OUR PEOPLE
OUR PEOPLE
KAREN JOHNSON
School Manager
Karen has been an enthusiastic contributor to the local performing arts scene for over 40 years …mainly in the areas of speech & drama, choir & musical theatre.
Professionally her experience lies in speech-language therapy, drama, public speaking, team building & event management.
A keen member of the Hamilton Civic Choir, Karen also plays the piano & guitar and is thrilled to now be continuing her creative journey – albeit in a more administrative capacity.
ANNA HUR
Office Manager / Treasurer
Anna is a highly skilled and experienced individual with a diverse background. She has got a passion for teaching, evident in her extensive experience as an English and piano tutor across different age groups and countries. She is also well-versed in music, holding ABRSM qualifications up to Diploma level. Her experience in customer service and administration from her role at a dental clinic and an accounting company adds another dimension to her skillset.
JAYNE TANKERSLEY
Musical Director
Jayne Tankersley is one of New Zealand’s most experienced singers of Baroque, Renaissance and Medieval music. After studies in Early Music Vocal Performance from Longy Conservatory, Boston USA she appeared as soloist, recorded and toured with leading early music groups of America. Stage roles with NZ Opera, BEMF Opera, Revels, Apollo’s Fire. New Zealand performances with Auckland Philharmonia, Opus Orchestra, NZ Barok, Chamber Music New Zealand, Auckland Arts Festival and NZ Festival of the Arts. As an educator Jayne is a currently teaches at 5 schools in the Waikato, directs 4 choirs and is also the vocal consultant for Waikato Diocesan choir Bel Suono. She often leads workshops for choirs and groups of singers and particularly enjoys working with young voices. In the community she is part of the organising committee for the Hamilton Festival Chorus, and also is the convenor of the Hamilton Vocal Competitions.
ANN SPEED
Violin, Viola, String Orchestra
JEAN PATERSON
Violin
Jean teaches violin and piano, and she has taught violin both privately and in schools for over 30 years. In addition to her teaching experience, Jean has an ATCL violin, Grade 8 piano, and B Soc sciences. Jean is involved with tutoring students in the WCSM String Orchestra and has played first violin with the Trust Waikato Symphony orchestra.
ASHLEIGH SMITH
Music Makers, Flute, Theory
DANNY ROGUSKI
Brass, Ukulele, Concert Band Conductor
Danny has extensive experience as a Brass, Wind, and Bass Guitar player and teacher, a band leader, and a Ukulele player/teacher. He first played with the Waikato Symphony Orchestra in 1968, after a time playing in the 3rd Battalion, Auckland Regimental (Territorial Army) band as 1st Trumpet and currently plays trombone with the Hamilton Big Band. He has been an in-school music teacher and served as guest player and mentor with the United Youth Orchestra. Danny established the current Ukulele program at WCSM and incorporated Ukulele into the Concert Band.
HAJIN KIM
Cello
Hajin is a cello tutor with five to six years of playing experience, holding a distinction in Grade 7 cello and Grade 6 piano. He is currently studying Grade 8 cello and has performed with Youth Orchestra Waikato and the Hamilton Boys’ High School Orchestra. Hajin has competed in the Chamber Music Contest as part of a cello trio and played in the opening shows of the Waikato Regional Theatre.
IAN COSGROVE
Classical Guitar, Guitar Ensemble
Ian is a classically trained guitarist and has an ATCL in Classical Guitar. He has taught Classical Guitar and Music Theory at the Waikato Community School of Music for four years. As a Classical Guitar teacher, he focuses on teaching correct guitar techniques, sight-reading, an understanding of music theory, ear training and the importance of playing rhythm “in time”. Ian has helped prepare students for Music Performance exams with excellent results. As a performer, Ian’s repertoire includes Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and folk-inspired classical music from Spanish and South American Music.
MICAH ENNION
Hulusi, Music Makers
Micah is a tutor for Hulusi and Music Makers classes. Micah plays hulusi and trumpet. He studied hulusi in China and achieved Level 10, Grade 8. He received gold awards in the Golden Star and Torch Youth Folk Arts competitions. Micah directs the WCSM Multicultural Orchestra, as well as being the founder of the EnZhe Chinese Chamber Group at Hamilton Boys’ High School. He also performs on trumpet with the Hamilton Boys’ High School Big Band and the Waikato Youth Orchestra. At Hamilton Boys’ High School, he has also received multiple awards for composition.
