Welcome to the Grand Philharmonic Choir

The 2009-2010 Season

About Howard Dyck

About the Children's & Youth Choir Conductors

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Your support makes a difference!

Giving to the Grand Philharmonic Choir helps ensure that we continue to enrich lives with a wide variety of choral music experiences for the whole community. We provide singing, learning and performing opportunities to over 250 members of all ages and we reach over 10,000 community members annually through our performances in the Waterloo Region and further afield. CanadaHelps.org

Become a Member -- Membership Has Its Priveleges

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The Benefits of Friendship Friends Choral Composer's President's Artistic Director's
                                                        $50        Society Society Club Club
                                                          $250        $500        $1000 $2500
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Tax receipt for the entire
amount of your donation                   X                    X                   X                      X                                X
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Free Ticket Exchange & reprints       X                    X                   X                    X                                X
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Acknowledgement of your
donation in GPC’s annual donor   X                    X                   X                      X                                X
roll programme
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Receipt of our newsletter: Opus!   X                    X                   X                      X                                X
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Voting privileges at our Annual
General Meeting    X                    X                   X                      X                                X
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Book tickets in advance of the
general public                       X                   X                      X                                X
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Monthly instalment payment option
for membership fee                   X                   X                      X                                X
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Invitation to Opening Night concert
reception                                                               X                   X                      X                                X
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One complementary “Bring a Friend”
ticket to your choice of several
pre-selected concerts                                                             X                      X                                X
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Invitation to pre-season “reveal” and
reception                                                                                                      X                                X
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Invitation to 2 working rehearsals                                                                        X                                X
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The Grand Centennial Club

About the Grand Centennial Club

Join the growing group of members who have helped to form a basis for sustainability which will see us through to 2022, our centennial year! This collective commitment will broaden and mature through the years, helping us to build on 87 years of outstanding contribution to the cultural fabric of this community.

How to join

Members of the Grand Centennial Club are asked to commit a minimum $100.00 annually. Joining is as easy as emailing us at info@grandphilchoir.com or by calling us at 519-578-6885.

Benefits of Membership

Members of the Grand Centennial Club are treated to many special offers and promotions including:

One complementary ‘Bring a Friend’ ticket to a concert of your choice
Exclusive invitations to GCC pre-concert lectures
Email reminders of upcoming concerts and other special events
Annual appreciation in our fall concert program

Click here to inquire about joining the Grand Centennial Club.

Volunteer with the Grand Philharmonic Choir!

The Grand Philharmonic Volunteer Group (GPVG) is a volunteer committee which is committed to contributing to the support of the Grand Philharmonic Choir and to increasing awareness of its musical leadership and educational programs.

The GPVG welcomes new members with talent, energy and a commitment to help support the various endeavours of the Grand Philharmonic Choir. Members act as ambassadors of the Choir and contribute to its financial and organizational support working to increase awareness of its musical and educational programs in the region.

Volunteers are an essential source of support to the Grand Philharmonic Choir representing a vital part of the social fabric of our community. Volunteers are needed in a variety of programs including Fund Development, Concert Production and Administrative Support.

Volunteering enables you to:

Use your skills, talents and experience
Nurture and inspire passion for choral music in others
Make new friends in the choir and the arts community
Nourish your own love of music
Support one of Canada’s most respected choral organizations
We hope that you will consider becoming a volunteer, so that, you too can become part of the Grand Philharmonic Family!

Many opportunities and activities are available with membership.

Contact us at:
Grand Philharmonic Choir
88 Weber Street West
Kitchener, ON N2H 3Z5
519-578-6885
volunteer@grandphilchoir.com

Volunteer Activities

Administration

The Choir List/Membership Database

An up-to-date choir membership database is an essential working resource for our choir. A computer and computer skills are required. Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month.

Occasional Office Assistance

The GPC choir office is a busy place. Our staff coordinates artistic production, fundraising, promotion and marketing, and ensures the overall effective operational management of the GPC family of choirs. Our Administrative Assistant is responsible for financial transactions and records, developing and maintaining a database of donors, friends, members, etc., maintaining all corporate records, and assisting the GM in the day-to-day management. They at times need help with tasks such as putting mailings together, following up on marketing, etc. This work benefits the entire Choir organization. Time: 2 to 6 hours per month or as your time permits.

Customer Care

Volunteers are needed to provide on-going assistance to the GM/Marketing Team during subscription and ticket drives, to communicate with donors, assist with public relations, and develop planning for timely and consistent community contact.

