Carl Doy

Carl Doy, of North Shore, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.  Mr Doy, pictured with his family after the ceremony, has contributed to the New Zealand music industry as a musician, composer, musical director, music arranger, and conductor for more than 35 years.   He represented New Zealand at the Pacific Song Contest and won with his popular song Nothing But Dreams.  He has also represented New Zealand in many major international festivals.  He wrote the music for Buzz & Poppy and has recorded and produced a number of records, including the Piano by Candlelight CD series.  He has worked with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and toured and with many national and international artists.  Mr Doy has been the musical director of Dancing with the Stars since 2005 and has arranged all of the dance tracks for the show.