With less than 8 weeks before our 15 choristers depart on their tour to Australia and Japan, we asked the boys what they are most looking forward to on their trip abroad. Here is what they said…

“It’ll be fun singing in a big stone Cathedral with a huge echo” - Sea-Am 
"Going on a plane for a long time and exploring Japan" - Albert 
“I can't wait to go on those fast bullet trains through Japan and I can't wait to take amazing pictures of Japanese stuff" - Oliver 
 “Spending time with my friends and the flights!  - Angus 
"I am looking forward to visiting Disneyland and eating sushi… lots of sushi!" - Spencer
"I'm really looking forward to going on a bullet train and experiencing Japanese culture" - William 

Chris Oldham - Verger of The ChristChurch Transitional Cathedral
When asked what I look forward to most about taking the Cathedral Choristers on tour, it’s the experience of travelling and singing together overseas. This is one the boys will remember and talk about for a very long time. The Choristers, like any team, will find it hugely beneficial to experience not only the acoustic of some very large Cathedrals in Australia, but also to experience Japanese culture and all that entails. Of course, more than anything else, it will be fun!”

John Linker - Director of Music of The ChristChurch Transitional Cathedral
When asked what I look forward to most about taking the Cathedral Choristers on tour, I must say it is the anticipation of seeing how they return transformed. Having had the pleasure of taking choirs on several international tours, perhaps the most tangible benefit has been any given group's sense of teamwork both on tour and when they return home. Our Choristers will have musical, cultural, and social experiences on this tour that will stay with them for the rest of their lives, and this experience will help form them to be better informed and more well-rounded contributors to society.

The purpose of this tour is to promote the ChristChurch Cathedral Choir and provide the Choristers with the experience of singing in a variety of international settings and venues. To experience other cultures. The tour involves 15 of our Cathedral Grammar students from Years 5-8.

Let's get behind their last few fundraisers listed below!

MOVIE NIGHT – MAMA MIA 2 
Friday, 20 July AT 8.00PM
Tickets Are Selling Fast – Do Not Delay!

Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again!

Mama Mia 2. Your chance to catch the sequel to the 2008 film Mama Mia!

Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased by completing the following online booking form:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMR5QSN

Please use the reference: MOVIE and your SURNAME when you complete the payment transaction.

There will be no physical tickets issued, as on the night of the movie, your name will be on the list at the door when you arrive at the theatre.

DINE AND UNWIND WITH PHIL GIFFORD 
Saturday, 11 August commencing at 7.00pm

Tickets $125.00 per person OR $800.00 for a table of 8.

Ticket price includes: a glass of bubbles on arrival, an exquisite three course meal catered by Moveable Feasts, musical entertainment throughout the evening performed by Ralph Woodham and special guest speaker, Phil Gifford.

Tickets can be purchased by completing the following online booking form:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/2W5R7FR

This prestigious event will be held at the Transitional Cathedral. Attendees should dress in cocktail attire.

Guest Speaker Phil Gifford
Award winning sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford is set to entertain you.
Phil Gifford, twice New Zealand sports journalist of the year, is the author of Valerie, and many other successful books, having sold a quarter of a million copies to date.  Awarded the 2010 SPARC lifetime achievement award for services to sports journalism, he has reported on every Rugby World Cup since 1987, covered every rugby test in New Zealand since 1977, and reported on rugby in Great Britain, Ireland, France, South Africa, Argentina and Samoa. He has hosted number one shows at Radio Hauraki in Auckland, and 91ZM and More FM in Christchurch, winning 12 New Zealand and two Australasian radio awards.  He created in print a satirical rugby character, Loosehead Len, a column that ran for 32 years from 1973, and continues to write a weekly column in the Sunday Star-Times. - Dine and Unwind with Phil!

QUIZ NIGHT AND ALL BLACK vs SOUTH AFRICA ON THE BIG SCREEN
Saturday, 15 September commencing at 5.00pm

A combined event with The Friends’ Association and The ChristChurch Choir Tour Committee

Further details to come!

Some wonderful community events planned. We look forward to your support and enjoying each other’s company!