Virtuoso Strings  Te Paemanu Korihi

The Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust runs a music academy, a multicultural orchestra, and a chamber music programme in Porirua. It provides opportunities for young people to learn to play stringed instruments and perform alongside their peers.

Virtuoso Strings Music Academy – We offer full and partial scholarships for rangatahi to receive after-school tuition in violin, viola, and cello at our Kenepuru studios.

Virtuoso Strings Orchestra and Chamber Music Programme – Our orchestra and chamber music groups rehearse regularly for concerts, functions, and events throughout the year across the greater Wellington region. Music is arranged and composed by our Director of Music, Craig Utting. Senior students take part in the annual NZCT Chamber Music Contest, where they have enjoyed much success.

University Pathways – We are proud to offer senior students heading into full-time university study, the opportunity to apply for the BCF Gateway Scholarship, providing significant financial support over three years.

Our music programmes build young people’s skills, confidence, and self‑esteem. Most importantly, they create pathways to help them realise their dreams.

Interested in joining? All school-age students are welcome. Email us at: contact@virtuosostrings.org.nz