NZSO National Youth Orchestra
Te Tira Pūoro Rangatahi
Tomorrow’s performers today
We are committed to developing New Zealand’s young orchestral musicians through the NZSO National Youth Orchestra.
Formed in 1959, the National Youth Orchestra has played a vital role in providing unique opportunities for the country’s most gifted young orchestral performers. Performers have the opportunity to learn from and perform with leading conductors, artists and musicians of the NZSO. Many have gone on to forge successful careers as orchestral players, soloists, chamber musicians and teachers.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the 2024 NZSO National Youth Orchestra have now closed.
Application information for the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra will be available in December 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications are open to people aged 25 years and under who are NZ Citizens, Permanent Residents, Student or Working visa holders of over 6 months, or exchange students.
IMPORTANT DATES
11 Dec 2023 – Audition packs available to request via Audition Pack form
01 Mar 2024 – Applications open
18 Mar 2024 – Applications close 5pm
03 Apr 2024 – Positions for 2024 National Youth Orchestra offered
08 Apr 2024 – Final date for accepting place
30 Jun 2024 – 2024 National Youth Orchestra programme commences
07 Jul 2024 – 2024 National Youth Orchestra programme ends
The brilliance and passion of our young musicians gives a burst of energy and inspiration to audiences around New Zealand, as we tour the next generation of artistic talent.
The NYO consists of young musicians under the age of 25 who meet annually to rehearse and perform a large symphonic repertoire in Wellington over the course of a week.
The musicians are selected by taped audition, and for many, this is the one occasion each year when they get to work with a full orchestra and professional conductors and soloists.
