Choirs
From Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
There are five choirs currently in residence at Wellington Cathedral:
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Cathedral Choir
Director: Michael Fulcher
The Cathedral Choir is an adult choir of 25 – 28 women and men and has developed a reputation as one of the finest ensembles of its kind in New Zealand. In addition to singing at the Cathedral the choir performs frequently in concerts and radio and television broadcasts. In July 2002 the choir toured Great Britain and Ireland.
Recently, the choir has appeared on national television for the live to air Christmas midnight mass (2004), the Tomb of an Unknown Warrior Ceremonies (2004) and the service commemorating the 60th Anniversary of VP Day (2005). On Palm Sunday 2005 the choir performed the St John Passion of J. S. Bach with the New Zealand Baroque soloists to critical and audience acclaim. The choir usually sings orchestral mass settings on Christmas and Easter Sunday. More infomation about music that the choir is singing can be found on the Service Music page.
Phone: 021 477 257
Cathedral Choristers
Director: Michael Fulcher
The Choristers numbers 30 boys and girls aged between 8 and 14. The choir rehearses twice a week, on Tuesdays before Evensong and on Thursdays for an hour after school. The Choristers also lead the Sunday Choral Eucharist or Choral Evensong once a month. Each young person learns to work as part of a team and to take responsibility for his or her own performance. Choristers are treated as young professionals and the Cathedral treble programme represents one of the finest musical educations available to young people in New Zealand.
Phone: 021 477 257
St Paul's Youth Choir
Director: Nicky Sutherland
An auditioned choir for girls aged 15 - 18 and boys with changing voices. Meets weekly during term time on Wednesday 4.15pm - 5.45pm. This is a new choir formed in 2007. The aim is to sing Cathedral repertoire both in its own right and alongside the Cathedral Choir.
St. Paul’s Chorale
Director: Michael Fulcher
St. Paul’s Chorale sings in the Cathedral from time to time when the Cathedral Choir is in recess. Its repertoire consists of parish to Cathedral level repertoire that can be prepared in a modest amount of rehearsal time. Prospective singers are given a short range test by the director of music before entry.
Phone: 021 477 257
Cathedral Voices
Director: Richard Prothero
The Cathedral Voices is a choir which sings at the cathedral from time to time during the year. The Choir makes occasional trips into the diocese and is unauditioned. To join please contact Director of Music, Richard Prothero:
Phone: 04 473 8383
Children’s Choir
Director: Vacant
This choir is currently in recess.
The Children’s Choir, made up of children aged between 6 and 9, meets weekly on a Tuesday and contributes to the worship in the Cathedral four or five times a year. Singing can be a life-long pleasure and this group is an introduction to the world of choral singing. Each session includes music, movement, stories, games, Christian training, and much more. Parental involvement is encouraged.
