| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jeanette Jones | Choir Director | jones.j@whs.ac.nz | |
| Mrs Marie Brooks | Accompaniment |
AwaSide is a choir for students who love to sing and are keen to develop their vocal abilities. We sing a range of styles and have a lot of fun along the way. Highlights for our choir include: three successful trips to Sydney to compete in the Australian International Music Festival where the choir has gained silver medals and the bronze award in the Cadenza Competition, part of the NZ Big Sing.
Who can join: All students
When: Rehearsals are held every week.
Event:
WHS Awaside attends New Zealand's largest Choral event, NZCF's 'The Big Sing' - Secondary Schools Choral Festival, where they participate at regionals.
In 2022 from their performance at regionals Awaside were one of the 12 choirs invited to attend Cadenza where they won the Bronze Award.
Cost: Travel to The Big Sing
Click here to watch the video of AwaSide Choir practice for first Cadenza competition
Click here to watch the video of 2016 School Choir at Sydney Opera House
Image from: Whanganui Chronicle 16/08/19
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Last Reviewed: June 11, 2024
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