For more than 60 years, Wellington Youth Orchestras has been a launchpad for young Wellington musicians. Playing in the Wellington Youth Sinfonietta and the Wellington Youth Orchestra gives them the ensemble experience that carries them onward.
Wellington Youth Sinfonietta
For players Grade 5 and above. A supportive place to learn orchestral playing, with chances to solo, compose and even try conducting.
Wellington Youth Orchestra
The region’s only full-size symphonic orchestra for young players at Grade 8 and above. Major repertoire, guest soloists, and a concerto competition for the Tom Gott Cup.
Sibelius, Brahms, Vaughan Williams — the works that make an orchestra sound like an orchestra.
Weekly rehearsals in term, a friendly community, and a clear pathway from Sinfonietta to Youth Orchestra.
Family discounts, instalment plans, and hardship grants keep it accessible. See fees →
“A marvellously-wrought afternoon’s music-making!”
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