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KATE WEBBER (SPENCE) mezzo-soprano Described as a mezzo-soprano with “warm lustre”, Kate has appeared as a soloist in New Zealand, Australia and throughout Europe. She has extensive experience with Oratorio repertoire, regularly performing with Choral Societies and ensembles throughout the country. Also at home on the operatic stage, Kate has sung for New Zealand Opera, Opera Queensland, the Queensland Festival, OzOpera and English National Opera. A qualified primary school teacher, Kate has worked as a Music Specialist in Yrs 1-8, teaches voice at Albany School of Music, Northcross Intermediate and Hobsonville Point Secondary School and runs a vocal studio at her home in Auckland. She is also a vocal coach to many of New Zealand’s leading choirs and regularly adjudicates vocal competitions, examinations and scholarships. Most notable awards include a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship as well as second and third prizes in the NZ Mobil Song Quest. Kate was educated at The University of Auckland and the Queensland Conservatorium, Australia. She graduated with a Master of Music (Distinction) and Post Graduate Diplomas in Opera and Vocal Studies. She also holds an FTCL in Voice from the Trinity College of Music, London. Kate Webber (Spence) [email protected] (+64) 0210347588 15