Acapella with Attitude
THE STORY OF FOVEAUX HARMONY CHORUS
Sisters in Harmony
Foveaux Harmony Chorus is part of a worldwide organisation called Sweet Adelines. The chorus started over 20 years ago and entertains audiences in Invercargill and elsewhere. This is a chorus for women who love to sing four-part harmony without accompaniment. The repertoire varies from traditional barbershop to more modern music and we love to entertain with our music and our showmanship.
Foveaux Harmony performs at Regional Sweet Adelines competitions across New Zealand and in a variety of local shows and events.
RECENTLY
Foveaux Harmony Chorus attended the 2025 Harmony Ōtautahi (Christchurch) - Sweet Adelines New Zealand National Competition & Convention in May. We were thrilled to receive First Place Small Chorus in The A Division, Fifth Overall, and Most Improved Chorus alongside Nelson Bays Harmony. A monumental thank you to all who have supported us on our path to competition.
In September 2025, our Director Sarah Rae formally received her MNZM for services to choral music at Government house in Wellington. Sarah's contributions to Foveaux Harmony Chorus were among her many accolades.
BOOKINGS
The chorus is available for bookings and are happy to perform for any occasion. We may appear as a full size chorus of approximately 25 singers or as small groups.
You can contact the members of the management team listed here or head over to our bookings page to get in touch.
Team Co-ordinator: Tania Faulkner-McKenzie
Director: Sarah Rae
SCHOLARSHIP
FOVEAUX HARMONY/ILT SCHOLARSHIP
The Foveaux Harmony Chorus/Invercargill Licencing Trust scholarship is awarded to female singers aged between 13 and 25 and serves to further their singing development & career.
The 2026 scholarship was awarded at our June Showcase. Congratulations to the recipient: Abigail Bottger!
"My name is Abigail, and I am a 16-year-old student at James Hargest College. I moved from South Africa to New Zealand six years ago and have loved music for as long as I can remember. My first public performance was at the age of six, when I sang “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana in front of my primary school.
Not long after, I began piano lessons, which I still enjoy today. For the past four years, I have also been taking singing lessons to improve my vocal technique, confidence, and performance skills. I enjoy performing songs that tell a story and allow me to connect with my audience. Alongside singing and piano, I have also started to learn to play guitar and enjoy developing my skills as a musician.
Music has always been an important part of my life. It’s helped me gain confidence, develop new skills, meet new people, and given me many memorable experiences.
Over the years, I have been involved in a variety of performances, productions, and competitions. Highlights include performing in the ILT Christmas Variety Shows, competing in vocal competitions, and taking part in the Gold Guitars, which have all been rewarding experiences.
Looking ahead, I wish to improve my singing, piano, and guitar skills. I would love to continue participating in musical events and sharing my passion with others. My ultimate goal is to write and perform my own music."
We are, as always, immensely grateful to the ILT for their continued support. The Scholarship operates as a collaboration of the arts; demonstrating the shared desire of the ILT and Foveaux Harmony Chorus in supporting young women as they develop as musicians and performers.
Congratulations to Abigail. We look forward to viewing her future successes.
