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The Manawatu region is graced with two fine orchestras: the Manawatu Youth Orchestra catering for young developing players, and the Manawatu Sinfonia catering for older developing players.The Manawatu Youth Orchestra endeavours to provide a programme that is both exciting and stimulating for players, mixing the challenges of many periods of music into two colourful concerts each year. At present the Youth Orchestra is a burgeoning ensemble of over sixty players, but rest assured more are welcome through an audition process that takes place early in the year.
The Manawatu Sinfonia, 'your community orchestra', performs up to five times annually. Its repertoire is as varied as its conductors, from pure classics composed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven, through to pleasant light works, and onto the exhilarating sounds of film score. In 2007 alone the 
Sinfonia tackled the challenges of Copland's
Appalachian Spring, Saint-Saens' 3rd Symphony, Beethoven Symphony 8, and Mozart 40.
A season subscription for both orchestras is available that provides discounted entry to the concerts and a copy of the society's newsletter so that you don't miss an opportunity to hear local arts at their finest.
To contact the Secretary please phone (06) 355 5370.