Music Canterbury

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with George Chittenden"
2015-03-04 13:10 (Pacific/Auckland) | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with George Chittenden – Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin. on Wednesday 4th March 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Cafe Opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Nut Point Centre presents "Shakespeare, Mary Queen of Scots and the Court of Mantua"
2015-02-28 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents:
Shakespeare, Mary Queen of Scots and the Court of Mantua on Saturday 28th February 2015 at 7.30 p.m.
Performing will be Lois Johnston, Soprano and Jonathan Le Cocq, Theorbo.
To book seats please telephone: (03) 342 1033
Tickets are $25.00 per person including a light supper

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with Christopher Hainsworth"
2015-02-25 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” on Wednesday 25th February 2015, 1.10p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
New Zealand born international performer (and currently Bezier Cathedral Organist) Christopher Hainsworth presents a concert of Ancient and Modern on the St Mary’s hybrid organ.
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

UC School of Music Student Pop-Up Performance: Lianne Eveleens and Matthew Lee (Flute)
2015-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | UC C Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
UC School of Music Student Pop-Up Performance: Lianne Eveleens and Matthew Lee (Flute)
When: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Time: 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Where: C Block Lawn
Entry: Free. Pop by and pick up some information about Music at UC this year!

UC School of Music Composition Workshop: Sound and Film
2015-02-23 15:30 - 17:00 | UC School of Music – Ilam Campus, Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UC School of Music Composition Workshop: Sound and File – showcasing the past 2 years of Music Technology at UC SoM.
When: Monday 23rd February 2015
Time: 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Where: UC School of Music Room 205
Entry: Free

UC School of Music Student Pop-Up Performance: Lianne Eveleens and Matthew Lee (Flute)
2015-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | UC C Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
UC School of Music Student Pop-Up Performance: Lianne Eveleen and Matthew Lee (Flute)
When: Monday 23rd February 2015
Time: 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Where: C Block Lawn
Entry: Free. Pop by and pick up some information about Music at UC this year

Nut Point Centre presents "The 11th Annual West Melton Art Event"
2015-02-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents:
The 11th Annual West Melton Art Event on Saturday 14th February 2015 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Exhibition of Fine Art “Personal Journeys” by New Zealand Artists.
Refreshments and Entertainment provided.
RSVP by telephoning: 342 1033
The exhibition will run from Sunday 15th February through to Tuesday 31st March.

Apollo Musicum & Associates
2015-02-07 17:00 - 17:30 | The Commons, 70 Kilmore Street, Christchurch City, 8011, New Zealand
Apollo Musicum & Associates contribute to a Waitangi Weekend Extravaganza at the The Commons (cnr Kilmore and Durham Streets) on Saturday 7th February from 5.00p.m. to 5.30pm to help raise funds for a teenager’s cancer related therapy.
Performance includes strings, recorders, vocals and a Chinese Bottle Gourd Silk (a clarinet like flute with hints of a bagpipe chanter).

Operatunity presents "The Big Band Era" - 11.00 a.m.
2015-02-03 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “The Big Band Era” on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 at La Vida, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton at 11.00 a.m.
Discover the Era of the Big Band as our singers and ‘Glenn Miller’ band present hits from big band icons: Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Henry Mancini and greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday.
Casual Bookings: $32.00
Groups of 10+: $29.00
Groups of 30+: $28.00
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz

Knox Presbyterian Church re-opening - Organ Concert - 2.00 p.m.
2015-02-01
An inaugural concert by Martin Setchell on the historic restored organ as part of the church’s re-opening celebration weekend on Sunday 1st February 2015 at 2.00 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch

Nut Point Centre presents "The Gaolers Wife" - 7.30 p.m.
2015-01-17 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “The Gaolers Wife” on Saturday 17th January 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Law and Order in Lyttelton.
Portraits of the Pioneers.
Monologs and Story telling by Margaret Copland.
To book tickets telephone: 342 1033
Ticket prices are $25.00 per person which includes a light supper.

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Christmas Concert with Strings Petite" - 2.00 p.m.
2014-12-21 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Christmas Concert with Strings Petite” on Sunday 21st December 2014 at 2.00 p.m. in the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Strings Petite, comprising the three oldest of the talented Lim children, Benedict (violin); Agnes (violin) and Anastasia (Cello) will give a free concert. Their programme will feature some classical favourites including Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Pachelbel’s Canon and traditional Christmas carols.
The Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Creative Communities New Zealand.

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Cantabrian Christmas" - 6.30 p.m.
2014-12-20 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents “Cantabrian Christmas” on Saturday 20th December 2014 at 6.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Benjamin Northey Conductor; Madeleine Pierard Soprano; Consortia – the University of Canterbury Chamber Choir.
New Zealand Soprano Madeleine Pierard makes a welcome return to Christchurch to lead us through a beautiful, heart-warming evening of Christmas music and carols.
Tickets available at www.ticketek.co.nz

Woolston Brass presents "I Love Christmas" - 2.30 p.m.
2014-12-14 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Woolston Brass and Woolston Concert Brass presents “I Love Christmas” on Sunday 14 December 2014 at 2.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.
Please join Woolston Brass and their Academy at their annual Christmas Concert entitled “I Love Christmas” for some Christmas favourites including Silent Night, Sleigh Ride and Christmas Crackers plus other brass band repertoire including Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and excerts of Peter Graham’s Call of the Cossacks.
Tickets: Door sales (cash only) Adults $25; Senior Citizen/Student $20; Child $10; Family $50 (two adults + two children) or email: promotions@woolstonbrass.org. to book early.
The Woolston Junior Band will entertain in the foyer from 2pm before the concert.

