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2021

ANNUAL REPORT

Geelong Symphony Orchestra Incorporated

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CONTENTS

Our mission 3

Our vision 3

Our history 3

Previous Concert Series (2016 – 2020) 4 - 8

Section 1 – An overview of Geelong Symphony Orchestra Inc.

About us 9

Our people 10 - 11

Our supporters 12

Section 2 – Governance

President’s Report 13-14

Our Objectives and Activities 15

2021 Concert Series 15 - 16

RONE Exhibition 16

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic 16

Section 3 – Our Finances

Financial Statements 17 - 18

Section 4 – Our other important information

Acknowledgements 19

How you can help 20

Looking to the future - 2022 Concert Series 21

Other Projects 21

Contact us 22

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Our Mission

• Work together professionally, with honesty, integrity and a spirit of co-operation

• Perform concerts during the year within a practical schedule

• Choose popular symphonic music that inspires players and audiences alike

• Promote and maintain the GSO as a fine Australian symphonic ensemble

• Ensure sound management and fiscal strength in order to underpin the GSO's future

• Attain the highest standards of musicianship and enjoy the rewards of acknowledgement from audiences and from each other

Our Vision The Geelong Symphony Orchestra aims to be a professional and essential entity in the musical life of Geelong. Presenting a yearly concert series of accessible yet diverse repertoire, this collective of musicians hopes to open the door to the Geelong community – to play music, share music, enjoy music and experience the amazing sound of a live symphony orchestra.

It is very important to this organisation to provide Geelong’s musicians with the opportunity to play in an orchestra at a level that fulfils their musical ambitions and enables them to advance their skills through the challenges of complex repertoire. Every concert gives opportunities of playing with top class soloists and principal musicians and working under the guidance of some of Australia’s most renowned and experienced conductors.

Our History

The orchestra was established in the latter half of 2015 with an initial City of Greater Geelong Arts Project grant of $6,000 – the plan was to involve mainly local professional and semi-professional musicians and present two concerts in March and September of 2016. The quality orchestra was to be called the Geelong Philharmonic Orchestra but this was later changed to the Geelong Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra was originally set-up with a working party of three musicians with their combined skills including artistic planning and liaison, event management, music library management, marketing, financial management and arts management. A larger and experienced working committee was planned to manage the project – run on a voluntary basis and responsible for all planning, booking of venues, sourcing outstanding conductors and soloists, sourcing and managing musical scores and parts, artistic programming, event management, marketing and promotion.

In 2016, the first concert was successfully presented in Deakin’s Costa Hall in March – the orchestra has since delivered fourteen outstanding concerts and is now recognized as a new force in the Australian Classical music scene.

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Previous Concert Series

Concert Series 2016 Concert 1 2016 - “The New World”

Friday February 26th 2016, 8pm

Deakin’s Costa Hall

Conductor – Joannes Roose

Soloist – Kristian Chong (Piano)

Program -

Otto Nicolai – Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto 2 in C Minor Op. 18 Antonin Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 in E Minor Op. 95 “From The New World”

Concert 2 2016 - “From Russia With Love”

Friday October 28th 2016, 8pm


Conductor – Joannes Roose

Soloist – Rebecca Chan (Violin)

Program -

Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Polonaise Act III Eugene Onegin Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 35 Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 in E Minor Op. 64

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Concert Series 2017

Concert 1 2017 - “Northern Lights”

Friday March 31st 2017, 8pm


Conductor – Brett Kelly

Soloist – Michael Dahlenburg (Cello)

Program -

Modest Mussorgsky - Night on Bald Mountain

Antonin Dvořák - Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191

Jean Sibelius - Symphony No 2 in E Minor, Op. 64

Concert 2 2017 – “A Night in Vienna”

Friday August 25th 2017, 8pm


Conductor – Fabian Russell

Soloist – Frank Celata (Clarinet)

Program -

Ludwig van Beethoven – Creatures of Prometheus Overture op. 43

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

Concerts 3 & 4 2017 – “Last Night at the Proms”

Friday October 27th 2017, 8pm

Saturday October 28th 2017, 2pm


Conductor – Kevin Cameron

Presenter – Colin Mockett

Soloist - Riley Skevington (Violin – AYCMC Winner)

