Testimonials

"The style was casual and inclusive. Singing ability wasn't judged. Max's wonderful open and friendly nature made us all feel relaxed and included"
Kate McKessar.
"I enjoyed your light touch, Max. You are a master teacher. I enjoyed the way my voice developed strength - loved singing with others"
Mary Matthews.
"Relaxed nature - really appreciated your style, and singing five part harmony on the first night made a real impact!"
Anne Elder Knight

  Welcome to Sing For Joy!
          and Uke N Sing!

Max Maxwell is a choir leader based in Auckland, NZ. His passion lies in bringing people together to create harmony and rhythm in song. His SingForJoy choirs and singing workshops are open to all - we all have a voice, and to sing in harmony with a group of others is an uplifting experience and often inspires confidence.

Max's Uke N Sing beginner and intermediate ukulele groups have been a hit this year. Starting at the beginning and developing into creative arrangements with finger picking and harmony, the is something for every uke player here.

Max is also available to work with choirs on vocal technique and teaching new repertoire.

       Upcoming Events


*** NOTE: ON WED 23RD MAY (ONLY)
*** THE MT EDEN CHOIR AND UKE N SING
*** GROUPS WILL MEET AT RANFURLY
*** REST HOME, CNR MT EDEN AND
*** MT ALBERT RD. SAME TIMES AS USUAL
*** NEW SINGING, UKE AND THEORY
*** WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES
*** THIS YEAR More detail

*** DUNEDIN SINGING, UKE WORKSHOPS
*** 10-12 AUG. MORE DETAIL SOON
 *** NELSON SINGING, UKE WORKSHOPS
*** 21 -23 SEPT. MORE DETAIL SOON
All are welcome to all workshops

Auckland Region:

SingForJoy Groups

SingForJoy Choir Mt Eden
All welcome! You can join at any time
Every Wednesday during school term, 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Mt Eden Normal School Hall,
Valley Rd, Mt Eden
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SingForJoy Choir Devonport

All welcome! You can join at any time
Every Tuesday during school term, 7:30 - 9:00
St Leo's school hall, Albert Rd, Devonport
Read More and view term dates


Uke N Sing ukulele groups

Intermediate:
Mt Eden: Every Wednesday during term, 6:20 - 7:20
Mt Eden Normal School Hall, Mt Eden
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Beginner:
3 sessions. Next course will be in July
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Beginner Followup:
This course follows on from beginners and will extend players ability and confidence to the point where they can carry on by joining the ongoing Uke N Sing groups
5 sessions. Next course around July
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Recent Events

SingForJoy workshop
Waihi May 2012
SingForJoy and Ukulele workshops
Wanaka May 2012
SingForJoy and Ukulele workshops
Christchurch April 2012
SingForJoy Choir as Jambalaya Fest
Auckland, April 2012
Ukulele Workshops at Jambalaya Fest
Auckland, April 2012
Finding Your Voice workshop
Auckland March 30/31 2012
Ukulele Beginners Followup
Auckland March 2012
Ukulele Beginners
Auckland Feb 2012
SummerSing Voice and Rhythm Camp
Auckland Jan 27-31, 2102
Convergence Festival Choir
Christchurch, January 2012
SingForJoy and Uke N Sing end of year concert
Auckland Nov 18th
Ukulele workshop
Thames, Sept 25th
SingForJoy 1 day workshop
Thames, Sept 24th
SingForJoy 1 day workshop
Whitianga, Aug 6th
SingForJoy 1 day workshop
Wellington, July 4th
SingForJoy 1 day workshop
Whangarei, July 17th
Flash Mob at World Class Awards
6th April
Singing at Silverstream
7th Jan - 10th Jan - residentail singing camp
Workshop at Prana New Year Festival
30th Dec - 3rd Jan
SingForJoy workshop, Warkworth
9th Octobert 2010
SingForJoy workshop, Whangarei
28th August 2010
Workshop, Whangarei Arts Festival
1st August 2010
SingForJoy! workshop, Timaru
29th May 2010
SingForJoy! workshop, Christchurch
30th May 2010
Songs of Peace & Blessing, Taupo
SingForJoy! workshop, Taupo
June 2010
Let's Sing! workshop, Wellington
30th April, Sat, 1st May 2010

Let's Sing! workshop
Devonport, 19th and 20th March
SingForJoy! workshop, Whitianga
13th and 14th March
Voice Camp Aotearoa
15th - 17th January, 2010, Hawkes Bay
Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees
Sat 7th November, Waihi
Songs of Peace & Blessing
Fri 6th November, Waihi
Sing For Samoa fundraiser
sat 18th October, Auckland
Sing! Afro/Gospel
Sat 6th June, Auckland

From Gospel to African to Doo Wop!
Sat 15th August 2009, Thames
Sat 28th March 2009, Matakana

Heart Songs
Fri 14th August 2009, Paeroa
Fri 3rd April 2009, Auckland

SingForJoy!
10 week singing group with concert
Wed 10th Sept 2008 - Wed 12th Nov 2008

Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees!
One day workshop
Sat 29th August 2009, Matakana
Sat 22nd Nov 2008, Christchurch
Sat 6th Sept 2008, Wellington
Sat 26th July 2008, Auckland

Songs of Peace & Blessing
Fri 21st Nov 2008, Christchurch
Fri 5th Sept 2008, Wellington
Fri 29th Feb 2008, Auckland

From Gospel to African to Doo Wop!
One day workshop
Sat 3rd May 2008, Christchurch
Sat 7th June 2008, Wellington