The Arts bring communities together and none more so than being a member of the Kapiti Concert Orchestra and its off-shoot Kapiti Light Orchestra. Keen musicians from Foxton to the Hutt Valley attend weekly rehearsals in Paekakariki despite long distances to travel. They are attracted to this community orchestra because it plays several roles where […]
Unless otherwise stated, weeknight rehearsals are at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti in room Puoro one from 7.30pm – 9.45pm. Saturday rehearsals are from 2 – 5pm at the same venue. Start times are Baton down times so please arrive early to be ready to go. Term 2 Concert Concert on Saturday 15 August at Te […]
Welcome to Rehearsal! Getting to Rehearsal Please plan to arrive with enough time to park, unload, and be seated before tuning at 7:25pm. We know life happens, but this helps the orchestra start together and make the most of our rehearsal time. Communication If you can’t make it, we’d love to know. Please flick us […]
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE ORCHESTRA AS A PLAYER? All ages welcome. If you live outside of Kāpiti, you are also welcome. The members are a mix of older, younger, student, working, not working, retired or current professional, ex-professional, semi-professional, and recreational players. We perform three concerts per year, with around 35 to 40 […]
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(Players and support people – if you’d like to be featured on this page, either in a combined shot with other players, or on your own, please email kapitico@gmail.com a photo and short blurb) Born in Wellington, Donald Armstrong started early professional studies with the NZBC Schola Musica and the NZ National Youth Orchestra. He […]