Music Canterbury

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-10-24 12:10 - 12:50 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Grace Stainthorpe – Violin Recital; Alison Holden, Piano on Tuesday 24th October 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

Arts On Tour NZ presents "Andrew London Trio"
2017-10-23 19:00 | The Laboratory, 17 West Belt, Lincoln, 7608
Arts On Tour NZ presents “Andrew London Trio” on Monday 23rd October 2017, 7.00 p.m. at The Laboratory, Lincoln.
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased over the Bar.

Arts On Tour NZ presents "Andrew London Trio"
2017-10-21 20:00 | Balcairn Public Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn, Amberley
Arts On Tour NZ presents “Andrew London Trio” on Saturday 21st October 2017, 8.00 p.m. at the Balcairn Public Hall, Balcairn.
Tickets are $25.00. You can book tickets at the Sefton Garage, Sally Mac’s Amberley and Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora

Risingholme Singers' 70th Anniversary Concert
2017-10-21 19:30 | Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125 Heaton Street, Strowan, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers’ 70th Anniversary Concert is on Saturday 21st October 2017, 7.30 p.m. at Heaton Normal Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125-133 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch.
Music Director: Angela Willmott
Accompanist: William Grubb
Guest Conductor: Murray Lennox
Pricing: Tickets $15.00 (Children under 13 free)
Contact Phone: 388 3235
Email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Auckland Piano Trio"
2017-10-20 19:30 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Auckland Piano Trio
James Jin: Violin
James sang-oh Yoo: Cello
Xing Wang: Piano
The Auckland Piano Trio will play in the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library, on Friday 20th October 2017 at 7.30 pm.
Formed in 2015, the members of Auckland Piano Trio are high profile artists who had coincidentally started living and working in Auckland at the beginning of 2015.
Both James Jin and James Yoo are permanent members of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, while Xing Wang is currently completing her PhD degree in piano performance at the New Zealand School of Music.
The trio are touring the country for Chamber Music New Zealand.
Programme:

Mozart |Piano Trio No. 6 in G Major, K. 564
Kodaly| Duo for Violin & Cello op. 7

Interval

Shostakovich| Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor

Tickets: Adult $30; Student $10 from Rangiora Library, telephone: 03 311 8901. Cash or cheque only please.
This concert is presented by the Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music New Zealand.

The Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition
2017-10-20 18:00 - 20:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition is being held on Friday 20th October 2017, 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
We have 4 very talented young musicians this year so please come along and support them.
Door sales on the night – $20.00 waged and $10.00 unwaged – Cash no EFTPOS available.
Please see below for further information regarding The Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition

Ruby Hay Pianoforte Scholarship

Christchurch Big Band Festival 2017
2017-10-20 12:00 - 2017-10-23 15:00
Christchurch Big Band Festival 2017 is on from Friday 20th October 2017 at 12.00 p.m. to Monday 23rd October 2017 at 3.00 p.m.
The 11th Christchurch Big Band Festival runs over Labour Weekend. There will be loads of free performances all around town by big bands from all around New Zealand and of all ages. There are also a few paid events such as jazz workshops (open to anyone), a big band ball and gala concert.
Details will be at http://www.bigbandfest.org.nz/

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2017-10-18 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with University of Canterbury School of Music on Wednesday 18th October 2017, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
A selection of this year’s top tertiary talent.
A weekly feast of music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!
Admission $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-10-17 12:10 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Reva Tokona – Soprano Recital on Tuesday 17th October 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

Woolston Brass presents "Passchendaele" commemorating WW1
2017-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Passchendaele” commemorating WW1 on Sunday 15th October 2017, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale.
Adults $30.00; Senior Citizens/Student/Unwaged $25.00; Child (under 18) $15.00; Adult + 1 Child $30.00
Tickets available at the door (Cash/Eftpos) or Early Bird Tickets are available at www.dashtickets.co.nz

Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM
2017-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Music Suite, St Andrews College, 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM will be held on Friday 13th October 2017, 7.00 p.m. at the Music Suite, St Andrew’s College, 349 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Please come along and support this event and meet up with other affiliated members and groups. Refreshments served from 6.30 p.m. onwards – meeting begins at 7.00 p.m.
Further details to follow later in the year!

CBS Music presents" Wednesdays at One"
2017-10-11 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with University of Canterbury School of Music on Wednesday 11th October 2017, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
A selection of this year’s top tertiary talent.
A weekly feast of music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!
Admission $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund.

Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition
2017-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
The Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition will be held on Friday 20th October 2017, 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. approximately at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
This year we have 4 very talented young musicians so come along and support them!
Door sales on the night: $20.00 waged and $10.00 unwaged. Cash only – no EFTPOS.
For further information on the Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition please see below link

Chamber Music NZ presents Imani Winds
2017-10-10 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
Chamber Music NZ presents Imani Winds on Tuesday 10th October 2017, 7.30 p.m. at Isaac Theatre Royal, 140 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
Fun, fire and flair. A unique programme committed to both tradition and innovation, fusing Latin American, African and European traditions.
Programme:
Valerie Coleman | Red Clay and Mississippi Delta
Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Jonathan Russell) | Selections from Scheherazade
Piazzolla (arr. Jeff Scott) | Contrabajissimo
Natalie Hunt | New Work (CMNZ commission)
Paquito D’Rivera | A Farewell Mambo
Simon Shaheen (arr. Jeff Scott) | Dance Mediterranea

Website: http://www.chambermusic.co.nz
Contact: Jody Keehan 0800-CONCERT
Bookings: Ticketek http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-10-10 12:10 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Matthew Lee – (Flute Recital) on Tuesday 10th October 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2017-10-04 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with ANZCO Next Generation Organists Recital on Wednesday 4th October 2017, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Digital dexterity delivers electrifying effects on the Cathedral organ.
A weekly feast of music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!
Admission $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-10-03 12:10 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Canterbury University Vocal Students – Zara Ballara (tutor) on Tuesday 3rd October 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Warming Up - An Evening of Classical Jazz"
2017-09-30 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Warming Up – An Evening of Classical Jazz” on Saturday 30th September 2017, 7.30 p.m.
John Bevin – Piano
Mike Kime – Double Bass
Concert and light supper: $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2017-09-27 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Virtuosi Younger & Older on Piano & Violin on Wednesday 27th September 2017, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Romantic Repertoire to Live For! Brahms, Schumann, Grieg, Chopin ….
A weekly feast of music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!
Admission $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund.

Operatunity presents "Fabulous 50's"
2017-09-27 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “Fabulous 50’s” on Wednesday 27th September 2017, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
Relive the romance and the fun when vocals met harmonies as we celebrate the greatest hits of the 50’s. Singers and Band pay tribute to greats like Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Doris Day and Bill Haley and the Comets!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $28.50 per concert) = $228.00 each
Ticket Price = $34.00
Standing Bookings only = $31.00 each
Groups of 10+: $31.00 each
Groups of 30+: $30.00 each
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz or www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Christopher's Classics presents "Wilma & Friends" presented in association with Chamber Music New Zealand
2017-09-26 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics presents Wilma and Friends features Melbourne based former NZSO Concert Master Wilma Smith (violin) with Melbourne colleagues Caroline Henbest (viola); Alexandra Partridge (cello) and Andrew Leathwick (piano) on Tuesday 26th September 2017; 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Each year, celebrated Melbourne-based Kiwi violinist Wilma Smith invites performers of promise to form a group and create vibrant programmes that include everything from revered masterpieces to undiscovered gems of every musical era. This year she is joined by well-known viola player Caroline Henbest and two rising New Zealand-born stars of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in Melbourne – Alexandra Partridge on cello and Andrew Leathwick on piano.
The concert includes music by William Walton, written when the English composer was aged 16, the passionate, anguished love song by a young Brahms, extensively revised 20 years later with all its emotional power intact, and the premiere of a work by composer/pianist Andrew Leathwick, aged 24. Wilma commissioned Andrew to write the piece for this tour. “His compositional style is so original and appealing.”
Programme:
Walton – Piano Quartet in D Minor
Andrew Leathwick – Piano Quartet No. 1 (new commission)
Brahms – Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, op. 60

Tickets: are available on Eventfinda. Door sales, cash and eftpos available $40.00; full-time students with ID $15.00.
For information: contact Diana Moir (03) 355 2691; 021 126 5738; dhmoir@xtra.co.nz

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-09-26 12:00 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Rosemary Stott Piano Students on Tuesday 26th September 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

