Auckland Youth Orchestra

Auckland Youth Orchestra

Our vision is to inspire young people to excellence through their love of musical performance.

Auckland

Support this worthwhile organisation which has been encouraging and challenging young people to aspire to excellence for over 75 years. These young musicians have already put in years of disciplined personal practice to achieve their individual performance standards. When they come together as an orchestra the results are thrilling!

Every dollar we receive is carefully stewarded to help achieve our vision each year.

Your donation goes towards the regular operating costs of hiring rehearsal and concert venues, transport, storage and professional tutoring. Every donation makes a difference.

All donations are most gratefully received. AYO is a Registered Charity and is an IRD-Approved Donee Organisation. A tax receipt will be automatically issued on receipt of your donation.

Find out more about us at www.ayo.org.nz

More about us

AYO is the premier regional youth orchestra in New Zealand. Founded in 1948, it is designed to bridge the gap between school orchestras and adult professional groups.

More than 2,600 young adults from diverse cultural and social backgrounds have passed through the ranks of the orchestra, having received expert training in orchestral playing. No other orchestral organisation or institution in New Zealand provides such a comprehensive programme to musicians between the ages of 15 and 26.

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Maureen
Maureen 1 day ago
A small token for a wonderful orchestra
$100
Auckland Youth Orchestra

Many thanks for your continued generosity!!!

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Guest Donor on 29 Mar 2026
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Thank you so much for your donation (and top-up) - we appreciate your kindness and support.

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Guest Donor on 29 Mar 2026
$30
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Sincere thanks for your kind donation (and top-up!) - much appreciated!

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Julie G
Julie G on 29 Mar 2026
Looking forward to the Town Hall concert today
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We are so grateful for your continued support - thank you. And thanks for the top-up too!

Auckland Youth Orchestra
Maureen
Maureen on 24 Mar 2026
A small token for a wonderful orchestra
$100
Auckland Youth Orchestra

Thank you again - we appreciate you and your generosity.

Auckland Youth Orchestra

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