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Concert Season

Past Concerts

1. February 2008
   1. Love is in the Air
2. April 2008
   1. Awakenings
3. May 2008
   1. The Russians are Coming ~ to the Okanagan Valley
4. October 2008
   1. In a French Cafe
5. November 2008
   1. Centennial Celebration
6. December 2008
   1. Festival of Christmastide
7. January 2009
   1. Inspirations
8. February 2009
   1. Passionate Friends
9. March 2009
   1. Education Concert Series
10. April 2009
    1. Orchestra Fathers - 200 Years Later
11. May 2009
    1. ITALIANISSIMO!
12. September 2009
    1. 2008-2009 Season Reviews & Letters
13. October 2009
    1. Masterworks Series I ~ BIG BANG
14. November 2009
    1. Masterworks Series II ~ MASTERS OF MELODY
15. December 2009
    1. A PIPING HOT CHRISTMAS
16. January 2010
    1. Masterworks Series III ~ OUR FUTURE
17. March 2010
    1. Masterworks Series IV ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSO!
18. April 2010
    1. THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER EXPERIENCE
    2. Educational school concert series ~ HOW CANADA CAME TO BE
19. May 2010
    1. Masterworks Series V ~ ODE TO JOY
20. August 2010
    1. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
21. September 2010
    1. 2009-2010 Season Reviews & Letters

Support the OSO

The Okanagan Symphony is the third largest professional Symphony Orchestra in British Columbia, and has entertained residents of the Okanagan Valley and visitors from around the globe with symphonic music since 1960. The OSO is dedicated to bringing the passion of symphonic music to life throughout the Okanagan, while educating, entertaining, and reaching out to all generations.

DID YOU KNOW?
Supporting the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra has direct financial benefits for the community:
Last year the OSO re-invested $750,000 directly back into the pockets of Okanagan based musicians, businesses, hotels, theatres and contract workers.

There are many ways through which individuals, groups and organizations may show and be recognized for their support for the Symphony: 

•      Sponsor a concert or a weekend series of concerts
•       Sponsor the Maestra, Concertmaster Chair or a Musician’s Chair for a season
•       Become a member of the President's Circle of donors
•       Become a Friend of the Symphony through your direct donation
•       Advertise your business in our season concert program
•       Contribute to any of our three regional Community Foundation Endowment funds
•       Make the Symphony a beneficiary of your own Foundation
•       Attend our annual Gala Fundraiser and participate in our stellar wine auction
•       Do attend our outstanding season of concerts with your friends and family!

Contact the symphony office at 250-763-7544 to discuss a sponsorship or donation plan with benefits specifically tailored for you.

People who like doing business "on line" will find donating through CanadaHelps.org makes the process easy and convenient for one-time gifts, for gift cards, for setting up automatic deductions and even for accepting publicly traded securities to support the Symphony. CanadaHelps.org is fast, safe and secure and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation immediately by email. The Canada Revenue Agency supports this method of making gifts to your community.

 Support the Okanagan Symphony through Canada Helps

If you wish to donate in another way other than online, or are interested in setting up your own endowment fund through a Community Foundation, please contact us directly at admin”at”okanagansymphony.com. 


HOW IS THE MONEY SPENT?
The average cost of a typical OSO concert season is $850,000
Our funding comes from three sources: 1/3 ticket sales; 1/3 government grants; 1/3 fundraising
Expenses for a typical concert include:
Transportation, accommodation and fees for musicians and guest artists
Theatre and rehearsal hall rental
Sheet music, instrument and stage equipment rental & purchase
Printing and Advertising
Contractors such as Stage Manager, Orchestra Personnel Manager,
Music Librarian, Education and Concert Managers

The OSO supports an exciting educational initiative!...
Central Okanagan School District #23 is hoping to introduce a Learning Through the Arts program in local schools ~ a program whereby children learn about topics as diverse as math and social studies using a variety of arts activities: dance, creative writing, music, visual and media arts. Want to donate or sponsor an artist in the classroom? Click here for information details and donation form.