OPUS ORCHESTRA PATHWAYS
Educational and career pathways for students
Professional development opportunities for early- and mid-career musicians.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
Led by Michael Joel from 18-20 July 2026 in Hamilton.
Applications are welcomed from conductors living or working in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty or with a strong connection to the region.
WHEN:
18 - 20 July 2026
WHERE:
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato, HAMILTON (18/19 July)
Online (20 July)
Full Schedule and more information available HERE.
Applications close 12 June 2026 at 5pm. APPLY NOW!
COST:
While participation in this workshop is free, participants are encouraged to make a donation to the ongoing operations of Opus Orchestra if they are able.
For questions or further information, please email info@opusorchestra.co.nz
PAST EVENTS 2026
Piano Masterclass with Stephen De Pledge
Three young pianists participated in a free public piano masterclass with Stephen De Pledge on 16 May 2025 at Baycourt in Tauranga.
They were:
Arthur Thompson
Esha Xu
Josef Heller
ARRANGING WORKSHOP 12 OCTOBER 2025
On 12 October 2025, Opus Orchestra hosted an arranging workshop in collaboration with the University of Waikato that gives aspiring young composers at the onset of their careers the opportunity to hear their orchestral arrangements being played by a professional orchestra.
