Choirs
From Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
There are four choirs currently in residence at Wellington Cathedral:
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Cathedral Choir
Director: Michael Fulcher
The Cathedral Choir is an auditioned 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/August 2008 the choir toured in England and Paris.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was broadcast on TV1 on Christmas Day 2008. 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). 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 and on Thursdays, before Evensong. 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 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 an all-comers choir which sings at the cathedral from time to time during the year. In 2008 the Voices have had a number of outings to parishes singing Parish Evensong. To join please contact Director of Music, Richard Prothero:
Phone: 04 473 8383
