“The beauty and purity of their singing made for some breath-catching moments”

Nota Bene is Wellington’s most versatile chamber choir and has forged a reputation for its innovative programming and high performance standards. The ensemble was formed in 2004 by Christine Argyle, and performs a wide range of music, from classical through to contemporary art music and jazz. Many of the singers have trained with the New Zealand Youth Choir and some are past or present members of Voices New Zealand.

Our first concert for 2010 was a celebration of Mothers' Day: Songs my mother taught me, performed in the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The concert was recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert for later broadcast.

For our next concert, we are joining with the Wellington Community Choir to celebrate their 5th Anniversary in the Wellington Town Hall on 18 September at 7.30pm.

In 2009 we travelled to Nelson and Upper Hutt in July to present Sentimental Journey - a radio show for armchair travellers, followed in September by Ghosts, Fire, Water: Music of the Elements, conducted by Robert Oliver, at St Andrews on the Terrace.

Our final gig for the year was the highly successful Christmas at the Jimmy - a programme of Christmas music and popular favourites in the Jimmy Bar at the St James Theatre. We had a packed bar, an enthusiastic and relaxed audience - and a wonderful pile of presents and goodies to donate to the City Mission. Thank you to all who contributed.

On the lighter side, a vocal jazz ensemble from within the choir has performed at a number of events around Wellington, including the Amazing A Capella concert held in the Opera House in Wellington in 2006. Nota Bene also operates as a 'Choir for hire' for weddings and corporate functions.

Upcoming Events

Join us at the Wellington Community Choir's 5th Anniversary concert on 18 September.