North Shore’s  Children’s Choir is on tour this month, and  their Wellington concert is a special programme combined with a choir from the Hutt Valley- The Major Minors Children’s Choir.   Both choirs between them have s...

Concert at St Margarets, Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand, 19 May 2013 Major Minors Children's Choir all singers in this group are aged 4-9.

Maori lullaby written by Princess Te Rangi Pai (born Fanny Rose Porter) (1868-1916) in 1907. Arranged by Nickomo based on the singing of Jade Eru. 'Hine' is a term of endearment for a girl. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2...  moreMaori lullaby written by Princess Te Rangi Pai (born Fanny Rose Porter) (1868-1916) in 1907. Arranged by Nickomo based on the singing of Jade Eru. 'Hine' is a term of endearment for a girl. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.  

  Singing in a choir can develop children’s listening and cooperative skills, give them confidence and show them how music expresses feelings and ideas. It can also be a lot of fun. Upper Hutt’s Major Minors Children’s Choir meets ...

The Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. ...  moreThe Major Minors Children's Choir was formed in February 2012 by Musical Director Joanne Roelofs and Karen Boyce as a one off children's choir of unauditioned primary school aged children which was part of a choral programme with the Hutt Valley Singers. The choir was such a success and those involved enjoyed it so much that it was decided to continue. The Choir is a training Choir with the children having opportunities to sing or speak solo lines and learn harmonies. Current members are aged between 4 and 12. The Harmonic Minors is the Major Minors Children's Choir's extension group. This is an auditioned choir for older children and teens.  less

An anthem from the 2020 Ocean Grove Virtual Choir Festival Dr. Mark A. Miller, Conductor/Composer Quinton Tramm, Audio/Video Production Dr. Jason C. Tramm, Director of Music Ministries For more information on the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting, please vis...  moreAn anthem from the 2020 Ocean Grove Virtual Choir Festival Dr. Mark A. Miller, Conductor/Composer Quinton Tramm, Audio/Video Production Dr. Jason C. Tramm, Director of Music Ministries For more information on the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting, please visit: www.OceanGrove.org  

Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand, director Terence Maskell; Michael Stoddart, organ; Auckland Brass Quintet (Carl Wells, horn; Huw Dann, trumpet; Jonah Levy, trumpet; Douglas Cross, trombone; Tak Chun Lai, tuba) Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland...  morePerformed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand, director Terence Maskell; Michael Stoddart, organ; Auckland Brass Quintet (Carl Wells, horn; Huw Dann, trumpet; Jonah Levy, trumpet; Douglas Cross, trombone; Tak Chun Lai, tuba) Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 22 April 2017. Audio recorded by Larry Elliott of Vivante Recordings. Film made with funding from NZ On Air.  

It is the start of the festive season here in New Zealand.  Summer is here and our summer holidays will soon be upon us, but the Harbour Capital Chorus is busier than ever.   As is our tradition before Christmas, the chorus is fully involve...

NZ Youth Choir perform 'Matariki' for the first time at Whangārei Anglican Church. 'Matariki' by Chris Artley won the Open Category of the inaugural Compose Aotearoa! composition competition in 2021. Recorded by Evan Williams. Text by Michelanne Forster.

Why would anyone bother to join a choir? Why would somebody ever want to do that? Most of us will remember some experience singing at school- be it good or bad- the National Anthem, some song for a concert or a play with a song, a teacher strumming a ...