Financial Support for Young Singers

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) Music Trust now maintains a liturgical and concert programme of professional standard. This is unique in NZ and matched only by established major overseas churches. The liturgical programme is maintained at the weekly 11 am Solemn Mass, and the concert programme comprises 7 afternoon concerts and a weekly lunchtime recital, providing many opportunities for younger musicians to discover and explore great music from every age.

The CBS Choir programme now relies entirely on volunteer commitment. As long-serving loyal singers have gradually retired, it has proved prudent and necessary to establish a group of four young, paid singers to ensure the continuity of the CBS programme. This small youthful group bring talented voices and fresh enthusiasm to our choir. They are paid by the CBS Music Trust for rehearsals and performances. Everyone else involved is a volunteer, and there is presently no prospect of being able to pay professional fees for a future CBS musical director and organist.

Our new youth initiative, called the “Youth Leaders Scheme” is currently supported by the financial reserves of the CBS Music Trust (a registered charitable trust). The results of this investment may be heard in every Solemn Mass and CBS concert. We hope to sustain the number of young singers, and to include a young keyboard player. You are invited to contribute!

CBS Music Trust Account Bank a/c 03-0802-0536640-00
(Receipts will be sent for tax purposes)