Choir Library

Librarian

Our librarian is responsible for the distribution, collection and tracking of all music and folders. Library assistance is required for activities involving transporting music from GPC office to concert venue, collection and distribution of scores, and general library and score maintenance. Time commitment: 1+ hour each week, more during concert weeks.

Archivist

The GPC archivist has two main roles. First, s/he is responsible for collecting and organizing all materials relevant to the present and past life of the GPC, and for coordinating the regular donation of these items with the Kitchener Public Library (where the remaining archives are housed). Secondly, s/he maintains several databases of information relevant to the archives. A great opportunity for organizationally minded people who are interested in the preservation of the unique history of our family of choirs.

Production

Ushers/Greeters

Family of Choirs concerts (approximately nine concerts) not held at CITS will require the assistance of ushers and greeters. Enjoy a variety of concert experiences by the Children, Youth, and Chamber choirs.

Box Office Help

Volunteers will be needed to help with activities related to the Box Office. Timely and ongoing communication by volunteers with our database of subscribers and single ticket purchasers will require the assistance of those with good communication skills, an interest in marketing and public relations, and a passion for promoting the GPC to the community.

Production Labour

From time to time, concerts performed outside the CITS venue require volunteers to undertake the task of setting up and taking down risers or transporting special equipment, i.e. moving a musical instrument. Those who enjoy somewhat flexible schedules, own a truck and possess some ‘glutes and pecs’ are encouraged to offer their assistance with these occasional tasks.

Social Activities

Community Outreach Activities

Caroling
Special requests for musicians
Christmas with the Grand Philharmonic Choir – Caroling at City Hall and at Nursing homes

Post-Concert Reception

A great choir tradition! Following each concert, choir members provide a reception for all the musicians, subscribers and other special guests. The reception coordinator facilitates this activity. An excellent volunteer opportunity for the organizationally minded person who has the gift of hospitality. Time commitment: 5 hours per concert. Coordinator ~ Linda Blake

Rehearsal Refreshments

During concert week, when we enjoy union-length rehearsal breaks at Centre in the Square, we offer light refreshments for all the musicians. Volunteers purchase (not at your expense!!) cookies, juice, coffee, etc. and set up refreshments on rehearsal night – much appreciated during concert week. Time commitment: 2 to 3 hours per concert.

Volunteer Coordinator

The volunteer coordinator’s job is to manage and support the volunteer activity of the adult choir and those recruited to become ‘Friends of the Phil’. A developing role will be for the coordinator will be to ensure recognition of volunteers.

FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EMAIL THE CHOIR: volunteer@grandphilchoir.com

