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Alison Carey

Alison Rosemary Carey (nee Hall) was born in 1936. Many of her ancestors played musical instruments or sang in choirs. As a child she learnt piano and enjoyed theory! She is convinced that she...

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Edwin Carr (Fully Represented SOUNZ Composer)

Edwin Carr was born in Auckland on August 10th 1926. He was educated at Otago Boys’ High School from 1940 to 1943. Studied music at Otago University 1944-5 and Auckland University College...

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Helen Caskie (Fully Represented SOUNZ Composer)

Helen Caskie was born in 1930 in Wanganui, New Zealand and educated at the Wanganui Girl’s College, Canterbury University College and Otago University followed by Teacher’s Training...

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Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

The Central Band of the RNZAF was formed in May 1935 and made its public debut on 12 May 1937, leading a procession through Wellington marking...

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Chamber Music New Zealand

Chamber Music New Zealand is this country’s largest presenter of top quality chamber music concerts throughout New Zealand. Their activities are divided into three strands: the Concert...

John Charles (Fully Represented SOUNZ Composer)

John Charles was born in Wellington, New Zealand on November 4 1940 and educated there. In 1958 he enrolled for an arts degree at Victoria University of Wellington, joined University Jazz Club, and...

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Ossie Cheesman

Oswald Astley Cheesman was born in Christchurch 13-9-13, died Auckland 30-9-85. Educated at Christchurch Boys High School and Hamilton High School. Enrolled at Auckland University College, was...

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David Childs

David Childs (1941-99) was a musician and linguist with exceptional skills and qualification. His achievements,notably 22 years as Organist and Musical Director at Christ Church Cathedral, included...

John Cousins (Fully Represented SOUNZ Composer)

John Cousins was born in 1943 in Wellington. He received training as a musician, graduating with an honours degree in music from the University of Canterbury in 1965. In 1967 he was appointed to...

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Alexander Cowdell

Alexander Cowdell was born in Scotland in 1945 but educated in New Zealand, where as a student at Waihi College he first became interested in composition under the direction of an exceptional...

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