Despite having a lifelong relationship with music, Catherine’s first career choice was Occupational Therapy, which she practised for 20 years both in New Zealand and the UK. Through a wide range of professional opportunities, Catherine has developed a holistic, empowering, person centred approach with a strong understanding of the importance of overall wellbeing and individual agency. A career shift in 2018 opened the door for Catherine to explore her engagement with music. She is a capable pianist and enthusiastic classical singer. She believes strongly that everyone has a place in music and works for Auckland’s largest group of community choirs All Together Now as an Assistant Choir Leader and Wellbeing Advisor. She founded a choir for upper voices at one of Auckland’s largest secondary schools, has organise music competitions and had a variety of roles with Trinity College of Music. She is a regular performer and programme organiser for Auckland Art Song and Lieder. Combining her passion for music and her considerable professional skills, Catherine has found herself uniquely suited to the role of Wellbeing Advisor for Academy Choir.
Born, raised, and living in Auckland, Eloise has been an avid singer and musician for many years. Eloise is currently studying a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Vocal Performance under Morag Atchison. Prior to university Eloise attended St Cuthbert’s College, singing and performing with multiple groups at the school competing in Big Sing Finale, performing in school shows, and taking part in many other music events during her time at the college.
Born, raised, and living in Auckland, Eloise has been an avid singer and musician for many years. Eloise is currently studying a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Vocal Performance under Morag Atchison. Prior to university Eloise attended St Cuthbert’s College, singing and performing with multiple groups at the school competing in Big Sing Finale, performing in school shows, and taking part in many other music events during her time at the college.
Tim Evans (they/them) is a bass baritone originally from Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Now based in Auckland, Tim is pursuing a bachelors degree in Music Composition and Anthropology. They have been a member of the Asia Pacific Youth Choir, NZ Secondary Students Choir, Aotearoa Academy Choir, and other local choirs.
Sophia is a soprano from Wellington and attends Queen Margaret College, where her love for singing was fostered. She has just completed the 2023-2024 cycle of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir, and is planning to study classical voice at university.
Sophia is a soprano from Wellington and attends Queen Margaret College, where her love for singing was fostered. She has just completed the 2023-2024 cycle of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir, and is planning to study classical voice at university.
Anna graduated from the University of Otago in November 2003, with a first class honours degree in music. In 2006 she graduated from the Benjamin Britten International Opera School at the Royal College of Music, London, and won the Queen Elizabeth Rosebowl, which was presented by HRH Prince Charles in 2007.
See our feature on Chris and his role in one of the world’s most internationally renown choirs, The Kings Singers.
See our feature on Amelia’s exciting career since her time with NZSSC.
See our feature on Tecwyn’s career development from NZSSC member to international conductor based in Sweden.
