Rehearsals

Wellington Young Voices children’s choir offers two groups: unauditioned Korimako (6-12 years old), and auditioned Kōkako (10 years and older).

Led by highly experienced choral conductors and tutors, the aim of WYV is to nurture the young voices of the Wellington region by providing opportunities for children to develop their vocal, choral and musicianship skills within a supportive environment. 

WYV presents regular concerts throughout the year. Choir repertoire ranges from classical to world music and musical theatre, including songs from Aotearoa New Zealand, so there is always something to suit all ages and tastes!

 
 
 
 

Rehearsals: 

Rehearsals are held every Monday during term time at Queen Margaret College, 53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington.

  • KORIMAKO: 6-12 years old, unauditioned, Mondays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    This all-comers group, led by Associate Music Director Joanne Hodgson, will focus on developing the natural singing voice and basic musicianship skills through songs and music games. Korimako sings its own repertoire and also combines with Kōkako for performances. 

  • KŌKAKO: 10 years or older, auditioned, Mondays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    This is our premier auditioned choir. Kōkako learns more challenging repertoire and performs both together with Korimako and as a standalone choir. From time to time we also undertake collaborations and engagements with other Wellington choirs.

Please note that WYV cannot take responsibility for unsupervised children onsite before and after official rehearsal hours — much as we love them!

 
 
 
 

2024 Dates:

Auditions: 5 February
Term 1: 12 February - 8 April
Term 2: 29 April - 1 July
Term 3: 22 July - 23 September
Term 4: 14 October - 16 December

 
 
 
 

What to bring:

A water bottle and a snack

 
 
 
 

Parking:

At the request of Queen Margaret College, parents are asked NOT to drive into the school grounds to drop off, pick up or park. Once the school buses have left after 3:40pm, there is plenty of parking on Hobson Street or in adjacent streets.

 
 
 
 

Visit us:

If your child is interested in joining Wellington Young Voices, we welcome you to talk with our WYV team, with no obligation to enrol. Please first contact our Administrator at wyvchoir@gmail.com to arrange a suitable time.