Application
NZSO National Youth Orchestra
Applications for the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra have now closed.
Application information for the 2026 NZSO National Youth Orchestra will be available in December 2025.
NYO Audition Recording Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a New Zealand resident, citizen, student (including exchange students) or work visa holder of over 6 months.
Applicants must be 25 years of age or younger as of 18 March 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
02 Dec 2024 – Audition packs available to request via Audition Pack form
28 Feb 2025 – Applications open
18 Mar 2025 – Applications close 5pm
03 Apr 2025 – Positions for 2024 National Youth Orchestra offered
08 Apr 2025 – Final date for accepting place
For further information, please contact the NZSO Education team at education@nzso.co.nz.