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Tamariki Time Concert

Sat, 22 Aug 
10:00am - 10:45am
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
Tamariki Time is a free concert for the smallest members of your whānau. Designed for tamariki/children aged 3-7 but sure to delight all ages, it features a wide variety of interactive music and an exciting story told by our Animateur, Chris Lam Sam with the NZSO’s players of the future, the National Youth Orchestra!  

Tamariki Time (Relaxed Concert)

Sat, 22 Aug , 11:30am - 12:15pm
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
The Tamariki Time ‘Relaxed’ Concert is a free concert designed with neurodivergent children and their families in mind - and open to anyone who would prefer a more relaxed concert experience.

Made for tamariki aged 3-7, it features a wide variety of music where tamariki can join in with actions or simply sit back and enjoy. There will also be a musical story told by concert host, Animateur Chris Lam Sam, alongside the NZSO's players of the future - the National Youth Orchestra.

There's a relaxed attitude to noise and movement throughout the performance, minimal lighting effects, and a chill-out space available if you need a moment away. We also invite audiences to use NZ Sign Language applause in place of traditional clapping.

Before the concert, you'll receive a guide with everything you can expect on the day. These concerts have been designed in partnership with Autism NZ.

Orchestra Jam

Sat, 22 Aug , 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
Orchestra Jams are a fun and informal opportunity for players of orchestral instruments to play through a selection of easy orchestral pieces with the expert assistance of our NZSO musicians. These jams are open to all ages, so the more, the merrier!  

Register individually or as part of a group. Music will be sent to you within 3 working days after you register (remember to check your spam folder!)

Repertoire:

• I Feel Alive from Minecraft Movie
• Wicked Medley
• St Petersburg March
• Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Allegretto 

NZSO Foundation Masterclass

The NZSO Foundation presents masterclasses for aspiring musicians. Watch the next generation of performers learn from musicians of the NZSO and discover more about the wonderful instruments of the symphony orchestra. 

Cello Masterclass with Ken Ichinose
Sat, 22 Aug, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Supper Room, Auckland Town Hall

Percussion Masterclass with Leonard Sakofsky
Sat, 22 Aug, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall

For more information, click here.