Program -

John Williams - Star Wars Suite: Main Title

Johannes Brahms - Violin Concerto in D Major, 3rd movt

Alexander Borodin - Polovtsian Dances No. 17 from Prince Igor (with Geelong Chorale)

Georges Bizet - Toreadors Song from Carmen (Soloist Manfred Pohlenz)

William Walton - Crown Imperial (A Coronation March)

Hubert Parry - Jerusalem (Orchestrated by Edward Elgar)

Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance (March No, 1)

Gavin Lockley - My Country Australia

Handel - Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah (with Geelong Chorale)

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Concert Series 2018

Concert 1 2018 - “Rhapsody”

Saturday February 24th 2018, 7.30pm


Conductor – Brett Kelly

Soloist – Hoang Pham (Piano)

Program -

Aram Khachaturian - Adagio from Spartacus

Sergei Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of

Paganini

Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No 6 in B Minor op. 74

Concert 2 2018 - “Spanish Fiesta”

Saturday June 23rd 2018, 7.30 pm

Deakin’s Costa Hall Deakin Waterfront Campus.

Conductor - Warwick Stengårds

Soloist - Matt Withers (Guitar)

Program –

Juan Cristomo Arriaga - Symphony in D Major

Manuel de Falla - Suite from the Three-Cornered Hat

Joaquin Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez

Enrique Granados - Intermezzo from Goyescas (strings only)

Emmanuel Chabrier – España

Concert 3 2018 - “Beethoven’s 9th”

Saturday October 27th 2018, 7.30 pm


Conductor - Fabian Russell

Soloist - Stefan Cassomenos (Piano)

Program -

Mozart – Piano Concerto K450 in Bb major No 15 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 (With GSO Chorus

and soloists)

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Concert Series 2019

Concert 1 2019 – “Two Romantics” Saturday March 2nd 2019, 7.30 pm Deakin’s Costa Hall Conductor - Richard Davis Soloist - Rio Xiang (Piano) Program - Brahms - Academic Festival Overture Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No 1 Brahms - Symphony No 1

Concert 2 2019 – “The Four Seasons with Rebecca Chan”

Saturday August 3rd 2019, 3pm Deakin’s Costa Hall Soloist - Rebecca Chan (Violin) Narrator – Wendy Galloway Program - Vivaldi - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Vivaldi – Concerto for Four Violins in B Minor Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Concert 3 2019 – “New York to Norway” Saturday October 26th 2019 Deakin’s Costa Hall, 7.30 pm Sunday October 27th 2019 Melbourne Recital Centre, 5 pm Conductor - Fabian Russell Soloist - Hoang Pham (Piano)

Program - Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Bernstein - American in Paris Greig - Piano Concerto Sibelius – Finlandia 7


Concert Series 2020

Concert 1 2020 – “Celebrating Beethoven”

Saturday 22nd February, 7.30 pm Conductor: Richard Davis Soloist: Emily Sun (Violin)

Program - Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Concert 2 2020 – “Strauss The Waltz King” (Cancelled) Saturday 8th August, 3pm Conductor: Mario Dobernig Soloists: Carole Wang (Bassoon) Lee Abrahamsen (Soprano) Program - Weber: Andante e rondo ongarese, Op. 35 Johann Strauss II: Selections

Concert 3 2020 – “Tales of Love and Death” (Cancelled) Saturday 24th October, 7.30pm Conductor: Richard Davies Soloist: Olivier Bonnici (Violin) Program - Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre, Op. 40

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SECTION 1 AN OVERVIEW OF GEELONG SYMPHONY ORCHESRA INC.

ABOUT US

The orchestra is managed by an experienced voluntary support staff, mostly musicians themselves. This includes -

• Executive Board,

• Concert Management Committee

• Sponsorship / Fundraising Committee

• Marketing / Media Committee

These small groups plan and manage the concert series - selecting the program, engaging soloists and conductors, sourcing music, coordinating players, organising rehearsals and venue bookings, producing promotional materials and developing marketing strategies, fundraising and sponsorship. The Geelong Arts Centre is engaged to provide ticketing, technical and front of house services and support for the performances at Deakin’s Costa Hall.

