Kia Ora
Welcome to the Bay of Islands Singers’ website. We are a mixed-voice community choir of around 60 singers. Though based at the Turner Centre in Kerikeri, rehearsing on Mondays from 6.30 to 9.00pm, we attract members from as far afield as the Hokianga, Doubtless Bay and Opua. The choir embraces singers of all ages, stages and walks of life. What unites us is our love of singing and the desire to bring the best of the classical and contemporary choral repertoire to audiences in Kerikeri and throughout the Far North. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the choir please Contact Us.
Most of our performances are accompanied by musical ensembles and often feature talented young and established soloists. Three concerts in the year are costly to put on, and we are grateful to our various financial Supporters to allow us these opportunities to perform. The choir has built up a library of music over the years and this is available for hire to other choral groups.
Our upcoming concerts section includes full details of our next performance and information about our past concerts, which illustrates the broad range of music we perform. You will also find photos of past performances.
Rehearsal Accompanist – Bay of Islands Singers, Kerikeri
The Bay of Islands Singers are seeking an experienced rehearsal accompanist for their weekly Monday rehearsals.
The accompanist would be required to commit to Monday evening rehearsals (6.30pm to 9.00pm) and four Saturday daytime workshops.
Monday rehearsals are held at the Turner Centre Events Centre, Kerikeri.
The choir year runs from the beginning of February to early December with a three week mid-term break.
You will work closely with our Musical Director, John Jackets.
There is a rehearsal fee for each Monday and workshop plus a travel allowance if required.
Please contact the Choir President Janet Huddleston or Musical Director John Jackets for further information
2025 Concert Schedule
Next Concert
May 25th 2.30pm Turner Centre Auditorium
GLORIA !
Here’s an opportunity to hear two popular choral works, a baroque masterpiece by Vivaldi and a mass from the romantic era by Franz Schubert.
No concert would be complete without some Bach so we have the Sinfonia from his Cantata BWV29 with its stunning organ part and solo arias from his Magnificat.
Combining Samuel Barber’s much-loved Adagio for Strings with his choral arrangement, Agnus Dei makes for a wonderfully rich piece of music
and the concert ends with Mozart’s joyous Regina coeli in celebration of the Virgin Mary.
Vivaldi -: Gloria
Bach Interlude -: From Cantata BWV 29 and his Magnificat
Schubert -: Mass in G
Barber -: Agnus Dei / Adagio
Mozart -: Regina coeli
Soloists – Tania Priebs; Claudia Evans; Scott Bezett; Jarvis Dams
Guest orchestra – Leader Emily Allen with Michael Bell Organ
Conductor – John Jackets
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