Membership Renewal
If you are looking to renew your membership online (or to print out a blank form) just click here to be directed to the proper page.
Our Mission
The Friends is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra of Orlando, Florida by:
- Promoting community awareness and appreciation of the Orchestra through social, cultural and educational events and programs directed towards current as well as the next generation of symphonic music patrons.
- Contributing to the financial strength of the Orchestra.
- Providing volunteer support to the Orchestra's management and staff.
Next Meeting
General Membership - March 19, 2019 at 4PM at the Plaza Live. Guest Musician Carl Rendek and election of Nominating Committee. Please visit our Meetings page to RSVP.
Board of Directors - TBD.
Up-Coming Events
Nine fundraising events have been planned for this year. The next three events are described below. Please visit our Fabulous Fundraisers events page for details on all of our events and to register.
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Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party Hosted by David Schillhammer and John Starks, enjoy jazz and wonderful New Orleans cuisine, King cakes, and more. David and John reprise their many wonderful Mardi Gras celebrations in their charming downtown home. Masquerade in your favorite costume and join the parade; an abundance of beads will be provided. $100 per person; $85 for Friends members. Please go to the Fabulous Fundraisers page to sign up. |
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Focus at the Plaza Live Mix and mingle with featured artist Bob Carpenter and Resident Composer Angelica Negron at this pre-concert reception immediately preceding Mendelssohn’s Italian Focus performance. Wine, beer, and light refreshments included; concert tickets sold separately. $55 per person; $45 for Friends members. Please go to the Fabulous Fundraisers page for additional details and to sign up. |
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April in Paris This up close and personal evening is designed to enhance your appreciation of the French Soirée concert on the following Saturday. Barry and Becky Watson host this elegant event in their lovely Lake Ivanhoe home, with program highlights by the University of Central Florida Chorus. $125 per person; $100 for Friends members. Please go to the Fabulous Fundraisers page for additional details and to sign up. |
Pictures from Previous Events
Pictures from some of our previous events are available for viewing on our Facebook page.
NOTE: You need not be a member of Facebook to view the pictures. Just click the link and start browsing!