Eligibility:
All standard concert band instruments are welcome to audition, including woodwind, brass, percussion, and double bass.
Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 19 as of 31st December 2025. The minimum expected standard is approximately that a level of Grade 7 Trinity (or equivalent).
If you are interested in joining the band for the 2025 /26 season, please complete the form linked below. Here you will find information about the audition pieces we have selected for you to perform. Our audition process requires you to send in a video of you performing these pieces. Please make sure to demonstrate a range of techniques and will help us identify where best to place you within the band!
📌 How to Apply:
Please submit an audition recording that includes:
- 2 contrasting solo pieces
- 1 ensemble piece (chamber, orchestral, or concert band)
If you have submitted an audition and have not heard from us, or the submission does not work, please email nzysw@nzcba.org.
Cost & Inclusions:
The membership fee for the upcoming season will be $550, per programme. The increase is due to reduced available support from funding agencies. This includes accommodation, food during the course, tuition and coaching costs. It also partly helps us cover the cost of chaperones/managers attending the course, venue hire, concert expenses, percussion hire, buses, music, etc. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Musicians are responsible for travel to and from their home and the rehearsal location.
The membership fee is non-refundable, however refunds will be considered in extenuating circumstances, and assessed on a case by case basis. If the event itself is affected by government restrictions, e.g. COVID, participants and parents will be duly notified of postponements and/or, in the event of cancellation, refunded.
Our management team are volunteers, so if you or your family members would like to help in any way with the running of the programme, please feel free to let us know! We’d love to have you involved!