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Musical Magnificence

Our Music department has had an incredible time lately. Congratulations to everyone involved.

The Nota Bella Junior Choir was awarded Tui (Gold) at NZCF Cadenza Festival in Rotorua. Westlake also excelled at the KBB Music Festival. This long-running festival showcases secondary school orchestras, concert bands and jazz bands in Auckland.

KBB Music Festival 

Gold Awards – Westlake Symphony Orchestra, Westlake Chamber Orchestra, Westlake Concert Band, Westlake Big Band

Bronze Awards – Taharoto Orchestra, Westlake Girls Symphonic Band, Westlake Girls Stage Band.

Special KBB Awards 

Best performance of arranged work – Westlake Concert Band

Best performance of NZ work – Westlake Symphony Orchestra, Westlake Concert Band

Best performance of other style – Westlake Chamber Orchestra

Best performance of a ballad – Westlake Big Band