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 […]

Originally hailing from Thames on the Coromandel Peninsular, Anna got her first introduction to classical singing at the age 13 from her singing teacher Jayne Tankersley. Anna continued under Tankersley’s instruction until 2019, when she began studying a law degree and a degree in Classical Voice at the University of Auckland under the tutelage of […]

I’m from Wellington and I attended Wellington College. I am currently studying Law and Politics at the University of Auckland. I was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir and I play the guitar and piano.

Bayley is from Wellington and is currently studying French, Italian and Classical Performance in Voice at Victoria University of Wellington. He attended Tawa College, being a member of the school choirs, in school productions and instrumental groups. Previously, Bayley was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir from 2019 to 2020 and is […]

Benedict is from Auckland. He is a Speech and Language therapy student at the University of Auckland, hoping to graduate at the end of 2020.

Bianca joined the New Zealand Youth Choir in 2013. She is currently working in Auckland as a qualified optometrist with an interest in children’s vision. Bianca is also a member of Voices NZ and The University of Auckland Chamber Choir.

Blake is from Auckland’s North Shore. Before joining the New Zealand Youth Choir, he went to Westlake Boys’ High School, where he sang in “Voicemale” and “Choralation” choirs, which kick-started his love for choral music.

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Originally from Guangzhou, China, Cecilia’s passion for choral singing began at a young age. She was part of a children’s choir where she competed and won a gold award at the 5th World Choir Games in Graz, Austria. After moving to the beautiful Auckland city in 2015, she went to Macleans College where she participated […]

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 […]

Desmond is from Auckland. He is currently in his second year of studying an LLB/BMus conjoint majoring in Classical Performance at the University of Auckland under Dr Te Oti Rakena. Prior to NZYC, he was a member of NZSSC 2017 – 2018 and several other choirs and musical ensembles during his time at St Kentigern […]

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 […]

Kia ora, my name is Eden and I am studying a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at the University of Auckland. I am from Wellington where I went to St Mary’s College and was part of the Wellington Youth Choir and many other choirs, music groups and productions. […]

Emily is from Auckland, New Zealand and is currently studying Classical Voice and Italian at the University of Auckland. She attended Saint Kentigern College where she spent a lot of her time in musical productions, choirs, and playing cello in orchestras.

Emma is a student at the University of Otago studying Law and a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Voice Performance. Originally from Christchurch, she was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir in 2015-2016, and is currently a member of the Octagon Ensemble in Dunedin.

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 […]

Growing up in Auckland, Hamish has been a passionate singer for most of his life. In 2019, after being heavily involved in music at Macleans College, Hamish began studying towards a BCom/BMus degree at the University of Auckland, specialising in classical voice. Studying under Dr Te Oti Rakena, here he enjoys singing in the University […]

Imogen is a soprano currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Music at the University of Auckland. Imogen lived across Europe as a child and as a result has a deep appreciation for many musical cultures. She performed in many productions throughout her schooling, including Phantom of the Opera where she played […]

Jennifer Huckle is currently studying towards a BMus in Classical Voice at Victoria University of Wellington. She previously attended Westlake Girls High School in Auckland, where she was part of the ‘Cantare’ and ‘Choralation’ choirs. As well as being involved in choral singing throughout her life, Jennifer is also interested in performing as an opera […]

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. […]

Porirua-based soprano Karishma Thanawala is a student at Victoria University in Wellington studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce and Music, majoring in Classical Voice and Accounting. Her passion for singing is evident in Karishma’s membership in the Orpheus Choir of Wellington, the Young Woman’s Barbershop Chorus and performances at the Indian Association of Wellington at […]

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.

I completed my Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree in Classical Voice in 2018. Now I teach singing at Takapuna Grammar School and Northcote College as well as being the Director of a junior girls choir at Takapuna Grammar, the Taka Crooners. I am a proud Cook Islander who grew up in South Auckland. Singing and […]

Libby has lived all around the North Island and currently lives in Auckland studying a Bachelors of Music, majoring in Classical Performance (Voice) at UoA. She is a member of the Auckland Chamber Choir and has been performing for over 10 years. Some highlights have been being in UoA’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’, being involved […]

Lilli is a Composition graduate from the NZSM at Victoria, University of Wellington. She loves to sing and has been a member of auditioned choirs throughout her education and into her adulthood. She is currently a member of Orpheus Choir of Wellington, and is taking voice lessons with Paloma Bruce.

