Voces Luce is Queen Margaret College’s Senior Premier Choir, made up of talented singers from Years 9–13. The choir is known for its exceptional musicality, strong sense of whanaungatanga, and commitment to sharing meaningful stories through song.

The 2026 European Tour

This year, Voces Luce will embark on an exciting international journey, representing QMC, Wellington, and Aotearoa New Zealand on the world stage. The tour will take the choir to Austria and the Czech Republic, where they will compete at the prestigious Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, perform concerts in historic venues across Austria and the Czech Republic and share New Zealand music, stories, and culture with global audiences.

The tour is an opportunity for our students to grow their musicianship, experience international performance, and build lifelong memories as ambassadors of our kura.

Voces Luce's European Repertoire

During the tour, Voces Luce will present a rich and diverse repertoire across three sets, each reflecting the values, stories, and identity of our community:

Waiata Māori Set

A collection of six waiata featuring te reo Māori introductions, guitar, ā‑ringa (actions), and expressive kupu that honour our heritage and celebrate our unique voice on the international stage.

Solo Performances

Showcasing the individual talents of our singers through beautiful instrumental and vocal solos.

Competition Set

A dynamic programme of seven pieces featuring English, French, Latin, Sephardic/Ladino, and te reo Māori.
The set concludes with a new commissioned work written to celebrate Director of Choirs Mark Stamper’s 10 years with Voces Luce, a powerful milestone for both the choir and its leader.

Support the Choir: Europe Fundraising Raffle

To help make this extraordinary opportunity possible, Voces Luce is running a fundraising raffle. Tickets are $10 each, and all proceeds support the students’ travel and touring costs.

Amazing prizes include:

1. Three nights’ accommodation in Hawaii
2. A 90‑second Grocery Grab at New World Newtown
3. A weekend getaway in the Wairarapa

How to Purchase Tickets

By Bank Transfer

1. Email mark.stamper@qmc.school.nz with the number of tickets you’d like to purchase.
2. You’ll receive payment instructions.
3. Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive notification and can collect tickets from QMC Reception.

By Cash
Tickets can be purchased directly from Queen Margaret College Reception.

The Raffle will be drawn on Monday 4 May at 7.30am.

See the Raffle's terms and conditions: https://www.qmc.school.nz/voces-luce-europe-fundraiser-raffle-terms-and-conditions/

Save the Date: Voces Luce in Concert

Sunday 21 June · 6pm · QMC Hall
Before they depart, Voces Luce will perform their full European repertoire in a special one‑night‑only concert. This is truly a performance not to be missed — mark your calendar now!