You're invited · November 2026

50 years of music.One big celebration.

Celebrate 50 years since the founding of Gallery Orchestra, which later gave rise to Gallery Music Centre. Join friends old and new for a day of music in the Hutt Valley.

50 JUBILEE 1976 — 2026
When
Saturday 28 November 2026
Concert
2:00pm All welcome
Where
St James Anglican Church 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Admission
Free entry Bring your friends & whānau

Saturday 28 November 2026

The Jubilee day

Gallery Community Orchestra and Gallery Music Centre perform with past members and friends.

  • 10am–1pm — RehearsalFor massed orchestra and ensemble items
  • 1pm — Shared lunchFor anyone with past or present Orchestra or Music Centre involvement
  • 2pm — ConcertFree admission, everyone welcome
  • St James Anglican Church 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
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Calling all Gallery people

Come back and join us

Past and present students, players, teachers, conductors, parents and volunteers are invited to join the rehearsal and performance, or catch up over a shared lunch. You’re welcome whether or not you play.

Optional Saturday rehearsals

You can also join regular rehearsals at Dyer Street School, Epuni, in the weeks leading up to the Jubilee: orchestra, Saturdays 9:30–11:30am; Pat Sviatko Ensemble with orchestra, 9:30–10:30am. Indicate your interest in the registration form.

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