Holy Trinity Church has one of the most active Anglican parish choirs in Auckland.
The full choir sings at special services at Christmas and Easter and at other times of the year.
Dr Sue Braatvedt
If you would like to be a part of the choir, please contact Sue Braatvedt on: suebraatvedt@yahoo.com
CHOIR EVENTS & REHEARSAL INFORMATION FOR 2022
The Choir schedule has changed due to Covid, please see the next choir event below. The four big events are: GOOD FRIDAY, EVENING EUCHARIST, A CELEBRATION OF SPRING and “9 LESSONS AND CAROLS”. These each require several rehearsals because the choir is featured prominently (typically performing 5 or 6 pieces). The two smaller events are: ALL SAINTS and CHRISTMAS EVE MIDNIGHT SERVICE. In these two events the choir leads the congregation with singing hymns and carols.
It would be helpful if you could diarise ALL the dates that are of interest to you, so that you are available for rehearsals and events when they occur. It is very difficult for everyone when there are singers missing from rehearsals. It is particularly important when rehearsing the four big events, that everyone attends the two final rehearsals.
I hope that most of you will be able to participate in the 6 events in 2022. The choir is an integral part of Holy Trinity Church and every single singer is a valued participant.
It’s also always great to welcome new singers. If you know of anyone who is an experienced choral singer i.e. can sing in tune, and can also hold their tune when harmonising, please ask then to contact me. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHURCH MANDATE STATES THAT ANYONE WHO SINGS IN THE CHOIR NEEDS TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED.
Dr. Sue Braatvedt (Choir Director), Mobile: 027-340-2884 Email: sbraatvedt@gmail.com
TWO
Sunday 3rd July SUNG EUCHARIST (the choir will perform 5 sacred pieces in this communion service)
Rehearsals:
BASSES & TENORS:
• Monday 23rd May 7:45-9:15 p.m. (Note the start time)
• Monday 30th May 8:15-9:15 p.m. (Note the start time)
• Monday 6th June 8:15-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 13th June 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note the start time – first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 20th June 7:30-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 27th June 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 3rd July 3:45-4:30 p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
SOPRANOS & ALTOS:
• Monday 30th May 7:15-8:15 p.m. (Note the start time)
• Monday 6th June 7:15-8:15 p.m.
• Monday 13th June 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note the start time – first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 20th June 7:30-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 27th June 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 3rd July 3:45-4:30 p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
THREE
Sunday 18th September A CELEBRATION OF SPRING 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Rehearsals
BASSES & TENORS:
• Monday 8TH August 7:45-9:15 p.m. (Note start time)
• Monday 15th August 8:15-9:15 p.m. (Note start time)
• Monday 22nd August 8:15-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 29th August 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note start time – first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 5th September 7:30-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 12th September 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 18th September 5:45-6:30p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
SOPRANOS & ALTOS:
• Monday 15th August 7:15-8:15 p.m. (Note start time)
• Monday 22nd August 7:15-8:15 p.m.
• Monday 29th August 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note start time- first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 5th September 7:30-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 12th September 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 18th September 5:45-6:30p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
FOUR
Sunday 30th October ALL SAINTS DAY 7:00-8:00 p.m.
(The choir will lead the congregation in singing a few hymns)
Rehearsals:
COMBINED CHOIR:
• Monday 24th October 8:45-9:30 p.m. (Note start time)
• Sunday 30th October 6:00-6:30 p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
NOTE: The basses and tenors will have their first rehearsal earlier for the “9 lessons and carols” service between 7:30-8:45 p.m. Please then stay on to rehearse for ALL SAINTS.
FIVE
Sunday 4th December “9 lessons and carols” service
Rehearsals
BASSES & TENORS:
• Monday 24th October 7:30-8:45 p.m. (Note start time) {ALL SAINTS rehearsal 8:45-9:30 p.m.}
• Monday 31st October 8:15-9:15 p.m. (note start time)
• Monday 7th November 8:15-9:15 p.m. (Note start time)
• Monday 14th November 8:15-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 21st November 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note start time – first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 28th November 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 4th December 5:45-6:30p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
SOPRANOS & ALTOS:
• Monday 31st October 7:15-8:15 p.m.
• Monday 7th November 7:15-8:15 p.m.
• Monday 14th November 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Note start time- first combined rehearsal)
• Monday 21st November 7:30-9:15 p.m.
• Monday 28th November 7:30-9:15 p.m. (First rehearsal with instruments and sound)
• Sunday 4th December 5:45-6:30 p.m. (FINAL REHEARSAL)
SIX
Saturday 24th December Christmas Eve midnight service
The choir will lead the community carols between 10:30-10:55 p.m.
The service is between 11:00-12:00 p.m. The choir leads the congregation in singing more carols
Combined rehearsals
• Monday 19th December 8:00-9:15 p.m.
• Saturday 24th December 9:15-10:00 p.m.