Staff

Bryce Perrett

staff_bryce Bryce Perrett has been the director of KiwiSong since it’s inception in 1996. As a singer/songwriter he has ministered in several churches over the years and has been the Pastor of Okaihau Baptist Church for seven years. Bryce was employed full time as the Deputy Principal of Kaikohe Christian School for three years and now helps manage Excellere College in Kamo.

At Elkanah School of Music Ministry, Bryce has taught on topics such as: Musician as a Servant, Song Writing and Practical Guitar while offering pastoral care and support to his ‘care groups.’ Bryce lives in Kamo ( Whangarei ) with his wife, Angela and their three daughters. Bryce and Angela currently attend Alive Church in Kamo.

Angela Perrett

Angela has been happily married to Bryce for 23 years, and they have 3 beautiful daughters together. She has been involved in KiwiSong with Bryce helping out with administration, catering, the occasional preaching spot and whatever else needs doing.

Angela is a registered teacher working in early childhood and finds this to be loads of fun and rewarding work - her heart however is at home with her family and alongside Bryce in ministry.

Jeana Perrett

Jeana is currently serving on the music team at Alive Church as a singer and has a special talent for finding harmonies.

Jeana studied Music through high school to level three as well as receiving private tuition in violin and flute.

From a young age Jeana exhibited a love for the stage and is a skilled performer and gifted writer. Happy to serve alongside others on the stage Jeana will lend a hand or ear where needed or can carry a performance herself as demonstrated by winning the Alive’s got talent show in recent years singing and playing guitar.

Jeana is the second daughter of Bryce and Angela. She has been involved in KiwiSong for several years. Her wisdom and character is beyond her years and Jeana has proved to be a reliable and cheerful young person who is loads of fun to be around.

This year on staff Jeana will lend a practical hand to those needing assistance with performing or writing songs.

Brent Chambers

staff_brent Brent has been a singer/songwriter in the New Zealand and international Christian music scene for more than 30 years. Involved with "Scripture in Song" for about 20 of those years, who published/recorded over 20 of Brent's songs, such as "Be exalted, O God", "Let our praise to You be as incense", "Come let us sing for joy", "The Lord our God is with us" etc. To Brent's knowledge,"Be exalted,O God" has been published/recorded in more than 20 languages.

Brent has produced 3 albums in recent years: "To know God, and to make Him known" (1994), "Living Sacrifices"(NZ Gospel Album of the Year, (1995),"Toward Intimacy" (2003). Brent & wife Raewyn, who met while students of the Bible College of New Zealand(1972-74) have taught as staff of the Elkanah School of Music Ministry in New Zealand.

Shona Perrett

Shona is a skilled and talented musician who loves Jesus and is happy to serve in the music team at her local church.

After studying guitar and bass at Excel School of Performing Arts, she went on to SAE Institute in Auckland to graduate with a diploma in Sound Audio Engineering then studied for a year as an intern at Alive Church to receive her Certificate in Christian Ministry, all before reaching 21. Shona is a music tutor for NZ School of Modern Music in Whangarei teaching guitar, bass, drums and ukulele.

Music is not her only passion – she is also interested in looking after those less fortunate. At 15 Shona worked and saved to work for a month in an orphanage in Northern Thailand – evidence of the soft and adventurous heart of a musician that God has placed in her.

As the oldest daughter of Bryce and Angela, Shona has been a part of KiwiSong for many years. Most recently helping out with sound, individual guitar and bass tuition and is keen to assist further with song critique.

You will find Shona a peaceful, perceptive and fun young person with a very good ear for music and the heart of God.

Stella Perrett

Stella is a fun loving, friendly young person, the youngest daughter of Bryce and Angela. She's completing year 12 this year at Excellere College.

Singing almost before she could talk, Stella has always enjoyed the stage and is receiving vocal tuition and taking music at level two this year.

Stella was a lead singer in the school band X-hale making it through to the regional finals in Smoke free Rock quest performing songs she co-wrote with band members. A talented song writer and musician Stella first served as a bass player in the Alive Church music team and now as a singer/worship leader. Stella also enjoys serving on the children’s church team at Alive Church.

Like her sisters, Stella has been a student at KiwiSong for several years and now is happy to serve in a practical manner lending her singing and musical skills to students.

Current favourite Bible verses: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 17:6, Psalm 9:10

Sarah Rauch

Sarah Rauch is an avid Musical Theatre fan - from being in local Theatre productions (les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof) to writing and co-writing musicals for the schools she teaches at. She has just completed her ATCL Trinity Guildhall Musical Theatre, and is completing her LTCL at the moment.
As Musical Theatre involves singing, acting and dancing, Sarah also pursues her love of ballet - and is now an advanced ballerina.
As a singer songwriter, Sarah hopes her songs from the deserts she has experienced in life will encourage others with similar difficulties. God can help anyone grow anywhere.