I am:

• age 18+ (if you're under 18 please consider joining the AYSB)

• playing above grade 6 on my instrument

• keen to play music with people from across Auckland, who also enjoy playing music

• keen to push myself musically

• keen to play some cool gigs out in the community

Specifically, if you play one of these instruments we would love to have you on board:

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Trombone

You're still welcome to express interest if your instrument isn't listed above.

There is no formal audition for the AWO.  Entry to the orchestra is by a very informal trial period of a few rehearsals after which new players will be welcome to join if both the player and orchestra feel they are a good match.  

Note: the final say on joining comes from the MD, Section Leader and/or Concert Master.

Andrew Uren is the Music Director of the Auckland Wind Orchestra.  He is a keen performer of all styles and genres of music and dedicates himself tirelessly to promoting the bass clarinet and New Zealand music. He is a founding member of New Zealand’s contemporary ensemble 175 East, which has performed over 200 pieces, of which 50 were written for the group.

Andrew has released a CD on the Atoll record label called Steep Steps, of bass clarinet repertoire.  Currently Andrew teaches clarinet and saxophone in several Auckland schools, and plays in shows and other events, as well as directing a number of school bands.