NCAM Orchestral Weekend with CSO 2025
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NCAM Orchestral Weekend with CSO 2025

  • ALL AGES

Come join us for a weekend of community orchestral music tutored by CSO members at the NCAM Orchestral Weekend in Rangiora!

By North Canterbury Academy of Music

Date and time

Location

Rangiora Town Hall - Theatre

303 High Street Rangiora, Canterbury Region 7400 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

NCAM Orchestral Weekend with CSO 2025

Join us for our 3rd NCAM Orchestral Weekend — a celebration of music, community, and connection for all ages and abilities.

Whether you are a student just beginning your musical journey, a parent who used to play, or someone who simply loves the sound of a full orchestra — this is your invitation to be part of something special. You might not have touched your instrument in decades, or you may play regularly — either way, this weekend is for you.

Across two days of rehearsals and creative collaboration, participants will be guided by experienced tutors and a guest artist from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (to be announced). The weekend will conclude with a public Showcase Concert at 6:00pm on Saturday, where everyone will come together to share what has been created.

We believe that music is for everyone, and this weekend is an opportunity to experience the joy of playing together — no matter your age, experience, or background. Join us as we celebrate the incredible talent, enthusiasm, and spirit of the Waimakariri District.

Register via our website to take part in the weekend otherwise join us for our Showcase Concert to see what the players have been working on throughout reherasals.

Timetable

Friday 22 August 2025

4:30 - 7:30pm

Saturday 23 August 2025

12:30 - 3:30pm

4:30 - 5:30pm

6:00pm Showcase Concert

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age restriction to play in the orchestra?

No, there is not an age restriction. Our Orchestral Weekend is for everyone, of any age and ability.

Organised by

North Canterbury Academy of Music

The Academy was established in 1983 by Julia Holcroft and we continue to offer our students the opportunity to nurture a love of music, from the youngest beginner to the more experienced players, that will last a lifetime. NCAM is primarily an 'out-of-schools' programme offering lessons from 3:30-7:30 Monday - Thursday.

In 2023 we celebrated our 40th Anniversary. Therefore, Christchurch Symphony Orchestral joined us in August for an Orchestral Weekend to celebrate the life of the Academy. This was a wonderful event, open to players of all ages and abilities that concluded in an amazing concert showcasing the hard work over the weekend!

We offer our students many concert opportunities throughout the year and are looking forward to many more years of music making.

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