The Jubilate Singers and Baroque Ensemble present "Renaissance Splendour" on Friday 28th November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in  St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Music by Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Charpentier and Tallis; Directed by Grant Hutchinson. Door sales: $20 waged; $15 unwaged; children free. For further information contact Nathan Mehrtens 027 229 2370 or...

Nut Point Centre presents "Pickering and Derrick" on Saturday 29th November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. Exploring some of their favourite Jazz compositions by Monk, Ellington, Lacy, Golson and others. Darren Pickering - Piano Reuben Derrick - Saxophone To book telephone 342 1033 Tickets are $25.00 per person including a light supper.

Christchurch Harp Orchestra and Friends  -  Celebrate St Andrew's Day with the "Sounds of Scotland" on Sunday 30th November 2014 at 2.00 p.m.  Venue is Hohepa Hall, 23 Barrington Street, Cashmere. Ticket prices are Adults: $15; Family $25; Unwaged and Students: $10 Proceeds to benefit the Canterbury Charity Hospital

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Chamber Gallery - Trio in Concert" on Friday 5th December 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in the Chamber Gallery Rangiora Library Internationally renowned violinist Leo Phillips teams up with University of Auckland lecturers Stephen de Pledge (piano) and Edith Salzmann (cello) for an unforgettable evening of piano trio music in the Chamber...

Christchurch City Choir presents "Messiah" on Saturday 6th December 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Christchurch Continuing the 22 year tradition established by former Music Director Brian Law, the City Choir will once again perform perennial Christmas favourite, Handel's Messiah in the intimate setting of the Charles Luney Auditorium. Bringing...

The Christchurch City Choir is preparing once again to perform perennial Christmas favourite, Handel's Messiah, continuing a 23 year old tradition of presenting this joyful and uplifting musical masterpiece for the city. The concert will be conducted by City Choir Music Director, Andrew Withington, on Saturday 6th December, providing a fitting finale to his first...

Nut Point Centre presents "Joy to the World" on Saturday 6th December 2014 at 2.00 p.m. Lois Johnston and her students Vocal Music, joined with Bruce Roberts Brass Ensemble. Classical and modern Christmas favourites to meet and greet the festive season. For bookings telephone 342 1033 Tickets are $25.00 per person including afternoon tea.  ...

The Plainsmen Chorus will be holding their 2014 Christmas Concert at the Transitional Cathedral on Saturday 6th December at 7.30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Cathedral entrance from 6.45p.m.  Ticket holders are advised to attend early to find a well placed seat. Ticket costs are: Adults $20; Families $40; Students and Seniors $15....

Risingholme Singers' Christmas Concert is Sunday 7th December 2014, at 3.00 p.m. in the Heaton Normal Intermediate School Performing Art Centre, 125-133 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch  They will perform "O Holy Night" including music of Gershwin, Britten, Handel and Christmas Carols. Tickets are available at the door - $12.00 Adults and Children free. For further...

Apollo Musicum presents "String Quartet #2 (the Gallery Quartet)" and other selections with Apollo String Quartet on Monday 8th December 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in St Joseph's Hall, Vagues Road, Papanui (near Northland Shopping Mall).   Christchurch composer: Barbara Maguire