The Auckland University Student Chamber Orchestra (AUSCO) is a student-led chamber orchestra created with the goal of bringing students together to perform and bond as a group with like minded interests in classical music and beyond.
Every semester, AUSCO hosts a concert series to where all proceeds go towards a chosen charity. Semester 1 2026, AUSCO has chosen BirdCare Aotearoa.
Journey into the heart of Aotearoa with AUSCO’s Across Lands & Legends, a concert that tours the audience across breathtaking landscapes around the world, guided by the vibrant colours of a full student‑led string orchestra.
From windswept coastlines to forests alive with birdsong, each work paints a vivid portrait of the natural world and the stories woven through it. Our musicians explore the tension between stillness and movement, earth and sky, crafting a soundscape that feels both ancient and immediate.
Featuring Lilburn’s Diversions, Vaughan Williams’ transcendent Fantasia, Sculthorpe’s atmospheric Jabiru Dreaming, selections from Parry, and the beloved Merry Go Round of Life, the program blends tradition, imagination, and cinematic warmth. Join us for an evening where music becomes a living landscape, a place where legends breathe, nature sings, and every note carries you deeper into the spirit of Aotearoa.
Event details:
- Friday 22 May | 7 – 9PM at St Matthew-in-the-City
- Saturday 23 May | 2 - 4PM at University of Auckland School of Music Theatre
$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.