Friends of the Sinfonia
For only $15, become a member of the Sinfonia's support organisation, Friends of the Sinfonia. Their aim is to support the activities of the orchestra through post-concert suppers, chamber music concerts, meetings with the orchestra's guest artists and social occasions.
Friends members are offered an exclusive two-day advance booking period for tickets to the International and Matinee series concerts. Post-concert suppers will be served immediately after each International concert in the Dunedin Town Hall foyer.
Contact the Sinfonia Office for more details or to book your place at Friends Events. Membership also entitles you to vote at the meetings of the Dunedin Civic Orchestra Inc.
2010 Friends Events
Mid-winter Gala Dinner, June/July
Fancy chasing some mid-winter blues away? Friends and their guests are invited to a seated 3 course dinner with music and entertainment throughout the evening. This will be our main fundraising event for the year.
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Sinfonia Rooms, Carnegie Centre
Bookings: Please contact us.
Attend a Rehearsal on 16 July
Jeffrey Nelsen, a dynamic Canadian French Horn player, will be the soloist in the first of the Sunday Matinee Series concerts. Meet Jeffrey as he discusses his life and career, before sitting in on a rehearsal with the orchestra and the new Australian conductor Dane Lam.
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre
Bookings: Please contact us.
Musial Tastings on 12 September
Join us for our popular annual event, with a selection of wines from Quartz Reef, decadent local cheese and superb music performed by members of the Sinfonia and University of Otago Music students. Raffles and prizes will be available during the afternoon.
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Sinfonia Rooms, Carnegie Centre
Bookings: Please contact us.
To our Friends supporters
On behalf of the Committee of the Friends of the Sinfonia, I would like to thank all our loyal members.
Your membership contribution and attendance at our fundraising functions helps us to raise funds, which in turn helps the Orchestra with various expenses and projects.
We hope you have enjoyed the events we have held in the past and look forward to your continued support again in the future.
Many thanks,
Owen Lawn, Convenor of the Friends
Can you help?
The Friends of the Sinfonia often need assistance with Sinfonia mail-outs, serving post-concert suppers and other behind the scenes functions. If you are able to donate your time please contact us and let us know if you are available nights, days or weekends.