Oakville Symphony
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0457 | Last Full Update: 07 Jun 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-338-1462; Ticket Info 905-815-2021 |
| office@oakvillesymphony.com | |
| Website | www.oakvillesymphony.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakvillesymphony Instagram: www.instagram.com/oakvillesymphony/ Twitter: twitter.com/oaksymphony YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDeoKpxsc-K02Xs_wMBCuw |
| Primary Contact | Rhonda Wild, President |
| Alternate Contact | Bianca Chambers, Executive Director |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A community orchestra with amateur and 11 professional members, guest artists, presenting a series of concerts |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1967 |
| Funding | City / Town - Oakville Arts Council ; Fundraising ; Donations - Corporate sponsorships ; Foundation - Community Foundation of Oakville |
| Elections | Board of Directors at AGM |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A community orchestra with over 80 amateur and professional members * guest artist performances * presents a series of four subscription concerts at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts between October and May Young Artists Program: * supports the development of young musicians in the community * scholarships of $1,500 each awarded to musicians under 25 years of age, capable of filling string positions in the orchestra * Christmas concerts in December featuring the Oakville Children's Choir in two, one-hour concerts * annual competition for the Kenneth Hollier Award has a prize of $500 * in alternate years competition is open to local string and non-string players, under 25 years of age * Developing Artists Awards of $200 granted annually to select individuals |
| Hours | Rehearsals every Mon 7:30 pm-10 pm at Iroquois Ridge High School, Oakville * call office for details |
| Dates | Christmas Concerts: Dec each year, 1:30 and 4:30 pm at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No requirements |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Program ; Admission - discount available for subscription concert series |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | Iroquois Ridge High School (rehearsal location) 1123 Glenashton Dr Oakville, ON L6H 5M1 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Eighth Line and Glenashton Dr |
| Mailing Address | c/o The Oakville Symphony 200 North Service Rd W, Suite 310 Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - rehearsal location |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Music Groups ; Music Performances ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Competitions/Contests ~ Young Adults ; Music Groups ; Music Performances |