Lachlan Massey is a conductor, composer and educator.

Director of Choral Education, Gondwana Choirs

He is Director of Choral Education at Gondwana Choirs, working under Lyn Williams AM. Lachlan has led the Sydney Children’s Choir’s Junior Performing Choir since 2021, a selective extension ensemble for young people who show exceptional musical aptitude. He has prepared the choir for productions with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Festival, and performances for seven Prime Ministers of Australia.

Recent highlights include ‘Julia’ (STC, directed by Sarah Goodes), ‘Let’s Sing ‘(ABC Education & iView), and ‘The Chronicles’ (Stephanie Lake Company). He has also led the choir on regional tours to Orange, Parkes, Hobart and Cairns. Since 2023, Lachlan has also led the first group of Sydney Children’s Choir ensembles to rehearse weekly in Parramatta.

Artistic Director, The Children’s Opera Project

Lachlan has composed and directed several operas for young audiences, and his operas have been performed at The Concourse and the Sydney Opera House. Recent stage works include ‘Mulga Bill’s Bicycle’ (2024), ‘Hansel and Gretel’ (2021), ‘Pinocchio’ (2018). Recently, he worked with Aija Draguns, directing the premiere of her children’s opera ‘Max and Moritz.’ His choral works have been performed by youth and children’s choirs around Australia.

Guest Conducting

Lachlan has been a guest conductor for the Festival of Choral Music and NSW State Music Camps (The Arts Unit), Festival of Voices in Tasmania and the RSCM Junior Schools Choral Festival.

Education

Lachlan is a primary music teacher at SCEGGS Darlinghurst and Director of Choirs at Shore School. His choral works are published by Singscore.