Elected members 2024
- President: Anne Jaquiery (Viola). Anne plays viola and sometimes violin. In her day job, she works as a paediatrician and researcher.
- Treasurer: Robert Shelton (Violin). Robert is a violinist who joined the orchestra in 2008. He finds mixing with creative musicians a delightful change from his daytime job, working as a project manager & engineer.
- Secretary: Mandi Bromwich (Violin).
I first joined BOPS when I moved to Tauranga 25 years ago, so I’m nearly part of the furniture!When I’m not playing, teaching or working I do my best to escape somewhere with my mountain bike.
- Committee members:
Rebecka Beetz (Violin and Concertmaster). Rebecka enjoys getting a break from work as a translator and being a Mum, by playing violin in the orchestra.
Tom Petchell (Clarinet). Tom was once described as an engineer by profession and a musician by temperament, and is still trying to work out if it was a compliment or not.
Alyson Hendren (Violin).
Ex officio
Music director: William McElwee