The Opera School motto in Latin is ‘Nihil tumultus tantum opera’ which translated is ‘Minimum fuss, maximum work’ and the New Zealand Kokako is chosen for the logo because it has beautiful, clear, organ-like song. It can carry over great distances. Every Kokako population has its own distinctive song a phenomenon which many consider analogous to human dialects The Sarjeant Art Gallery recital
 

Administration Team

We are a team of people dedicated to furthering the education of young and experienced opera singers and are proud to introduce you to our supporters and management team.
 

    Patron

  • Dame Catherine Tizard O.N.Z.


    • Founding Tutor

  • Distinguished Professor of Voice Madame Virginia Zeani (USA)


    • Trustees

  • Captain Bryan Wyness BSc, FRAeS (Chairman)
  • Dr Robin Congreve
  • Mr Donald Trott O.N.Z.M., J.P.
  • Mr Witi Ihimaera D.C.N.Z.N., Q.S.M.
  • Mr Alex Reedijk FRS (General Director, Scottish Opera)
  • Mrs Pat Cunniffe B.A. M.A.

    Staff

  • Mr Donald Trott O.N.Z.M., J.P. (Director)
  • Mr Ian Campbell (Assistant Director)
  • Captain Bryan Wyness BSc, FRAeS (Chairman)
  • Mrs Marion Wyness (Secretary)
  • Mrs Julia Booth M.M.u.s. (Administration)
  • Mr John Wansbrough (Sound Technician)

    Public Relations

  • Ms Lin Ferguson (Wanganui Chronicle)


    Wanganui Collegiate School Liaiason

  • Mr Keith Gibson (Facilities Co-ordinator)
  • Mr David Russell
  • Mr Sam Riley


 
  NZ's first Flash Opera at the River Traders Market in Wanganui
   
  A full house for the NZOpera Schhol's 2011 Gala evening
   
  A masterclass during Wanganui Opera Week - with Paul Farrington, Bruce Greenfield and Bryony Williams
   
 

For details of the Wanganui Opera Week team, please see their page >>>