Support the NZSO's Nationwide Schools Programme
With your support, we can do more
Thanks to the generosity of individuals and trusts, 78% of the NZSO’s nationwide education and community programmes are made possible. Last year alone, donor support enabled us to deliver 184 Creative Music Workshops for 4,308 children, visit 67 schools, and give 4,119 students their first-ever symphonic experience in a concert hall.
The impact from our donor community is extraordinary — and with more support, we can reach even more young people. A gift of any amount helps – please consider donating today.
In 2026, we will continue to share the transformational power of orchestral music with as many children as possible through a range of ground-breaking initiatives which are proven to inspire young minds, build creative outlets for self-expression, develop cognitive skills and invite new audiences to experience the joy of symphonic music.
NZSO activities offered nationwide
Bespoke Digital Lesson Plan Resources for Teachers to support their arts curriculum lessons.
Interactive NZSO Online Classroom Sessions for years 1-8.
A menu of Four Tailored Creative Music Workshops for years 1-8 delivered in classrooms by NZSO musicians and Music Education Animateur, Chris Lam Sam.
A Symphonic Schools Concert Tour presented by Chris Lam Sam, in Wellington, Palmerston North, Hastings, Christchurch and Dunedin, giving up to 8,246 children their first taste of symphonic music.
What Does Your Gift Do?
$250 covers the cost of a school visit by NZSO Animateur Chris Lam Sam.
$1,000 covers the cost of musicians to travel to schools across the country.
A gift of any amount helps keep the ticket price to a school’s concert accessible, at just $5.
Bring our Education Animateur and a team of musicians to a school near you! To find out how, please write to philanthropy@nzso.co.nz.
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Contact us
If you are interested in bringing our NZSO Animateur and a team of NZSO musicians to a school in your region, please get in touch to start a discussion with our team:
