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“The beauty and purity
of their singing made
for some
breath-catching
moments”
We are always looking for new talent, particularly if you are a tenor or bass!
Contact us now for an audition.
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TO PERFORM
Nota Bene is available for performances throughout the
Wellington area and beyond.
Email: notabenenz@gmail.com
Nota Bene is Wellington’s most versatile chamber choir, with a reputation for innovative programming and high performance standards. Under the musical directorship of Maaike Christie-Beekman, the ensemble performs a wide range of choral music, from classical through to contemporary art music and jazz.
sacred harmonies
reflections on faith and spirituality
Nota Bene is delighted to present a programme of choral works—featuring both a cappella and organ-accompanied sacred music—to audiences in Palmerston North and Wellington.
The concert spans a range of European composers, blending Renaissance and modern styles. Highlights include William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices, composed during England’s Catholic persecution, and Roxanna Panufnik’s Kyrie after Byrd, which draws on Byrd’s melodies in a contemporary setting.
We are delighted to feature Heather Easting on the organ for Herbert Howells’ Collegium Regale Service, a celebrated work that pairs rich choral harmonies with the organ’s supportive role in the service settings. David Griffiths’ Beata Virgo offers a moving reflection on the Blessed Virgin Mary, blending modern harmonic language with traditional choral forms.
The programme also presents works from Jonathan Dove, Henryk Górecki and other composers, each offering unique reflections on faith and spirituality. This is an opportunity to experience a captivating range of sacred harmonies across different styles and eras.
7pm, Saturday 29 March 2025
Pathways Presbyterian Church,
Palmerston North
Door sales only. Tickets $25/$20, schoolchildren free
7:30pm, Saturday 12 April 2025
St Mary of the Angels,
Wellington
Bookings now open at Humanitix.
Early bird [until 5 April] $30/$25. Schoolchildren free
General $35
Concession $30
Schoolchildren free.
Director: Maaike Christie-Beekman
Organist: Heather Easting
Nota Bene's 20th anniversary concert
Music Director Maaike Christie-Beekman conducts the choir during the 20th anniversary concert.
The atmospheric Lux concert in St James church, Lower Hutt.
Nota Bene's gold-winning women with conductor Shawn Condon at the 2024 World Choir Games.
Men of Nota Bene getting into the spirit of our Mad Dogs and Englishmen concert!
Women of Nota Bene, conducted by Shawn Condon, singing at the City Art Gallery for the Hilma af Klimt exhibition.
