Objectives of the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival

The Christchurch Schools' Music Festival aims to provide the children of the massed choirs with:

1. An enjoyable experience of choral music performed at the highest possible standard;
2. Exposure to a wide variety of genre and styles of choral music;
3. Choral training based on the development of well-produced head tone and other important vocal techniques.
4. Development of the personal responsibility and self-discipline required for music performance.

In addition the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival aims to:

1. provide a public performance opportunity for the best pupil instrumentalists in Canterbury,
2. promote and celebrate music by NZ composers,
3. provide conductors and tutors of highest standard of musical expertise,
4. provide professional development in choral music-making techniques for participating choir directors,
5. foster and promote interest in music-making within schools