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The Sound of Community:

Unleashing the potential of tamariki, whānau and communities through orchestral music. Based in Ōtara, we are fully inclusive and free, developing social skills such as leadership, resilience & confidence.

1,719 Students

Ākonga impacted by Sistema Aotearoa in the past year. Aged 2 - 20 from Early Childhood Centres to University Students and their Whānau.

2,009 Music Sessions

In schools, and at our after-school programme. In addition to 44 performances with over 4,300 audience members in the past year alone!

62 Contributing Schools

Including Early Childhood Centres, Primary Schools, Intermediate Schools, High Schools, and our 10 Partner Schools.

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