OPUS ORCHESTRA PATHWAYS
Opus Pathways is a programme that aims to provide educational and career pathways for musicians in the rich world of orchestral music. This includes opportunities for secondary school students striving for musical success, tertiary students on their journey towards becoming professional musicians, and professional development opportunities for early- and mid-career musicians. Opus Pathways represents one strand of Opus Orchestra’s education and community engagement work and complements other education activities, such as concerts for children and families.
Free Public Piano Masterclass with Stephen De Plegde
Open to pianists aged 20 and under living in the Bay of Plenty or Waikato
WHEN: Saturday, 16 May 2026, 10am - 12pm
WHERE: Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga
Click here to download the application form. Applications close 9 April 2026 at 5pm.
For questions or further information, please email info@opusorchestra.co.nz
UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
Conducting Workshop with Michael Joel
Open to aspiring conductors from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty
WHEN: Saturday, 18 July - Sunday, 19 July
WHERE: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato, Hamilton
More details coming soon.
For questions or further information, please email info@opusorchestra.co.nz
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. The workshop was scheduled for October 12th, coinciding with the first day of rehearsals for the “Beethoven Unwrapped".
