Chissy Music Students Selected for the Lions Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival Representative Groups

A huge congratulations to Hamish Thom (Year 8, Room 14), Natalie Morgan (Year 8, Room 14), and Lilly Hill (Year 7, Room 13), who have been selected for the Lions Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival Representative Groups this year.

Over 550 ākonga from primary and intermediate schools across Ōtautahi auditioned for these representative positions. During the four evenings of the festival, Hamish will perform as part of the Concert Band on alto saxophone, while Natalie and Lilly will sing in the Senior Representative Choir.

For eight decades, the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival has been a cornerstone of the cultural life of Christchurch’s young people.

As the largest annual event in the South Island dedicated to developing young musical talent, the festival inspires Canterbury children to participate at the highest level in musical performance—both vocal and instrumental—fostering a lifelong passion for music.

The Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival contributes to the richness and cohesion of our community, bringing people together to create and enjoy an event that instills both confidence and pride in our children.

Each night of the four-night festival features a different massed choir of 800 voices, joined by the Junior and Senior Representative Choirs, the Concert Band, and the Orchestra to present a high-quality concert.

The Chisnallwood Choir will perform on the second night of the festival—Wednesday, 5th November.

By Emma Jarman