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Welcome to Sound Bites - the quarterly newsletter that keeps you up to date with education events at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa. 

Watch Our New Matariki Storytime Session on NZSO+

Watch the NZSO and Pere Wihongi bring Brianne Te Paa's Matariki story Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro / How My Koro Became A Star to life for FREE on our streaming platform NZSO+. Be sure to check out all the other free Storytime sessions there!

Play with NZSO musicians in an Orchestra Jam!

NZSO Orchestra Jams are a fun and informal opportunity to rehearse easy pieces with the expert assistance of our NZSO musicians. They are open to all ages, so the more, the merrier! 

Register individually or as part of a group by clicking the buttons below.

Wellington
Sat, 10 Aug, 12.45pm - 1.45pm
Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre

Auckland
Sat, 17 Aug, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall

Symphonic Storms - Schools' Concerts in Rotorua and Kirikiriroa Hamilton

This is an exciting and interactive NZSO concert specially curated for primary and intermediate students featuring some of the world’s most famous storm-themed music. 

Join the NZSO for an immersive musical journey where nature's storms take center stage, conducted by internationally renowned Finnish conductor Dima Slobodeniouk. 

In a schools’ concert that showcases the turbulent weather-inspired music of Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Strauss, students will experience the power of swirling winds, crashing thunder and torrential rain, set amidst serene landscapes. 

Through interactive activities, including performance of The Rain Storm, a specially composed body percussion piece for the audience by NZSO Music Education Animateur, Chris Lam Sam, ākonga are inspired to be curious and inventive as they connect with NZSO musicians in an unforgettable concert. 

So, grab your umbrellas and get ready to weather the storm in this captivating musical adventure! 

Booking is essential: seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Rotorua  
Wed, 28 Aug, 1.15pm – 2.15pm  
Sir Howard Morrison Centre  
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Hamilton  
Fri 30 Aug, 1.15pm – 2.15pm  
Globox Arena Claudelands 
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TICKET PRICES 

$5 School Children/Teachers $5 Additional Adults 

You need one teacher for every nine students, with up to a maximum of five additional parents or teachers. Groups must include a minimum of eight people. 

* Schools’ ratio does not apply for Homeschool/Music groups. 

Performance run-time is approximately one hour. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.