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For sixty years, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has played an integral role in the rhythm and cultural fabric of Christchurch and its wider community. During that time, we have reached many thousands of people through our music. 

In 2018, we will present 27 varied concert programmes featuring the best of Christchurch, New Zealand and international talent. 

Beyond the concert stage, our Community Engagement Programme reaches more than 20,000 people through over 90 different initiatives, including rest home visits and school residencies. Many of our players are also teachers in the wider community, spreading their knowledge, passion, and dedication to others around them at all levels of teaching, including primary, intermediate, secondary, and tertiary, as well as leading and co-ordinating a variety of community groups for all ages and abilities. 

At the heart of the CSO lies a commitment to ensuring that people of all ages and walks of life have the opportunity to experience live instrumental music. 

The on-going success of the orchestra couldn’t happen without the generosity of our community of supporters to whom we are extremely grateful. Your support enables us to continue to provide Canterbury and its surrounds with dynamic musical performances, internationally acclaimed soloists and conductors, and the Community Engagement programme.

Our activities are supported by both government funding and a family of patrons and sponsors to whom we are very grateful. However, that is still not enough to sustain the level of engagement that we have with Christchurch and its wider community. Please help us continue to spread music throughout our community by donating. Every little bit helps.  

To make a donation, please enter your details and desired amount in the form below. 

Thank you


Contact CSO Office
D  (03) 943 7797
E  office@cso.co.nz 

 

  • Player Partnership Programme +

     

    Our Player Partnership Patrons make the music happen. Through your support, each year we directly engage with 100,000 South Islanders through uplifting performances and community based programmes that have a lasting impact.

    To download an information pack, please click here.

     

    THE FOLLOWING CHAIRS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORT:

    Second Violin $2000
    Viola $2000
    Associate Principal Double Bass $3000
    Principal Bass Trombone $4000

         		  

    There are also the following syndicates available to support from $200

    Principal Percussion

    Principal Trombone

    Principal Tuba  

    In recognition of your support, the CSO is pleased to offer Player Partner Patrons the following privileges:


    Overture                          $2000*
    Section Player Partner

    • Invitation to the CSO’s Season Opening Post-Concert function
    • Invitations to programme events throughout the year including open rehearsals, season preview and other occasions
    • Acknowledgment on the CSO website and every concert programme


    Concerto                          $3000*

    Associate Principal Partner
    In addition to the above benefits, Associate Principal Partners will also receive:

    • Invitations to the Artist Series post-concert meet & greet


    Symphony                        $4000*
    Principal Partner
    In addition to the above benefits, Principal Partners will also receive:

    • Invitation to hosted drinks and refreshments at 2018 PwC Opera at Pegasus Bay

    *denotes the full value of each level but can be comprised of smaller contributions


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    THANK YOU TO THE PLAYER PARTNER PATRONS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US IN 2017.​

     CONDUCTOR’S PODIUM

    Sir Robertson Stewart & Dame Adrienne Stewart, DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon)

    CHIEF CONDUCTOR

    Ernest & Catherine Henshaw

    CONCERTMASTER

    CSO Foundation

    ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER

    Mark Hickman & Doris Barnard

    FIRST VIOLIN

    Bruce & Mary Irvine
    Farina Thompson Charitable Trust
    Friends of CSO
    Lamb & Hayward
    Dr Prue Tobin
    Robin & Ralph Redpath
    Lyndsey Hadlee
    David & Hilary Stock
    Chancellors Syndicate – Dr Robin & Mrs Annette Mann, Dr John & Mrs Rose Wood, Rex & Jan Williams
    Jubilee Syndicate – Anthony Wright, Selene Manning, Jenny May, Julie King, Maree Inwood, Hon Margaret Austin CNZM, Dame Adrienne Stewart, DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon), Lois Spence

    PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN

    Sheelagh Thompson

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN

    Syndicate – Martine Marshall-Durieux & Bruce Whitfield, Sid & Jane Ashton, Christopher Bonner, Anonymous
    Syndicate - Ian & Catherine Dalley, Johnny & Sue Cochrane, Andrew & Wendy Oh

    SECOND VIOLIN

    Michael & Lesley Petterson OL
    Sheelagh Thompson
    Ada Tian & Ricky Lee
    Janet & Richard Francis

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL VIOLA

    Margaret Hutchings Charitable Trust

    VIOLA

    Dr Prue Tobin
    Rob & Denise Murfitt
    Syndicate – Peter & Kay Squires, Beverley Cocks, Pat Pilkington

