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South Brighton Voices – A Christmas Cracker – 8 December

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christine Brennan

South Brighton Voices present A Christmas Cracker on Sunday 8 December at 2pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston. Conductor: Diane Coad. Accompanist: Caleb Brand. Refreshments served. Adults: $20.00. Children: $2.00.

Newman College Choir, Melbourne University, Christchurch Concert – 19 December

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The Choir of Newman College Concert Tour of New Zealand – A Baroque Christmas Christchurch Concert, Thursday 19 December, 7.30pm, at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. In this exciting Trans-Tasman collaboration, one of Australia’s leading chamber choirs combines forces … Continue reading →

CBS Choir & Orchestra – Messiah – 15 December

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday 15th December at 2pm,  at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. Soloists: Sarah-Jane Rennie, Louise Pilkington, Adrian Lowe, Wally Enright, Ken Joblin, Chris Whelan Leader: Natalia M Lomeiko. … Continue reading →

Christchurch City Choir – Messiah – 7 December

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Messiah Saturday 7th December 2019, 7:30pm, Christchurch Town Hall Accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with internationally acclaimed soloists Deborah Wai Kapohe, Elisabeth Harris, Jared Holt and Martin Snell.  The Christchurch City Choir will also be joined by the Christchurch Youth Choir. … Continue reading →

Canterbury Japanese Choir – 15th Anniversary – 9 December

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The Canterbury Japanese Choir celebrates their 15th Anniversary with a concert on Monday 9 December, 5.30pm, at the Transitional Cathedral, 243 Hereford Street. Admission by gold coin donation.

CYC – Christmas Mission – 30 November

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Addington Brass and the Christchurch Youth Choir – Christmas Mission. Saturday 30 November, 7.30 – 9.30, at the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford St. Join Addington Brass and the Christchurch Youth Choir for their annual Christmas Mission concert to raise funds … Continue reading →

Christchurch Boys’ Choir – All Creatures Great and Small – 1 December

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Christchurch Boys’ Choir present their end of year variety concert, All Creatures Great and Small. Sunday 1st December, 2pm to 3pm, at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street. Tickets: Adults: $20. Senior citizens and students: $15. Youth: $8. (Booking fees to … Continue reading →

Christchurch City Chorus – Christmas Allsorts – 30 November

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Christchurch City Chorus is hosting a variety of  Christmas Allsorts. Saturday 30 November 2019  at  2:00 pm or 7:00 pm evening show. Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street. Christchurch City Chorus showcase “all sorts” of music, including … Continue reading →

Schola Cantorum – An Early Christmas – 3 December

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Christine Brennan

An Early Christmas with Schola Cantorum Tuesday  3 December, 5:30pm, at The Piano, 156 Armagh St. Join the Schola Cantorum choir as they celebrate Christmas with music from the last thousand years. They will sing plainchant, polyphony, carols from many nations … Continue reading →

A Liederftafel Christmas – 1 December

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents A Liedertafel Christmas. Sunday 1st Deecmber, 2.15pm – 4.30pm, at St Andrews College Chapel, 66 Normans Road. Guest Soloist: Alexandra Watson (soprano). Musical Director: Daniel Cooper.   Accompanist: Lynley Fuglestad. Door sales only (eftpos … Continue reading →

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  • South Brighton Voices – A Christmas Cracker – 8 December
  • Newman College Choir, Melbourne University, Christchurch Concert – 19 December
  • CBS Choir & Orchestra – Messiah – 15 December
  • Christchurch City Choir – Messiah – 7 December
  • Canterbury Japanese Choir – 15th Anniversary – 9 December
  • CYC – Christmas Mission – 30 November
  • Christchurch Boys’ Choir – All Creatures Great and Small – 1 December
  • Christchurch City Chorus – Christmas Allsorts – 30 November
  • Schola Cantorum – An Early Christmas – 3 December
  • A Liederftafel Christmas – 1 December
  • Wanted: Choirs for Christmas carols at Arts Centre, Saturday 1 December
  • Cantabile Choir – Voices and Flutes – 23 November
  • Christchurch Youth Choir – Seasons of CYC – 23 Nov
  • A Capellago – Quirky and Sweet: Songs for Spring – 17 Nov
  • Rangiora Community Choir – Xmas Concert – 24 November
  • Waiata ki te Wai – Wed 13 November
  • Cecilians Sing – 3 November
  • Join YMCA Carols by Candelight – by 15 November
  • St Albans Community Choir – A Global Celebration – 24 November
  • a new MESSiah – Knox Singers & Seasoning Ensemble, November 9th & 10th
Georgina Rees-Stevenson 2018

Reflections Threshold Singers sing in small groups (2, 3 or 4) at bedside in homes, nursing homes, hospital, and hospices. Open Evenings are held periodically and there is an informal audition process. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings and bedside singing is in daytime (normally weekdays). Please contact us for more details.

Tectonic Tones

CBS Music is the Choir and Orchestra of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch. The Cathedral Choir presents a Solemn Mass at 10:30 am every Sunday at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, exploring a wide repertoire through orchestral, contemporary, polyphonic and plainsong Mass settings. Regular concerts and recording opportunities, which feature the associated Cathedral Orchestra, include an annual St John Passion and Messiah. During many overseas tours, the CBS Choir and Orchestra have performed in most of the world’s major cathedrals and churches.

The choir rehearses each Wednesday, with a supper break at 8.45 pm. A wide range of ages and backgrounds is represented, united by a love of sacred music. Newcomers are always welcome, and will be given an opportunity to audition after a familiarisation period.

Anyone interested in joining as singer, player or supporter, is welcome. Further information, and contact details, may be found on the CBS web page.

A non audition Taiwanese society choir, rehearsal at 14 Owens Terrace every Saturday morning 10:00~11:30.

The Opera Club meets quarterly or more frequently depending on programme. The objectives are to develop opera singers , provide performance opportunities, host concerts and contribute to local events.
Performing members receive up to 4 hours of individual coaching from Artistic Director Sharolyn Kimmorley AM, and the opportunity to participate in dance and movement workshops throughout the year.

Auditioned, open to ages 16-26. Rehearsals 7:00pm-9:00pm Wednesdays.

A Capellago meet on Tuesday nights during the school term from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Phillipstown Hub. We are a small, mixed voice choir and are open to new members. It is an auditioned choir. Members need to memorize all their music. We learn at quite a fast pace, so singers need to be fairly experienced and sing accurately. We sing in a wide variety of languages and also sing contemporary songs in English. Ease with syncopation is a must.
We are a very warm, friendly, social group who aim high but don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Open Song is a non auditioned choir that meets for the last seven weeks of every school term on Wednesday nights, from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. We sing music from around the world and contemporary songs in English. We welcome people of all ages and abilities. We aim high, in a fun, supportive environment.

We meet Thursday evenings 7.30pm – 9pm.
Non auditioned SATB with pianist Dale McKay. No need to read music, relaxed welcoming group who meet for the joy of singing and performing in the wider Geraldine Community.

Atlas Voices (originally Pro Arte Chorale) began in 2011 and was established as a collection of Christchurch’s best vocal talent dedicated to presenting exciting music performances to audiences in Canterbury.  The group continues to push the boundaries and expectations of choral music by presenting a variety of styles at an exceptional standard under the expert leadership of American maestro, Ravil Atlas.