Marlborough Civic Orchestra

21/07/2026

Photos from the Curtain Up concert at Whitehaven Theatre.
We were very proud to be part of the celebration of the theatre and performing arts in Marlborough.
(Photos from Whitehaven theatre)

07/07/2026

St Mary's School, Blenheim Thank you for coming. We enjoyed every minute and hoped we inspired some students to take up instruments or just enjoying orchestral music.

03/07/2026

Thank you for your feedback and kind words. We loved playing for you and if we inspired some of the students to take up an instrument would be wonderful.

02/07/2026

Thank you Whitehaven Theatre.
What an incredible day. We loved performing for all the students and hope we inspired some to pick up an instrument or get involved in the performing arts. 🎶🎵🎶

29/06/2026

Preparations ahead of our schools concerts today. We are inviting the public to a family concert at 5.30 pm.
Get your tickets at Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough or online at https://whitehaventheatre-premier.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/school-notes-an-exercise-in-music-appreciation/blenheim/tickets

26/06/2026

Congratulations, Samuel Lee. What a great achievement.

Samuel Lee, orchard manager at Cherry Bank Orchard in Blenheim, placed second at the Top of the South competition – between Riwaka orchard worker Amelia Marsden, the 2025 titlist, and Motueka orchards operations data analyst Olivia Richardson.

26/06/2026

We are presenting a fun family concert at the Whitehaven Theatre on Tuesday 30 June at 5.30 pm. Bring the whole family along. Tickets available at:
https://whitehaventheatre-premier.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/school-notes-an-exercise-in-music-appreciation/blenheim/tickets

25/06/2026

23/06/2026

We have lots of talented in our orchestra on and off the stage. Samuel Lee is not only an accomplished violinist and been part of the orchestra for many years despite his young age, he is also an Orchard Manager and Horticulturist. In a couple of weeks he is competing in Young Grower of the year. We are so excited for Sam and wishing him the best of luck.
If you want to see Sam playing in the orchestra, your next opportunity is in the School Notes concert on Tuesday 30 June.
https://whitehaventheatre-premier.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/school-notes-an-exercise-in-music-appreciation/blenheim/tickets

Meet Samuel Lee!

Another fantastic contestant to have in the Nelson Young Growers competition! We are looking forward to him showcasing his knowledge!

13/06/2026

Come and experience the sights and sounds of an orchestra in a brilliant family concert at Whitehaven Theatre.
Featuring a wide variety of music, the concert will travel from exciting movie themes to famous classical masterpieces that showcase the beauty of a symphony orchestra.

This concert offers a wonderful introduction to the instruments of the orchestra, helping the audience discover how the different sections work together to create the rich and exciting sounds of orchestral music.

Enjoy sweeping melodies and dramatic moments to lively rhythms and playful musical storytelling, this concert promises something to capture every imagination.

🗓 30 June 2026
⏰5:30pm
🎟 Get your ticket here 👉 https://whitehaventheatre-premier.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/school-notes-an-exercise-in-music-appreciation/blenheim