Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 July 2003
Auckland Philharmonia is restructuring
The Auckland Philharmonia has substantially restructured its board and subsidiary committees in a major governance
review that will take effect on 1 October when an amended constitution will be introduced.
Announcing the changes today, Secretary of the Auckland Philharmonia Society, Mr Brecon Carter, said the Society has now
delegated responsibility to a Board of Directors composed equally of musicians and external directors, and chaired by an
external independent director.
This and other substantive changes have resulted from an extensive review and discussion by the Society members and
their advisors. Those considerations have included reviewing successful international co-operative orchestras and
recommended best practice in governance.
"The Auckland Philharmonia is one of two major orchestras in this country. We have achieved a spectacular 22 year
history in terms of excellence, community outreach, obtaining sponsorship, and winning customer and critic commendation
for our performances,” Carter said. "However, we recognise that we cannot rest there.”
"The challenge now is to take the orchestra forward to a new level artistically in the next two decades. To be
successful in artistic terms we needed to rethink our structure and processes, and that has included a thorough review
of the board and management support platforms."
"The aim is to keep the best of everything artistic, to retain our commercial and community support while striving to
reach new levels of quality and artistic achievement."
The Auckland Philharmonia presents more than 60 symphonic concerts each year, in addition to special events, and
accompanying performances by national and international opera and ballet companies and celebrities. It also offers an
extensive music education programme. In residence and active in the Auckland region, the creation of its content is
accessible throughout New Zealand. The Auckland Philharmonia thrives on community support and loyalty and maintains its
reputation as being a relevant and tangible arts organisation.
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