The West City String Orchestra is West City Band’s newest ensemble, started in 2022. The group is open to all ages, generally focusing on players with 4yrs+ / Grade 4+ playing experience.
In our 2024 season, we introduced Kali Halapua as musical director and conductor. Kali has a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and has been recently teaching and directing several ensembles around Auckland. Kali was selected for the inaugural 2022 Creative NZ Pasifika Conductors Masterclass, is a recipient of the 2023–24 NZSO Conducting Fellowship, and completed the 2025 Louise Crossley Conductor Training Program with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. She once again was a recipient of the NZSO Conducting Fellowship in 2026.
We are actively looking for string players looking for a group to play with. If you, or someone you know, plays a string instrument and might be interested in this group, please contact us!
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Henderson.