The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are excited to share their Open Doors activities in Tauranga on Saturday 13 May. Musicians are going to be running several fantastic events – there will be something for everyone!
Tamariki Time – 10:00-10:45 (Baycourt Theatre X Space)
Tamariki Time is a free concert designed for the smallest members of your whānau, suitable for pre-schoolers or students up to the age of 8 years. This 45-minute concert features various short and instrument demos that your kids will love! Including pieces from the Nutcracker, songs from Encanto and an exciting storytime performance presented by Chris Lam Sam. Have a listen to his catchy Octopus song before the performance!
There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the concert and a chance to get up and move to the music. If you are interested, register your attendance here.
Relaxed Concert – 11:30 – 12:15 (Baycourt Theatre X Space)
The Relaxed Concert is a free accessibility concert designed for audiences with sensory needs who may feel uncomfortable in a traditional concert environment.
There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance, minimal lighting effects, and a ‘chill-out’ space is available.
The 45-minute concert features a wide variety of short pieces and instrument demos that will grow your knowledge of the orchestra! They will also perform one of their popular Storytime books live presented by Chris Lam Sam, including his popular Octopus song!
If you are interested in attending, please register your attendance here.
Instrument Jams 1:30 – 2:30 (Baycourt Theatre X Space and Terrace Rooms)
Jams we hear?! You bet! The NZSO Instrument Jams are returning, and they are going to be bigger and better! These sessions are a super fun and informal opportunity to play through several easy or intermediate pieces with some of the NZSO musicians! These jams are a great way to revise a few ‘back-to-basics’ with our players (breathing, posture, pizzicato, phrasing etc.), ask them questions, and get everyone enthused about playing. These instrument jams are open to all ages and abilities. The more, the merrier!
In the woodwind/brass/percussion jam you can expect the Greatest Showman medley, a suite from the Planets and a medley of Queen’s top hits! The string session includes Palladio for String Orchestra, a suite based on British folk tunes and Swamp Thang by Richard Meyer!
Strings jam will be held in the X Space, while wind/brass/percussion will be in the Terrace Rooms. To register your attendance click here.
NZSO Foundation Masterclasses – 3:00 – 4:45 (Baycourt Theatre X Space and Terrace Rooms)
The NZSO Foundation masterclasses connect high school and university musicians with visiting international soloists and musicians of the NZSO, allowing up-and-coming musicians to learn from leading performers. For this round of Open Doors, the NZSO is excited to present a trumpet masterclass hosted by Michael Kirgan (principal trumpet), and flute masterclass hosted by Bridget Douglas (principal flute).
Masterclasses are open to the public, so you can watch the next generation of performers. To register your attendance please click here.
