Fanfare for Christmas – The Cecilian Singers – 4.00 p.m.

Heaton Auditorium Heaton Intermediate School, Heaton Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

The Cecilian Singers are having a concert at Heaton Intermediate School at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 25th November. The title is "Fanfare for Christmas". Ticket prices are $20.00/$15.00 and family concessions. There are door sales or anyone interested in attending please contact: Julie Rathgen on 027 227 3248.

$15 – $20

Viva Viola! – Camerata Strings – 3.00 p.m.

The Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls' School 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand

Viva Viola! - Camerata Strings The programme features viola soloist Anatoly Zelinsky playing Patrick Shepherd's Shibui for viola and strings and John Emeleus' My Aunt Jane. Zelinsky also plays the version of Shibui for viola and piano, accompanied by Veronica van den Knaap on piano, giving the audience a unique opportunity to hear the work...

$5 – $10

Risingholme Singers’ Christmas Concert – 2.30 p.m.

Opawa Baptist Church 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, New Zealand

Sunday 2nd December 2012 - Risingholme Singers' Christmas Concert at 2.30 p.m. They will be accompanied by the Christchurch Chamber Orchestra. Soloists: Elizabeth Emeleus, David O'Beirne and Chris Whelan. This will be their first Concert with their new Music Director, Chris Graham Tickets: Adults $10.00 and children free

$10.00

2012 Christchurch Ukulele Festival – 10.00 a.m. start

Cowles Stadium 210-220 Pages Road, Wainoni, Christchurch, New Zealand

The 2012 Christchurch Ukulele Festival is being held at Cowles Stadium on Saturday 8th December.  The programme is as follows: 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon - Workshop with Kevin Fogarty 2.00 p.m. - Massed concert with special guests

Brass for Christmas – Woolston Brass – 2.30 p.m.

Opawa Baptist Church 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, New Zealand

The Woolston Brass, Woolston Concert Brass and Woolston Junior Band are having a "Brass for Christmas" concert on Sunday 9th December beginning at 2.30 p.m. at the Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8023 Tickets are $20.00.  Children are free if they are Under 12 years of age. Book at www.dashtickets.co.nz  

$20

National Concerto Competition – 13th and 14th December 2012

Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand

The National Concerto Competition will be held on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December 2012. Thursday 13th December 2012: Preliminaries at 1.00 p.m. and Evening session at 7.00 p.m. Friday 14th December 2012: Preliminaries at 9.30 a.m. Entry: $5.00 Friday 14th December 2012: Semi-Finals at 7.00 p.m. Entry: $10.00