Karen Grylls is the undergraduate advisor and associate professor in conducting and head of choral studies at the University of Auckland. She has directed the Auckland Dorian Choir (1985-1998), assumed the position of musical director of TOWER NZ Youth Choir in 1989 and founded TOWER Voices NZ in March 1998. In addition, Grylls also conducts the Chamber Choir at the University of Auckland and directs courses in choral ensemble skills.

Grylls will present this master class with the Orpheus Singers.