The Geelong Symphony Orchestra engages more than 100 professional and semi-professional musicians, primarily locals.

Geelong Symphony Orchestra Inc. is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).


OUR PEOPLE

Patron - Professor Iain Martin – Vice Chancellor, Deakin University Waterfront Campus Geelong Deakin University has always maintained a strong association with the arts community of Geelong and the GSO is an important cultural institution for the region and for Victoria. In my relatively new status as a local resident, I really enjoy attending GSO concerts. The orchestra is known for its clever programming and high standard of performance, so it is no wonder this orchestra attracts world class soloists to present repertoire that is both challenging and exhilarating for players and audience alike.

Executive Board Wendy Galloway OAM – President David Fox – Vice-President Peter McDonald – Treasurer Marian McDonald – Secretary

Suzanne Moodie – Music Librarian Barney Ellis – Board Member

Lydia Chan – Board Member Edwina Sekine – Board Member

Concert Management Committee


Wendy Galloway

Suzanne Moodie

Ilana Mahoney

Kathryn Fullerton

Martin de Marte

Stephen Moschner

David Fox

Peter McDonald

Marian McDonald

Marketing / Media Committee David Fox Lydia Chan

Fundraising Committee Edwina Sekine

Stephen Moschner

Rehearsals Costa Hall


OUR SUPPORTERS

Principal Partner

Deakin University

Partners and Supporters

City of Greater Geelong Provincial Media Geelong TAC

Geelong Community Foundation

Robert Salzer Foundation Geelong Connected Communities

Godfrey Hirst Carpets & Floors Banksia Medical Centre MiPlan Financial Advisor

New Vision Eyewear Sailors’ Rest Sawyers Arms Tavern

Founding Members

Jacqueline Barry John Bedggood George & Lit Belcher Andrew Branchflower David & Annette Chisholm Robert, Rosalind, Paul & Theodore Cox Barney Ellis

Keith & Heather Fagg David & Wendy Galloway Vicki Hallett Tom Healey & Helen Seymour Alastair MacKinlay Jon & Karen Mamonski Peter & Marian McDonald

Gordon & Leora McGregor Pat Mitchell Philip Rayner Russell Sandford Martin Shirley Murray Symons Judith Trimble


SECTION 2 GOVERNANCE

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Wendy Galloway OAM

The Geelong Symphony Orchestra’s last AGM was held on March 18th 2021.

This was after a scheduled 3 months delay in the timing of the AGM due to the

restrictions caused by the pandemic. However, the mood was optimistic, we felt

that Covid 19 was behind us and we would confidently mount the two well

planned and attractive concerts we had advertised and ready to go. Alas - it

was not to be. We reluctantly agreed that we had no choice but to cancel

Vienna City of Dreams and reschedule that program for March 5th 2022. We

were still very hopeful that Pastorale would proceed as planned in October, but again, we were forced

to cancel the concert and reschedule that program for May 7th 2022.

On the positive side, our first concert Mozart was successful on every level. There were protocols

in place due to the ever-present Covid virus, but our conductor Richard Davis led the orchestra

through successful and uplifting performances of the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, the Flute

Concerto in D K314 and the magnificent Jupiter Symphony. Flautist Derek Jones was an

accomplished soloist and the audience responded with enthusiasm that showed appreciation of

the quality of this concert after months of silence in concert halls around Australia and the world.

We have maintained good relationships with our conductors, soloists and players and we fervently

hope that 2022 will see a triumphant return of the GSO to Costa Hall with fine performances. We

aim to continue to build our reputation as one of Australia’s finest regional orchestras presenting

programs of high quality with appeal to an ever-growing audience. We have also maintained good

relationships with the team at the Geelong Arts Centre and with Deakin University. GAC has been

particularly helpful in the cancellation and rescheduling of concerts and with refunds or rolling over

of tickets for the revised dates.

Our Friends and audience members have been informed of changes via the website and Facebook

page and all understand that we are subject to conditions beyond our control. Sponsors and grant

givers have also been understanding and willing to hold over money until it can be used

productively.

