Friends of the VSO

The VSO relies on those who believe in the power of music. Your gift will help to support passionate performances and inspirational education programs in our community.

In addition to an official tax receipt for eligible donations of $20 or more, you’ll also receive Friends of the VSO or Patrons’ Circle member benefits.

For monthly giving, memorial or honourary gifts, or gifts by mail, please visit our Ways to Give page.

Your Friends of the VSO membership is valid for 12 months following your annual donation, so it’s never too late to join!

In appreciation of your generous support, the VSO would like to thank you in the following ways:

PRELUDE (up to $100)
– Tax creditable receipt (for donations of $20+)
– Advance access to special events and offers
– Subscription to Fanfare – the Friends of the VSO newsletter

OVERTURE ($100 – $299)
All of the above, plus…
– Invitation for two to attend Friends of the VSO Open Rehearsals (two per year)
– 15% discount at The Symphony Gift Shop (one-time use)
– Annual recognition in Allegro, the VSO concert program and magazine

CONCERTO ($300 – $499)
All of the above, plus…
– Two-for-One concert voucher*
– 20% discount at The Symphony Gift Shop (one-time use)

SYMPHONY ($500 – $999)
All of the above, plus…
– Additional Two-for-One concert voucher*
– Invitation for two to annual concert sponsored by Friends of the VSO and reception

BRAVO ($1,000 – $1,499)
All of the above, plus…
– Invitation for two to a Patrons’ Circle event
– Two complimentary Section 1 concert tickets*<

For gifts of $1,500 or more, view VSO Patrons’ Circle Membership Levels and Benefits.

*Some restrictions apply.

FALL OPEN REHEARSAL

Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 10am
See and hear your Orchestra rehearse Mussorgsky, Elgar and Sibelius and enjoy a chance to meet and mingle with musicians during the coffee break. (Overture – Bravo members)

PATRON’S CIRCLE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 6pm
Join us for a festive holiday celebration! Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served, carols will be sung, and you will have the chance to meet members of the VSO. (Bravo members)

SPRING OPEN REHEARSAL

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10am
See and hear your Orchestra rehearse Rodney Sharman, Shostakovich and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and enjoy a chance to meet and mingle with musicians during the coffee break. (Overture – Bravo members)

Q&A: The Anatomy of a Season

Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 7pm
Curious about how a season of guest artists and repertoire are selected? This reception and Q&A session with Maestro Otto Tausk and team is for you!
(Tickets: $25 for Friends of the VSO)

FRIENDS OF THE VSO SPONSORED CONCERT & RECEPTION

Friday, May 1, 2020 at 6:30pm
Enjoy a wine and cheese reception prior to the annual performance sponsored by Friends of the VSO. (Symphony and Bravo members)

Invitations will be sent approximately 4 weeks prior to the event date.