Programs

The Calgary Philharmonic Foundation is the largest annual supporter of your Calgary Phil, exceeding all levels of government support, and ensures the permanence of the Orchestra and that future generations have access to the power of orchestral music.

The Naomi + John Lacey Virtuoso program has been bringing world-class artists to perform with your Calgary Phil since 2008, enhancing musical presentations for both audiences and musicians. Many Virtuoso artists also perform at donor recitals or teach masterclasses to aspiring young musicians in our communities.

Calgary Phil is one of two major symphony orchestras in Canada that has its own chorus of over 140 volunteer singers. Elevating the art of choral music by supporting and nurturing the development of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus is done through The Borak Forte Program founded by Ellen and Allen Borak. It provides the singers with the opportunity to grow in their performance of choral music and promotes the enjoyment of choral singing in our communities.

Irene and Walt DeBoni created this program to support the commissioning of new Canadian works necessary for the continued development and vitality of orchestral music. Thanks to this program, the Orchestra premieres enticing and trailblazing new works each season.

The MacLachlan/Ridge Emerging Artist Program helps provide outstanding young Canadian musicians an opportunity to advance their careers by performing with the Orchestra to develop Canada’s next generation of artists.

By supporting the Calgary Phil’s Greatest Needs, you are helping to support the overall operations of the Orchestra. For those donors who want to recognize someone special in memoriam, the Joyce and Dick Matthews Philanthropic Program was created in the memory of these dedicated and generous supporters of Calgary Phil for more than 50 years.