CBS Music presents "G.F Handel Messiah" at 2.00 p.m.
2014-12-14 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “G.F. Handel Messiah” on Sunday 14th December 2014 at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch at 2.00 p.m.

National Concerto Competition Semi-Finals - 7.00 p.m.
2014-12-10 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
National Concerto Competition Semi-Finals are being held at The Grange Theatre, Middleton Grange at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday 10th December 2014.
Door sales are $10.00 and include a programme.

Apollo Musicum presents "String Quartet #2 (the Gallery Quartet)" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-12-08 | St Joseph’s School Hall, 4 Vagues Road, Northcote, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
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

Risingholme Singers' Christmas Concert - 3.00 p.m.
2014-12-07 | Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125 Heaton Street, Strowan, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
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 information telephone: 388 3235 or email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Canterbury Plainsmen Christmas Concert - 7.30 p.m.
2014-12-06 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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.
The programme will contain the Plainsmen singing some popular river songs and some well known Beatles songs as well as classical Christmas tunes from the Northern Hemisphere and from New Zealand. The programme also includes a section relating to the nativity story to conclude the concert.
Our guests include 3 of our Christchurch quartets and Sam Jones, a saxophonist from Christchurch.

Nut Point Centre presents "Joy to the World" - 2.00 p.m.
2014-12-06 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
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.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Encore Messiah" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-12-06 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
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 year in the role, having taken up the baton from former Music Director Brian Law at the Choir’s 2013 performance of Messiah.
This year’s presentation will deliver an all-Kiwi line up of internationally acclaimed soloists, with Madeleine Pierard (soprano), Sarah Court (alto), the City Choir’s Patron, Simon O’Neill (tenor) and Jared Holt (baritone).
The Choir will once again be accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, along with invited performers, the University of Canterbury Vocal Consort, organist Martin Setchell and James Tibbles on the Harpsichord.
With limited seating capacity at the venue, demand for tickets is likely to outstrip supply, so early booking is recommended.
The concert will take place at 7.30pm, Saturday 6th December 2014 at the Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College.
Tickets are $45.00 for general admission ($20.00 for children under 14) and are available through Ticketek, 0800 842 538, www.ticketek.co.nz

Christchurch City Choir presents "Messiah" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-12-06 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
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 together a host of homegrown talent, including the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, this year’s Messiah conducted for the first time by new Music Director Andrew Withington, will be a right ol’ Kiwi Christmas.
Featuring:
– Madeleine Pierard – Soprano
– Sarah Court – Alto
– Simon O’Neill – Tenor
– Jared Holt – Baritone
The Christchurch City Choir will also be joined by Consortia, the University of Canterbury Chamber Choir, and accompanied by Martin Setchell (Continuo Organ) and James Tibbles (Harpsichord)
Tickets will go on sale on Friday 26th September 2014 via Ticketek. Please check our website for details. www.christchurchcitychoir.co.nz

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Chamber Gallery - Trio in Concert" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-12-05 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
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 Gallery Rangior Library.
Programme:
– Joseph Haydn Trio No. 43 in C Major
– Johannes Brahms Trio in C Major, op. 87
– Robert Schumann Trio in D Minor, op. 63
Tickets:
Adult $30; Student $10 from Rangiora Library, Telephone: (03) 311 8901.
Cash or cheque only please – no EFTPOS
Bookings recommended

Christchurch Harp Orchestra presents "Sounds of Scotland" - 2.00pm
2014-11-30 | Hohepa Canterbury, 23 Barrington Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
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

Nut Point Centre presents "Pickering and Derrick" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-11-29 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
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.

The Jublilate Singers and Baroque Ensemble present "Renaissance Splendour" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-11-28 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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 email: n.mehrtens@xtra.co.nz

Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents "Christmas at the Proms" - 11.00 a.m.
2014-11-26 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents “Christmas at the Proms”.
Both Christmas and the Last Night of the Proms are synonymous with some of the world’s best loved songs and more than their share of fun and frivolity.
We combine music from these two great festivals into a gala concert, full of famous Christmas carols and songs, flag waving classics like Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia, the Best of British Ballads, Gilbert and Sullivan, skits and jokes with even an appearance from Santa Claus and his little elves.
Music, madness, magic and mayhem makes for a marvellous way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Website: www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Hallelujah! Christmas 2014" - 1.30 p.m.
2014-11-23 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Hallelujah! Christmas 2014” on Sunday 23rd November 2014 at 1.30 p.m. in the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Guest Artists:
– Chisnallwood Intermediate School Choir
– Chisnallwood Jazz Ensemble
– Quicksilver
Programme Entry is $20.00

2014 Christchurch Choral Festival - 7.00 p.m.
2014-11-22 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Following last year’s highly successful Christchurch Choral Festival in the CBS Arena, we will continue the tradition in an affordable venue this year. St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, offers ample space at the front, suitable for large choral forces, and seating is available for an audience of at least 500, although our performers will use a proportion of that during the concert.
It is on Saturday 22nd November at 7.00 p.m. – the Feast of St Cecilia, patron of music. Admission will be free, and participants will pay nothing. There will be no interval, and the concert should last about 70 minutes.
For further information – please see poster on the “Recent News’ page.

CBS Music presents "Choral Festival - St Cecilia's Day - 7.00 p.m.
2014-11-22 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Choral Festival – St Cecilia’s Day” on Saturday 22nd November 2014 at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch at 7.00 p.m.
For more information please see posters on the “Recent News” page.
