Central Celebrates
Orchestras Central presents a full weekend of orchestral activities from 18th to 20th August with something for everyone. Enjoy an open rehearsal, a family-friendly concert, an evening of fine music and reflection, or dig out an old instrument and play in the relaxed environment of the Rusty Player Orchestra. You will even be able to see brand new compositions played in public for the first time.
Come for one event, or come for several. We would love to see you!
Youth Orchestra Waikato
Open rehearsal
Friday 18 August 2023
7pm
See how an orchestra works! Come and experience our young musicians in rehearsal.
Free entry
Youth Orchestra Waikato
Youth showcase
Saturday 19 August 2023
1.30pm
Showcasing the very best young musicians in Waikato.
Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra
Whānau concert
Saturday 19 August 2023
3.30pm
Follow the journey of Pat, a brown teal (pāteke/pātētē), in our family-friendly concert. Featuring taonga pūoro with orchestra in a work specially commissioned from local composer and our narrator, Janet Jennings.
OCT Ensemble
Composition workshop
Sunday 20 August 2023
10am
Experience music, written by outstanding New Zealand secondary and tertiary composers, coming to life for the very first time.
Rusty Player Orchestra
Rusty Celebrates
Sunday 20 August 2023
12.30pm - 3pm
Join New Zealand's most relaxed orchestra which welcomes returning and novice adult musicians.
OCT Ensemble
Our World - Music and the Environment
Sunday 20 August 2023
7pm
A beautifully curated performance of music and words reflecting on the environment.
