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.
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.
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.
Gabrielle is from Auckland.
She is a doctor.
Nick is from Auckland.
Nick attended Westlake Boys’ High School.
He plays in a jazz band.
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.
Georgia is from Christchurch.
She is currently a student nurse at the Ara Institue of Canterbury.
Georgia was a member of the NZ Secondary Student Choir 2013/14, the Christchurch Youth Choir for 4 years and the Kolbe Singers.
Georgia plays saxophone and viola.
