Melodies and Memories – Our Westlake Choir Camps Hit the High Notes on the Peninsula.
March has officially kicked off the musical season, with our Westlake musicians diving headfirst into a demanding repertoire and team bonding.
Our premier mixed-voice choir, Choralation, kicked off our music choir camps, heading away to Peter Snell Youth Village on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula from 27th Feb – 1st March. It was a weekend of focused music-making and building the foundations for the year ahead. From intensive sectionals to wholesome bonding as an ensemble, open mic night, the annual ‘Chorolympics’ game night and lots of music making, the energy and good vibes were unmatched.
Our junior choir, Nota Bella then headed back up the coast to camp from 6-8 March. With nearly 50 singers from Years 9 and 10, this camp serves as a vital foundation for the year. Beyond the technical vocal lessons and music theory sessions, the weekend was a celebration of the group’s growing culture and friendships.
To wrap up the weekend, both choirs performed a ‘sneak peek’ concert for families, showcasing some of their 2026 repertoire. The progress made in just one weekend was a testament to the hard work of all these young singers. We are looking forward to experiencing both ensembles develop their artistry in our upcoming music concerts this year!