Celebration of Youth at Christmas

It's one of the biggest massed youth choirs in the country, and it will perform in Auckland for a 'one off' special Christmas concert.

The 'Celebration of Youth' combines the Auckland Youth Choir, Auckland Boys' Choir, the Auckland Girls' Choir and the Aotea Youth Symphony in a "Celebration of Youth at Christmas" concert at Holy Trinity Cathedral - approximately 190 young singers and musicians.

Holy Trinity Choral Scholar, Nicholas Sutcliffe will also accompany the concert on Organ.

Young people from 5 to 25 years will sing a variety of popular Christmas music for the 1 ½ hour long, evening's entertainment. Family favourites such as "Silent Night", "Star Carol" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" will feature.

The concert is becoming an annual event, each year growing in size and popularity. With this in mind The Holy Trinity Cathedral has become the venue of choice to accommodate the swelling number of concert goers – over 500 are expected.

A Christmas tree will be erected for the Concert, and children of families attending are encouraged to bring a gift to place under the tree instead of paying an entry fee. The Anglican Trust for Women and Children and KidzFirst Children's Hospital will benefit.

"This is an amazing experience – both for the audience and the young people performing," says Leonie Lawson, Director of Music of the Auckland Girls' Choir. "It gives youth, many of whom will progress into full time music careers, a chance to perform on a scale seldom realised. We do this concert annually. And every year these youngsters gain in confidence and professional experience through this one event. It's an entrée into a much higher level of musical poise."

"It's a concert for the whole family. You'll even get a chance to join in the singing for some of the numbers!" says Leonie.

Time: Friday 30th November, 7.30pm
Place: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
Cost: Adults: $15; Seniors/Students: $10
Children 0-12 years: free – encouraged to bring a gift for the Christmas tree.

Event listed by Jonathan Houldsworth

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