Auckland Philharmonia 2026 Season — Now on Sale!

Orchestral Winter School

Tuesday 30 June & Wednesday 1 July 2026
Music Theatre, University of Auckland 

Secondary students are paired 1:1 with an Auckland Phil musician in this free two-day course of rehearsals, finishing off with a performance in the University of Auckland Music Theatre!

Experience rehearsals with a professional orchestra and conductor and get a taste for what tertiary musical training is like at the University of Auckland. The course will be led by conductor Nicholas Forbes. Students will be paired with an Auckland Philharmonia musician who will play alongside them and offer mentorship in a separate sectional.

We'll also welcome lecturers from the School of Creative Arts to give talks on life as a music student at the University of Auckland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to access in-depth mentoring from professional musicians, make new musical connections and explore future educational pathways!

Applicant Requirements

Age Year 10-13
Instruments
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Timpani, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Ability
This course is recommended for students who are Grade 6+ or equivalent
Cost This course is absolutely FREE!

Applicants must be available for both days of the event.

Applications

Applications are open until 6pm Friday 8th May. 

Orchestral Winter School 2026 Application Form (#152)

Tell us about you


Audition Video

Video Requirements:

- Format: Please upload to Youtube and paste link below (you can select 'unlisted' so it's not public!)
- Duration: Between 2 and 5 minutes
Repertoire: Pick a piece that showcases the very best of your musical ability. Excerpts are fine!
Piano/ Other accompaniment: Not required


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Age Year 10-13*
Instrument
This course is for orchestral instrumentalists only (unfortunately we cannot accept guitar, piano, vocals, saxophone)
Ability
This course is recommended for students who are Grade 5+ or equivalent

*This course is specifically for secondary school students interested in tertiary music education

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