Pledge to make a difference, together.
Since Quinte Symphony’s founding in 1960 by Music Director Stephen Choma as the Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra, we have presented soloists performing orchestral music, including many Canadian works. At the time of the orchestra’s formation, there were many highly trained, local amateur musicians who were passionate about music. This new orchestra also provided an opportunity for students to perform alongside more experienced musicians. Notable names in musical circles have led Quinte Symphony including Kerry Stratton and Clifford Crawley. Gordon Craig became Music Director in 1990 and transformed Quinte Symphony into a small symphony orchestra capable of playing from the standard symphonic repertoire.
Quinte Symphony’s commitment to encouraging musical development has seen the addition of student awards programmes and ensemble performances in schools and at local community events.
We self-present a 4 concert MasterWorks series and frequently a Quinte Symphony Pops concert.