David Squire
Born in Auckland, raised in the Waikato. Living just north of Auckland. Married to Michelle with sons Liam & Declan.
Musical Director of school / youth jazz bands and concert bands, choirs, orchestras. Classroom teaching. Choral singer. Theory teacher. Tutoring and mentoring. Professional development. Conducting. Composition. Festival administration. Poetry.
Fraser High School in Hamilton. Tertiary education at the University of Auckland and Auckland College of Education.
BMus DipTchg
Recently completed a PGDipMus in conducting
Music teacher at Auckland Grammar School (1991-1995), HOD Instrumental Music at Westlake Girls High School (1996-2001), Director of Music at The Manurewa High School (2002-2005). Freelance musician / educator from 2006 and director of Schoir Ltd. Former Chairman / Administrator of the KBB Music Festival. Music Director of New Zealand Youth Choir (since 2011).
Founding member of Voices New Zealand and the V8 Vocal Ensemble. Past member of New Zealand Youth Choir and Auckland Dorian Choir. Founding musical director of Auckland Youth Big Band. Music tours to USA, Argentina, Singapore, Spain and Australia.


