CBS Choir and Orchestra present "Time for Haydn - Clock Symphony 101 - Nelson Mass"
2017-09-24 15:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Choir and Orchestra present “Time for Haydn – Clock Symphony 101 – Nelson Mass” on Sunday 24 September 2017, 3.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Admission: $20.00 and $15.00 available at the door.
For further information please see attached links Poster and Promo

Christchurch City Choir presents "The Best and Wurst of American Music"
2017-09-23 16:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “The Best and Wurst of American Music” on Saturday 23rd September 2017, 4.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Trumped up to celebrate the musical excesses of Music Director John Linker’s homeland, no turn will be left un-stoned as the City Choir traverse the highs and lows of America’s musical heritage.
Programme includes:
From Eric Whitacre’s sumptuous ‘virtual choir’ pieces to the delightful lunacy of PDQ Bach. JS Bach’s long lost and unlamented 21st son. .
Website: www.citychoir.co.nz
Contact: Jody Keehan 027-694640
Bookings: eventfinda

Music Education Canterbury presents "Junior Jazz Jam 2017"
2017-09-20 15:30 - 17:30 | The Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Music Education Canterbury presents “Junior Jazz Jam 2017” on Wednesday 20th September 2017 at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Road, Christchurch from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
An event for primary school age jazz bands. Feedback given by ARA Music Arts Jazz Tutors.
For further information go to http://menza.co.nz/event/

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2017-09-20 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Inveigles Duo – David Mueller-Cajar and Saba Charles on Wednesday 20th September 2017, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Romantic, Klezmer, Chansons & Jazz from French Horn and Piano
A weekly feast of music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!
Admission $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund.

Music Education Canterbury presents "2017 Christchurch Orchestra Festival"
2017-09-19 16:45 - 2017-09-20 19:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Music Education Canterbury presents “2017 Christchurch Orchestra Festival” on Tuesday 19th September 2017 to Wednesday 20th September 2017 at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Winchester Street, Christchurch.
The Christchurch Orchestra Festival runs from Tuesday 19th September 2017 at 4.45 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. sessions and Wednesday 20th September 2017 at 4.45 p.m. session, Gala Concert at 7.30 p.m. There are pre-Orchestra Festival workshops being offered by CSO players.
For further information please go to http://menza.co.nz/event/

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Outstanding Young Musicians 2017"
2017-09-19 12:10 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Outstanding Young Musicians 2017 – Samuel Jeon (Piano Recital) on Tuesday 19th September 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Door donations $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Concert Foundation Trust Friends and Students.
To make a booking email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Artists and dates are subject to change.
See website: www.thepiano.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "U.C. School of Music 2017"
2017-09-16 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “U.C. School of Music 2017 – Chamber Music Selected Ensembles” on Saturday 16th September 2017, 7.30 p.m.
Concert and light supper = $15.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

The Christchurch City Chorus presents "A Cappella Extravaganza"
2017-09-16 19:30 | Burnside High School Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The Christchurch City Choir is proud to bring world champions The Westminster Chorus and LoveNotes International Champion Quartet to Christchurch on Saturday 16th September 2017, 7.30 p.m. at the Aurora Centre, Burnside High School.
A show not to be missed, a marvelous extravaganza of a Cappella and Barbership at its very best!
Based in Southern California, The Westminster Chorus is widely appreciated as one of the finest a cappella ensembles in the world. In addition to the chorus’ three Barbershop Harmony Society International Gold Medals, The Westminster Chorus also won Choir of the World title in 2009.
This is a first-time New Zealand visit for LoveNotes Quartet. LoveNotes won the International Rising Star contest in 2005 and then went on to become Queens of Harmony, 2014 Sweet Adelines International Champions. They are a thrill to hear and experience live!
Also performing are:

Christchurch City Chorus – 2017 5th place International Chorus
Burnside High Boys Chorus – Malestrom – NZ Champions twice 2015 and 2016
Cashmere High Girls Chorus
The Vocal Network – 2016 Barbershop Harmony NZ Champions
L’Attitude – 2017 Regional Champion Quartet
Aftershock! – 2017 Regional 2nd place Quartet
The Canterbury Plainsmen
Slovenian Gospel Trio

Get your tickets now from Virginia Humphrey-Taylor at virginia.humphreytaylor@gmail.com or Daphne at dabrass@actrix.co.nz
Adults: $32.00 from Virginia or Chorus directly
Students 18 years and under: $20.00 from Chorus members
Ticketek (plus booking fee): www.ticketek.co.nz
