Below you can find details of some of our existing members and information on why they come to our choir:

RICHARD

I had sung in a choir at school but other than that my singing was in the car on my own with the music up loud, or maybe at the occasional raucous party. A few years ago, a friend suggested I come along and checkout Stonefield’s Choir, my friend has long since left but I’m still there. The sound you get when 60 to 100 people are singing together in harmony really gives you a buzz.

The guys are outnumbered by the girls but we hold our own.

I don’t know what it is about kiwi blokes but you guys are missing out not checking out the choir. Come along and give it a go, there are no auditions all you have to do is turn up and see how you get on.

MATT

Hi I'm Matt! I'm a self confessed music nerd who loves to listen, learn, and pick up and play anything that I can get my hands on. I hadn't sung since high school days, until I spontaneously decided it was something that was missing and needed back in my life. I couldn't have found a more welcoming choir than Stonefields. I learn something new every practice, enjoy such a collaborative environment of different people, and just have fun because after all singing is good for the soul!

HARRIET

Hello, my name is Harriet and I joined Stonefield’s Choir in 2022. I love music and playing the piano but I had never sung in a choir before. Joining this group has been a great opportunity to learn a new musical skill, every level of experience is welcome and I’m amazed at how much I’ve learnt in just one term. It’s inspiring and rewarding to sing alongside so many talented people and hear how much we improve each week.

Dave

Talofa lava, I'm Dave and new to Stonefields Choir in 2022. I've been fortunate to live overseas recently for 14 years and sing in choirs in some diverse places such as Jakarta, Sydney and Istanbul. I have also sung for a few choirs in Auckland. Some have been community choirs and church choirs, but mostly acapella groups. Life highlight: I was brave enough as the only foreigner to sing for a year in a massed acapella choir of 300 people with instruction and most songs only in Turkish! I have always found that regardless of where I have called home, singing in choirs has helped me to connect with folks from all walks of life who love to sing and learn more about music. Choir on Mondays is one of the highlights of my week, and, if you love to sing we'd love for you to sing with us

KAZIM

Kia Ora! My name is Kazim and I’m probably the youngest person we’ve got over at Stonefields. I’ve always loved singing and creating music with others and have been craving it for two years since high school, getting little bits here and there since. Nothing has fully scratched the itch of performing with a group like Stonefields. The welcoming nature of everyone on my first day, coupled with the gorgeous voices that rang out across the hall meant I fell in love with everyone within mere minutes. It’s the most kind and welcoming space and I feel like I fit right in. Especially if you’re on the younger adult side, you have to give it a go. You won’t regret trying!

KARINA

Hi, my name is Karina. When Mel approached me to join the choir I thought the choir was a great idea but not for me as I had not sung in a choir since primary school! But the more I thought about it, the more I was reminded of how much fun it was. As a fan of musical TV shows such as Glee and The X-Factor, I had often thought how great it would be to part of a group and sing, so I stepped out of my comfort zone and joined. I am thoroughly enjoying the challenges of learning new songs and the sense of pride and achievement of performing in front of an audience is awesome and rewarding. I am continually building confidence and am so pleased I joined Stonefields Choir.

dave

“Having experienced the fantastic benefits of singing in an expat community choir while living overseas, my wife Nicky and I, on our return, made it a priority to find something similar here in Auckland. Stonefields Choir ticked all the boxes.
I’ve been involved in musical theatre and performance from an early age but somehow managed to avoid choral singing until recently. I am really enjoying these new challenges and am amazed at how much I have learned from our fellow members and gifted choir leaders. Everyone is made to feel most welcome in a safe and friendly environment. Give it a go, you won’t regret it.”

A BUNCH OF US AT A RECENT WINERY OUTING