Get Closer to Your Orchestra
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| The Patrons & Friends Lounge at the Perth Concert Hall |
The Friends of WASO are provided with opportunities to engage with the Orchestra while learning more about music and WASO at specially organised events. Most Friends events aim to make a modest surplus which is used by WASO to help purchase new instruments and to support its players.
In 2010, the new Friends of WASO Scholarships have been created which aim to provide career and skills development opportunities for full-time orchestra members in order to encourage high achievement and retain quality musicians in Western Australia. The scholarships are each worth up to $5,000 and assist players in taking up opportunities for professional development in Australia and overseas.
For a small annual membership fee, Friends of WASO stay informed via regular newsletters, get to know the musicians and enjoy events throughout the year, all of which bring you, our greatest supporters, closer to the music you love.
Tea and Symphony
Attend WASO rehearsals and get a ‘behind the scenes’ insight into the Orchestra. You will have the chance to mingle informally with players and guest artists over morning tea at the Perth Concert Hall.
Celebrate Sections of the Orchestra
Attend events that give you an insight into different sections of the Orchestra. You will meet musicians from the section, learn about their instruments, their role and any challenges they face.
Special Musical Events
Friends of WASO may attend special musical events throughout the year. These have included special movie screenings, garden parties, Music from the Chapel Royal at Guildford Grammar, the inaugural WASO Auction at Mt Eliza House Gardens and the annual Christmas Party at Perth Concert Hall.
Friends of WASO Member Benefits:
- Purchase single tickets to WASO concerts at concession price
- Access to the Patrons & Friends Lounge at the Perth Concert Hall (lower gallery level) on concert nights
- Receive Illuminating Notes, the WASO Newsletter, twice a year
- One "two for one" admission offer to the award-winning Gold Exhibition at The Perth Mint
- 10% off any full price purchase in any of the ABC Shops in WA (in-store purchases only).
Phone 9321 6852
Become a Friend of WASO today – download the membership form below or contact the Friends of WASO on 9326 0016 or friendsofwaso@waso.com.au or contact Sarah Gallinagh, WASO Donations & Bequests Coordinator on 9326 0075 or gallinaghs@waso.com.au
Click here to download the Friends of WASO membership form.
Thank You to Our Volunteers
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra has a dedicated group of Friends who function as volunteers in the office and the Perth Concert Hall, providing invaluable support to WASO. These volunteers help at the WASO Program and Merchandise Desk at the Perth Concert Hall on concert nights to distribute programs and function as a point of contact to the public. Our volunteers also take bookings for Friends events, assist in WASO’s music library and help administration staff with mail-outs.
A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers, including:
- Colin Kennedy
- Mary Napier
- Barbara Kent
- Wolfgang (Wolfie) Lehmkuhl
- Pam Bennet
- Zeeva Boalch
- Stan Vicich
- Nelly Brandsma
- Eric Lawson
- Dusty Peck
- Brendan Pullan
- Audrey Rogers
- Annette Cotte
- Jaenette Robertson
- Val Ferreira
- Dot Hancock
- Christine Atkinson
for their contribution.