Waikato Rivertones
2007 Harmony Classic Division AA Champion

Competed at the 2007 IES in San Antonio, Texas on July 14, 2007.

Region 35
Hamilton, New Zealand
Barbara Smith, director

The Waikato Rivertones chorus chartered 12 years ago on May 25, 1995. There are three quartets that stem from the chorus.

The chorus has a diverse membership of women ranging in age from 23 to over 70 years old. They come from all walks of life. There are two mother and daughter teams and two pairs of sisters among the membership, as well as several cousins. There are several members who drive long distances to sing with the chorus. One group of members drive one-and-a-half hours one-way, often in thick fog, to rehearsal each week. That’s dedication for you!

In 2001 Waikato Rivertones won the region 35 competition. The chorus annually participates in several community events, including regular concerts with male choruses, Summer Arts Festivals, Relay For Life, Young Women in Harmony Festivals, and public Holiday caroling.

They scored an impressive 1312 points in the Harmony Classic Competition, making them the decisive champions.