Season at a Glance
We have missed you deeply, and we can’t wait to perform our unbelievable 2022-2023 lineup for you!
BEFORE THE DOWNBEAT
Find out what’s happening at the Kingston Symphony as part of our Before the Downbeat initiative! Pre-concert talks, program notes, special feature videos, podcasts with Evan Mitchell, and more.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Listen Live Listen Local
All Things Christmas, Gifts & Art
EVENTS KINGSTON SYMPHONY VOLUNTEERS DATES & LOCATION SALE DATES & TIMES Saturday, November 12 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Sunday, November 13 | 10 a.m.
Vinyl Records Sale
LPs, LaserDiscs, CDs, DVDs, sound systems, receivers and tuners, turntables, boom boxes, shelf systems, and more will be on sale at the Kingston Symphony Vinyl Records Sale!
Symphonic Shenanigans
Can you make music with tin cans, soda straws, garden hoses, and turkey basters? Juno Award-winning children’s entertainer Al Simmons can! Discover the wacky science behind these zany instruments as he pits them against the string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments of the Kingston Symphony in this action-packed, sing-along concert.
Candlelight Christmas
Ring in the season with our classical Christmas concerts! This is the perfect way to begin your holiday festivities, so make sure to include one of these delightful performances on your wish list as these concerts sell out every year. Hear music written to celebrate the season and sing along with the Kingston Symphony and Kingston Choral Society to your favourite carols. An early gift of music the whole family will enjoy!
Harmon Live
Kingston viral sensation Harmon the Hound takes a break from her busy spaceflight schedule to join her friends in the Kingston Symphony live on stage, where she learns all about their different instruments. If you are a Harmon fan (who isn’t?), then this is the very first chance to see her in person! This is a concert for all ages.
Your Hit Parade
Canadian entertainer Michael Vanhevel and the Kingston Symphony bring you a new, hit show featuring the absolute greatest songs from the era of the crooner! Join Michael, special guest pianist Mark Payne, and the Kingston Symphony musicians as they perform a non-stop hit parade of tunes that were sung by Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Frank Sinatra and more! This concert is a trip down memory lane that will have you snapping your fingers and singing along!
Season at a Glance
We have missed you deeply, and we can’t wait to perform our unbelievable 2022-2023 lineup for you!
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Kingston Symphony Association. We are always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who are willing to help us reach our goals. Whether you are a student looking for volunteer hours, a lover of classical music or are just looking to give back to the community, we have a position for you!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are always needed to take on various positions throughout the season, in addition to the following specific opportunities:
SORTERS, TESTERS & ORGANIZERS:
Various times in the 2-3 weeks prior to our Nearly New Sales in April & October.
Items to sort include:
- clothing and footwear
- housewares, china, glassware
- fabrics, yarn, knitting, sewing and crafting supplies
- hardware and electronic gadgets
- sports gear
- bedding and linens
- lamps, knicknacks, art
- small appliances
- jewellery
CONCERT USHERING:
Do you like helping people? Is providing superior customer service your thing? Become a volunteer concert usher and get to hear the Kingston Symphony perform for free!
Become A Member of the Kingston Symphony Volunteers
Please fill in the following form to become a member of the Kingston Symphony Volunteers. If you are a donor to the Kingston Symphony Association you can join the Volunteers for free. Otherwise, a donation of $20 or more to the Kingston Symphony Association is all that is required. A tax receipt will be provided.
Become A Member of the Volunteer Committee
For general information on how to volunteer, how to join the Kingston Symphony Volunteers or to be notified when volunteer opportunities come up, please contact the Kingston Symphony Association office at 613-546-9729 or email volunteercommittee@kingstonsymphony.ca.