SINGERS
Alexandra Buchanan
ALTO
Born in Wellington, Alex is currently studying Classical Performance Voice and Law at Victoria University. She went to St Matthew’s Collegiate in Masterton, where she enjoyed singing in several school productions and choirs. She was previously a member of NZSSC from 2019-2020.
Althea Tarrosa
ALTO
Originally from the Philippines, Althea is currently based in Auckland. She is studying a conjoint degree in Law and Commerce (majors in Management and Economics) at the University of Auckland. Althea also plays the violin and her passion for music began while studying at Westlake Girls’ High School where she sang as part of Cantare […]
Blake Scanlen
BASS
Blake’s passion for music comes from his time in choirs and barbershops at Westlake Boy’s High School. Now studying Music at the University of Auckland in composition, conducting and classical voice performance, he also sings with the Auckland Chamber Choir, Auckland Youth Choir and co-directs a choir on the North Shore. Blake also enjoys cycling, […]
Bria Renai
SOPRANO
Born in Wellington, Bria was first introduced to classical singing at the age of 9 under previous director of music, Michael Fulcher, then the former director Michael Stewart at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Under the instruction of Lesley Graham until 2018, Bria was heavily involved in her school choirs, Wellington Youth Sinfonietta and a member of […]
Brittany Osborne
ALTO
Brittany is based in Auckland but is originally from Wellington. She is currently studying towards a conjoint LLB/BMus degree, specialising in Classical Vocal Performance at the University of Auckland. Prior to this, she studied at Wellington Girls’ College where she was heavily involved in the choral life of the school. She has also been a […]
Carson Taare
BASS
I am a Palmerston North boy born and bred and music is my life. I play guitar and I sing (obviously). My favourite genre of music is Country/Folk and when I’m not playing, I’m writing music. I’m also doing building and construction with a local business for a job and I love it (but not […]
Dan Hodgetts
BASS
Daniel is based in Palmerston North, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Jazz Performance from the New Zealand School of Music in 2021. Now, he is studying towards a Graduate Diploma of Primary School Teaching with Massey University. Before University, Daniel attended Palmerston North Boys High School and was a member of […]
Grace Wellik
ALTO
Born in Wellington, Grace is currently studying Composition and Classical Performance with Dr Morag Atchison at The University of Auckland and singing with the Auckland Chamber Choir. Grace’s love for music started with singing and piano lessons at the age of eight, and expanded throughout her time at Wellington Girl’s College where she composed and […]
Eden Garside
SOPRANO
I am a soprano from Wellington studying in Auckland! I have been singing since primary school but became really passionate at college where I had amazing teachers such as Isaac Stone and Marilyn Reynolds. I hope one day to become a singing teacher so that I can inspire and pass my love for singing on […]
Josh Long
TENOR
Josh was born and raised in Auckland, fostering his love of singing at Rangitoto College in The Fundamentals Choir. Since then he has gone on to sing in and with community choirs such as Harbour Voices and Camerata, as well as singing in the Auckland Chamber Choir, New Zealand Youth Choir and the Voices New […]
Ivan Zhang
TENOR
Ivan is a Law and Music student at the University of Auckland, majoring in Classical Voice Performance. He is under the tutelage of Dr Te Oti Rakena. He began singing in choirs during high school and has thoroughly enjoyed it since. Aside from his studies, he has a passion for playing the euphonium and baking […]
Joshua Jamieson
BASS
Hey, I’m Josh, I am currently a first year student studying at Victoria University of Wellington. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science with a particular interest in Marine biology and biodiversity…but we shall see where that goes in the future. I currently live in Napier and I was also born and raised here. […]
Kassandra Wang
ALTO
Kassandra is studying a Bachelor of Music at Te Herenga Waka, engaging with all kinds of composition and music making from the most contemporary classical, to electronic bops, to jazz. She also sings in a number of choirs around Wellington, and loves being part of the rich arts and culture in Wellington.
Olivia Forbes
SOPRANO
Born in Auckland, Olivia is a third year student at Auckland University studying a conjoint degree in Classical Voice and Italian. She was first introduced to classical music in year five under the tuition of Shelagh Richardson. She was a member of Kristin School’s premiere choir Euphony for five years under the direction of David […]
Philip Oliver
TENOR
Philip is studying a PhD in Software Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington. Starting his choral singing at Tawa College, Philip has since been involved with a number of choirs, including NZSSC and NZYC. Philip was the Music Director of the Wellington Youth Choir from 2020 to 2022. As well as NZYC, he also sings […]
Nicolas Davey
BASS
Nicolas is from Christchurch.He attended Burnside High School. Nicolas plays the piano and violin.
Quillan Denton
BASS
Kia Ora. My name is Quillan, and I have been singing in choirs for as long as I can remember. Originally from the North Shore of Auckland, I remain based there, having attended Rangitoto College and having graduated only recently from the college in 2020. I managed to gain a place in the New Zealand […]
Robin Park
BASS
Robin studies at the University of Otago and is working towards a double degree of Law and Commerce majoring in Marketing Management. Born in New Jersey, Robin started his choral journey when he attended Palmerston North Boys’ High School and joined the OK Chorale. He was also a member of the 2017-18 NZSSC. Currently learning […]
Takerei Komene
BASS
Takerei is from Auckland, and joins NZYC in their third and final year at the University of Auckland. They are studying under a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Performance Voice, with Dr Te Oti Rakena. They are an active choral singer, composer, and conductor, having the privilege of singing in and working with many […]
Thomas Scott
TENOR
Thomas is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music conjoint majoring in Classical Trumpet and History. He began singing during primary school and took part in the auditioned choirs during primary and secondary school. In early 2017 he was selected for the 2017-19 cycle […]
Rosa Elliot
SOPRANO
Growing up in Christchurch, Rosa Elliott completed a BMus and BA at the University of Canterbury, going on to complete her MMus in Composition through the University of Auckland. Rosa’s love for singing began at Burnside High School where she sang as a soprano in Bel Canto. She continues to sing in the Christchurch Youth […]