The University of Auckland celebrates Autumn Graduation Week in style with the popular Grad Gala concert.

Performances from the winner of the 2019 Grad Gala Soloist Competition, the University of Auckland Chamber Choir and Massed Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Big Band and Pop Music students will all add to the occasion as we enjoy the School of Music’s rising stars.

FREE ADMISSION - Register to reserve your seat.

Please note, seating is unallocated. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to grab a good seat!

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PROGRAMME:

THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Peter Scholes, conductor
Diane Huh, violin soloist and winner of the 2019 Grad Gala Soloist Competition

Violin Concerto in d minor by Sibelius, 1st movement

An American in Paris by Gershwin

INTERMISSION

THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND CHAMBER CHOIR AND MASSED ENSEMBLE
Robert Wiremu and Dr Karen Grylls, conductors
Nicholas Forbes, organ

Ecce quomodo moritur Justus by Gallus Handl, Thiele/Weiss, arr. Wiremu

LÉVYNE
Lévyne, songwriter/producer
Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent, SPD sampling pad
Theo Spike Salmon, electric guitar
Gemma Christall, keyboard

Rainstorm

Misfit

THE JAZZ BIG BAND
Roger Manins, conductor

Wrapping it Up by Fletcher Henderson

Blue Goose by Duke Ellington

Apple Honey by Woody Herman