Welcome to the 2026-2027 Season!
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to a season that celebrates connection, creativity, and the vibrant spirit of collaboration. This year, we bring together outstanding guest artists, emerging talent, and inspiring partnerships to create a musical journey that is as dynamic as it is meaningful.
We begin with a powerful collaboration between orchestra and voice, as we are joined by the Waterloo Regional Police Chorus. Our journey continues with a celebration of music and movement, featuring the dancers of Carousel Dance Centre. Finally, we shine a spotlight on the future of music in a program that features our young concerto competition winners alongside a world premiere by Matthew Donnelly.
A season with us is more than a collection of concerts—it is a shared experience, a celebration of local artistry, and an invitation to connect through music. Thank you for being part of our community, and for joining us on this journey.
Yours in Music,
Matthew Jones
Music Director
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Principal Clarinet: Pat and Leslie Andrews
Principal Cello: Mary-Lou Bois
Principal Bassoon: Heather Carruthers
Concert Leader: Jon Fear
Principal Second Violin Chair: Wendy and Brett Humphrey in memory of Pat Hughes
Principal Horn: Amanda Kind / Pop Nation Canada
Principal Oboe: Joanne McKinley and Daniel Collens
Principal Viola: Clarence and Elizabeth Martens
Principal Percussion: Randi Patterson
Principal Flute: John Rutledge / RCC Training
Principal Trumpet: Kaleidoscope Flute Choirs (Premier School of the Arts)
Principal Double Bass: Anonymous
