Christchurch City Choir

The Christchurch City Choir is a choir and charitable incorporated society in Christchurch, New Zealand.[1][2] The choir was re-established in 1990 as a merger of the Royal Christchurch Musical Society and the Christchurch Harmonic Society, two long-standing choirs in the city.[3][4]

Christchurch City Choir
Choir
Former name
  • Royal Christchurch Musical Society
  • Christchurch Harmonic Society
OriginMerged from two choirs established 1858 and 1863
Founded1990; 34 years ago (1990)
Music directorJohn Linker
HeadquartersChristchurch, New Zealand
Concert hallChristchurch Town Hall
AffiliationNew Zealand Choral Federation
Associated groups
Websitewww.citychoir.co.nz
Logo of Christchurch City Choir

History

edit

In 1858, the Christchurch Harmonic Society was established to facilitate instruction for local singers and instrumentalists.[5] Not long after, the Christchurch Musical Society was formed and gave its first concert in 1863, attaining its "Royal" title in 1920.[6][7]

References

edit
  1. ^ "Christchurch City Choir Incorporated". NZBN Register. New Zealand: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Charity Summary: Christchurch City Choir Incorporated". Charities Register. New Zealand: Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ "About the Choir". Christchurch City Choir. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Choirs to merge in harmony". The Press. 1 December 1989. p. 7. Retrieved 20 January 2024 – via Papers Past.
  5. ^ "Local Intelligence". Lyttelton Times. Vol. IX, no. 578. 19 May 1858. p. 5. Retrieved 20 January 2024 – via Papers Past.
  6. ^ "Town and Country". Lyttelton Times. Vol. XIX, no. 1106. 17 June 1863. p. 4. Retrieved 20 January 2024 – via Papers Past.
  7. ^ "Royal Christchurch Musical Society". The Press. Vol. LVI, no. 16933. 7 September 1920. p. 6. Retrieved 20 January 2024 – via Papers Past.
edit