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. 

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be a New Zealand resident, citizen, student (including exchange students) or visa holder

• Applicants must be 25 years of age or younger as of 17 March 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

01 Dec 2025 – Audition packs available to request via Audition Pack form 
27 Feb 2026 – Applications open 
17 Mar 2026 – Applications close 5pm 
02 Apr 2026 – Positions for 2026 National Youth Orchestra offered 
07 Apr 2026 – Final date for accepting place 
28 Jun 2026 – 2026 National Youth Orchestra programme commences 
04 Jul 2026 – 2026 National Youth Orchestra programme ends   

For further information, please contact the NZSO Education team at education@nzso.co.nz.