About — HARBOUR VOICES

Originally North Shore 100 Voice Chorale, the choir was established in 1986 by influential local musician and teacher, Margot Lloyd QSM. Harbour Voices is now performing under the baton of Jacob Moore.

JACOB MOORE | Musical Director

A conductor, singer and educator, Jacob has led successful choral programs at Takapuna Grammar School and Dilworth School, where he is currently a music teacher and the Director of Choral Music.

Jacob studied musicology at the University of Auckland and choral conducting under Dr. Karen Grylls. He is an active performer, singing regularly with the Auckland Chamber Choir, Voices New Zealand, Bach Musica, and the Graduate Choir.

Before focusing on choral music, Jacob was a drummer for several bands, most notably the award-winning Kiwi rock band The Checks, touring internationally with acts such as Oasis, AC-DC, and REM. He is also an award-winning Barbershop singer.

Soomin Kim |
Piano Accompanist

Introducing the HarbourVoices pianist/accompanist for 2025, Soomin Kim. We have been honoured to work with her since rehearsals started in February 2025 and have cherished her past contributions to us as a soloist at our previous concerts.

Both a pianist and organist based in Auckland, Soomin’s recent musical highlights include New Zealand Opera’s recent production of Mansfield Park, as well as Die tote Stadt and Dame Cath Tizard State Memorial with the Auckland Philharmonia. Born in Korea, she began piano study at the age of 6 and moved to New Zealand at age 15. She obtained LTCL Piano Recital under the tutelage of Denise Hull, and at the University of Auckland under Stephen De Pledge. During her studies she was selected as a Haydn Staples Piano Scholar, which involved concerti and chamber music performances with Auckland Philharmonia and coaching from internationally renowned pianists.

The Committee