Joy in Singing

Discover the imaginative and innovative performances of the Jubilate Singers under the musical direction of Philip Norman CNZM. Since the choir's inception in 1977 the Jubilate Singers have earned a national reputation for high quality a cappella sacred and secular works, jazz arrangements and works with orchestral accompaniment.

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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. 

Join us at our next concert

Our next concert is "Bach, Bach and Offenbach".

Four generations of Bachs charting the course of music from early Baroque to Classical styles. Glorious music from the eighteenth century, including JS Bach's uncles and father-in-law, through his sons and a grandson. There is also bonus music by Offenbach and JS Bach's 21st son, PDQ. Philip Norman conducts.

Join us at 7:30pm at Knox Church, Bealey Avenue, on November 22nd, 2025.  

We're looking for new members

Fancy an evening out with the Bach family, a connoisseur’s taste of some fine New Zealand poems set to music, and the chance to luxuriate in the sumptuous soundworld of Duruflé’s Requiem, one of the most evocative requiems of all time? If so, then membership of Jubilate Singers in 2025 will be the perfect cure for your choral cravings. But! You have to relish variety, be curious about the unfamiliar, be excited by a musical challenge, love singing unaccompanied and revel in convivial company.

You don’t have to be a soloist to join. All voice types welcome, and try before you buy: come along to a rehearsal on Monday evenings at 7.15 Knox Church Hall, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.

Feel free to email our secretary Viv with any questions - secretary@jubilate.org.nz - or learn more about singing with us on our 'Join' page.


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  • Not Tonight Josephine
  • Gabriel Fauré - A Centennial Celebration
  • Fit for a King