Young Musicians

Emerging Artists

Our 2024 Emerging Artists offers two fantastic opportunities for school students to perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Applications are open to instrumentalists currently enrolled in a New Zealand primary or secondary school.  To find out more details and how to apply, please select one of the options below. 

Applications close Sunday 14 April 2024.

Concerto soloists

The Concerto Soloists category of the NZSO Emerging Artists provides school students with the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Up to 6 successful applicants will be selected to perform a movement of their chosen concerto in a concert at the Michael Fowler Centre on Tuesday, 08 October 2024 at 7pm.

Application Details

Your chosen concerto movement should be no more than approximately 15 minutes in duration. You will need to submit the following documents within your application:

  • A headshot

  • A biography

  • A recording of yourself performing your chosen concerto

Please note: we will use the headshot and biography for our event marketing materials.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 14 April 2024

Orchestral instrumentalist

The orchestral instrumentalist category of the NZSO Emerging Artists provides the opportunity for selected school students to perform 2 orchestral works in concert at the Michael Fowler Centre on Tuesday, 08 October 2024 at 7pm.

Successful applicants will also have three of 1-hour coaching sessions throughout the year to assist with learning the repertoire.

Application Details

You will need to submit the following documents within your application:

  • A video recording of two contrasting pieces

  • A letter of recommendation from your instrument teacher

  • A biography which includes your musical qualifications and achievements

  • A headshot

Please note: we may use the headshot and biography for our event marketing materials.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 14 April 2024

Previous Artists

Contact us

For further information about these projects, please get in touch with our Education team: education@nzso.co.nz.