This is a non-auditioned choir for Year 7 and 8 students.  Students begin regular weekly rehearsals in Term 1.  They prepare repertoire for school concerts, assemblies, masses and compete at The Kids Sing Choir Festival in September. In 2023 the Sophia Choir were proud to win a Silver Award at The Kids Sing.

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Cost:

Covered by the $150 Junior Music Group fee.

Rehearsals:

Thursday mornings 7.30am to 8.30am in the Music Foyer.

Commitment:

Attendance at weekly rehearsals.

Director:

Mrs Rachel Young
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Rachel Young completed her Bachelor of Music in Performance at Auckland University studying piano and conducting. Looking for a sense of adventure, she went to Hungary to do post-graduate study in performance piano at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest. She then trained as a secondary teacher, while continuing to teach piano. After being at home with her three children she has been involved with the music departments at Epsom Girls and Diocesan. Rachel now teaches at Baradene and directs the choirs at both Baradene and St Peter’s College. As an active musician Rachel sings with Voices NZ which is the national choir of NZ and local choir Viva Voce. Rachel also works as an accompanist and piano teacher.