Biography

Goeffrey William John Hinds was born in Auckland 2-4-50.

Educated University of Auckland graduating BA 1973 and MPhil (Mus) 1975. 1976 worked part-time in University Library and part-time as freelance composer. Attended NZ Bible College 1977-9, gaining a Divinity Degree. Prepared for Mission service overseas (but not undertaken) in 1980.

1981 to date, work as private piano teacher, freelance composer. 1983 gained LRSM, 1984 became a Registered Music Teacher. Hobbies include exploring areas of natural beauty and over the 1990-1 holiday period visited England to explore the landscape that inspired his favourite composer, John Ireland.

See also “Bibliography of NZ Compositions (-1982)”

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