AWO
Auckland Youth Symphonic Band | Auckland Wind Orchestra
About the Auckland Wind Orchestra
The Auckland Wind Orchestra, founded in 1967, aims to be Central Auckland’s finest community wind ensemble. The AWO regularly stages concerts in the Auckland region, performing a broad range of musical styles to a wide audience. The band's players come from all walks of life, united by the desire to have fun while making great music.
The band always welcomes new musicians - if you are at grade 5+ and are keen to join, please email Bronwyn Patterson, the AWO's band manager at awo@aysb.org, or send us a message on Facebook.
Why should I join AWO?
I am:
age 18+ (if you're under 18 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
Meet the AWO
Andrew Uren | Music Director
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.
Bronwyn | Flute
Eve | Baritone Sax