JEFF JIA
Clarinet and Saxophone
A jazz fan, Jeff has taught music privately, and specializes in Clarinet and Saxophone. He has held the positions of first Tenor Sax as well as first Clarinet with the Hamilton Boys’ High School Jazz Band, Waikato Secondary Schools’ Big Band and orchestra respectively. Jeff also has a special interest in music production.
RAPHAEL WU
Piano
Raphael is currently preparing for ATCL piano and Grade 8 violin. He also plays Erhu, Pipa, Guitar and Timpani. Raphael has received the Hillcrest High School’s Fagan trophy of Music in 2023, and was highly commended in the Chamber Music Contest, as a member of the 8-hands Piano Quartet. He is a member of United Youth Orchestra, Formosa Chamber Orchestra, HHS Orchestra, Concert Band, and the accompanist for the HHS Choir.
JOYCE ROGUSKI
Keyboard
Joyce has taught Electronic Keyboard and piano in Hamilton, both privately and in group format, for a number of years. She is experienced in the music syllabus of Trinity College of Music, London, and has a highly successful record of preparing keyboard and piano students for the College’s examinations.
Many of her students have achieved quite high exam results. Joyce encourages her students to have a strong work ethic, which will serve them well in all walks of life.
IZZY MCGUINNESS
Vocal
Izzy has been singing since the age of three, growing up in a musical household with a mum who is a vocal coach. She is a two-time scholarship recipient at the Hamilton Singing Competitions and has performed multiple lead roles in productions across New Zealand, Bangkok, and Dubai. Izzy has also sung as part of a choir in London, gaining valuable international performance experience. Izzy brings a strong performance background, creative songwriting experience, and a genuine passion for helping students build confidence and find their own voice.
CATRIN WOOTTON
Flute, Fife, Flute Ensemble
Following her completion of a degree in Music with Honours, Catrin achieved a postgraduate diploma in Performance Flute. She has taught Flute in Hamilton-area primary and intermediate schools for a number of years, and participated in Starjam in 2019.
ALEXIS MANOSCA
RHYTHM GUITAR
TAMSIN KREYMBORG
Cello
Tamsin Kreymborg holds an Honours degree in Music from the University of Waikato and a Master of Music from the University of Augsburg, Germany. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and enjoys working with students of all ages, from beginners to advanced players.
As a performer, Tamsin has played in orchestras and chamber ensembles across Europe, Asia, and New Zealand. More recently she has performed with the Auckland Philharmonia, Opus Orchestra, and OCT ensembles. Alongside her work at the Waikato Community School of Music, she teaches cello and double bass at St Peter’s School and tutors chamber music at the University of Waikato.
Tamsin is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills while also fostering a lifelong enjoyment of music, confidence, and creativity.
RICHIE GILL
Piano & Music Theory
RICHARD LUMMUS
Photographer / IT Technician
Richard has been involved in the I.T. industry for over 20 years.
While his involvement with WCSM started purely in the field of photography, his tech skills quickly became apparent. He is now our I.T. Technician and official photographer and his ongoing support to our office staff is invaluable.
Richard remains a very welcome volunteer whose presence at the school on Saturday mornings is always greatly appreciated.
TAMMY MAI
Young Voices
Tammy Mai is an experienced and talented music educator who brings her extensive international teaching and performance experience to WCSM. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in vocal performance and minoring in piano, and is also a secondary school teacher’s certificate and certifications in contemporary vocal and keyboard performance.
Originating in Taipei, Taiwan, Tammy has taught in schools, community music institutions, and churches, instructing students of all ages in vocal performance, piano, flute, and performing arts. Her experiences as a vocal coach at a community music school, a high school music teacher, choir conductor, and song instructor have shaped her solid technical foundation and enthusiastic, encouraging teaching style.
Tammy is passionate about building students’ confidence through music and enjoys helping them improve their singing skills, musical literacy, and performance abilities in a supportive and inspiring environment. Her patience, professionalism, and enthusiasm for teaching make her a valuable member of the WCSM team, and she looks forward to working with her students.
