NCMA Groups
Performance is central to music education at NCMA. Why not join one of our groups.
All students taking part in our groups or classes need to be enrolled with us. Please visit our enrolment page for more information.
Instruments: Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Our Senior Youth Orchestra is the next step up from our Intermediate Orchestra , mainly targeting secondary school students. Music is arranged to suit all levels and instruments from grade 3 -6. No auditions are required for entry.
Instruments: Cello, Viola, Violin
Schola Musica is a wonderful opportunity for young string players to experience ensemble playing in a group that includes both students and teachers. This performance group is one of NCMA’s showpiece groups. Entry is by invitation.
Instruments: Guitar
The orchestra is for classical guitar, around grade 3 level. Miles provides the music, adapting parts to suit individual abilities. An exciting range of music is offered, including classical, Latin and contemporary.
Instruments: Double Bass, Drums, Electric Bass, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Singing, Trombone, Trumpet
Our NCMA Youth Jazz Orchestra in association with the Nelson Jazz Club, gets together on Thursday’s as part of the NCMA Jazz Pathway. It is an 18-piece big band for players under 19 years old.
Instruments: Cello, Double Bass, Strings, Viola, Violin
Our chamber orchestra is an opportunity for advanced players to perform as part of a group. Membership is by invitation.
Instruments: Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Our Junior Youth Orchestra is a fun orchestra for primary & intermediate children with music arranged to suit all levels and instruments from beginners to grade 3. No auditions!
Instruments: Brass, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Woodwind
The Intermediate Youth Orchestra is the perfect bridge between our popular Junior Youth Orchestra and the more advanced Senior Youth Orchestra.
Instruments: Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
NCMA’s Greenhill Community Orchestra is a friendly community orchestra for musicians who enjoy playing together and preparing for public performances. It offers a lovely variety of music and all instruments are welcome, particularly brass!
Instruments: Brass, Guitar, Harp, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Woodwind
By popular demand, we have created yet another youth orchestra! Our Beginner Youth Orchestra caters for children just starting on their music journey who have begun to learn an instrument and who can read basic music. Perfect for students in the Free Beginner Classes and basic Affordable Group Classes.
Instruments: Brass, Guitar, Harp, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Woodwind
The Adult Beginner Orchestra is a relaxed and fun daytime orchestra for beginner adults. All instruments welcome.