History
The choir has existed for more than 80 years, having been incorporated in1933, as the Upper Hutt Home and School Association Male Voice Choir. After a number of changes in name and style, it became the Hutt Valley Singers in 2004. Our Musical Director since 2010 has been Joanne Roelofs.
Membership
New members are always welcome! A year’s subscription is currently $150 if paid before the end of February, otherwise $60 for each of our three terms. There are no restrictions on membership; we do not audition newcomers or insist on some ability to read music, though that is obviously an advantage. The easiest time to join is at the beginning of the year or just after a concert.
Uniform
For the choir's own concerts, women now wear black tops and skirts or trousers, set off by hand-painted “paua” scarves (currently $33). Men's dress consists of dark trousers, preferably black, and a long-sleeved black shirt; the choir provides blue ties. Everyone wears black shoes.
Concerts
We usually give two or three concerts a year in Upper Hutt, but the pattern varies; we have combined with other choirs, and given "home" and "away" concerts with them; larger forces give a chance of better accompaniment and soloists than we could afford on our own.
The usual concert venues have been churches or school halls, and more recently Upper Hutt’s “Expressions” arts centre and Lower Hutt’s Little Theatre. Concerts are usually given on Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals at the concert venue are normal; sometimes on a regular Monday, and also closer to the performance.
Recent Concerts
Our first concert of 2018 was Schubert's Deutsche Messe, also featuring works by Mendelssohn, Fauré, Brahms, Brucker, Christiansen and Elgar, performed in the chapel of St Patrick's College ,Silverstream. In August we teamed up with the Wairarapa Singers and guest musicians to present You're the Top!, a selection of music from the wonderful Cole Porter. In November, we once again joined with our young friends, The Major Minors Children's Choir, to present The Wonderful World of Disney.
We also performed at Just So NZ and the Upper Hutt Brass Band's Last Night of The Proms.
Check out our Gallery to see photos of these wonderful concerts.
The choir has existed for more than 80 years, having been incorporated in1933, as the Upper Hutt Home and School Association Male Voice Choir. After a number of changes in name and style, it became the Hutt Valley Singers in 2004. Our Musical Director since 2010 has been Joanne Roelofs.
Membership
New members are always welcome! A year’s subscription is currently $150 if paid before the end of February, otherwise $60 for each of our three terms. There are no restrictions on membership; we do not audition newcomers or insist on some ability to read music, though that is obviously an advantage. The easiest time to join is at the beginning of the year or just after a concert.
Uniform
For the choir's own concerts, women now wear black tops and skirts or trousers, set off by hand-painted “paua” scarves (currently $33). Men's dress consists of dark trousers, preferably black, and a long-sleeved black shirt; the choir provides blue ties. Everyone wears black shoes.
Concerts
We usually give two or three concerts a year in Upper Hutt, but the pattern varies; we have combined with other choirs, and given "home" and "away" concerts with them; larger forces give a chance of better accompaniment and soloists than we could afford on our own.
The usual concert venues have been churches or school halls, and more recently Upper Hutt’s “Expressions” arts centre and Lower Hutt’s Little Theatre. Concerts are usually given on Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals at the concert venue are normal; sometimes on a regular Monday, and also closer to the performance.
Recent Concerts
Our first concert of 2018 was Schubert's Deutsche Messe, also featuring works by Mendelssohn, Fauré, Brahms, Brucker, Christiansen and Elgar, performed in the chapel of St Patrick's College ,Silverstream. In August we teamed up with the Wairarapa Singers and guest musicians to present You're the Top!, a selection of music from the wonderful Cole Porter. In November, we once again joined with our young friends, The Major Minors Children's Choir, to present The Wonderful World of Disney.
We also performed at Just So NZ and the Upper Hutt Brass Band's Last Night of The Proms.
Check out our Gallery to see photos of these wonderful concerts.
