Visiting University Choir Members Share Talents, Give Service

The Brigham Young University—Hawaii Concert Choir thrilled an audience of around 400 people at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday June 1.

The BYU—Hawaii Concert Choir performs at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. June 1, 2019.
The BYU—Hawaii Concert Choir performs at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. June 1, 2019. Image credit: Monique Saenz.undefined

Led by conductor Michael K. Belnap and accompanied by Stacy McCarrey and Scott McCarrey, the choir performed for close to two hours to members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland June 1, 2019. Image credit: Kathy Williams.
BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir performs at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland on June 1, 2019. Image credit: Kathy Williams.© 2019 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Earlier in the day the students took the opportunity to serve the people of Auckland by assembling 100 personal care packages for individuals going through tough times.

BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir members pack personal care kits for Auckland City Mission to share with individuals in need. June 1, 2019, Auckland, New Zealand.
BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir members pack personal care kits for Auckland City Mission to share with individuals in need. June 1, 2019, Auckland, New Zealand. Image credit: Monique Saenz.© 2019 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

During a break in the concert, James Walker, president of the New Zealand Auckland Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presented one of the packages to a representative of the Auckland City Mission, promising that all of the packs would be delivered shortly.

The Brigham Young University—Hawaii Concert Choir is a select group of students, both music majors and non-music majors alike, from various countries all over the world. Both in membership and repertoire, the choir reflects the ethnic diversity and excellence of BYU—Hawaii.

The choir has also performed in Kerikeri (last Thursday), and next stops are Hamilton, Hastings, Wellington and then Tahiti.

The South Pacific tour, called "Voyages of Light," is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to this part of the world.

Learn more about the choir's schedule here.

Photography: Monique Saenz.

Visiting University Choir Members Share Talents, Give Service

Brigham Young University—Hawaii Concert Choir comes to Auckland

The BYU—Hawaii Concert Choir performs at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. June 1, 2019.

BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland June 1, 2019. Image credit: Kathy Williams.

BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir members pack personal care kits for Auckland City Mission to share with individuals in need. June 1, 2019, Auckland, New Zealand.