The document announces the 20th anniversary season of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra in 2009. The season will include an Anniversary Series at the Darwin Entertainment Centre featuring classical works and choral performances, a SKYCITY Sunsets and Stars Series at SKYCITY Darwin showcasing a variety of musical genres outdoors, and a Tea & Symphony Series of free performances by small ensembles at the Museum. Major events include a concert celebrating composer Felix Mendelssohn and the DSO's 20th anniversary, an Easter concert, and a performance of Carmina Burana.

1. A TERRIRORY ICON DSO TURNS 20!
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTHERN CROSS TELEVISION
SEASON 2009
A TERRITORY ICON THE DSO TURNS 20!

2. SEASON 2009
WELCOME
My artistic focus this year for the Darwin
Symphony Orchestra is “Celebration”.
2009, therefore, promises to be a very
upbeat year for the Orchestra, as we
celebrate from the beginning to the end!
The Orchestra begins its Season, under the baton of
anniversary of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn, one of the most
Good Friday, and then again in November, to help celebrate
The DSO is helping to celebrate the
‘Darwin 200 Year
’internationally, by commissioning the fourth work
Transmutations in a series of works by English composer
Age of Wonders — a work in four
the UK during the year, and the fourth part will be premiered
Of course, there will be other things for us to help celebrate
‘Birthdays
’there will some surprises too!
Dr Martin W B Jarvis OAM FIMT FRSA
Artistic Director, DSO
Welcome to 2009 and the wonderful year
of music to be presented by the Darwin
Symphony Orchestra. This year we
celebrate.
are musical birthdays which are captured in our concert
During this year of celebration, partnerships are to the fore,
three (3) outdoor and three (3) indoor concerts in our evening
series, as well as Sunday morning events at the Museum and
is music for all and at times to suit family and friends coming
Emeritus Professor, Helen Garnett PSM
Chair, DSO
ProvidedbyKateRobinson
advisory body

3. SEASON 2009
Happy 20th Birthday Darwin Symphony
Orchestra! 2009 promises to be an
exciting one for all lovers of music.
The DSO, in true Territory style, will engage some of the most
commission and premiere new works, and collaborate with
The DSO has had a long history with the Darwin Entertainment
the DSO and guest artists will bring you major
‘classical
romantic
’works for orchestra and the excitement of more
than one hundred performers on stage to present full vocal
‘Tea & Symphony
’at the Museum
will give families the opportunity to enjoy free performances
by sections of the orchestra in collaboration with other Darwin
visiting musician and you will be invited to get up ‘close and
‘SKYCITY Darwin’s Sunsets and Stars
’Series will
favourites, tap your feet to the swinging jazz standards, and
events scheduled throughout this special year, the DSO will
demonstrate how it lives up to its mission
“to perform a
range of orchestral music for entertainment and education of the
Northern Territory community, whilst also providing an avenue
for the growth in skill and experience of its players
”
me and join our Northern Territory cultural icon to make the
feeling mutual!
Emma Di Muzio DipT, BEd, MBA, General Manager, DSO
CONTENTS
Darwin Symphony Orchestra 2
2009 DSO Calendar of Events 3
How to Book 4
DSO Anniversary Series
Magnificent Mendelssohn 6
An Easter Concert 7
Carmina Burana 8
DSO in the SKYCITY Sunsets and Stars Series
Opera by the Sea 9
Viennese Masquerade Ball 10
Big Band Gala 11
Tea & Symphony Series
Beautiful Brass 12
Blown Away 12
Beat the Drum 12
DSO in the Community 13
Your Orchestra 15
Supporting the DSO 16
DSO Sponsors in 2009 17

4. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
A FASCINATING TWENTY YEAR STORY!
2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of the
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and to
celebrate, this year’s program will offer
audiences of the Northern Territory’s only
symphony orchestra a variety of concerts
across three major series.
‘Anniversary Series
’at Darwin Entertainment
present choral works and classical orchestral music in a
The
‘SKYCITY Darwin’s Sunsets and Stars
’Series will wow
audiences with its variety of musical genres — ranging from
‘Tea & Symphony Series
’will present small
ensembles to the public in a laid back, outdoor setting whilst
giving other high level musicians in the community a chance to
out will be accompanied by a series of music workshops led
everyone a chance not just to watch and listen, but also to
whether you are already a regular DSO supporter or just being
cultural icon!
Throughout its twenty years of service to the Northern Territory,
for taking its music to a long list of isolated regions in the

