The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra begins its 2007-08 season as one of the fifth oldest orchestras in Western Canada.
The vision of the SSO to thrive and grow differentiates it from many Canadian orchestras. The musical repertoire balances vital, edgy performances of older more established works, with new creations, to challenge as well as to entertain a sophisticated and engaged Saskatoon audience.
With the city of Saskatoon verging on major growth, attracting new business development and professionals from other parts of Canada, the people choosing our community are seeking “quality of life” factors such as our vibrant orchestra and an exciting artistic scene.
“As a major and growing employer in Saskatoon and region, Cameco emphasizes the quality of life in our city to potential employees. The Saskatoon Symphony is a huge part of the city’s lifestyle in terms of its influence on music in all parts of our community … also teaching, touring, and spin-offs into jazz and contemporary music forms.”
Colin Macdonald
Cameco Vice President of Exploration
“… Arts are the heart of the community and we are fortunate to be privileged by the big warm heart of the Symphony which has helped to make Saskatoon the culturally vibrant city that it is.”
Peter McKinnon
President of the University of Saskatchewan
The SSO’s involvement in our community extends beyond the eight Master Series Concerts performed monthly during the 07-08 season at the TCU Place in the heart of Saskatoon. Another twelve concerts include
- Classics for Kids at the Broadway Theatre,
- Sinfonia Piccolo at the Broadway Theatre
- The SSO Chamber Players perform at Convocation Hall on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus,
- Christmas with the SSO at the Third Avenue United Church, and;
- Sunday Afternoon performances at the Delta Bessborough Hotel.
- Community Concerts are confirmed in Yorkton and Swift Current, Saskatchewan,
- School Concert Series kicks off October 23rd
- Free Concerts are in development for 2008
- Several contracts in which our Orchestra performs with world-renown musicians have been secured!
The Marcoux Training and Education Initiative encompasses a variety of children and youth initiatives some of which include: Master Classes with Guest Artists, Apprenticeship for Advanced Music Students and a Post-Secondary Scholarship
New developments in children and youth programming also include and address accessibility and education!
Contact Us
If you would like to enquire about the many
exciting sponsorship opportunities available at the Saskatoon
Symphony or if you would like more information on our Corporate
Campaign, please contact:
Saskatoon Symphony
#120 - 128 Fourth Avenue South
(Standard Life Building)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 1M8
development.symphony@sasktel.net
Phone: (306) 665-4864
Fax: (306) 652-3364
