Patrons & Friends Events

Monday 26 August | 6pm
Perth Concert Hall

For all Patrons, Friends & Bequestors by invitation.

Catch a sneak peek of the 2020 WASO Season at this special briefing held especially for our WASO philanthropic community. RSVPs essential.

Wednesday 11 September | 10am
Perth Concert Hall – On stage

For all Symphony Circle members (WASO Bequestors) by invitation.

Our annual celebration of our Symphony Circle members in the grand surrounds of the Perth Concert Hall auditorium.

Andrew & Ali at The Ellington
Monday 28 October | 6pm
The Ellington Jazz Club

For all Patrons, Friends & Bequestors

Its back! Join us for an incredible evening of jazz with WASO’s Principal Flute, Andrew Nicholson and renowned Perth jazz vocalist, Ali Bodycoat, as they interpret the music of Michel LeGrand.

Tickets are $60 seated and $40 for standing and include a glass of wine and antipasto platter.

Wednesday 20 November | 6.30pm
Ambrose Estate, Wembley Downs

For all Patrons & Bequestors

In 2019 we are delighted to return the World Artist Dinner to our calendar of events and thrilled to announce our star for the evening as the 2019 WASO Artist in Association, Siobhan Stagg.

The other star of the evening will be our new venue, the delightful Ambrose Estate in Wembley, which will provide you with a three course meal and beautiful Margaret River wines while you listen to Siobhan and her interesting life stories as a world artist.

This will sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets are $120 (early bird $110 till 30 June 2019) and include a three course dinner and refreshments throughout the evening.

Please book via the WASO Box Office on 9326 0000.

Patrons & Friends Christmas Party
Thursday 12 December | 4.30pm
Perth Concert Hall

For all Patrons, Friends & Bequestors

Join us at the Perth Concert Hall one final time for 2019, celebrating another wonderful year of music alongside WASO musicians and staff.

Tickets are $50 for Patrons & Friends ($55 for guests).

WASO Patrons & Friends 14th General Meeting
Wednesday 26 June | 5pm
Perth Concert Hall

All Patrons, Friends & Bequestors welcome to attend at no charge.

The WASO Patrons & Friends Committee is a wonderful way to be involved in the WASO Patrons & Friends community. The Committee members meet on a monthly basis, organise four fundraising events per year to fund the Friends of WASO Scholarship and act as ambassadors for WASO in the larger community.

The Patrons & Friends General Meeting will include a report from Patrons & Friends Committee President, Prue Ashurst, and guest speaker, WASO’s new CEO, Mark Coughlan, who will deliver the 2018 CEO Report.

Should you wish to attend the 2019 General Meeting, please register your attendance through the WASO Box Office on 9326 0000 or in person at the Perth Concert Hall. If you would like further information about the Patrons & Friends Committee, please contact Emily Kennedy on 9326 0016.

Papers for this meeting will be available at the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Andrew Tait – The Life of a Luthier
Wednesday 26 June | 6pm
Perth Concert Hall

For all Patrons, Friends & Bequestors

 luthier (/ˈluːtiər/) Someone who builds or repairs string instruments.

Join us to hear from WASO Tutti Double Bass, Andrew Tait, about his double life as one of Australia’s most sought-after master luthiers and instrument makers.

Andrew, who has made instruments for most of the WASO Double Bass section, our EChO ensemble, as well as our Principal Cello, Rod McGrath, will speak about his experience as a Luthier, the characteristics of certain instruments and the tricks of the trade!

Following the lecture, Andrew and friends will showcase some stunning examples of both baroque and Andrew’s own instruments. Andrew alongside WASO Tutti violin, Lucas O’Brien, will perform excerpts from “La Folia” by Corelli (Sonata No.12, Opus 5) on the Violone and Baroque violin, which both use gut strings and are tuned to 415 pitch. Then WASO Tutti Violin, Kathryn Shinnick and Rod McGrath will play modern instruments (made by Andrew) which use steel strings and are tuned at 440 pitch. Katherine Shinnicks’ instrument is a copy of the Rocca violin that Janet Holmes a Court purchased for Ex-WASO violin, Shaun Lee Chen and Rods’ cello is a copy of his ‘Duke’, made in London in 1750.

You don't want to miss this!

Tickets are $30 for Patrons & Friends ($35 for guests) and include a glass of wine.

Meet Julia Brooke at the Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10 
Wednesday 10 April, 2019 | 6pm
(10 Douglas St, West Perth)

For all Patrons, Friends & Bequestors

The first Patrons & Friends event for 2019 will kick off the year with style, music and art at the beautiful Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10.

WASO Tutti Horn, Julia Brooke, in conversation with Janet Holmes à Court AC, will take us on a journey recounting her exciting recent trip to the United States supported by the 2018 Friends of WASO Scholarship, before ending with a short recital on the Horn. This exclusive evening at the brand new Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10 in West Perth will then move on to a different art form with Professor Clarissa Ball (UWA) providing an introduction to the stunning Harald Vike collection on display, part of which is on loan from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection.  

Tickets are $45 ($55 for guests) and include a glass of wine and light refreshments.

Thursday 4 April, 2019 | 9.45am for a 10am start
Perth Concert Hall

Open to all Subscribers, Patrons, Friends & Ticket-buyers

Join us to watch the Orchestra’s rehearsal of our Classics 2 concert, Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody, before hearing from experienced solicitor Steven Brown from Lynn & Brown Lawyers. Come and learn invaluable insights into how to get the best out of your estate and how to avoid the typical pitfalls for writing wills, whilst enjoying coffee and cake with fellow WASO supporters. This won’t be a dry, legal lecture but a light hearted seminar aiming to demystify estate planning!

If you have specific questions around property, overseas concerns or other matters important to you, you are welcome to forward your topic along with your seminar registration and Steven will aim to cover these during his presentation.

To register for this free seminar, please contact Sarah Tompkin before Friday 29th March on tompkins@waso.com.au or (08) 9326 0017.

Monday 18 March, 2019 | 4pm
Perth Concert Hall

Open to all Subscribers, Patrons, Friends & Ticket-buyers

If you have always wanted to find out more about our Education & Community Engagement program and are interested in getting the inside scoop on their vision and impact, we would like to invite you to attend our inaugural Education & Community Engagement Briefing on Monday 18 March at Perth Concert Hall. This briefing will provide an informative and inspiring presentation from the mastermind of WASO’s education initiatives, Executive Manager of Community Engagement, Cassandra Lake together with much-loved Tutti Viola, Helen Tuckey. This event will be free of charge, include light refreshments and be a great chance to kick start your WASO social year with fellow WASO lovers.

Registrations are required, so please contact Sarah Tompkin on 9326 0017 or email tompkins@waso.com.au to secure your place.