Sistema Aotearoa

Our kaupapa is “The Sound of Social Change: unleashing the potential of tamariki, whānau and communities through orchestral music”

Sistema Aotearoa is a long-term community arts & youth development programme based in the Ōtara, South Auckland Community. 

Based on El Sistema, a worldwide initiative, Sistema Aotearoa is a social development programme that builds a sense of community, self-respect, and mutual support in children. 

Our free, intensive, ensemble-based music lessons inspire tamariki to realize their full potential as students and citizens through orchestral music-making and the pursuit of musical excellence.