Iris Cheng, President,   Soprano   2001-2 President of Auckland Bel Canto Choir 2001-2003 Chief Adjudicator for AM990 Chinese Radio Pop Idol 2002 Overseas Chinese delegate of NZ - 4th Shanghai International Art Festival 2002 Representative of NZ Chapter - Overseas Chinese Artists Association 2003 - present, Advisory Board Member - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 2003 Founder of The Music Association of Auckland 2003 - present, The Funding Committee of Creative Communities New Zealand - Manukau City

Maritza Caceres,   Choir Conducting University of Chile, Westminster Choir College Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from University of Chile and a Master’s degree in Music from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey. She is currently a DMA candidate at the University of Illinois. Maritza has been conducting children, community, symphonic and women’s choirs for the past 19 years.

Maggie Ding, Artistic Director,   Soprano Capital Teachers University, Beijing a graduate of vocal music from the Music Department, Capital Teachers University and has been engaged in teaching vocal music and piano in China and Auckland. Maggie has been a soloist in China Peace Theatrical Troupe, a prizewinner of the All-China Singers’ TV competition and having organized as well as performed in numerous arts festivals in China.

Jane Zou﹐ Advisor,   Soprano Diploma of Teaching, Auckland College of Education holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching from Auckland College of Education. While in China, she was a lecturer of music at Shanghai Normal University and several of the students she taught were first prizewinners in Shanghai TV Singing Competition. Jane has been performing and teaching singing and piano for over 20 years. Jane has been an organizer and artistic director for many concerts in Auckland. She is currently a performing member of the Auckland Clef Music Club and Lieder Group.

Vicki Cen, Translator,   Soprano Bachelor of Music, Xinghai Conservatory of Music She holds a Bachelor Degree in Arts (Music) from Xinghai Conservatory of Music in China in 1998, has more than ten years experience in singing & chorus.

Weijun Collins,   Public speaking，soprano,Parenting education Trinity College, Cambridge, UK 1965 – 1975， physical labourer in the Gobi Desert, China1975 to 1987, middle school teacher in Qingdao1987 to 1993, Qingdao University lecturer, China1993 to1995, Flower grower1995 to 1997, AUT student for Early Childhood Education1997 to 2000, Educator for Early Childhood Education2000 to 2003, writer2003 to now, public speaker

Mary Mitchelson,   Soprano   She was a pupil of Dame Sister Mary Leo for 13 years. She studied with Francis Wilson and resumed her singing career in 1990. In 1991 she was soprano soloist in the Bach Magnificat presented by Cantus Firmus and Extempore Plus. In the same year she joined the Auckland Opera. In 1991 she performed in "La Boheme" with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. In 1992 she performed with Dame Malvina Major in "New Zealanders at Aotea" and in 1993 she performed with Noel Mangin in Auckland Opera's "Tower Opera Concert".

Meng Meng Zhang,   Soprano China Conservatory of Music She ranked a first class singer in China, was born in Innermongolia and graduated from China Conservatory of Music in 1990. Meng Meng has performed at grand festivals held by CCTV and local TV stations and won various prizes in singing competitions in China. She is the founder of School of Chinese Culture and Arts in Auckland, where she is the headmistress as well as principal teacher of vocal music.

Johnson Kwok,   Tenor   He was lead tenor in Hong Kong Chang Feng Chorus and has sung in the HKG Arts Festival, Asian Arts Festival, "The Yellow River Cantata" and "Zheng He's Expedition". After immigrating to NZ, he joined AKL Bel Canto Choir, studying vocal music with Duncan Zhang and James Meng, now actively singing with Show West and MAA.

James Meng,   Tenor Shan Dong Music University a professional tenor who has been performing since 1990. He was selected for the Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist Program of NBR NZ Opera in 2000. He has sung as a soloist and a chorus member in over ten operas. He has sung with Dame Malvina Major on several occasions including the NBR Stadium Spectacular concert in Wellington, “From Carmen to Carmina” in Auckland and an outdoor performance in Dunedin in the 90s and 2000.

Ana Maria de Vos Sanchez,   Spanish dance,guitar, singing Bachelor of Social Sciences, Diploma Teaching in disability Bachelor Social Sciences﹐Diploma Teaching people wi disability, Chaplain Assistant ﹐Administration

Bao Ching Yeh,   Tenor   Has 30 years experience inchoral and solo singing and has studied vocal music in NZ with Mr Jiang Jia-qiang, a well-known singer from China

Sunny Su,   Soprano Bachelor of Business, UNITEC, NZ A graduate from Tianjin Art School, majored in performing arts (acting, singing, dancing and puppetry). As a singer and dancer, Sunny has had more than 10 years’ performing experience and has performed three times in Japan. Since immigrating to New Zealand, she has gained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from UNITEC, Auckland, and has been a compere, singer and dancer at various functions for the past 4 years. In addition, she is a choreographer.

Gordon Guo Chen Wang,   Conductor   Gordon loves choruses. He has been conducting for 50 years. He conducted the Beijing College students singing the Yellow River Cantata in the 1950's. From the 90's he was one of the presidents and conductors of the Yuying & Bridgeman High Schools Alumni Chorus in Beijing who performed in Hong Kong and Macau. The above chorus traveled as far as Germany and built a strong relationship with local affiliations. For the past 10 years, Gordon's conducting has been applauded by his conducting mentor - Professor Huang Fei Li who was one of the pioneers of conductor education and the head of the Conducting Department of Central Music Conservatory in Beijing

Fen Li,     Xian Institute of Music Li Fen: graduated from Vocality Performing Department of Xian Institute of Music China in 2005, was taught by Prof. Zhou Ling (studied Vocality in Italy for 6 years), who instructs master-degree students at the Institute. After graduation, Li worked in the Music Department of China, Nanyang Institute of Technology as a vocal teacher and a director of vocal performance office. In 2003, attended the National Vocalist Master class In 2004 ,attended The Shanghai Institute of Music instructed by renowned Professor Liao Changyou and Professor Liu ruo’e. In 2004, awarded one of ten best vocalist in National Vocality Contest In 2004, gained second-class award in a Youth Singer Contest at Shaanxi Province

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