Kate has always loved music and performing. She began playing piano and flute as a child. She gained grade 8 flute with distinction age 13 and started playing in orchestras and concert bands, touring Germany and Denmark and playing The Royal Albert Hall in London. She toured with the Welsh National Youth orchestra at 19 and played flute with the University of Birmingham symphony orchestra. She performed a lead role in the musicals “ Guys and dolls” and “Hair” at the University.
Kate Qualified with a medical degree in 1994. During her GP training Kate found Sweet Adelines. Since her first Waikato Rivertones' rehearsal in March 2000 she's been hooked on 4 part acapella harmony. Kate became a Certified Director in 2011 and Master Director in 2014. Kate is also an experienced quartet member, having sung in 6 quartets. She currently sings tenor in “unlimited” quartet , 2x NZ gold medallists. Unlimited represented NZ on the international stage in Kentucky 2023. She has judged at the Young Women in Harmony Regional and National competitions and coaches both quartets and choruses within NZ.
Besides being a director and clinician at a local medical practice, Kate is married to Brent and has two adult children, Sam and Emma.
Her vision is to have a fun-filled and high-level performing chorus at all times with a broad range of repertoire that is appealing to members and audiences.
