Tēnā koutou katoa, 

Welcome to this special edition of Sound Bites. In this newsletter we are proud to present teachers and students with a range of exciting and interactive experiences for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa 2025 season!

From Schools’ Concerts featuring visual artist Marcus Winter, aka The Sandman, to our in-school Creative Music Workshops lead by our Music Education Animateur Chris Lam Sam, there’s something for everyone!

Ngā Tohu o te Taiao The Signs of Nature Schools' Concerts

Cost: $5 per student/teacher. Best suited to Years 4-8, but all year groups welcome.

Students in Northern and Central Aotearoa will experience a new Schools’ Concert featuring the seasonal signs of nature underpinned by live visual art by Marcus Winter, aka The Sandman.

Wellington
Thu, 29 May, 11am – 12pm
Michael Fowler Centre

Blenheim
Thu, 05 Jun, 11am – 12pm
ASB Theatre Marlborough

Auckland
Wed, 11 Jun, 11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm
Due Drop Events Centre

Whangarei
Thu, 12 Jun, 11am – 12pm
Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall

Kerikeri
Fri, 13 Jun, 11am – 12pm
Turner Centre

Creative Music Workshops

Cost: $5 per student. Best suited to Years 3-8, but all year groups welcome.

Our Music Education Animateur engages and empowers students to compose their own musical stories in interactive workshops. These are closely linked to the NZ curriculum and allow students to create music together using our percussion instruments in a fun setting. Best of all, our Animateur can travel anywhere in the country and come to you! Booking essential.

Special Offer: Bookings for the 2025 school year made before Christmas will receive a 10% discount. To book a music workshop or residency, please contact NZSO Animateur Chris Lam Sam at chris.lam.sam@nzso.co.nz.

Free Online Classroom Sessions

We provide online Zoom sessions where your students can learn what an orchestra is, meet NZSO musicians, and hear excerpts of great music played by your national orchestra. Find 2025 dates and sign up here. Booking essential.

Discounted tickets for school groups 

We also offer $10 tickets for students and $20 for teachers to attend NZSO concert performances. To book and experience the thrill of live orchestral music contact NZSO Ticketing ticketing@nzso.co.nz or phone (0800 479 674 option 1). 

For all enquiries, please contact the NZSO Education & Community Engagement Team at education@nzso.co.nz.

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The Education and Community Engagement Team