Caleb is in his second year of studying at UoA, doing a Bachelor of Music majoring in Percussion Performance. He has played percussion and timpani for many orchestras around Auckland including the APO, Bach Musica, MSO, ASO and for Sol3 Mio, as well as the HBO in Napier. One of his highlights was playing...
Talia is currently in her third year of studying music at the University of Auckland. Talia first discovered her love for the trumpet at the age of three, after hearing her father play. She began playing at the age of seven. Since then, she has been involved in many different groups through school, uni,...
Harrison has completed his Bachelor of Music in harp and is currently working towards his honours at the University of Auckland. Beginning his musical journey on the cello and piano, he began playing the harp at 16 and fell in love with the rich timbre. He feels that there is much to discover about...
Fergus has been learning the French Horn from David Kay for six years. He is a Year 13 student at Westlake Boys High School where he plays in the Westlake Symphony and Concert Band, and sings in the Westlake choirs. Fergus enjoys stand up paddle boarding and competes frequently....
Michael Cai is a 2nd year music student at the University of Auckland, studying piano under Stephen de Pledge and David Guerin. He has been learning his primary instrument, the piano, for over 13 years and percussion for over 11 years. In 2019 Michael received his piano LTCL with distinction and, in 2018, was...
Previously a violinist, Athena wanted to explore the other side of the orchestra and to gain a different perspective. Two years later, she switched position and is now beginning her journey as a trombonist in AYO! Athena is currently studying Classical Performance specialising in trombone at the University of Auckland under Douglas Cross. Besides...
Amy is currently in her third year of studying Classical Performance (learning under Doug Cross) and Statistics at the University of Auckland. Beginning learning the trombone at age 8, Amy has gone on to achieve her ATCL diploma and to play with national representative groups such as NZSSSO, National Secondary Schools Brass Band and...
Evan Metcalfe is in his first year at the University of Auckland, studying a conjoint degree of a Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance and a Bachelor of Laws. Evan has been a member of the Auckland Youth Orchestra for 6 years, also playing with the NZSSO in 2017, receiving an NZSO mentorship...
Jake is in his fourth year at the University of Auckland, pursuing a conjoint degree in classical trumpet performance and computer science. Jake’s interest in music began at the age of four, when his preschool teacher introduced him to the trumpet. Since then he has been involved in many musical groups both at university...