Join Us

Are you looking to learn new music and singing skills while enjoying the friendship and support of a diverse group of singers?

The Graduate Choir NZ, consisting of around 40 singers, performs a varied and innovative repertoire from Renaissance music to contemporary choral works.

We are seeking Sopranos, Altos, Countertenors, Tenors, Baritones and Basses.

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The Graduate Choir NZ

Anniversary Scholarship

A scholarship is available to support young singers in their vocal development. This initiative is an expression of the choir’s commitment to nurture and support young singers in the field of choral music.

The inaugural scholarship recipient, Estelle-Maria Toleafoa, is receiving voice lessons throughout this year from James Harrison.

We are now inviting applications for our 2024 scholarship! Please see our scholarship Terms & Conditions here.

Estelle-Maria Toleafoa, scholarship recipient 2023

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Singing With Us

By becoming a member of the choir, you can look forward to:

improving your vocal/choral skills and musicianship as a member of one of New Zealand's leading choirs.

taking part in a variety of performance opportunities, including singing with professional groups such as the APO and Sol3Mio.

building friendships with a diverse group of singers and receiving their support.

We invite you to attend one of our regular rehearsals as a guest. These rehearsals typically take place on most Monday nights from 7 - 9pm at Mount Albert Grammar School

To arrange your visit, please email the Director of Music.

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What We Look For

Commitment: Singers are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

Music skills: Singers should be able to sing well in tune with a voice that can blend.

Sight-singing: Singers should have some ability to read music.

The Graduate Choir NZ is looking for committed, musically skilled singers who can work collaboratively to help create the beautiful choral sound for which this choir is known.

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Your Audition

We look forward to meeting you and hearing your voice! You will be auditioned by our Director of Music, who will assess your vocal ability and musicality.

Your audition will include:

  • Scales (sung descending to a vowel – usually “ah”)

  • One verse of the New Zealand National Anthem, unaccompanied, in English, in one of the following keys:

    • Bb (soprano)

    • Eb (alto/countertenor)

    • A (tenor)

    • F (baritone)

    • C (bass)

  • Ear-tests

  • A short piece of sight-reading

  • An informal chat - a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the choir