Lillian is a Soprano from Dunedin. She has enjoyed many years of choral activities, Including The Big Sing, the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir (2015-2018) and numerous international choral tours. Lillian is currently in her second year at the University of Otago, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Sociology and Classical Voice Performance […]

Joining the NZYC whānau is a dream come true. I am a Bachelor of Science Graduate from the University of Otago, and have now moved on to further study in Law at the University of Canterbury, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law through the University of Otago. Whilst music has not […]

Returning choir member Lydia has been singing and performing in her towns local productions since the age of 5. Formerly a member of NZSSC, and joining NZYC in 2017, Lydia is passionate about choral music and classical singing. Growing up in Hawera, Taranaki, Lydia now lives in Wellington where she is studying in her final […]

Kia ora! My name is Mackenzie and I am a baritone, originally from Wellington, who has migrated to Auckland in pursuit of a better climate! My choral singing career was kickstarted when I auditioned for the Wellington College Chorale in 2016 and loved every minute of it. Since then, my passion for singing has snowballed […]

Maggie is completing a Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science at the University of Auckland. She is currently working as a junior acoustic and vibrations engineer.

When he’s not singing, Matthew spends his time finishing his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland. Matthew enjoys singing in many music groups, from choirs to small ensembles with friends and treasures his time in NZYC, as it provides a great excuse to spend time with his favourite people.

Max is from Auckland.He attended King’s College. Max was a member of NZ Secondary Students’ Choir and is currently a member of The Graduate Choir. 

Melissa is from Auckland, and joined NZYC in 2021. Melissa is completing her Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) and is looking forward to working as a highschool music teacher in the future. Melissa is also a pianist, composer and conductor and she works as an itinerant voice and piano teacher, conducts the St Francis de […]

Miles is originally from Manchester, UK and currently lives in Auckland. He is studying a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice at the University of Auckland after he finished high school at Rangitoto College in 2019. A member of NZ Secondary Students’ Choir in 2019-20, Miles also plays and teaches the trumpet around Auckland’s North […]

Nick is a Law and Music student at the university of Auckland. While taking breaks from studying the books, he enjoys playing in Jazz Bands and Singing in Choirs and other acapella groups.

Philip is studying a PhD in Software Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington, and is based there. Starting his choral singing at Tawa College, Philip has since been involved with a number of choirs, including NZSSC and now NZYC. He is also the current Music Director of the Wellington Youth Choir.

Nicolas is from Christchurch.He attended Burnside High School. Nicolas plays the piano and violin. 

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 […]

Peter Liley is a sound artist living and working in Wellington. After finishing a bachelor of music in composition and music technology, and a diploma in saxophone performance, Peter is forging a career as a classical performer, experimental musician and installation artist in the capital. A performance by Peter usually involves custom-written software, lighting, and […]

Sarah is a young singer currently completing her first year of a Bachelor in Music, Majoring in Classical Performance at the New Zealand School of Music. Originally from Tauranga, Sarah has moved to pursue her love of singing in Wellington and gets involved in as many musical events in the community as possible. Her love […]

Ren-C is from Wellington. He attended St. Patrick’s College in Wellington and was a member of the “Con Anima” choir as well as barbershop quartets, the jazz band and the chapel band. He was a member of the 2017 – 2018 NZSSC Cycle. He is currently studying a BSc in Pharmacology at the University of […]

Samuel is a second year student, currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Music at the University of Auckland. Originally from Havelock North in the Hawke’s Bay, Sam has been classically trained as a tenor. Throughout his schooling and tertiary education, Sam has been a member of the New Zealand Secondary […]

Shaunagh is currently in her third year at Victoria University in Wellington, studying a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Classical Voice Performance at the New Zealand School of Music. She aspires to complete her degree with honours. Her passion for music outside of choral singing extends to playing the piano, violin and pipe organ.

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 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 […]

Xavier is Wellington-based, and is an ex-Tawa college student. He is currently a first year student at the Victoria University of Wellington, studying a BSc/BMus Conjoint in Psychology and Classical Voice. Also a member of the NZ Secondary Students’ Choir, 2019-20. Hobbies include songwriting and learning languages