Christchurch City Chorus
of
Sweet Adelines International Inc

We are passionate, sparkling Canterbury women who sing four-part unaccompanied harmony.

We are an innovative and exciting chorus who have never been beaten in the New Zealand Sweet Adeline competition. We hold seven national first place medals dating from 1982 through to 2009.

Christchurch City Chorus barbershop singers wowed New York’s Carnegie Hall threatre goers in February 2009, with their incredible New Zealand package. “They were the most focused, energized, fun, entertaining, musically sound chorus - they simply STOLE THE SHOW and the 3000 in the audience gave them their much deserved standing ovations. It was an historic high for these dedicated women who belong to Christchurch City Chorus.”

About Christchurch City Chorus

Sweet Adelines International has 30,000 members worldwide spread across 35 regions, of which New Zealand is one. Christchurch City Chorus is the largest and most successful chorus in New Zealand and New Zealand is the fastest growing region in the world with 19 choruses.

Our chorus reflects the diversity of the Canterbury community with women of all ages from many walks of life, including: scientists, police officers, lawyers, software developers, farmers, teachers, health workers, accountants, homemakers, mothers, students, training developers, managers, event organisers, artistic directors, flight attendants, sportswomen, moteliers, beauty therapists and leaders in a wide number of community organisations.

Our chorus Director is an internationally recognised “Master Director” who frequently travels to Australia and America to coach other choruses.

Our chorus members foster the enthusiasm and interest that young people have in singing.

Our chorus has been making music and entertaining the people of Canterbury at community events, since 1985.

Real Women. Real Fun. Real Harmony