The Manukau Youth Orchestra string orchestra programme at Hillpark Primary School is open to year 3 & 6 students. Music lessons and instrument hire costs $90 per term.
Each week students attend orchestra from 8:15am to 9am in the hall on Thursday before school. Smaller half hour group lesson are held in the morning.
Regular practise at home of 20-30 minutes five days a week is essential for students to progress. Students are encouraged to play the free music reading games for violin, viola, cello and bass.
Photos of students in relation to the programme may be used to promote our work and to help obtain funding. To see the programme in action check out our photo gallery and YouTube videos.
To register your child please complete the form below. Alternatively, contact Joseph Allan, Musical Director, by email joseph@myo.nz or phone 021672437. Lessons start Thursday, 19 February 2026 and the cost is $90 per term.
Your child will need to practise 20-30 minutes five days a week, attend before school orchestra rehearsals and attend concerts to stay in the programme. Students that continue in the next term get to keep the instrument over the holidays.