The Board and committee structure that we have set in place is working well. Unfortunately, most

of the activity has been in cancelling rehearsals and concerts. Everyone has contributed to the

smooth running of the orchestra whether it has been in setting up concerts, or notifying

cancellations. GSO players received some exposure and accolades through performances at the

Geelong Gallery for the very successful Rone Exhibition. A group of 10 players collaborated with

the composer, Nick Batterham, to present 2 live performances of the music that had been

commissioned for the Exhibition.

GSO was also working to present a program at the Deakin Alumni Night in October this year.

There had been discussion and planning, but unfortunately, the event needed to be presented

online and the GSO was not able to take part. Deakin generously contributed 10% of the fee to

compensate for the preparation that had already been done.


A big thank you to Suzanne Moodie our Librarian. It was a mammoth task to source all the diverse

pieces of music needed for the Vienna program. Suzanne then sorted them all and placed them in

folders and they were distributed. This was a big undertaking. The good news was that the music

hirers have agreed to allow us to hold over the scores and parts for the new date in 2022. Most of

the folders have been returned and will be redistributed in good time for the first rehearsal in 2022.

This has saved hours of further work. We already have the scores and parts for Pastorale, but

these were not distributed and are safely held at present by Suzanne

David Fox, our Vice President and media expert deserves special thanks for his creative art work

in the promotion of our coming concerts. Enticing posters and flyers were designed and produced,

and then we find that the concerts are to be cancelled. David also ensures that the web site is

appealing and up to date. However, from now on, we hope that the concerts can be actively

promoted by all our management, players and Friends and the concerts will be presented as we

plan and expect.

Secretary Marian and Treasurer Peter are always thoughtful, available and efficient and without

them the GSO would struggle to survive.

In November 2021, we can only look forward to a return to playing and enjoying live concerts and

communicating with each other and with our audiences. Without live performances of inspiring

music, the world is a poorer place. We need the beauty, and harmony of the arts to give meaning

and enrichment to our lives. My wish is that the Geelong Symphony Orchestra will continue to do

this for years into the future.

Wendy Galloway OAM

President GSO

November 2021


OUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives

The GSO aims to perform three main concerts plus select smaller performances throughout the year in Geelong. The main concerts provide a performance of live classical music in Geelong in Deakin’s Costa Hall by the Geelong Symphony Orchestra featuring esteemed international conductors and soloists in collaboration with local professional and semi-professional musicians. The concerts showcase the calibre of local musicians while providing opportunities for professional development. First-rate orchestral performances are made accessible to the Geelong community and attracts a loyal fan-base outside of Geelong and into the region.

Activities - Concert Series 2021 Concert 1 2021 – “Mozart” Saturday 27th February, 5pm Conductor: Richard Davis Soloist: Derek Jones (Flute) Program - Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Overture Mozart: Flute Concerto in D major, K. 314 Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 “Jupiter”

Concert 2 2021 – “Vienna City of Dreams” (Postponed until 2022) Saturday 8th August, 3pm Conductor: Mario Dobernig Soloists: Lee Abrahmsen (Soprano) James Egglestone (Tenor) Program - Johann Strauss (Jr) - Die Fledermaus - Overture Johann Strauss (Jr) – Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 Franz Lehar – Vienna City of My Dreams (Tenor) “Hör ich Zybalklänge” Zigeunerliebe from Gypsy Love

Franz Lehar - Csardas Sprano with violin solo Franz Lehar – Gold and Silver Waltz Puccini - Duet soave fanciulla from La Boheme (Soprano & Tenor) Johann Strauss (Jr) – Hungarian Dance no 5 (Brahms)

Pizzicato Polka, Hungarian Dance No 6 (Brahms)

Franz Lehar – Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (Tenor) Franz Lehar – Vilja - The Merry Widow (Soprano) Franz Lehar – “Lippen Schweigen”

The Merry Widow (Soprano & Tenor) Johann Strauss (Jr) - On the Beautiful Blue Danube


Concert 3 2021 – “Pastoral” (Postponed until 2022) Saturday 23rd October, 5pm Conductor: Richard Davies Soloist – Erica Kennedy

