Your support is INSTRUMENTAL

At the Victoria Symphony, music is more than performance — it’s connection, inspiration, and transformation. Every note played, every student reached, and every life touched is made possible by our incredible community of supporters, donors, and sponsors.

Your support is vital to keeping orchestral music alive and thriving in Greater Victoria. It ensures that the Symphony remains a strong, dynamic force in our region, not just in the concert hall but also in classrooms, libraries, and community spaces throughout our city.

We invite you to explore the impact of this work in our community and in the lives of so many individuals.

“Concerts & programs with the Victoria Symphony are about breaking new ground – engaging, inspiring and connecting with our community in fresh ways, making sure every experience feels like a meaningful adventure you can take away and keep in your heart.” – Christian Kluxen, Music Director

“It is with sincere gratitude that I thank our community of donors, funders, ticket buyers, musicians, artistic collaborators, staff, and board members who collectively make the Victoria Symphony an organization of which we all can be proud. Your confidence in us recognizes the important role this orchestra plays in Victoria’s cultural life.” – Matthew White, CEO

Your Support at Work in 2024/25

  • 1,294 free and accessibly priced tickets accessed by members of the community
  • 872 students from 11 schools attended an Education Concert for free
  • 6,500 people attendee free summer concerts
  • 5,048 students participated in education programs in their schools
  • 226,000 households enjoyed free CHEK TV broadcasts

This and more is made possible in whole or in part by the support of donors and sponsors.

Thank you!

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Impact Reports

“We profoundly appreciate the efforts from the Victoria Symphony to remove barriers and bring culture and music closer to our community.”

“I bring my kids to the symphony as often as I can from our home on Saltspring Island because I want them to feel that classical music is for them, too. The Victoria Symphony, apart from being amazing performers, also bring a camaraderie and warm welcome to the stage, so we always feel at home.”

“I really appreciate having the different options for different types of concerts.  I can’t afford to attend them all but I can put together a nice series.”

“The Take Note Program is fabulous… it helps build a bridge with the children and the musicians, and provided a comfortable environment for children to engage more with the music, with an instrument, and a musician. Thank you for sharing the joy of music with our school community!”

“I’ve been attending since 1978 and never imagined Victoria audiences could be so engaged with Maestro Kluxen’s thought-provoking and even challenging programs. His comment that the musicians are not there just to entertain us but to make us feel, really resonate with me.”

We thank the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ people – past, present, and future – for their stewardship, care, and leadership of the lands on which we work and perform. We are grateful to share music in this beautiful place.