Making a positive impact on the musical arts on the Western Slope.
The Grand Junction Symphony Guild
Dedicated to raising funds for the support of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra.
We hope you will join us!
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 only $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 also enables the orchestra to provide various educational activities for the community.
Contact
Each year, additional fun and colorful fundraising events are planned. Please contact the Guild President, Sherry Bright, about these events and how to join the Guild: call 720-250-7172 or email sherry@brightrowe.com
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.
01
Young Artists Competition.
This annual activity is open, nationwide, to musical artists under 30 who compete to appear as a guest artist with the GJSO the following season. Winners also receive a cash prize.
02
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.
03
Carnegie Hall Link Up.
Annually, and in collaboration with Carnegie Hall, the GJSO offers a concert especially designed for 3rd – 5th graders throughout D51, as well as kids from Steamboat, Aspen and Delta. In 2024 2,000 kids will attend to play their recorders, sing-along and dance.
04
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.
01
Oktoberfest.
Each fall this event, held outdoors at a local vineyard complete with a Alphorn Players Oompah band, a dance floor, brats and beer.
02
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.
03
Christmas by Candlelight.
A special holiday dinner party event for members and friends of the Guild. Proceeds add to the Guild’s annual donation.
04
Springfest Luncheon & Fashion Show.
This annual event is held at Two Rivers Winery & Chateau where attendees enjoy excellent food, wine, and music and to win door prizes. Fashions provided by local shops are modeled by Guild members and friends.