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.
Choral Kaleidoscope – Songs for all Seasons
Join us on Saturday 9th of May 7pm or Sunday 10th May 3pm at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts for this landmark concert experience from the Nelson Civic Choir under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla.
… a richly immersive event, combining powerful live performance with visual and digital storytelling …
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
For more information about the 2026 Nelson Civic Choir concerts go to Upcoming Events.
The Choir has recently developed a new Constitution document to reflect the current organisation and to align with Government legislation. If you would like to view the approved Constitution go to About Us.
Concert productions planned for 2026
CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE - Songs for all Seasons May 9th and 10th 2026 at NCMA. A programme of some of the world’s favourite and much-loved choral masterpieces presented in an enhanced digital and multimedia format and highlighting the versatility of the Nelson Civic Choir under Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla. Choral Kaleidoscope will be a landmark concert experience from the…
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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.
