Christ's College Music Department

Chamber Success!
Two groups with Christ's College boys competed in last night's District Final of the Chamber Contest at the Piano last night.
Oscar Stove's group, "Isotopes" received Best Brass Ensemble and Richie Tu's group, "The Sparks Trio" received First Place.
Next stop, the Regional Final with the whole of Te Wai Pounamu | South Island 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Congratulations to Richie Tu and Oscar Stove whose groups were selected for the Chamber Contest District Final.

Chamber Music at the Piano 🖤🎵🎶🎻🎺

This was a strong showing on the regional stage with multiple chamber ensembles, and the boys represented the school with real pride.

Across the Cello Octet, String Quartet, Piano Trio, and Wind Trio, the students performed with confidence, teamwork, and musical maturity. They walked on and off stage with professionalism, supported one and other, and handled a demanding performing environment with composure.

Most importantly, the boys showed commitment, preparation, and a genuine enjoyment of making music together. Their attitude and conduct reflected the best of College values, and they have helped re-establish a strong chamber presence at College.

This is equally true of the boys working in groups with members in other schools. We are proud of all of the boys who were on the stage yesterday.

We find out who progressed tomorrow morning.

Rockquest noise 🖤🖤🖤🎵🎸🖤
Three Christ’s College bands, including two combined with Christchurch Boys’ High School, competed in the regional final at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre, UC, last night. Vertigo (Christ’s College / Christchurch Boys’ High School) placed second, while C.O.M.A. and Full Metal Jacket (Christ’s College / Christchurch Boys’ High School) delivered strong performances but did not place. Full Metal Jacket’s drummer, a Boys’ High student, was recognised with the Best Drummer award.

All of the boys who performed were genuine contenders. The final results simply reflected the exceptionally high standard across every category this year.

A huge thank‑you to Nolan, and to all of the whānau and staff who came out to support the boys - it made a real difference.

Here is the drawer for the Chamber Contest on Tuesday next week. We are all on at 2:30pm down at the Piano @ Armagh - be great to have a big Christ's contingent down there 🖤🖤🖤🎵

Video of Schola Cantorum at Big Sing.
Our senior singers demonstrating their incredible talent.

2026 Big Sing - Schola Cantorum Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Video of Chapel Choir at Big Sing.
Enjoy watching and listening to the incredible talent of our Chapel Choir.

2026 Big Sing - Chapel Choir Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

BIG SING SUCCESS!
Huge congratulations to both the Chapel Choir and Schola Cantorum who performed outstandingly at yesterday's Big Sing regional. Chapel Choir sang with energy and musicality in all three of their pieces. You should be extremely proud of yourselves.
Schola Cantorum showed us what our senior singers can produce. Their three pieces were beautifully performed, but it was their last piece, Ain't Misbehavin', which allowed them to really demonstrate their love of performing. Their recital gained the the Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir Award for an outstanding performance by a lower voice choir (Paddy Newton, Head of Schola, pictured accepting the trophy). A brilliant result. Well done to both our choirs. College on three...1,2,3, College!

Cello Octet!
Preparing for the Chamber Contest next Tuesday 🖤🎵🎻

We had a lovely lunchtime concert at Cathedral Grammar School today. Many thanks to them for their hospitality and fabulous audience 🖤🎵🎵🖤