Summer Sing! Children's Choir Holiday Programme 2026
Schedule
Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Sacred Heart School | Dunedin, OT
A 3-day children’s choir programme held at Nga Maara Hall, Sacred Heart School, Dunedin, from 22–24 January 2026. Open to children and teens aged 7–15, with participants divided into Junior and Senior streams. The programme is led by Choral Director Natasha Manowitz, Pianist Susan Frame, and Instrumentalist Helen Rutherford.
What to expect:
⭐ Warm-ups, song learning and musicianship sessions, concluding with a concert and shared lunch
⭐ Junior and Senior streams
⭐ Open to all children in this age range and all voice types who are keen to find out what it’s like to be part of a choir, learn new songs and make new friends. This can be taken as a ‘taster’ for the year ahead or enjoyed as a one-off holiday programme
⭐ $40 for three days of workshops, including morning or afternoon tea and a performance
Programme structure:
Junior Stream (for 7-10 year olds)
The Junior Stream will run in the mornings on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, from 9.30am–12.00pm. Sessions include a warm-up, song learning and musicianship, with two breaks for drinks, snacks and playtime.
Senior Stream (for 11-15 year olds)
The Senior Stream will run in the afternoons on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, from 1.00–3.30pm.
On Saturday 24 January, both choirs will come together for a shared lunchtime concert, followed by a potluck lunch. More details to come!
ENROL TODAY HERE: https://forms.gle/STwxookmanXY955AA
Enrolments close: 15 January 2026
Spaces are limited, so early enrolment is encouraged.
To register your interest, please email [email protected]
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The enrolment form will be released shortly.
Summer Sing! is a wonderful way to kick-start the year, discover your child’s musicality, nurture their passion for music, and meet other young singers in a fun and supportive environment.
We look forward to hearing from you and are very happy to answer any questions — please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Where is it happening?
Sacred Heart School, Jka Dunedin, North Rd, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand, DunedinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:


















