FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY

The Friends of The Venice Symphony is a dedicated group of volunteers who act as community ambassadors and support and promote the Venice Symphony in many ways. Friends’ members organize fundraising events, enjoy socials, volunteer in the office and at concerts and provide support that enhances the Symphony’s mission. An annual Friends contribution of $35 for individual membership and $45 for couples is all it takes to get started! Membership runs until May 31, 2022.

To share your special talent and engage with others with a passion for quality music, contact the office at 941-207-8822 or email the Friends at friends@thevenicesymphony.org  or to join, click on the application at the bottom of this page.

Office Volunteers | Year-round
We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with mailings, filing, data entry and answering phones. We also train volunteers on our ticketing system. There is no minimum amount of hours required.

Concerts and Events 
Greet concertgoers, sit at the information table before concerts and/or at intermission, or help at the will call desk. Help organize and staff special events and youth education programs. 

Friends Events:

• November 5,2021 –  1:30 pm at the William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice –  Meeting followed by short performance and Q&A with musician. Free to Friends.
• December 14, 2021 – Holiday Luncheon with guest Maestro Troy Quinn. Location, cost and time TBD
• January 7, 2022 – 10:30 am at the William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library – Meeting and talk with Tim Ferguson, Director of Education for The Venice Symphony
• February 18, 2022 – Fox Lea Farms Fundraiser 
• March 4, 2022 – 1 pm at the William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library – Meeting and program with musician from The Venice Symphony
• April 7, 2022 – TENTATIVE Friends Cocktail Party 
• April 21, 2022 – 6:15 pm, VPAC Building 42, One Indian Ave. – Reception followed by dress rehearsal of Fantasy, Firebird and Fabiola. Free to Friends. 
• May 4, 2022 – Island Walk Clubhouse – Season Awards and Celebration Luncheon – Time and cost TBD

2021-22 Friends Officers

• Barbara Bierig, President   
• David Chivas, Vice President                             
• Tricia Cook, Secretary

2021-22 Friends of The Venice Symphony 

For more information, or to join the Friends, visit us in the lobby during concerts or email friends@thevenicesymphony.org.

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