5. SEASON 2009 3
DSO 2009 CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
DATE EVENT SERIES VENUE
7 March Magnificent Mendelssohn Anniversary Darwin Entertainment Centre
10 April An Easter Concert Anniversary Darwin Entertainment Centre
3 May Beautiful Brass Tea & Symphony Museum and Art Gallery NT
30 May Opera by the Sea SKYCITY Sunsets and Stars SKYCITY Lawns
7 June Blown Away Tea & Symphony Museum and Art Gallery NT
1 July Origins Community Event Civic Park
2 August Beat the Drum Tea & Symphony Museum and Art Gallery NT
22 August Viennese Masquerade Ball SKYCITY Sunsets and Stars SKYCITY Lawns
19 September Big Band Gala SKYCITY Sunsets and Stars SKYCITY Lawns
14 November Carmina Burana Anniversary Darwin Entertainment Centre
Gorge, Groote Eylandt, Nhulunbuy and Jabiru, with many
entitled Have Orchestra, Will Travel, which was broadcasted
Through sheer hard work and commitment from its Musicians,
and support of government and non-government sponsorship
and maintained the highest standard of performances for local,
Katherine
Darwin
Alice Springs
Pine Creek
Borroloola
Nhulunbuy
Groot Eyelandt
Jabiru
Tennant Creek
Katherine Gorge
Glen Helen Gorge
Grove Hill
Nourlangie Rock
Simpson's GapTodd Riverbed
Lake Bennett
Cullen Bay
Marlowe's
Lagoon
including:

6. SEASON 2009
4 DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DSO IN THE SKYCITY SUNSETS
AND STARS SERIES
The DSO returns to SKYCITY Darwin for three
performances in 2009.
overlooks the beach so audiences can enjoy the DSO
VENUE SKYCITY Darwin
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, Darwin
BOOKINGS & PRICES
TICKETS: OPERA BY THE SEA & BIG BAND GALA ONLY
Adults $27
4 to 13 year olds $15
Hospitality Packages [pre-bookings essential]
Up-Tempo Package Adult $58
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour beverage package]
Up-Tempo Package Child $38
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package]
Phone (08) 8943 8777
In Person Action Station at SKYCITY Darwin
[at front entrance of the Casino]
TICKETS: VIENNESE MASQUERADE BALL ONLY
This premium event is ticketed with a three course
meal only and limited to 500 guests.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Phone (08) 8943 8844
Email events@skycitydarwin.com.au
In Person Action Station at SKYCITY Darwin
[at front entrance of the Casino]
DSO ANNIVERSARY SERIES
In2009,theDarwinSymphonyOrchestrajoinsforces
with the Darwin Chorale for two major concerts
in a series of three that will bring new classical
romantic works and large scale, contemporary
and well-loved choral performances to audiences.
VENUE Darwin Entertainment Centre (DEC)
93 Mitchell Street, Darwin
BOOKINGS
Phone (08) 8980 3333
Online www.darwinentertainment.com.au
In Person DEC Box Office
93 Mitchell Street, Darwin CBD
10am - 5.30pm weekdays and one
hour before performance
Nightcliff News Agency, Nightcliff
Oasis News and Lotto, Palmerston
Tourism Top End Information Centre
6 Bennett Street, Darwin CBD
9am - 5pm Weekdays, 9am - 3pm
Saturday & 10am - 3pm Sunday
(opening hours vary across seasons)
PRICES
MAGNIFICENT MENDELSSOHN & CARMINA BURANA ONLY
Individual Tickets
Full Price $42
Member $38
Concession & Group 10+ $36
Child & School Student $20
Subscription Packages
All 3 Concerts in the DSO Anniversary Series $105
Pre-concert talks take place at 7.00pm in the Foyer of
theDarwinEntertainmentCentreandareFREEtoconcert
ticket holders of the 2009 DSO Anniversary Series.

