40th Anniversary Season

40 Years in the Community

• First concert was held on August 5, 1979. Now 40, we are one of the oldest music festivals in Canada.

• Until 2002, concerts were held in the “Festival Hall”, also known as one of the gyms at Parry Sound High School.

• In 1985, James Campbell became the artistic director, and continues in that role to the present day.

• In 2003, the Festival of the Sound moved from PSHS and into the new Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts.

Festival of the Sound Core Goals

• To be a renowned, intimate celebration of chamber music

• All performances to be exemplary and world class

• Provide innovative, creative and thematic programming

• Deepen the audience’s experience, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of music

• Provide emerging performers and composers with opportunities for exposure and recognition

• Fostering local interest in the arts

Festival Station Office

• Located at Parry Sound’s CP Station building, Festival of the Sound’s Home since 2013.

• Our permanent box office, office space, and home to our very special Yamaha grand piano.

• Also used for smaller Festival concerts, talks and events including a new series of 4 intimate concerts known as Connoisseur Club.

• During the 3 weeks of Festival, the space plays a critical role as additional rehearsal space for visiting musicians.

1 Festival = 60+ Events

• 5 musical cruises aboard the Island Queen

• Jazz-themed weekend

• Folk-themed weekend

• 2 Gala events

• Films

• Round table talks

• Celebration Day

• 8 Free Events during the 2019 Season!

Festival’s Economic Impact

• The economic impact of Festival of the Sound is significant, and we are proud to be the second largest tourism economic generator in the area.

• A few interesting numbers to consider…

96,000 +

The total number of Festival of the Sound tickets sold since 2003.

$5 Million +The total annual economic impact of Festival of

the Sound according to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport TRIEM model.

(September 2018)

100

The total number of members of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada who will be on

stage at the Stockey Centre simultaneously to perform Mahler’s Masterpiece on Thursday

July 25th

$549,849Total performance hall rental fees from Festival

of the Sound to the Town of Parry Sound for use of the Charles W. Stockey Centre since

2003.

$665,000 +Total local accommodation expenses paid by

Festival of the Sound for artists since 2003.

Community Partnerships

• New for 2019, partnering with the Stockey Centre to present 2 free Bands on the Bay concerts during Festival of the Sound.

• Long-standing music cruise partnership with Island Queen Cruise Lines.

• Elegance at Seguin Valley Golf Club, a full-course dinner with wine and concert.

• Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve plant sale

• Concert at Mary Street Centre.

Community Impact

• Music Scores is the Festival of the Sound’s music education outreach program that takes place every spring and fall

• Guest artists spend a week in the Parry Sound area visiting Grades 4 to 6 in all area schools.

• At the end of the week, students are bussed or walk to the Stockey Centre to experience a formal concert.

• For many this is this their first visit to the Stockey Centre and an impactful experience having already met the performers during school visits.

• Music Scores is our investment in the future of music and the arts in the Parry Sound area.

40th Anniversary Celebration

• Opening Gala Concert, a program featuring musical highlights from past seasons.

• Come to the Party, Our Anniversary Dinner Gala and concert.

• 40 for 40 – Our Celebration Day on Friday August 9th will feature 40 musical work performances representing all 40 years of Festival of the Sound with performances held at a variety of locations around Parry Sound.

Come to the Party!

We’re excited for the start of our 40th season, and we hope that you’ll join us for a performance this summer. If you’re not sure where to start, please

call or stop by the Festival office and we’ll be happy to help!

Thank you to the our artists, patrons, volunteers and the Parry Sound area community for your

continued support. We look forward to the adventures that the next 40 years will bring!