After graduating from Epsom Girls Grammar, Sophie began her studies at Auckland University for a BMus in Classical Voice.
She is a member of the Auckland University Chamber Choir and plays the piano.
Sophie joined NZYC in 2017.
Sharon is a Psychologist who specialises in supporting people with Autism, Learning Disabilties and Developmental Delays. She has had vocal coaching for a number of years and also sings with Bach Musica.
Thomas is originally from Christchurch and lives in Auckland.
He is a primary school teacher.
Michael is from Wellington and currently lives in Auckland.
He is a school teacher.
Te Ohorere Williams has joined NZYC after singing with the NZ Secondary Students Choir in 2015-2016, while also being a Cultural Leader during the cycle.
Initially studying voice with Dr. Morag Atchison at Westlake Girls High School on Auckland’s North Shore, she has continued on to the University of Auckland to complete her Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance Voice. She also aims to complete her Bachelor of Law.
Te Ohorere was heavily involved in music during High School, performing with Choralation Choir under Rowan Johnston, and Cantare Choir under Fiona Wilson. She now enjoys singing under Dr. Karen Grylls in the Auckland Chamber Choir and the Voices NZ Pool.
Te Ohorere joined NZYC in 2017.
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 extended saxophone techniques. When not working on eccentric projects, Peter enjoys playing all afternoon at his childcare job, and loves to sing with choirs, particularly with cathedral choirs on Sunday mornings.
Fiona is from Wellington.
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 year towards a Bachelor of Arts, Double majoring in Criminology and Psychology. When not singing, Lydia can be found on the netball court.
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Growing up in the suburbs of South Auckland, Keani began singing at a very young age, taking part in many cultural singing customs and admiring the voices of role models in her family and community. Keani’s cultural background has played an important part in her musical upbringing. Being of Cook Island descent, her cultural views and passion around Pasifika music has paved the start of her musical journey. Keani is now a graduate of the University of Auckland with her Bachelor of Music (Hons) majoring in Classical voice and minoring in Conducting. Keani is a practicing musician, currently singing with the Auckland Chamber Choir, New Zealand Youth Choir and NZ Opera Chorus as well as being an alumni of the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir and Auckland Youth Choir. When Keani is not singing herself, she is working as a singing teacher, choral director, and vocal coach for various schools and community choirs around Auckland.
Emma joined NZYC in 2017. She is in her final semester of a Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance Voice) and Bachelor of Arts (European Studies) conjoint degree at the University of Auckland. During her music degree, she studied with Dr. Morag Atchison and Dr. Te Oti Rakena. She has been an active member of Auckland Chamber Choir for the past two years.
