Marlborough Singers
About Us
We were formed in 1962 and are the longest-established choir in Blenheim. Our official title is the Blenheim Choral Society, but we are known as the Marlborough Singers, and this is the name we use when performing.
Our choir has a mixture of ages and abilities, but we all have one thing in common: we love to sing. We meet once a week, for two hours, rehearsing for two shows a year, which we perform for family, friends and the Marlborough community. On occasions we also join in concerts with the Marlborough District Brass Band and/or the Marlborough Civic Orchestra.
We always welcome new members! No auditions are necessary.
Our Director
We are very fortunate to have New Zealand baritone, ROBERT TUCKER as our musical director. Robert studied at the University of Otago, before moving to Perth, Australia, where he was an Emerging Performer at the Australian Opera Studio. After living and working in the UK for five years he returned to New Zealand where he performs regularly with New Zealand Opera and many other groups. He works hard to bring us up to a high standard.
Our Music
We present two concerts a year. The mid-year one is more informal, with anything from modern classics to Gilbert & Sullivan. Our end-of-year concert, performed in Marlborough's ASB Theatre, is always a more important, classical work.