Information
- Member of SAI since 1992
- Master Director of Greater Auckland Chorus, (SouthCity Harmony 2000 – 2003 “Most Improved 2002”)
- Competed at 6 International Chorus contests as Director, two as chorus member of GAC, once with CCC
- Competed at two International Chorus contests with Skyline chorus (4th place medal both times)
- Education Coordinator for three years coordinating numerous workshops
- Coaching of SAI choruses in NZ, Australia, Hawaii and Portland
- Worked with numerous International Education Faculty and Judges
- Attended several IES, AHA and Side by Side workshops in the USA and Region 35 Workshops
Strengths
- Expression category, finesse, artistry and interpretation
- Finding the passion in the lyrics and creating the response in the audience
- The vowel tunnel and resonance consistency
- Visual plan matching musical plan
- Characterisation and Drama (previous Head of Drama Department – High School level)
- Rhythm, and in particular, back beat in the uptune
Able to coach
- Choruses of any size and level, having worked as director of both
- Quartets
- Bass section unity and baritone colour
- PVI (Private Vocal Instruction)
- Young Women In Harmony, having directed Macappella for 7 years
