<![CDATA[Aotea Youth Symphony - Media]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:25:05 +1200Weebly<![CDATA[Aotea Youth Appears in James Hardie Advertisement]]>Tue, 02 May 2017 02:16:35 GMThttps://www.aotea.org.nz/media/aotea-youth-appears-in-james-hardie-advertisement
In 2014, The Aotea Youth Symphony's music appeared on a advertisement for Linea Weatherboards!

The Symphony's players were given an opportunity to work in a professional recording studio. What a great experience to see how the industry works first hand!

Watch the AD here!
]]><![CDATA[OPERA ON THE GULF]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:24:22 GMThttps://www.aotea.org.nz/media/opera-on-the-gulf
28 February 2015
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Location: Palm Crest, Cory Road 

The Aotea Youth Symphony will be playing and supporting some of the counties best Opera stars for this prestigious event.
  • A summers evening of operatic favourites.
  • Mezzo Soprano Helen Medlyn
  • Sought after soprano Patricia Wright  
  • Tenor Richard Greager
  • Baritone Rodney McCann
  • 70 Piece Aotea Youth Symphony conducted by Paul Harrop.
  • Allocated seating on the lawn for every ticket holder
  • Dress up for a night at the opera!
]]><![CDATA[AUCKLAND MUSIC TEACHERS RECEIVE MORALE BOOST  ]]>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:21:52 GMThttps://www.aotea.org.nz/media/auckland-music-teachers-receive-morale-boostIn an effort to boost teacher morale, X Factor host Dominic Bowden partnered with the Aotea Youth Symphony to celebrate Auckland’s Most Noteworthy Music Teacher.

Nearly 1000 students voted in an Aotea Youth Symphony-led competition for their favourite teacher with Mrs Ronnie Karadjov of Marist College claiming the inaugural award.  

Mrs Karadjov is thrilled that the Aotea Youth Symphony has recognised her work. 

“Sometimes I ask myself – does it have to be this hard? And then I catch that sparkle in my students’ eyes. Then I know it is worth the effort, because what we do leaves a trace. What we do is in fact noteworthy.”

Bowden, who played the clarinet in the Aotea Youth Symphony, says that he owes a lot to the symphony and his former music teachers.   

“My music teacher and the Aotea Youth Symphony really shaped my career. I’m sure that anyone who has a kid who enjoys music knows how important it is to have people to encourage them.”

Mrs Karadjov received prizes valued at over $1000  sponsored by KBB Music and the Lewis Eady Charitable Trust. 

Aotea Youth Symphony was formed in 1986 and has been conducted by Paul Harrop since its inception. It has about 65 members from the ages of 12 to early 20s and is always searching for new talent from players at Grade 5.   ]]>