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Wanted: Choirs for Christmas carols at Arts Centre, Saturday 1 December

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Abbie Pickrill is the Market Coordinator for the Arts Centre Mākete held on Sundays from 10am to 4pm. The Christmas market at the Arts Centre will be on Sunday 1st December. If any choirs would be interested in singing carols at … Continue reading →

Cantabile Choir – Voices and Flutes – 23 November

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Cantabile Choir presents a Cameo Concert Saturday, 23 November 3.30pm, at the Chamber Room, The Piano, Armagh Street. A cameo concert featuring choir, flutes, clarinet and cello. Soloists: Flautations Flute Ensemble; Mia Cleugh & Jessie Fahey. Musical Director: Jane Doig.  … Continue reading →

Christchurch Youth Choir – Seasons of CYC – 23 Nov

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Christchurch Youth Choir presents Seasons of CYC. Saturday 23 November, 7pm. The Piano, 156 Armagh St. The Musical Director is Max Choi. This year two former CYC musicians will join CYC as accompanists, the fabulous Hsing-Yin Lin and Grant Bartley! … Continue reading →

A Capellago – Quirky and Sweet: Songs for Spring – 17 Nov

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Quirky and Sweet: Songs for Spring An evening of playful harmonies, featuring songs by Fiona Apple, Björk, Radio Head, Don McGlashan, Prince, Lennon/McCartney, and more. A Capellago are a group of singers and musicians who share a love of world … Continue reading →

Rangiora Community Choir – Xmas Concert – 24 November

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Rangiora Community Choir and Guests present their Xmas Concert. Sunday 24 November at 2pm, at the Methodist Church, 176 King Street, Rangiora. Afternoon tea provided. Door sales only: $7.50.

Waiata ki te Wai – Wed 13 November

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Waiata ki te Wai  – Songs for Water  Wednesday 13 November, 12pm to 1.15pm, at 211 Oxford Tce, on the banks of the Ōtākaro River between Colombo St & Manchester St. (Wet weather: Christchurch Town Hall). Free Public Event You … Continue reading →

Cecilians Sing – 3 November

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The Cecilians present: Cecilians Sing. Sunday 3 November, 4.30pm. Oxford Terrace Baptist Church. The Cecilians are giving their major concert for the year on Sunday Nov 3 at 4.30 in the Oxford Tce Baptist Church. Soprano Helen Charlton will present … Continue reading →

Join YMCA Carols by Candelight – by 15 November

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Christine Brennan

The YMCA Christchurch invites you to be part of the performance choir in our annual Carols by Candlelight event, on Christmas Eve! See the invitation below with more information about the commitment required, the rehearsal dates (rehearsals will be held … Continue reading →

St Albans Community Choir – A Global Celebration – 24 November

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Christine Brennan

St Albans Community Choir, in association with the New Brighton Silver Band, presents A Global Celebration of Unusual Christmas Carols. Sunday, 24th November at 6pm, at St Paul’s Parish Church, 3 Harewood Road, Papanui. St Albans Community Choir invites you … Continue reading →

Risingholme Orchestra & Jubilate Singers – The Orient Express – 10 November

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Christine Brennan

Risingholme Orchestra presents The Orient Express, with conductor Philip Norman and special guests Jubilate Singers.  Music from London to Istanbul, including Coates, Honegger, Faure, Orff, Brahms, Bartok and Borodin. Sunday 10 November, 2.30pm, at The Piano, 156 Armagh St. Door … Continue reading →

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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.