Te Whanganui-a-Tara based mezzo-soprano Kassandra Wang is an active solo and ensemble singer across Aotearoa. Her work and training span styles including classical, pop, jazz, and musical theatre. With a degree in electronic and jazz composition, Kassandra is a passionate advocate of new music, fresh interpretations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Originally from the Philippines, Althea is currently based in Auckland. She is studying a conjoint degree in Law and Commerce (majors in Management and Economics) at the University of Auckland. Althea also plays the violin and her passion for music began while studying at Westlake Girls’ High School where she sang as part of Cantare and Choralation choirs. Her other interests include learning different cultures, the Korean language and editing for various law journals. Althea joined NZYC in 2020.

Brittany Osborne is a classical singer from Wellington in the penultimate year of her conjoint LLB(Hons)/BMus at the University of Auckland. She studies classical voice under the tutelage of Doctor Morag Atchison.

A member of the New Zealand Opera Chorus since 2022 and the New Zealand Youth Choir since 2020, Brittany has performed as a chorister with prominent ensembles such as Voices New Zealand, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and is now excited to embark on a career in criminal law.

Emma is a student at the University of Otago studying Law and a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Voice Performance. Originally from Christchurch, she was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir in 2015-2016, and is currently a member of the Octagon Ensemble in Dunedin.

Born in Wellington, Bria was first introduced to classical singing at the age of 9 under previous director of music, Michael Fulcher, then the former director Michael Stewart at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Under the instruction of Lesley Graham until 2018, Bria was heavily involved in her school choirs, Wellington Youth Sinfonietta and a member of NZSSC for two cycles. In 2018 Bria began studying a degree in Linguistics, Psychology and Classical Voice at the University of Auckland under the tutelage of Dr Morag Atchison. Since then has been involved in Auckland Youth Choir, Auckland Chamber choir and UoA Opera scenes performances.

Eden Garside is a soprano from Tawa, Wellington based in Auckland. This is her fourth year and second cycle with NZYC. She is currently studying a bachelor of Classical voice at the University of Auckland under the tutelage of Morag Atchison. In her working life she is the manager of the after school care program at Kings Prep.

Joining the NZYC whānau is a dream come true. I am a Bachelor of Science Graduate from the University of Otago, and have now moved on to further study in Law at the University of Canterbury, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law through the University of Otago. Whilst music has not been the focus of my study, it is an inherent part of my life. It is exciting to have the opportunity to grow as a musician under the guidance of the incredible artistic team and alongside like-minded, talented peers who share this choral dream.

Originally hailing from Thames on the Coromandel Peninsular, Anna got her first introduction to classical singing at the age 13 from her singing teacher Jayne Tankersley. Anna continued under Tankersley’s instruction until 2019, when she began studying a law degree and a degree in Classical Voice at the University of Auckland under the tutelage of Dr Morag Atchison. Other choral highlights include performing at Carnegie Hall, New York City, in the Honors Performance Series Women’s Choir in 2018. Anna would especially like to thank Jayne, Morag, Tim Carpenter and her whanau for supporting her in her music endeavours.

Shaunagh is currently in her third year at Victoria University in Wellington, studying a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Classical Voice Performance at the New Zealand School of Music. She aspires to complete her degree with honours. Her passion for music outside of choral singing extends to playing the piano, violin and pipe organ.

Lillian is a Soprano from Dunedin. She has enjoyed many years of choral activities, Including The Big Sing, the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir (2015-2018) and numerous international choral tours. Lillian is currently in her second year at the University of Otago, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Sociology and Classical Voice Performance with Tessa Romano. Additionally Lillian is involved with the local performing arts scene, notably Opera Otago, performing arts societies through singing competitions, and the RSA Choir as a choral scholar. Lillian is excited to be part of the new NZYC cycle.