NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2023
Christmas, Farewell to 2020 Concert
A celebration of the resilience of youth and community through Covid19
2020
NZCT Chamber Music Contest, Gold Medalist
Virtuoso Strings Octet win gold medal for reaching the finals playing Suite for Strings octet by Craig Utting
2020
Beethovens 250 Year Birthday Bash
VSO joined a mass commuity ensemble of players and singers to celebrate Beethoven's birthday. Lead by conductor Marc Taddei and Orchestra Wellington
2020
O Matou Malaga, Our Journey
A musical celebration of VSOs journey from our genesis to present day. Set to blend of classical and original music and visuals. Hosted by Jonathan Lemalu, conducted by Andrew Atkins with Sinfonia for Hope.
2019
NZCT Chamber Music Contest, Peoples Choice Award Winners
Awarded to the Virtuoso Strings Octet, playing Goodnight Kiwi by Craig Utting
2019
100% Exam Passrate for VSO
2019 marks the 5th year where 100% of VSO students passed their Trinity College Music exams.
2018
Vodafone Music Teacher of the Year
Inaugural award winner, VSO Founder Dr Elizabeth Sneyd QSM
2018
Some Enchanted Evening
Jonathan Lemalu and Virtuoso Strings under the direction of Kenneth Young
2017
Supreme Winners, Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Awarded to Virtuoso Strings Orchestra
2013
Governor General of New Zealand Queens Service Medals
QSM medals awarded to VSO founders Dr. Elizabeth Sneyd and husband Craig Utting for services to music education.
2013
Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust
The Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust became a registered charity (CC # 50199)