Welcome.

Welcome to the Jubilate Singers, a Christchurch (New Zealand) SATB chamber choir of around 30 singers conducted by Music Director Philip Norman. The 'Jubes' present 3-4 public concerts a year featuring a wide range of international and New Zealand choral music, and we are well-known for our innovative programming and consistently high standard.

St Andrews win Jubilate Award at Big Sing

St Andrew’s College’s Staccoro choir won the inaugural award for Outstanding Performance by a Mixed Voice Choir at the Canterbury-West Coast Big Sing in June, 2024. Christchurch chamber choir, the Jubilate Singers, had donated the trophy for the regional competition in an effort to support local choral music and young voices in particular.

A large audience filled the Christchurch Town Hall to hear 22 choirs sing a song each in an evening gala concert which was staged at the conclusion of a of a long day of competition. At the end of the concert many awards were presented, including the Jubilate Singers trophy. Senior St Andrew’s College student and Head of Music, Jack Flanagan, said that Staccoro were honoured to receive the inaugural award. Conductor, Jared Corbett, also thanked the Jubilate Singers for their support of the event.

The New Zealand Choral Federation organises the Big Sing Choral Festival every year and the best secondary school choirs from throughout the country are then invited to attend the national finals.

Read our Music Director's Report for the year ending 31 January 2023 for a summary of our recent activities. 

Want to sing with us? Now is an excellent time to apply! We are about to begin rehearsals for 'Not Tonight Josephine' – a slice of musical life in the time of Napoleon – and we have vacancies in all sections. Make our day:  See our 'Join' page for more information.