Burlington Symphony Orchestra
Site: Mailing Address
Record #: BTN4911 | Last Full Update: 06 Oct 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 905-320-4697 |
info@burlingtonsymphony.ca | |
Website | www.burlingtonsymphony.ca |
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Primary Contact | Milan Sander, Director of Development; Phone: 905-526-1817; Email: milan_sanader@outlook.com |
Alternate Contact | Geoff Tiller, Manager of Orchestra Operations |
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 | Anda Protopopescu, President; Email: anda@protopopescu.com |
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 | c/o BSO Manager of Operations 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 |