An all player open event happening on the ‘Sunset Symphony’ stage! Got an instrument lurking under a bed somewhere? Love making music but no-one to play with? Been a long time since you played? Play[...]

All the music you know and love, fab food options and … fireworks! Gates open approx 6.15 pm Food from 6.30 pm, entertainment from 7 pm Orchestra on stage from 7.45 pm Fireworks approx 9.05[...]

Date and venue to be confirmed. Annual report available on request.      

The Rusty Player Orchestra is hitting the road! At this all-player event, there will be time to practice the tricky bits, as well as a full-orchestra rehearsal and a mini-performance at the end for anyone[...]

  Conducted by Rupert D’Cruze and featuring the talented Bill Stoneham on trumpet, this programme will appeal to orchestra lovers of all ages.   Programme Prelude Hansel und Gretel Tchaikovsky Symphony #5 Hummel Trumpet Concerto

Enjoy a a small group ‘sectional’, play through fun and exciting repertoire with the whole orchestra.  Invite your Whanau to come and enjoy a Rusty mini-concert at the end of the day! Got an instrument[...]

Conducted by Tim Carpenter, and being held in the best music chamber in New Zealand, this concert features music from around the world, performed by our fantastic young musicians. Entry by koha

TWSO present their annual children’s education concerts. ‘The Time-travelling Conductor’ will take you on a journey of symphonic proportions! Narrated by Brooke Baker, this epic adventure is interwoven with recognisable music played by the orchestra[...]

TWSO present their annual children’s education concerts. ‘The Time-travelling Conductor’ will take you on a journey of symphonic proportions! Narrated by Brooke Baker, this epic adventure is interwoven with recognisable music played by the orchestra[...]

TWSO present their annual children’s education concerts. ‘The Time-travelling Conductor’ will take you on a journey of symphonic proportions! Narrated by Brooke Baker, this epic adventure is interwoven with recognisable music played by the orchestra[...]

YOW goes on the road to share music with local Hamilton schools.  Interested in participating? Contact us now!  

Back for the FOURTH year, Sensing Music is 48 hours of amazing Orchestral experiences for everyone from beginners to experts. Full Programme coming soon – find out more here!

Join the most relaxed orchestra in NZ for breakfast and a full orchestra playthrough. Music will be available on the Player Portal. You can email us to sign up to play! Enjoy a small group[...]

TWSO are delighted to perform their children’s education concert for the public! ‘The Time-travelling Conductor’ will take you on a journey of symphonic proportions! Narrated by Brooke Baker, this epic adventure is interwoven with recognisable[...]

Join the most relaxed orchestra in NZ for small group classes and a full orchestra playthrough. Music will be available on the Player Portal. You can email us to sign up to play! Enjoy a[...]

Enjoy music you know and love – and celebrate an early Christmas with us! Entry by koha and a donation for the Hamilton Food Bank  

Join us for ‘A Very Rusty Christmas‘ to celebrate the end of 2021. An all-players-welcome event with the Rusty Player Orchestra, we will be playing something old, something new, and something with a Christmas flavour[...]

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED     Orchestras Central has stepped up to give a completely new perspective to the leadership journey. Orchestrating Outcomes is focused on the principal of collaborative leadership and is an immersive[...]