What the Friends Do

The Friends is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra of Orlando, Florida by:

  1. 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.
  2. Contributing to the financial strength of the Orchestra.
  3. Providing volunteer support to the Orchestra’s management and staff.

We accomplish our mission through the following major functions:

Membership

  • Recruitment/retention
  • Membership records
  • Directory
  • Badges
  • Welcoming letters 
  • Newsletter input 
  • Organizational education

Communications

  • Newsletter coordination
  • Newsletter publishing
  • Website management
  • Updates/PayPal
  • Community Outreach
  • Member reminders

Treasury

  • Accounting
  • Financial management
  • Membership accounting
  • Membership records
  • Budget
  • Reporting
  • Newsletter Input

Friends Board & Member Meetings Management

  • Schedule
  • Agenda/Program/Minutes
  • Locations
  • Invitations/Reservations
  • Refreshments
  • Musicians
  • Bylaws

Special Events – Fundraising

  • Planning
  • Locations
  • Creating volunteer committees
  • Liaison with staff
  • Individual event budgets
  • Invitations  
  • Reservations 
  • Record of attendees
  • Reporting
  • Newsletter input

Orchestra Support

  • Administration
  • Program stuffing
  • Surveys
  • Mailings
  • Library
  • Score editing
  • Data entry
  • United Arts
  • Auditions
  • Production Assistance
  • On-site logistics
  • Musician Transportation
  • Receptions
  • Concert
  • Focus/Sounds of Summer
  • Opening Night
  • Sneak Peek
  • Young Composers
  • Reporting on Friends Activities

Education

  • Friends Musical Insights
  • Assisting the staff
  • Obtaining volunteers 
  • Planning 
  • Refreshments  
  • Reporting 
  • Newsletter Input

Volunteers

  • Planning with staff
  • Training
  • Communicating needs
  • Obtaining coverage
  • Tracking assignments
  • Collecting/reporting hours
  • Recognition