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The 2009-2010 Season About Howard Dyck About the Children's & Youth Choir Conductors The Soloists Tickets Support Us Reviews & Multimedia About Us Contact Home	Donate Now Your support makes a difference! Giving to the Grand Philharmonic Choir helps ensure that we continue to enrich lives with a wide variety of choral music experiences for the whole community. We provide singing, learning and performing opportunities to over 250 members of all ages and we reach over 10,000 community members annually through our performances in the Waterloo Region and further afield. CanadaHelps.org Become a Member -- Membership Has Its Priveleges
	___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Benefits of Friendship Friends Choral Composer's President's Artistic Director's $50 Society Society Club Club $250 $500 $1000 $2500 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Tax receipt for the entire amount of your donation X X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Free Ticket Exchange & reprints X X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Acknowledgement of your donation in GPC’s annual donor X X X X X roll programme ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Receipt of our newsletter: Opus! X X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting X X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Book tickets in advance of the general public X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Monthly instalment payment option for membership fee X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Invitation to Opening Night concert reception X X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ One complementary “Bring a Friend” ticket to your choice of several pre-selected concerts X X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Invitation to pre-season “reveal” and reception X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Invitation to 2 working rehearsals X X ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Back to the Top The Grand Centennial Club About the Grand Centennial Club Join the growing group of members who have helped to form a basis for sustainability which will see us through to 2022, our centennial year! This collective commitment will broaden and mature through the years, helping us to build on 87 years of outstanding contribution to the cultural fabric of this community. How to join Members of the Grand Centennial Club are asked to commit a minimum $100.00 annually. Joining is as easy as emailing us at info@grandphilchoir.com or by calling us at 519-578-6885. Benefits of Membership Members of the Grand Centennial Club are treated to many special offers and promotions including: One complementary ‘Bring a Friend’ ticket to a concert of your choice Exclusive invitations to GCC pre-concert lectures Email reminders of upcoming concerts and other special events Annual appreciation in our fall concert program Click here to inquire about joining the Grand Centennial Club. Volunteer with the Grand Philharmonic Choir! The Grand Philharmonic Volunteer Group (GPVG) is a volunteer committee which is committed to contributing to the support of the Grand Philharmonic Choir and to increasing awareness of its musical leadership and educational programs. The GPVG welcomes new members with talent, energy and a commitment to help support the various endeavours of the Grand Philharmonic Choir. Members act as ambassadors of the Choir and contribute to its financial and organizational support working to increase awareness of its musical and educational programs in the region. Volunteers are an essential source of support to the Grand Philharmonic Choir representing a vital part of the social fabric of our community. Volunteers are needed in a variety of programs including Fund Development, Concert Production and Administrative Support. Volunteering enables you to: Use your skills, talents and experience Nurture and inspire passion for choral music in others Make new friends in the choir and the arts community Nourish your own love of music Support one of Canada’s most respected choral organizations We hope that you will consider becoming a volunteer, so that, you too can become part of the Grand Philharmonic Family! Many opportunities and activities are available with membership. Contact us at: Grand Philharmonic Choir 88 Weber Street West Kitchener, ON N2H 3Z5 519-578-6885 volunteer@grandphilchoir.com Volunteer Activities Administration The Choir List/Membership Database An up-to-date choir membership database is an essential working resource for our choir. A computer and computer skills are required. Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month. Occasional Office Assistance The GPC choir office is a busy place. Our staff coordinates artistic production, fundraising, promotion and marketing, and ensures the overall effective operational management of the GPC family of choirs. Our Administrative Assistant is responsible for financial transactions and records, developing and maintaining a database of donors, friends, members, etc., maintaining all corporate records, and assisting the GM in the day-to-day management. They at times need help with tasks such as putting mailings together, following up on marketing, etc. This work benefits the entire Choir organization. Time: 2 to 6 hours per month or as your time permits. Customer Care Volunteers are needed to provide on-going assistance to the GM/Marketing Team during subscription and ticket drives, to communicate with donors, assist with public relations, and develop planning for timely and consistent community contact. Choir Library Librarian Our librarian is responsible for the distribution, collection and tracking of all music and folders. Library assistance is required for activities involving transporting music from GPC office to concert venue, collection and distribution of scores, and general library and score maintenance. Time commitment: 1+ hour each week, more during concert weeks. Archivist The GPC archivist has two main roles. First, s/he is responsible for collecting and organizing all materials relevant to the present and past life of the GPC, and for coordinating the regular donation of these items with the Kitchener Public Library (where the remaining archives are housed). Secondly, s/he maintains several databases of information relevant to the archives. A great opportunity for organizationally minded people who are interested in the preservation of the unique history of our family of choirs. Production Ushers/Greeters Family of Choirs concerts (approximately nine concerts) not held at CITS will require the assistance of ushers and greeters. Enjoy a variety of concert experiences by the Children, Youth, and Chamber choirs. Box Office Help Volunteers will be needed to help with activities related to the Box Office. Timely and ongoing communication by volunteers with our database of subscribers and single ticket purchasers will require the assistance of those with good communication skills, an interest in marketing and public relations, and a passion for promoting the GPC to the community. Production Labour From time to time, concerts performed outside the CITS venue require volunteers to undertake the task of setting up and taking down risers or transporting special equipment, i.e. moving a musical instrument. Those who enjoy somewhat flexible schedules, own a truck and possess some ‘glutes and pecs’ are encouraged to offer their assistance with these occasional tasks. Social Activities Community Outreach Activities Caroling Special requests for musicians Christmas with the Grand Philharmonic Choir – Caroling at City Hall and at Nursing homes Post-Concert Reception A great choir tradition! Following each concert, choir members provide a reception for all the musicians, subscribers and other special guests. The reception coordinator facilitates this activity. An excellent volunteer opportunity for the organizationally minded person who has the gift of hospitality. Time commitment: 5 hours per concert. Coordinator ~ Linda Blake Rehearsal Refreshments During concert week, when we enjoy union-length rehearsal breaks at Centre in the Square, we offer light refreshments for all the musicians. Volunteers purchase (not at your expense!!) cookies, juice, coffee, etc. and set up refreshments on rehearsal night – much appreciated during concert week. Time commitment: 2 to 3 hours per concert. Volunteer Coordinator The volunteer coordinator’s job is to manage and support the volunteer activity of the adult choir and those recruited to become ‘Friends of the Phil’. A developing role will be for the coordinator will be to ensure recognition of volunteers. FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EMAIL THE CHOIR: volunteer@grandphilchoir.com
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