growing collection of over 21,000 NZ music resources. We represent the music of more than 550 composers from Aotearoa New Zealand in the following areas: - classical composition - Māori music music using taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) - electroacoustic music - jazz composition - screen composition - sound art We do the following: - make, broadcast and promote films of music in partnership with RNZ Concert - - make and promote articles, interviews and podcasts - collect and sell sheet music and other music resources - advise on repertoire, programming and performance of music - provide development opportunities for composers through our various projects and collaborations with organisations such as RNZ Concert, NZSO and many others - present prizes and awards for composition and performance through our partner organisations such as the NZ Choral Federation, Chamber Music New Zealand and many others - provide resources for teachers and performers - present workshops and wānanga promote news, events and activities through our online platforms and regular communications SOUNZ is a member of the International Association of Music Information Centres (IAMIC).