Meetings
Meetings are usually held on the Friday morning of the weekend that Classics concerts are scheduled and include light refreshments followed by a general business session. The GJSO Music Director, Charles Latshaw, presents on the concert and introduces guest artists.
Dues
Yearly dues are $50 to participate as a Grand Junction Symphony Guild member.
Events
The Guild conducts a wide variety of fundraising events to which the community is invited. These events are listed below. Financial support generated by these events enables the orchestra to provide various educational activities for the community.
Contact
Please contact Symphony Guild Membership Coordinator, Arlena Wood, about joining the Guild.
Guild Events
Please check back soon for updated guild events.
Activities
Direct Support for The Symphony
Each year the Guild donates proceeds from its fundraising events to the Symphony to support its operating budget. Additionally, the Guild partially sponsors one concert each season.
Young Artists Competition
This annual activity is open, nationwide, to musical artists under age 30 who compete to appear as a guest artist with the GJSO the following season. Winners also receive a cash prize.
Crystal Baton
Students in 6th through 8th grades are invited to submit their original musical compositions for judging by a panel of professional musicians. The winning piece is arranged, orchestrated, and performed by the GJSO in the following season. At that concert, the composer is presented to the audience for recognition and receives a crystal baton and bound copy of the score.
Carnegie Hall Link-Up
Annually, and in collaboration with Carnegie Hall, the GJSO offers a concert especially designed for 3rd—5th graders throughout School District 51, as well as kids from Steamboat, Aspen, and Delta. Over 2,000 kids attend to play their recorders, sing along, and dance.
Fundraising
Brats in the Park
Held in conjunction with the Symphony’s annual Free Evening Under the Stars concert at the Amphitheatre at Las Colonias, the Guild serves hundreds of bratwursts, hotdogs, sauerkraut and beverages to concertgoers in a picnic-like atmosphere.
Oktoberfest
Each fall, this event is held outdoors at a local vineyard, complete with an Alphorn Players Oompah band, brats, and beer.
Holiday Greens & Spring Blooming Baskets
In partnership with Bookcliff Gardens the Guild sells poinsettias, amaryllis and other plants perfect for winter holiday spirit AND, in time for Mother’s Day, baskets of beautiful spring colors and flowers that will bloom into fall.
Christmas by Candlelight Dinner
A special holiday dinner party for members and friends of the Guild. Proceeds add to the Guild’s annual donation.
Springfest Luncheon & Fashion Show
This annual event is held at Two Rivers Winery & Chateau, where attendees enjoy excellent food, wine, and music. Guild members and friends model fashions provided by local shops.
Interested in Joining the Guild?
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