Special Events 2009 - 2010

All are welcome to attend! Please call 315-267-3251 to make reservations or go to our web page Buying Tickets.

Season Premiere Concert Reception
Saturday, October 24, 2009
You are cordially invited to celebrate the beginning of our 22nd season with The Orchestra staff, conductor, musicians, Board, and friends! Reservations required. Please call 315-267-3251 for details.

Musical Holiday Brunch
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Barben Rooms, Clarkson University
Take time during this holiday season to relax and delight in a bountiful buffet brunch featuring live holiday music performed by local musicians and ensembles from The Orchestra. The Brunch will feature a silent auction of items donated from all over the north country. Perfect opportunity to win some last minute gifts! Reservations, please.

Bach's Lunch
Sunday, February 7, 2009
Maxfields, Potsdam
What better way to prepare yourself for the Pleasures of the Courts than to delight your palate pre-concert with sumptuous European specialties prepared exclusively for our Orchestra Patrons? Make your reservation now. Such decadent delicacies are sure to leave you feeling like royalty.

The 2nd Annual Practice-A-Thon
March 1- 20, 2010
Here is an opportunity for our local students to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month by keeping track of how much they practice during one week in early March. Young musicians request sponsors for each minute of practice and awards will be given to students for most hours practiced and most money raised in two age categories. Awards will be announced during intermission at our Family Concert on March 27, 2010. Please see your music teacher for details.

"Mozart, Mendelssohn & More" Mayday Meal
Saturday, May 1, 2010
1844 House, Route 11, Potsdam, NY
Celebrate May Day and join Orchestra friends at this exclusive pre-concert dinner at the 1844 House. Diners will have a choice of four entrees all served with the 1844 House's signature house salad and choice of dessert. There will be a cash bar available for drink purchases. Tickets are $65 per person, and reservations can be made by contacting the 1844 House at 1-315-268-1844. Seating is limited and reservations must be received no later than Friday, April 23.

Symphony Junque Sale
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Potsdam Summer Festival
One man's trash is another man's treasure! Stop and visit us when you're in Ives Park for the Summer Festival and claim some treasure of your own.

Volunteer Opportunities Available
Love the music onstage? Become a volunteer and be a part of making that magic happen! We're currently seeking persons to help organize our Volunteer Guild. Please call 267-3251 to find out how you can get involved!