Ki te Hapori In the Community
Puoro mā te katoa
Music is for everyone.
We make it our mission to remove barriers that stand in the way of people engaging in life-changing, live music-based experiences through immersion. This includes our world-leading Ki te Hapori In the Community programme. Demand for this programme continues to grow.
In 2025 we undertake a minimum of 42 bespoke programmes, engaging with 36,000+ participants, with an emphasis on working with young people, people with disabilities and others from our community who, for a range of reasons, face barriers that prevent them from engaging in live music-based
experiences.
An orchestra is about more than performance. It is a catalyst for creating energy, growth and connection within people and communities. Music gives us inspiration, hope and joy. It propels us to explore and wonder. It does our world a power of good.
There are five strands to our Ki te Hapori In the Community mahi:
Hiki Orotau Tune Up
Hiki Orotau provides a wide range of activities designed to tune up people’s musical skills. From instrument and composition workshops to playing alongside our orchestra, Hiki Orotau activities are ideal for students and aspiring musicians regardless of age or stage; school groups; and experienced players seeking a little extra motivation or guidance.
Featured projects: Instruments in Focus, Chamber Music Weekend, Play with CSO, and Piano Play Day.
Discover Hiki Orotau Tune Up here.
Wheako Experience
Location, location, location! Wheako gets people close to the action by bringing CSO to them. Through our Wheako programme we take the joy of music into our community, with our skilled and friendly musicians creating relaxed performances and interactive workshops for people of all ages.
Featured projects: Music Trails, On the Road, Retirement Home Visits, Attending a Relaxed Performance, and One True Note.
Discover Wheako Experience here.
Noho Taupua In Residence
Music can be created anywhere and CSO knows this better than anyone. In our Noho Taupua In Residence programmes, CSO members travel to existing community group spaces, where people with diverse needs can feel comfortable, supported and excited to experience music together on a deeper level over an extended period of time.
Featured projects: Platform, Welcome to Ōtautahi, CSO Buddy School, Tukutuku, and Partnerships with Music Schools.
Discover Noho Taupua In Residence here.
Hauora Wellbeing
Proudly supported by Wynn Williams
In our highly bespoke Hauora programme we share the power of music to uplift, stimulate or aid the rehabilitation of members of our community with complex needs. From those experiencing dementia, neurological conditions, intellectual and physical disabilities or other challenges, Hauora enhances wellbeing through the power of music and social connection.
Featured projects: City Mission Project, Jolt Move, Flourish, and CSO Music Therapy Collaborations
Discover Hauora Wellbeing here.
Haere Mai Rangatahi! Spotlight on Youth
At CSO we are committed to the development of the next generation of musicians in Aotearoa New Zealand. Haere Mai Rangatahi provides extensive opportunities and pathways for our rangatahi young people to get involved and grow their musical passion, capability and skills.
Featured projects: Aspirations Conductor Training Programme, CSO Ambassador Programme, Irelands Interns, Slater Violin, Accelerando Junior Strings Development Programme, NXTGen Youth Think Tank, Foundations Youth Mentoring Programme, and Solo Opportunity Auditions.
Discover Haere Mai Rangatahi! Spotlight on Youth here.
If there is something you'd like to be part of but the cost is prohibitive, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can chat.
For more information or any queries regarding our Ki te Hapori In the Community programmes, please contact:
Selena Prior
Community Engagement
Head of Programme Development
03 943 7797 Ext. 2002
selena.prior@cso.co.nz
If you are interested in supporting our Ki te Hapori In the Community programmes, please contact:
Rosamund McDonald
Partnerships & Relationships Manager
03 943 7797 ext 2005 or 022 461 7736
rosamund.mcdonald@cso.co.nz