Richard was a founding member of the NZ Youth Choir and has also sung in the NZ Opera Chorus, Viva Voce, and Auckland Choral; initially as a B2 but latterly as a B1. He took degrees in chemistry (Auckland) and history of science (Princeton) and now is General Manager of the University of Auckland Foundation and its endowment fund. He also chairs the board governing the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium (aka “Stardome”).

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.

See our feature on Madison’s adventures since her time in the NZSSC

See our feature on Clinton’s time with NZSSC and career development since then.

As a student at Ashburton College, the now internationally acclaimed tenor joined the NZSSC in 1988. See our feature on this champion of the NZSSC.

See our feature on Benson’s hugely successful career since his days in the NZSSC.

Carole brings a range of skills to her role as NZSSC Student Wellbeing and Course Logistics Manager. She has worked at the University of Otago College of Education lecturing in Music Education and Professional Practice for 21 years after teaching in numerous primary schools. She has also been a Music Adviser in Otago and Southland and a member of the Ministry of Education Arts panel in writing the current NZ Arts Curriculum.

She is chairperson of the NZ Choral Federation Otago region and coordinator of the Otago BIG SING and in 2013 the National Finale. She is a choral singer and conductor, currently conducting the Dunedin Star Singers choir and Tahuna School Intermediate choir. She has been with the NZSSC since 2011.

Anna studied languages and business at Waikato University and later, during years working and travelling in the UK, decided on a career in arts management. Following postgraduate studies in Arts Administration at London City University, she worked in touring theatre production in the north of England. On her return to New Zealand, Anna joined Taki Rua Productions as Business Manager, producing ground-breaking theatre from Maori playwrights including Witi Ihimaera, Toa Fraser and Briar Grace-Smith, and touring Maori language plays to schools and kohanga reo throughout New Zealand. Anna joined NZ Secondary Students’ Choir in 2009, working alongside Musical Director Andrew Withington for nine years, then current MD Sue Densem.

Brent Stewart is currently Orpheus Choir Wellington’s Music Director, Orchestra Wellington’s Principal Percussionist, and NZSSC’s Assistant Director. On the side, Brent also serves as NZSO’s director of filming. Brent was HoD Music at Wellington East Girls’ College from 2010-2019 and Music Director of the Hutt Valley Orchestra from 2007-2017. Coming up, Brent will be conducting Benee’s New Zealand tour with the NZSO and Auckland Philharmonia, plus the NZ Synthony tour with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington and APO. Brent is also conducting Red! with New Zealand Opera in August and preparing for a French programme with the St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra in September. Also on the calendar to conduct this year is Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater and Bach’s B Minor Mass with            Orchestra Wellington and Orpheus Choir Wellington.