7. SEASON 2009
DSO TEA & SYMPHONY SERIES
This is your chance to get up close to the DSO and
other Darwin musicians when they perform for you
in small ensembles — so close you can hear them
breathing as they play!
This series gives you the perfect opportunity to enjoy a free
family morning as you set up a picnic in the grounds of
the Museum next to the Maritime Gallery Undercroft facing
VENUE Colin Jack Hinton Maritime Gallery
Undercroft at the Museum and Art
Gallery Northern Territory,
Bullocky Point
BOOKINGS
Only for tables at Cornucopia Museum Café
Phone (08) 8981 1002
PRICES
Series is comprised of three FREE events
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
A range of services is available for patrons with
disabilities. Please advise the box office or ticketing
officer of your requirements at the time of booking.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Contact Tourism Top End’s Visitor Information
Centre for information about how to get to any of the
performances in the DSO’s 2009 Season.
Phone (08) 8980 6000 [Darwin CBD]
(08) 8927 7071 [Darwin International Airport]
1300 138 886 [freecall]
Online www.tourismtopend.com.au
In Person Tourism Top End Information Centre
6 Bennett Street, Darwin CBD
Tourism Top End Information Counter
Darwin International Airport
FURTHER INFORMATION
Darwin Symphony Orchestra
Phone (08) 8946 6488
Online www.dso.org.au
IMPORTANT
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra assures that the contents of
DSO reserves the right to vary advertised programs or add,
MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER
WORKSHOPS [SEE PAGE 13]
VENUE/S Schools and Charles Darwin University
Theatre
BOOKINGS & INFORMATION
Phone (08) 8946 6488
In Person Your school or CYM music teacher
PRICES
$6 per student per workshop

8. SEASON 2009
6 DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Charles Darwin University presents
MAGNIFICENT MENDELSSOHN
2009 marks both the twentieth anniversary of the
Darwin Symphony Orchestra and the bicentenary
of Felix Mendelssohn’s birth in
Hamburg, Germany.
‘classical
romantic
’Mendelssohn will be revered with performances
stars in conducting, returns to Darwin to give you a glimpse
Symphony Orchestra and has conducted Symphony
based concertmaster, Penny Reiss, will return to Darwin for
THIS CONCERT IS CERTAIN TO
BE NOTHING LESS THAN
MAGNIFICENT!
WHERE Darwin Entertainment Centre
WHEN 8.00pm Saturday 7 March
CONDUCTOR Warwick Potter
SOLOIST Kathryn Shinnick [violin]
GUEST
CONCERTMASTER Penny Reiss
TICKETS
Full Price $42
Member $38
Concession & Group 10+ $36
Child & School Student $20
SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
All 3 Concerts in the DSO Anniversary Series $105
Pre-concert talk begins at 7.00pm in the Foyer of the
Darwin Entertainment Centre and is free to concert
ticket holders.

9. SEASON 2009
WHERE Darwin Entertainment Centre
WHEN 8.00pm Friday 10 April
[Good Friday]
CONDUCTOR Nicholas Routley
SOLOIST Belinda Montgomery [soprano]
TICKETS
Individual Tickets
Full Price $30
Concession and DEC Members $25
Children [5-16 years] $20
Subscription Packages
All 3 Concerts in the DSO Anniversary Series $105
Pre-concert talk begins at 7.00pm in the Foyer of the
Darwin Entertainment Centre and is free to concert
ticket holders.
Easter 2009 is a special time of year
for the Darwin Chorale as it will mark
25 years since its performance of the
Bach St. John Passion at Christ Church
Cathedral, under the direction of its
inaugural Musical Director Dr. Dean
Patterson.
the late Eric Johnston was heard to say
“this is the first
time Bach has been performed in a sauna
”Territory style, it certainly was hot, but it was also an exciting
time for this small choral group that has since grown to
become the choral counterpart to the Darwin Symphony
This concert, with guest conductor Nicholas Routley and
stage will be alive with more than one hundred choristers and
on Good Friday and engage every part of your emotional and
DON’T MISS THIS STIRRING EVENT.
The Darwin Chorale presents
AN EASTER CONCERT

10. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Southern Cross Television presents
CARMINA BURANA
Wine, women and love! What better way
to celebrate the end of such an important
year for the Darwin Symphony Orchestra
than to indulge in the age old themes that
are presented in Carl Orff’s music and
choral composition Carmina Burana.
Who would have thought that the text of Carmina Burana
of religious, political, moral, and erotic verses was derived from
bright lights for this scrumptuously rich vocal and orchestral
where the action will be!
NOW THERE’S AN INCREDIBLE CELEBRATION NOT TO MISS!
WHERE Darwin Entertainment Centre
WHEN 8.00pm Saturday 14 November
CONDUCTOR Nicholas Routley
SOLOISTS Lorina Gore [soprano]
Hartley Newnham
[counter tenor & baritone]
David Thomas [clarinet]
TICKETS
Individual Tickets
Full Price $42
Member $38
Concession & Group 10+ $36
Child & School Student $20
Subscription Packages
All 3 Concerts in the DSO Anniversary Series $105
Pre-concert talk begins at 7.00pm in the Foyer of the
Darwin Entertainment Centre and is free to concert
ticket holders.

