We Are Waitakere Voices
Waitakere Voices Choir is a community ensemble based in Henderson, West Auckland.
We aim to share high quality music with the Auckland community, and to provide a place for everybody to sing. Something important to us is to give everybody in the community a chance to use their voice - whether trained or not.
Each month we perform in a retirement village, and twice a year we present a public concert - often featuring other local ensembles and soloists from our community.
We aim to share high quality music with the Auckland community, and to provide a place for everybody to sing. Something important to us is to give everybody in the community a chance to use their voice - whether trained or not.
Each month we perform in a retirement village, and twice a year we present a public concert - often featuring other local ensembles and soloists from our community.
Will I fit in?
Yes! If you can talk, you can sing.
Our singers come from all walks of life: some are trained singers, some are musicians in some other form. The vast majority of us, though, are normal folks who love singing and want to be part of a group!
Check out our 'Join the Choir' page for all the info!
Our singers come from all walks of life: some are trained singers, some are musicians in some other form. The vast majority of us, though, are normal folks who love singing and want to be part of a group!
Check out our 'Join the Choir' page for all the info!
Rachel ALexander Sutherlandmusic directorRachel studied at the University of Auckland and holds a Master of Music in Classical Performance Voice. She is a member of the Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, having sung with them since 2010. Rachel has also sung with the New Zealand Youth Choir and the New Zealand Opera Chorus and served as the Assistant Director and Principal Vocal Consultant of the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir from 2011-2021.
As well as performing regularly, both as a soloist and in choirs around Auckland and New Zealand, Rachel has over 20 years experience as a voice specialist, choral director and curriculum teacher. Rachel has directed both intermediate and secondary school age choirs to gold award winning level at both the NZCF Big Sing and Kids Sing Festivals. She also works with the New Zealand Choral Federation as one of their Outreach Mentors. She is deeply passionate about choral music, education and fostering a lifelong love of singing. Rachel is committed to creating collaborative, welcoming and inclusive spaces for all singers, to help them develop confidence and skills through demystifying technique, language and repertoire. She crafts dynamic and energetic learning and performance experiences while ensuring that her practice is culturally responsive. |