Scholars Baroque Aotearoa
Concert III - 22/23 NOVEMBEr 2025 Tauranga & Waihī
Scholars’ Baroque is proud to announce its Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah, presented in collaboration with NZ Barok. This revered masterpiece, composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741, remains one of the most significant works in the Baroque choral canon. Known for its powerful and uplifting oratorio structure, Messiah features profound scriptural texts, with its most famous segment, the “Hallelujah” chorus, transcending centuries as a symbol of joy and spiritual triumph.
Performed by Scholars’ Baroque alongside NZ Barok, New Zealand’s leading Baroque orchestra, this concert promises an exceptional interpretation of Handel’s monumental work, showcasing the vibrant energy and depth of Baroque style and ensuring a moving and memorable experience for all.
SINGERS WANTED
Tauranga’s Premiere Chamber Choir are auditioning singers
The Scholars Baroque Aotearoa are a chamber choir dedicated to informed performances of period music (often baroque) with an emphasis on stylistic excellence and superior choral sound.
The Scholars have availability for TENORS and BASSES to join this year.
The choir seeks singers with previous choral experience. Although not a requirement, the ability to read music at sight is an asset.
The choir also offers several scholarships for all voices of $1,000 on an annual basis which are available to high school, polytechnic or university students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be pursuing some form of study in music (e.g. private tuition, secondary/tertiary study; voice or other instrument/s). This is a golden opportunity for good musicians who have fine voices, the commitment to be part of a close-knit team, and a desire to develop first class sight-reading skills.
For more information about the Scholars Baroque Aotearoa, please go to our Scholarships page.
To make further inquiries, arrange an audition, or for more information about choral scholarships, please contact the Artistic & Musical Director at scholars@scholarsbaroque.com
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