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