SINGING IN WHANGĀREI
CHOIRS & GROUPS
There are plenty of options to sing in Whangārei. Whether you're experienced or brand new, there is a group for you to connect with your singing peers!
Click the boxes below to go to individual choir pages.
Sunday & Tuesday Rehearsals Opera North is an auditioned community choir with a focus on performance, education and training of singers in choral styles including opera, musical theatre and contemporary works. Check out their website www.operanorth.co.nz for details of joining and performances.
WEDNESDAYS 7 - 8pm Fun and slightly irreverent! Maria calls this her 'choose your own adventure' group. Brass Band Hall - Dyer Street $15 pp - drop in drop out style. A relaxed lesson style group with Maria Satterfield using contemporary music to explore harmony, pitch, singing technique, musicality and connection! Email Maria.k.satterfield@gmail.com for details.
FRIDAYS from 3:30pm The Old Library with Vera Plujlaar as part of the Whangarei youth Music. www.whangareiyouthmusic.co.nz
MONDAY 7PM REHEARSALS Love to sing? Our choir welcomes everyone, no audition or music-reading skills required! St Johns Golden Church 7pm - Email for details. whangareichoral@gmail.com
Wednesdays 7pm Ngunguru Zoe loves unaccompanied natural voices and has over 20 years of experience facilitating community choirs. Ngunguru Hall - email Zoe for details: zoebooty@gmail.com
Wednesday Rehearsals with Vera Pluijlaar as conductor. Email verapluijlaar@gmail.com
6:30pm Monday Nights at 116 Bank Street Maggie Cocco leads this group - We sing all sorts of songs from all sorts of places - no experience necessary and all are welcome. "Pay What You Can" suggested $10-$15. Email coccomusic@gmail.com to join mailing list
MONDAY 7pm Rehearsals The Brass Band Hall - Dyer Street. Whangarei Harmony Chorus are a dynamic group of women, who love to sing and entertain in 4 part harmony.
THURSDAY 7pm Rehearsals Maungatapere Led by Lisbe Jooste - Charismata is a small mixed voice choir dedicated to sharing uplifting choral music.
Led by Charlotte Pridham, with a parents and family focus - Connection matters more than perfection. Singing is not about getting every note right, it is about sharing the experience with others. https://sites.google.com/view/thesingtuary/home?authuser=0
Led by Te Aroha Dunn, Taioro Studios are developing into a hub for music, theatre and professional performance development. The Gospel Choir has been a passion project for Te Aroha who believes music is a powerful way to connect, express, and celebrate our culture and emotions. Upon returning to Aotearoa after many years abroad as a professional musician, she felt there was a need within our community for the emotional connection of R&B and gospel genres. www.taiorostudios.com
MONDAY 7pm - 9pm Mangawhai Library Hall Led by Maura Flower email maura.flower@gmail.com