Testimonials

"The style was casual and inclusive. Singing ability wasn't judged. Max's wonderful open and friendly nature made us all feel relaxed and included"
Kate McKessar.
"I enjoyed your light touch, Max. You are a master teacher. I enjoyed the way my voice developed strength - loved singing with others"
Mary Matthews.
"Relaxed nature - really appreciated your style, and singing five part harmony on the first night made a real impact!"
Anne Elder Knight

SingForJoy Choirs

The Mt Eden choir (around 70 members) started in February 2009 and the Devonport choir (around 30 members) in April 2011. All are welcome to either choir, and many discover new found confidence in their voice through participating in the groups.
My goal for the choirs is that everyone in the group feels included and accepted, and that as we sing together we create joy, have FUN and co-create community. You choose your level of participation in the choir - for those who feel inclined, there will be opportunity to sing in small groups, or to solo.
The choir repertoire will include songs from a wide range of countries and styles. We will learn African, Gospel, Pop, Maori and Pacific, ballads, doo wop and more. We perform several times a year, either putting on our own concerts or singing at events.

Choir practise details:

MT EDEN    View/Print Flyer
      Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:10 during school term
      Mt Eden Normal School Hall, cnr Valley Rd and Sherbourne St.

DEVONPORT    View/Print Flyer
      Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 during school term
      St Leo's School Hall, Albert St.

      See 2012 Term dates below

New members are welcome at any time - just come along as a casual and sing for an evening and experience the joy!

There are two modes of payment:
A 10 week term subscription costs $75 ($60 unwaged). If you join part way through a term, you would pay a proportion of that
The casual rate is $12 / night ($10 unwaged), appropriate if you cannot come regularly.
There are subsidised places available in the choir where the fees would present a significant barrier to participating. You can click below to send an email enquiry. All enquiries and subsidies will be kept confidential

Earlybird registration:
You can save a bit of money and waiting in the queue on the first evening by pre registering and prepaying for the term. If you pay before the 1st night of term, the fees will be $70 / $55 unwaged)
Register here

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2012 DATES
MT EDEN
      Term 1: Wed, 1st Feb - Wed 4th April. 10 weeks
      Term 2: Wed, 25th April - Wed 27th June. 10 weeks
DEVONPORT
      Term 1: Tues, 31st Jan - Tues 3rd April. 10 weeks
      Term 2: Tues, 24th April - Tues 26th June. 10 weeks

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. Do I have to audition to join?
A. No, the choir is open to allcomers.
Q. Can I join at any time?
A. Yes, we have new members joining regularly. You can come along any night.