Sudbury Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1953 by the late Emil First, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra became a registered charitable organization in 1975. The organization’s mission to increase the awareness and appreciation of music in the Sudbury Region and surrounding area by providing the opportunity for the public to attend a stimulating program of concerts and by encouraging artistic excellence, commitment and education.

Our vision is to promote a culture of creativity in the City of Greater Sudbury and aspire to foster a community in which children and adults are exposed to the extraordinary personal benefits that come from participation in music and the arts.

Our Values and Value Statements

• Excellence in Artistry by providing high-quality, live orchestral performances to our community.

• Commitment to Our Community by providing continuing opportunities for classical music education and outreach

• Professionalism in all we do; responding to the needs of our employees, students, patrons, musicians, volunteers and stakeholders so that they can continue to support and contribute to the ongoing success of the SSO.

• Teamwork, Collaboration and Partnerships to bring musicians and members of our community together to enrich the lives of all residents of the City of Greater Sudbury through music.

• Accountability through open, honest, ethical communication and decision making, as well as the wise use of our resources and responsibility for our decisions and actions.

SSO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

The Sudbury Symphony Conservatory of Music and Cambrian College’s Academy of Music is a teaching facility devoted to fostering a healthy knowledge of music to students of all ages.

Our instructors are all professional musicians, who are greatly respected and admired in their craft, both throughout the community and Canada.

All Lessons are held at Cambrian College (1400 Barrydowne Road) in the Music Department.

OUR GOALS

• Create life-long learners and lovers of music
• Promote and foster creativity and artistic expression
• Advancement of musicianship and skills
• Curriculum focused on learning style and personality of each individual student
• Fun, stimulating, inspiring and challenging learning atmosphere

CONCERTS IN CARE

Bringing live music to seniors in care.  

Concerts in Care brings the inspiring music and performances of Canada’s most distinguished professional musicians into the homes of our elderly, frail and often isolated citizens. During a 45-minute concert, residents in institutional long-term care experience the joy and beauty of great live music

For more information visit https://concertsincareontario.com.

HEAR AND NOW

The Sudbury Symphony Orchestra presents random acts of music throughout the City of Greater Sudbury. Through spontaneous performances, the SSO makes this city a more musical place to be: listen carefully, as you never know where a performance will pop up!

MAESTRO TALKS

Meet Mélanie Léonard, experience classical music and learn about its history at the Southend Branch of the Sudbury Public Library (1991 Regent Street)