NZThe Christchurch City Chorus, an all-women barbershop group based in Christchurch, New Zealand, has maintained a perfect national record over its 40-year history and placed fifth in the world competition two years ago. The group meets weekly to refine their performances and emphasizes that their success stems from collaboration rather than individual talent. Founded by Virginia Humphrey-Taylor in 1985, the chorus has grown to include members of all ages and is now part of SingUnited International, a global network of all-women choruses. After Humphrey-Taylor's retirement, American director Ryan Heller took over leadership, having previously coached the group for over a decade.
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