Program - Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending

RONE Exhibition in Geelong Gallery - Concerts - March 27th & 28th Geelong-born artist Rone has built an exceptional reputation for large-scale wall painting and immersive installations that explore concepts of beauty and decay. Rone’s site-specific installation transformed a room within the Geelong Gallery in response to architecture and history of the building. Musician and composer Nick Batterham has developed a suite of three pieces of classical music for the soundtrack to RONE in Geelong. In response to Rone’s exhibition concept of the abandoned function room with

its two opposing ends of light and dark, the music features two separate ensembles that play off each other in a musical conversation of layered reflections and repetitions. At the dark end of the room is piano, augmented by wind and brass, while at the light endplays a string quartet. Members of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra performed a selection of musical arrangements specially composed and written exclusively for the exhibition. A pleasing collaboration with the Geelong Gallery and a highly successful event in the Geelong arts calendar.

Impact and Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic

The GSO successfully presented Mozart on February 27th 2020 – within weeks the impact of the developing COVID-19 Pandemic was gathering momentum here in Australia. As the year unfolded with Victorian lockdowns and public health restrictions, there was no option but to cancel the August and the October concerts planned for 2020. In 2021, there was an opportunity to present a concert in February but with the extra challenges of ever changing public health rules and restrictions, limited venue capacities, lockdowns and state border closures. The Board had to produce and implement a GSO COVID Safety Plan to manage rehearsals safely and worked closely with the Geelong Arts Centre to present the concert within the regulations. The audience capacity of Costa Hall was limited to 330 (usually 1,400) and originally it was expected to make a substantial loss on ticket sales – fortunately the capacity was increased the day before the concert and there was a small profit. The original soloist was to be Sydney flautist Joshua Batty – the risk of a state border closure meant that Melbourne flautist Derek Jones was engaged at the last moment. The GSO organisers had to be resourceful, flexible and resilient, dealing with any issues or last-minute changes as necessary. Two further concerts were planned for 2021 – rehearsals were about to begin for the August concert when strict travel restrictions, lockdowns, limited capacity and the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccination program necessitated the postponement of the two concerts until 2022.


SECTION 3 OUR FINANCES

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Only one concert presented during financial year – Mozart (February 27th 2021)

• Usual running costs and venue hire, small deficit

• Venue-hire deposits paid to Geelong Arts Centre and carried over to 2022

• Geelong Community Foundation grant project completed and acquitted

• Financial Statements – Balance Sheet / Profit and Loss presented

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Balance Sheet Geelong Symphony Orchestra Inc

As at 30 June 2021

Account 30 Jun

2021 30 Jun

2020

Assets Current Assets Bank Accounts 60,797.88 59,272.52

Accounts Receivable 10,000.00

Deposits Paid 3,000.00 400.00

Total Current Assets 63,797.88 69,672.52

Fixed Assets

Equipment at cost 3,035.00 2,500.00

Total Fixed Assets 3,035.00 2,500.00

Total Assets

66,832.88 72,172.52

Liabilities Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable 6,858.00 10,508.00

Total Liabilities

6,858.00 10,508.00

Net Assets 59,974.88 61,664.52

Equity

Current Year Earnings (1,689.64) 11,799.30

Retained Earnings 61,664.52 49,865.22

Total Equity

59,974.88 61,664.52


Profit and Loss Geelong Symphony Orchestra Inc

For the year ended 30 June 2021

2021 2020

Income

Grants and Sponsorships 23,042.00

Ticket Sales 22,686.00 103,769.00

Other Income 666.24 3,914.06

Total Income 23,352.24 130,725.06

Operating Expenses

Player Payments 12,944.84 66,953.55

Venue Hire 7,776.30 19,762.07

Marketing 688.90 9,679.09

Ticketing 531.54 3,055.71

Administration and General Expenses

3,100.30 19,475.34

Total Operating Expenses 25,041.88 118,925.76

Net Profit (Loss) (1,689.64) 11,799.30


SECTION 4 OUR OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & THANK YOU

Grants and Funding City of Greater Geelong Geelong Community Foundation Geelong Connected Communities Robert Salzer Foundation Traffic Accident Commission

Corporate Partners Deakin University Provincial Media Geelong Banksia Medical Centre MiPlan Financial Advisor Godfrey Hirst Carpets and Floors New Vision Eyewear Sailors’ Rest Geelong Sawyers Arms Geelong

Community Partners Geelong Chamber Music Society Belmont Uniting Church

Volunteers Heather Prince (Official Photographer) Jon Mamonski (Recording Archivist) Judith Trimble (Orchestra Catering) Judy McGowan (Orchestra Catering) Stephen and Alison Neunhoffer (Billeting)

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Become a GSO Friend Our success in building on a magnificent beginning, really does depend on your support. Become a GSO Friend for $40 a year – the 2022 Concert Series. See website for details.

