Board
Board of Management
The Board of Management of the Auckland Boys’ Choir is elected annually by ‘Voting Members’ of the Choir. The 2026/2027 Board consists of:
Chairperson: Anton Napier
Choir Manager: Tejas Lamb
Treasurer: Peter Lamb
Secretary: Scott Jacobs
Director of Music: Christina Bevan
Parent Liaison: Salil Bose
Old Boys’ Representative: Paul Philips
Parent representative: Jonny White
Key People
Musical Staff
Director of Music: Christina Bevan
Chris is a Musical Director who has been teaching music and conducting for more than 30 years.
She specialises in nurturing the best possible performance in others and composes as well as arranging music. She is married to Lee and is the proud mother of four sons.
Chris feels incredibly fortunate to be immersed in a full and varied musical working schedule. She is the Musical Director of Stonefields Choir, the Musical Director for the NZ Young@Heart Chorus, works as the Performing Arts Specialist at Farm Cove Intermediate School and enjoys teaching her private students.
Over the last several years, Chris worked as the Music specialist at Newmarket School and Howick Primary School, trained the choir at Howick Intermediate and Orakei School, and was an APPA Music Festival Conductor and Accompanist and the Musical Director for “An Eden Park Christmas.”
Previously, Chris has worked as a chaperone for the Australasian production of Matilda the Musical, and as Head Chaperone for Auckland Theatre company’s Billy Elliot and Tom Sawyer. She was the Musical Director for King’s College productions in 2018/2019 and Pakuranga College in 2019. Previously, Chris played as an accompanist and répétiteur for Auckland Theatre Company and was part of the team for Coca Cola Christmas in the Park for 13 years, including training the Coca Cola Choir. She was the accompanist for the Graduate choir from 2005-2007, is an Adjudicator, led worship at Howick Community Church for many years and has served the local community on two School Boards of Trustees as Chairperson.
Accompanist: Abram Unni
Abram is a 16-year-old student at Elim Christian College, Mount Albert.
He has been learning piano for 10 years and will sit Grade 8 in 2026.
He joined the choir as accompanist after his younger brother had been a chorister for a year, and he enjoys the musical variety of the choir and how it is developing his skills as a pianist.
Abram spends much of the summer playing cricket and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Choir Manager: Tejas Lamb
Tejas has been involved in the Auckland Boys’ Choir as a chorister for seven years, including being appointed Head Chorister in 2018. He returned to the team as Choir Manager in 2022.
He has a strong connection to the team and a passion for choral music. He continues his involvement in choral singing as a member of the Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir.
Tejas has a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences and Geography from the University of Auckland and is currently completing his commercial pilot training.
In his spare time, Tejas enjoys playing the occasional round of golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Key People
Parent Liaison
The Choir relies on a high level of parent involvement to support its various activities and performances during the year. The Board of Management is a parent elected group and meets once a month to oversee the running of the Choir.
In addition, parents of the boys assist on camps and tours, at performances and with fundraising, promotion, catering and carpooling.
Parent Liaison: Salil Bose
Salil is a proud parent of a current Auckland Boys’ Choir chorister and is delighted to be joining the Board as Parent Liaison. Like many choir parents, he’s enjoyed the rehearsals, performances, and the wonderful sense of community that comes with being part of the Choir.
He brings over 17 years of professional experience in medical scientific publishing and the pharmaceutical sector. He has held senior leadership roles managing teams, complex projects, and stakeholder engagement across international organisations.
Outside of work Salil enjoys being involved in the community – whether that’s coaching junior cricket at a local Auckland cricket club or helping out with the Choir’s social media. He’s passionate about supporting young people as they build confidence, develop their talents, and have fun along the way.
As Parent Liaison, Salil is looking forward to connecting with families, hearing your ideas and feedback, and helping ensure the Choir continues to be a positive and enjoyable experience for all our boys and their whānau.
Feel free to say hello at rehearsals or events – I’m always happy for a chat.