Nelson Civic Choir sing a variety of choral music ranging from the classics to more contemporary favourites. We are a non-auditioned choir of all ages. We welcome new members with a passion for choral singing.
Our concerts sell out in advance. Don’t miss out on tickets for the 2026 programme of exciting concerts. Go on our mailing list for priority booking information. Email [email protected]. And watch past performances on our You Tube Channel – Nelson Civic Choir NZ
HANDEL’S MESSIAH REIMAGINED
Nelson Symphony Orchestra and Nelson Civic Choir were joined by narrator and soloists to present an exciting new semi-staged version of this much-loved masterpiece on 22nd and 23rd November at NCMA. Watch the Concert on You Tube in this link Handel’s Messiah Reimagined
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CHORAL COMEDY
Nelson Civic Choir and soloists presented Choral Comedy at the Theatre Royal on Sunday 17th August. Our sell-out audience joined us for an entertaining musical romp through the fanciful “topsy-turvy” worlds of Gilbert and Sullivan in an afternoon of costumed frivolity with excerpts from The Gondoliers, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe and many more. Click on the link for a picture show from the concert.
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Three concerts are planned for 2026 – watch this space!
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Concert productions planned for 2026
2026 programme outlines: CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE - May 9th and 10th 2026 at NCMA. A programme of some of the world’s favourite and much-loved choral masterpieces p0resented in an enhanced digital and multimedia format and highlighting the versatility of the Nelson Civic Choir under Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla. ODE TO JOY - August 8th and 9th 2026…
Join us
Nelson Civic Choir is a non-audition, community-based choir that is one of the oldest in the country. Our aim is to provide high quality performances of major classical choral works as well as many lesser known works. These concerts, in conjunction with orchestral or other accompaniment, add greatly to Nelson’s rich cultural tradition. We would love you to be part of our community.
About us
We celebrated our 160th anniversary in 2020. In 1988 the choir acquired its present name, reflecting its place in the community. A recent trend, welcomed by the choir, has been the participation of younger singers who have subsequently gone on to further their studies in music. We are proud to offer young people the opportunity to participate in major choral productions, both enhancing their experience and increasing their confidence in performance.