Make a donation Presenting high quality music to our community comes at a cost every year. The orchestra pays for the operational expenses from sheet music, to conductors, soloists and musicians, with an annual budget of over $250,000. Our supporters are critical to the success and development of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra as a major regional performing arts organisation. The Geelong Symphony Orchestra has tax deductible gift recipient status as a charity and all donations over $2.00 from individuals and businesses are fully tax deductible. See website for details.

Leave a bequest A lasting gift in the form of a bequest is a wonderful way to provide for the future of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra. Charitable Bequests of donations or gifts will be invested for the long-term benefit of supporting the orchestra in presenting high quality music to the Geelong community.

Support the GSO Concert Series Come along to the superb live concerts – there are three planned for 2022. Tickets are available from the Geelong Arts Centre (on-line or in person) or from Costa Hall Box Office on the day of the concert (open 1 hour before, card only)

Become a corporate partner Become involved in the Geelong Symphony Orchestra through supporting the work we do and access the wonderful series of concerts presented each year. Long term partnerships are an investment in the secure future of Geelong’s cultural life and an opportunity for Geelong partners to gain relevant quality exposure A partnership with the Geelong Symphony Orchestra can offer your organisation exceptional entertainment, invitations to any hospitality functions, and corporate branding on all publicity materials, printed program and website

Sponsor a Chair Do you love the Cello? Ever wanted to play the Clarinet? Is Violin your sound? You or your business can directly sponsor a chair in the orchestra. This support aides on the costs of rehearsals, sheet music and operations of the orchestra. The donation of $500 to sponsor a chair in the orchestra will give you –

• Listed as a sponsor in our program

• Listed on the website as a chair sponsor

• Your name listed as a supporter in the orchestra player’s page

• 2 x tickets to one concert in the 2022 Season

• Tax Donation receipt (valued to $400)

• Chairs available – Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion and Harp.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Concert Series 2022

Concert 1 2022 – “Vienna City of Dreams” Saturday 5th March, 3pm Conductor: Mario Dobernig Soloists: Lee Abrahmsen (Soprano) James Egglestone (Tenor)

Concert 2 2022 – “Pastoral” Saturday 7th May, 3pm Conductor: Richard Davies Soloist – Erica Kennedy

Concert 3 2022 – “Bohemia and Beyond” Saturday 22nd October, 5pm Conductor: Richard Davies TBC Soloist – Konstantin Shambray TBC

Program -

Smetana – The Moldau Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor Dvorak – Symphony No. 9 in E minor “From the New World”

Other Projects Geelong school students are offered discounted tickets ($20 for young people, parents, teachers or guardians) who may otherwise never have the opportunity to experience a live symphony orchestra concert.

Education outreach program – 22 members of the GSO have participated in programs such as performing the popular children’s show “Peter and the Wolf” to over 1,000 Primary School students.

The Geelong Symphony Orchestra works closely with the Geelong based Australian Youth Classical Music Competition giving the winner the chance to perform a concerto with a first- rate orchestra and conductor. This year’s winner, violinist Emily Su has been invited to perform with the orchestra in the first concert of 2022 – Vienna City of Dreams.

The Orchestra works in cooperation and collaboration with Deakin University in presenting the concerts – Deakin is the Principal Partner, both past and present Vice Chancellors have been very supportive and attended concerts as well as agreeing to be the Patron of the GSO. The Orchestra has performed at Alumni event – this year the live performance was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

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CONTACT US

Geelong Symphony Orchestra Inc. PO Box 1915, Geelong, Victoria, 3220 www.gso.org.au [email protected] [email protected] www.facebook.com/geelongsymphonyorchestra

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