Kāpiti Chorale

12/04/2026

Remembering Martin Haua

It’s still hard to believe Martin is gone.

Just last year, he sang a solo with Kāpiti Chorale.

On Sunday evening at St James, a large choir came together in his honour.
Singers from many groups he had been part of over the years filled the church. The sound was strong, full, and exactly what he would have loved.

Martin was a much-loved tenor and a generous musician. He sang with Kāpiti Chorale and many other choirs and quartets in the region.

For those of us who knew him, it meant a lot to be there and sing together again, with him in our thoughts.

We will miss him.

18/01/2026

An invitation to sing in 2026!

Kāpiti Chorale begins rehearsals on Monday, 26 January, and we’re welcoming new singers.

This year includes Bach’s Magnificat, Michael Haydn’s Requiem, modern American choral works, and a joint performance of Mozart’s Requiem with the Capital Choir.

No auditions. You’re welcome to come along and try the first few weeks.
👉 Sign up here: https://www.kapitichorale.org.nz/participate

27/11/2025

Our musical director, Eric Sidoti, will be conducting Voices in the Wind in their Christmas concert this coming Wednesday. If you’d like to enjoy another lovely evening of music, you’re very welcome to come along and support them! 🎄✨
Wednesday 3rd December 8pm- St Barnabas Mana - Entry by Koha

26/11/2025

“Help, Lord!”
If you were at our Elijah performance on Sunday, you’ll know exactly how big that first moment felt. What a way to begin an afternoon we’ll remember for a long time!

Thank you to everyone who joined us. The energy in St Paul’s Church was incredible, and sharing this huge, dramatic work with a full audience made the whole afternoon unforgettable. 🎶

Under the direction of Eric Sidoti, with Jonathan Berkahn on organ, the choir, orchestra, and soloists poured everything into this performance. And it was amazing to feel that energy echoed back from the audience.

We were thrilled to sing alongside Joseph Haddow, Emily-Jane Stockman, Charlotte Secker, Jamie Young, and youth soprano Natalie Mower; all giving standout performances that brought the story to life.

There were moments that lifted the entire room, from the balcony “angels” to the quiet passages that held everyone completely still. Many of you told us afterwards that you had goosebumps, tears, or just the thrill of being swept up in the music. ❤️

Here are some photos from the day: the choir in full voice, our soloists, the special presentations, and even baby Elijah making his appearance!

Thank you again for being part of such a memorable performance. We loved sharing this music with you.

Photos by Kira Sidoti & Ann-Marie Stapp

15/11/2025

Elijah: One week from today! 🎶

Next Sunday, Kāpiti Chorale will perform Mendelssohn’s Elijah — a dramatic and powerful work that doesn’t come around often, especially on the Kāpiti Coast. This is a full-scale performance with chorus, soloists, and organ, and we’d love to fill the hall with people who appreciate great choral music.

✨ Our soloists:
Joseph Haddow (Elijah)
Emily-Jane Stockman (Soprano)
Charlotte Secker (Alto)
Jamie Young (Tenor)
Natalie Mower (Youth Soprano)

🎹 Organist: Jonathan Berkahn
🎵 Music Director: Eric Sidoti
📍 St Paul’s Church, Paraparaumu
🗓 Sunday 23 November, 3:00 PM
🎟 $35 General | $15 Students

🎫 Tickets available here:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/kapiti-chorale-presents-mendelssohnrs-elijah/paraparaumu

Printed tickets are also available at:
• Moby Dickens’ Books (Paraparaumu Beach)
• Jenoa (Waikanae)
• Books & Co. (Ōtaki)

If you know someone who loves classical or choral music, please share this with them. Hearing Elijah live is a special experience — we hope you’ll join us for it.

15/11/2025

Elijah: One week from today! 🎶

Next Sunday, Kāpiti Chorale will perform Mendelssohn’s Elijah — a dramatic and powerful work that doesn’t come around often, especially on the Kāpiti Coast. This is a full-scale performance with chorus, soloists, and organ, and we’d love to fill the hall with people who appreciate great choral music.

✨ Our soloists:
Joseph Haddow (Elijah)
Emily-Jane Stockman (Soprano)
Charlotte Secker (Alto)
Jamie Young (Tenor)
Natalie Mower (Youth Soprano)

🎹 Organist: Jonathan Berkahn
🎵 Music Director: Eric Sidoti
📍 St Paul’s Church, Paraparaumu
🗓 Sunday 23 November, 3:00 PM
🎟 $35 General | $15 Students
🎫 Tickets available here:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/kapiti-chorale-presents-mendelssohnrs-elijah/paraparaumu

Printed tickets are also available at:
• Moby Dickens’ Books (Paraparaumu Beach)
• Jenoa (Waikanae)
• Books & Co. (Ōtaki)

If you know someone who loves classical or choral music, please share this with them. Hearing Elijah live is a special experience and we hope you’ll join us for it.

09/11/2025

Great to see Thomas Nikora, whose Mass we sang at our Wellington Composers concert earlier this year, conducting Jonathan Lemalu and Friends – Songs Across Time next Sunday at Te Raukura Theatre, Kāpiti College.
🎶 Find out more and book tickets here:

Jonathan Lemalu and Friends – Songs Across Time, Join us ..., Te Raukura ki Kapiti, Coastlands Theatre, Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, 16 November 2025,

08/10/2025

🎶 Concerts by our Music Director, Eric Sidoti! 🎶

Our Musical Director, Eric Sidoti, will be leading his other choir, Voices in the Wind, in two concerts next week.

They’ll be performing Music from the Movies, a fun and varied program featuring nearly two dozen choral and solo pieces from 19 different films. Expect toe-tapping tunes, sentimental moments, and a touch of nostalgia.

📅 Wednesday 15 October, 7:30 pm
📍 St Barnabas, Mana Esplanade, Porirua
🎟 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/17062

📅 Sunday 19 October, 3:00 pm
📍 Tawa Baptist Church, Main Road, Tawa
🎟 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/17063

Also available at the door.

See the poster for more details, and please share this invitation with friends, family, and colleagues who might enjoy an afternoon or evening of well-loved movie music!