    PRINCIPAL CELLO

    Sheelagh Thompson

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL CELLO

    Dave Evans

    CELLO

    Ada Tian & Ricky Lee
    Cantabile Syndicate – Richard & Jeannie Gluyas, Nancy, Lady Stewart, Kate Stutter
    Pianissimo Syndicate – Bill Luff & Monica Hunter, Brendan Wood & Gerald Johnstone

    PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS

    Bernice & Murray Ireland 

    DOUBLE BASS

    Ruvae Britten
    Syndicate - Lynne Havenaar & Greg Roach

    PRINCIPAL FLUTE

    Hon Philip & Mrs Ros Burdon

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL FLUTE

    Steve & Vicki Clarke

    PICCOLO

    Jacqui & Newell Grenfell

    PRINCIPAL OBOE

    Wroxton Inc - John & Claire Vale, Richard and Kate Burtt, Stephen & Liz Collins, Jenny May, Dame Adrienne Stewart DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon)

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL OBOE

    Syndicate – Murray & Co, Bruce & Diana Carey, Sue Stubenvoll

    COR ANGLAIS

    Linda & Warwick Webb

    PRINCIPAL CLARINET

    Syndicate – James Baines & Brigid Buckenham, Caroline Murray, Colin & Tina Ross, John Clemens & Paula Jameson, Brian Phillips 

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL CLARINET

    Syndicate – Jan Webley, Barbara Peddie

    BASS CLARINET

    Peter Gudsell & Joanna Waddington

    PRINCIPAL BASSOON

    Andrew & Wendy Oh

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL BASSOON

    Farina Thompson Charitable Trust

    PRINCIPAL HORN

    Sonata, Allegro & Friends Syndicates – Lesley & Gale Fursdon, Gwyn Rogers, Peter Barton, Jenny Pinney, Jennifer Jackson, Gay Longbottom, Elizabeth Winkworth, Dr Alistair & Susan Stokes, Lorraine Logan & David Martin, Bernice & Murray Ireland, Michael Marshall, Lynette & Paul Jones, Keith & Patsy Wardell

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN

    Sir Robert & Barbara, Lady Stewart

    HORN

    Dr Therese Arseneau & Dr Don Elder
    Winton & Glenys Ball

    PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

    Dame Adrienne Stewart DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon)

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL TRUMPET

    Philippa Bates

    TRUMPET

    Dame Adrienne Stewart, DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon)

    PRINCIPAL TROMBONE

    Syndicate – Roger & Barbara Barker, Carolyn Tapley, Tony & Margaret Sewell, Peter & Olwyn Rae

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL TROMBONE

    Syndicate – Clare & Justin Murray, Chris Milne & Juliet Ayrey, Andrew & Kathy Meads, Michael & Phoebe Fulton, Brett & Sarah Gamble

    TROMBONE

    Robin & Ralph Redpath

    PRINCIPAL TUBA

    Syndicate - Lynne Havenaar & Greg Roach

    PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION

    Syndicate - Tim Harding, James Baines & Brigid Buckenham, Lorna Leonard

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION

    Adrian & Amanda Currie

    PERCUSSION

    Bob & Vicki Blyth
    Syndicate – Dr Peter & Jane Wilkinson, Bruce & Diana Carey, Margaret Hutchings Charitable Trust, Melissa & Marty Benge

    PIANO

    Christchurch Casino

    CELESTE

    CSO Foundation

    ORGAN

    Peter & Kay Squires

    HARP

    Syndicate – Jilly & Michael Marshall

  • Music Library +

    Make a lasting contribution to the CSO’s Music Library by making a donation towards the purchase or hire of music.

    Donating to our library is a very special contribution that goes on giving throughout the life of the orchestra.

  • The Community Engagement programme +

    This programme reaches over 20,000 people a year through 75 individual projects. It is for the young and old alike and brings the experience of live music to many who through geography, mobility or other circumstances may not receive these opportunities.

    Should you wish to tailor your donation towards a specific activity $900 sponsors a series of school visits, $350 for one preschool visit, $150 for a player mentor or $8000 sponsors a week long residency in a primary school. 

  • General Donation +

    The CSO gratefully receives general donations to our ongoing operational costs. All donations, whatever the amount, are greatly appreciated.

    All donations over $5 are tax deductible and acknowledged with a receipt.

    Thank you

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