Christchurch City Choir

Christchurch City Choir
Choir
Former name
  • Royal Christchurch Musical Society
  • Christchurch Harmonic Society
OriginMerged from two choirs established 1858 and 1863
Founded1990; 35 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

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]

History

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

  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.


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