Burlington Symphony Orchestra
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4911 | Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-320-4697 |
| info@burlingtonsymphony.ca | |
| Website | www.burlingtonsymphony.ca |
| Primary Contact | Milan Sander, Director of Development; Phone: 905-526-1817; Email: milan_sanader@outlook.com |
| Alternate Contact | Liz Delaney, Manager of Orchestra Operations; Phone: 905-320-4697 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A community-based volunteer symphony orchestra that offers diverse and attractive concert programs |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1973 |
| Primary Executive | Gerry Callaghan, President; Email: gcallaghan@sympatico.ca |
| Funding | Grants - Ontario Arts Council, Incite Foundation, ArcelorMittal, The Pieczonka Family Foundation, The Hamilton Community Foundation ; Fundraising - raffles, specialty performances ; Donations ; Advertising in concert programs |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A full-size community orchestra with a forty-plus year track record of meeting its mission – to enrich Burlington, Hamilton, and the surrounding area with high calibre symphonic music and to offer performance opportunities to residents. The orchestra consists of talented amateurs, students, and professional players * performs 4-6 concerts per year at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre * holds an annual Young Artists' Competition to foster emerging talent |
| Hours | Contact for information |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Must play an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion) and have several years of experience playing * orchestral experience is preferred but not required * audition may be required |
| Application | Contact the Personnel Manager through the email form on the website to set up an audition * audition is informal, with candidates performing a piece of their choice * conductor will be looking for pitch, rhythm, musicality, and the ability to follow instruction |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - annual membership fee for players ; Admission - concerts |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 1100 Burloak Dr, Suite 300 Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Burlington Performing Arts Centre |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Music Groups ; Music Performances |
| Service Categories | Music Groups ; Music Performances |