11. SEASON 2009
WHERE SKYCITY Lawns
WHEN 6.30pm Saturday 30 May
[gates open at 5.30pm]
CONDUCTOR Martin Jarvis OAM
SOLOISTS Isabelle Perrin [harp]
Teresa La Rocca [soprano]
Bradley Daley [tenor]
Janusz Kwansy [flute]
TICKETS
Individual Tickets
Adults $27
4 to 13 year olds $15
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
[pre-bookings essential]
Up-Tempo Package Adult $58
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour beverage package]
Up-Tempo Package Child $38
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package]
humming along to the ever popular operatic arias and duets
that have stood the test of time and brought tears to the eyes
Orchestre National de France and visiting
professor to The Royal Academy of Music of London
assured that you will hear the harp played like never before as
Perrin is accompanied by the DSO and joined on stage by the
and beauty of this event, coupled with the fresh sea breezes
and an iconic Darwin sunset, will make this an experience you
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND PLACE THIS CONCERT FIRMLY
IN YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR.
SKYCITY Darwin and ConocoPhillips present
OPERA BY THE SEA
TheDarwinSymphonyOrchestra’sperformancesintheSKYCITYSunsetsandStarsSeries,
begin under the baton of its own Artistic Director and Conductor Martin Jarvis, OAM.

12. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SKYCITY Darwin presents
VIENNESE MASQUERADE
BALLwith the Darwin Symphony Orchestra
WHERE SKYCITY Lawns
WHEN 6.30pm Saturday 22 August
[gates open at 5.30pm]
CONDUCTOR Martin Jarvis OAM
SOLOISTS Erna Jarvis [harp]
Robert Nairn [double bass]
Surprise Guest Soprano
BOOKINGS & INFORMATION
Phone (08) 8943 8844
Email events@skycitydarwin.com.au
Never before has Darwin hosted a
masked Ball of such grandeur! From
heavenly harp sounds as you enter the
lavishly decorated SKYCITY lawns to
a truly authentic Viennese orchestra
accompanying a beautiful soprano. You
will be treated to a night like no other.
the restless Timor Sea will be transformed into an outdoor
ballroom, and waltzes and polkas will keep you on your feet in
between plates of the three course culinary delight that will be
You might even be forgiven for mistaking Jarvis for another
set your hearts a flutter and send you into yet another spin on
Tickets to this event are sold as tables of ten and are limited to
500 — only 50 tables!
PRIZE GIVEN FOR THE BEST MASK.
WHERE SKYCITY Casino Lawn
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13. SEASON 2009
WHERE SKYCITY Lawns
WHEN 6.30pm Saturday 19 September
[gates open at 5.30pm]
CONDUCTOR & BIG
BAND LEADER Martin Corcoran
SOLOISTS Andy Firth [clarinet]
The Andrews Sisters’ Tribute
[vocals]
TICKETS
Individual Tickets
Adults $27
4 to 13 year olds $15
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
[pre-bookings essential]
Up-Tempo Package Adult $58
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour beverage package]
Up-Tempo Package Child $38
[reserved seating, gourmet picnic hamper,
and 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package]
SKYCITY Darwin and Gulf Transport present
BIG BAND GALA
Relive the big band era with music from
the jazz greats such as Glenn Miller, Ella
Fitzgerald, and Benny Goodman.
of music that will make you forget your worries and get up and
“the first clarinettist in 30 years or so, since Eddie Daniels, that
I have really paid attention to…what he can do on the clarinet, I
consider to be impossible—yes, true! The thing is, Andy doesn’t
know this…and I’m not gonna tell him
” Concerto for
Clarinet, will captivate you and take you back to a golden era
where the Kings of Swing lived by the rule
“it don’t mean a
thing, if it ain’t got that swing!
”

14. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
up really close.
Beautiful Brass, Blown Away and
Beat the Drum
diverse sounds each ensemble sends your way, or reserve a
There are guest conductors for all performances and all
of musical leadership that these interstate artists bring to the
Airnorth presents
TEA & SYMPHONY SERIES
The Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory (MAGNT) is set amongst tropical
grounds on the coast of Darwin Harbour at The Gardens. The close relationship
between the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and the MAGNT provides you with an
informal setting in which to hear the DSO and other collaborating Darwin musicians
They’re great and they’re FREE!
PERFORMANCE 1
BEAUTIFUL BRASS [BRASS ENSEMBLE]
From classical to latin, the sound of brass is
beautiful! You’ll have to be there to experience it.
WHERE Colin Jack Hinton Maritime undercroft
WHEN 11.00am Sunday 3 May
CONDUCTOR John Kellaway
TICKETS FREE
PERFORMANCE 2
BLOWN AWAY [WIND ENSEMBLE]
Mozart and musical theatre in one performance by
the heart of the DSO winds. You’ll be blown away
on the day!
WHERE Colin Jack Hinton Maritime undercroft
WHEN 11.00am Sunday 7 June
CONDUCTOR Warwick Potter
TICKETS FREE
PERFORMANCE 3
BEAT THE DRUM [PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE]
As much a physical performance as a musical one.
Rhythmic sounds will resound between the trees
and float off across Fannie Bay. Be mesmerised as
you watch them beat those drums!
WHERE Colin Jack Hinton Maritime undercroft
WHEN 11.00am Sunday 2 August
CONDUCTOR Tom O’KellyTICKETS FREE
SCHOOLWORKSHOPS
Whilst they are here, each of the guest conductors
from these performances will join other DSO guest
artists and visit primary schools to give workshops
on their chosen instruments: John Kellaway
[trumpet], Warwick Potter [bassoon], and Tom O’Kelly
[percussion].
For more informaton about this initiative, see the next page,
ask your school music teacher, or contact the DSO and ask to
book a place today!

15. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA IN THE
COMMUNITY
MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER
WORKSHOPS
In 2009, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra
will work closely with Charles Darwin
University’s Centre for Youth Music (CYM)
to bring some of the DSO’s visiting guest
artists to the the Darwin Youth Orchestra
(DYO) and local schools.
Teachers at selected Darwin public and private schools will be
given background information to help make their preparation
The table below will tell you when each of the visiting artists is
WORKSHOP DATE GUEST ARTIST / CLINICIAN INSTRUMENT
May 1 Fri John Kellaway Trumpet
June 5 Fri Warwick Potter Bassoon
July 31 Fri Tom O'Kelly Percussion
August 21 Fri Robert Nairn Double Bass
Cost per Workshop (per student) $6
BURSARIES
In 2008, Ros Bracher AM (Patron and
Donor, and former violinist and past Chair
of the DSO) donated five (5) instrumental
bursaries to students who may one day
play permanently in the DSO.
This generosity has helped to support secondary and
tertiary students in the development of their orchestral
practice, through individual lessons and attendance as
trainee performers at a limited number of rehearsals and
were expected to continue with their existing ensembles as
recipients to maintain a strong musical connection with their
DGR status, your donation, through Friends of the Darwin
Please contact Emma Di Muzio, General Manager DSO
on 08 8964 6214 for more information.
DSO Online www.dso.org.au
Phone (08) 8946 6488
CYM Online www.cdu.edu.au/cym/
Phone (08) 8946 6013

16. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ORIGINS
WHERE Civic Park
WHEN Wednesday 1 July
WHO Darwin Symphony Orchestra,
Darwin Chorale, Darwin Theatre
Company, and others
TICKETS FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Online www.darwin200.org.au
In 2009, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra
will perform for local, national and
international guests and delegates at
THE CHARLES DARWIN
SYMPOSIUM 2009
CHARLES DARWIN: SHAPING OUR SCIENCE, SOCIETY & FUTURE
lively and informed debate on issues of importance to all
have become recognised as one of the most exciting and
A species is really a system for
differentiation, propagation, positive
adaptation and interrelation. Much the
same could be said about the field of
artistic production.
We hone, cultivate, encourage innovation (mutation), seed,
Then we present our work and, much as in the wild, it is either
Darwin Symphony Orchestra
(20th Anniversary), Corrugated Iron Youth Arts (25th), the
Darwin Chorale (25th) and Darwin Theatre Company (50th) —
have done much more than merely survive — they have each
On The Origin of Species
performance event that explores our humble beginnings, our
ORIGINS.
3.5 BILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING, ALL FOR ONE NIGHT.
DARWIN 200 CELEBRATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Online www.cdu.edu.au/cdss 2009
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17. SEASON 2009
YOUR ORCHESTRA
1ST VIOLIN
Trish Doyle
Juanita Radings – Foreman
Judy Schultz
2ND VIOLIN
Netanela Mizrahi (Principal)
Erna Jarvis
Jenny Robinson
Kate Robinson
John Wilks
VIOLA
Mary Frost
Kae-Duen Su JP
Mary Wheaton
CELLO
JP
Nicholas McGrath
David Parry
Denise Phelps
Margie Smithurst
BASS
Rhiannon Oakhill JP
Tiffany Wong
FLUTE
Janusz Kwasny (Principal)
Grace Murphy JP
Roslyn Perry
PICCOLO
Roslyn Perry
OBOE
Sarena Wegener (Principal)
Melanie Silva
CLARINET
Stephen Pevely (Principal)
BASS CLARINET
BASSOON
John Oakman (Principal)
JP
Susanna McDonald
JP
FRENCH HORN
Trish Morton
Meghan Thamm
TRUMPET
Patricia Joy
Rohan Smith
TROMBONE
JP
Peter Wood
TUBA
Neil Williamson
TIMPANI & PERCUSSION
Diana Jarvis (Principal)
Simon Murphy
HARP
Erna Jarvis (Principal)
* Ros Bracher DSO Training Bursary
JP
Junior Player
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DSO PATRONS
HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE DSO
Dr and Mrs Graham Davidson
Terry Knight
Pat King
Jim McDonald
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
DSO BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Treasurer Ken Suter
(Playing Member) Trish Doyle
DSO ARTISTIC AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
General Manager Emma Di Muzio
Technical Services and
Stage Management Walter Schuricht
REGULAR DSO VOLUNTEERS
Mike Doyle

18. SEASON 2009
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SUPPORTING THE DSO
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra's
sponsorships are based on compatible
values, mutual aspirations, and a shared
commitment to achieving common goals.
The DSO can offer your company the opportunity to make
meaningful contact with its community, through the support
company and the DSO, you can entertain your clients, provide
a special outing for your employees, or network with other
DSO sponsors have access to priority seats and the
context for you to entertain your guests, mix with corporate
of our corporate and marketing objectives, the DSO will
for supporting the DSO and use shared opportunities to grow
both our businesses whilst addressing stakeholder concerns
There are many different opportunities for your organisation to
Contact us now on (08) 8946 6488 to find out
how you can make a sponsorship work for you.
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPONSOR LEVELS AND
BENEFITS
‘in kind
’
Principal Sponsor $50,000
Key Sponsor $25,000
Major Sponsor $10,000
Sponsor $5,000
Corporate Supporter $3,000
Supporter $1,000
Direct access to corporate, government and community
Exclusive performances from orchestral players at special
Social impact and grassroots PR through Darwin
Symphony Orchestra community projects meeting
DONATIONS
Friends of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s (FODSO)
objects include the provision of financial and other
support and assistance to the Darwin Symphony
Orchestra and the maintenance of the association
between the Orchestra and the community, by
encouragement of a greater understanding of the
purpose and functions of the Orchestra.
This is vital for the promotion of an Orchestra which is a
deductible donations) for the DSO should be made directly
are directed through FODSO for the use of the Orchestra and
Contact Kevin Davis, FODSO President on (08) 8948 2120 or email
fodso@dso.org.au for further information about how you can
become a member of FODSO or a donor and support the cultural
icon that is the DSO.
COLLABORATIONS
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra has a twenty
(20) year history of successful collaborations
with local and national businesses and other Arts
organisations.
INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
collaborations, the DSO has a commitment to working with
the Sidney Myer Fund and will see the arrangement of the
The DSO has previously engaged in performance with
indigenous groups from various communities, including
If your arts organisation has an idea for future collaborations
with the DSO, do not hesitate to contact Emma Di Muzio,
General Manager DSO on (08) 8946 6214 to set up a meeting
with the DSO's artistic and management team and discuss
your vision.
REGIONAL LOCATIONS
The DSO is also dedicated to delivering concerts to regional
Why not bring this iconic orchestra to your home town? Please
contact the DSO on (08) 8946 6214 with your ideas for concerts
in any corner of the Northern Territory.

19. SEASON 2009
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PERFORMANCE PARTNERS
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
KEY SPONSORS
MAJOR SPONSORS
SPONSORS
SUPPORTERS
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
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