David Squire
Biography
Award-Winning Leadership in Choral Excellence
David Squire is an internationally recognised conductor, educator, and musical leader, celebrated for his dynamic artistry and transformative impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s choral landscape.
With over three decades of experience – and 15 years as Music Director of the world-renowned New Zealand Youth Choir – David has led choirs to global acclaim, including top honours at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and the European Choir Games. His work blends precision with passion, tradition with innovation, and always centres on empowering singers to perform at their highest level.
Awards
David’s recent awards.
2025
WInner – Choir of the World, Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod
Llangollen, Wales
Winner – A1 Mixed Choirs
Winner – A10 Adult Folk Song
3rd Place – A5 Open Choirs
New Zealand Youth Choir – Directed by David Squire
WInner – Most Inspiring Conductor, Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod
Llangollen, Wales
David Squire, for his direction of the New Zealand Youth Choir
WInner – Grand Prix of Nations, European Choir games, Folklore
Aarhus, Denmark
New Zealand Youth Choir – Directed by David Squire
2024
Gold – The Big Sing Finale
Wellington, New Zealand
Voicemale Choir – Westlake Boys High School
Euphony Choir – Kristin School
Directed by David Squire
Gold Medal – Champions Category, World Choir Games
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Youth Choir – Directed by David Squire
Choir of the World – NZ Youth Choir’s Winning Performance
The NZ Youth Choir performs their entry to the choir of the world competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddffod in Wales 2025.
Directed by David Squire