The Garden City Orchestra is a friendly community orchestra in Christchurch - an ensemble with a great repertoire and a supportive approach. Our members include enthusiastic musicians ranging from young to adult and amateur to professional. We rehearse weekly and endeavor to perform two concerts every year, plus gigs at community events. ​

Programme for Semester 1, 2026 - beginning February 12th
"Folk Song and Legend"
Dvořák - The Water Goblin
Holst - English Folk Song Suite
Grieg - Morning Mood and Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite
Butterworth - Banks of the Green Willow

Guest Performers: Addington Workshop Band

We welcome new members
​Join us:
There's always space for new members in our orchestra. Young or old, amateur or professional- you are welcome to join the orchestra at any time throughout the year.

We especially need upper strings, brass, and bassoon. We are at or near capacity in the woodwind sections - please get in touch to check.

​​We rehearse Thursdays from 7.15 - 9.15pm at the Fendalton Community Centre. ​
​Contact us: [email protected] for more information, or fill out the form below:
Please familiarise yourself with the Code of Conduct before your first rehearsal: Code of Conduct

Gratefully supported by the community ​