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Queens Symphony Orchestra
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367
Tel: (718) 570-0909
Fax: (718) 570-0912
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Founded in 1953, Queens Symphony Orchestra (QSO) is the borough’s only professional orchestra and the oldest and largest professional arts organization in Queens. QSO is made up of professional, union musicians who also perform on Broadway, with the New York City Ballet and with other freelance orchestras. The orchestra was founded and first conducted by David Katz, father of City Council Member Melinda Katz. The current music director, Constantine Kitsopoulos, is in his third season with QSO. Maestro Kitsopoulos is in a rare position in the orchestral world in that he is only the third music director in the history of Queens Symphony Orchestra. The mission of QSO is to bring the best in classical, chamber, pops and arts-in-education to the residents of the international borough of Queens.
QSO programs include the brand-new QSO Arts & Music Festival, and Concerts on the Green—free summer parks in Queens parks and various community-based locations.
The Music on the Move! Chamber Series features a variety of music and ensembles, free of charge, in venues such as Queens libraries, schools, cultural, senior and community centers.
Symphony 101 is a new educational series, geared towards adults, held at various Queens public libraries. This free series of music lectures will be taught by QSO Music Director Constantine Kitsopoulos.
Programs for Seniors
The orchestra offers instrumental quartets, trios, duos and solo performances as well as workshops for senior centers.
Our 3 QSO Arts & Music Festival concerts, Symphony 101 workshops, The Music on the Move! Chamber Series and Concerts on the Green concerts are free to the public.
Become a QSO Member to support culture in your community and receive a membership card with loads of amazing discounts in addition to reserved, priority seating to all three of QSO's Arts & Music Festival Concerts.
Membership Levels:
Andante Membership - $75
Allegro Membership (for 2) - $150
Or, for only $25 more per person, upgrade your membership to the next level and receive even more:
Vivace Membership - $100
Presto Membership (for 2) - $200
This 2011-12 season membership includes:
1. Reserved, priority seating for the three free QSO Concerts presented at the 2012 QSO Arts & Music Festival
Andante & Vivace: 1 seat per concert = 3 seats total.
Allegro & Presto (Memberships for 2) : 2 seats per concert = 6 seats total
2. Personalized Membership card with exciting benefits and discounts.
3. Amazing offers through our Queens College and Queens Library Partnerships, including:
Reduced-priced movie tickets to any AMC Theatre
15% discount for any Kupferberg Center performance, including LeFrak Concert Hall events at the Aaron Copland School of Music
2 for 1 entry to tour the unforgettable Louis Armstrong House Museum
Special offers and rates for seasonal concerts and events
4. Discount on QSO Merchandise.
Andante & Allegro: 10%
Vivace & Presto: 25%
5. A free QSO gift.
Andante & Allegro: QSO luxury pen (1 per person)
Vivace & Presto: QSO T-Shirt and a QSO luxury pen (1 per person)
6. Invitation to Members Only concert receptions.
Andante & Vivace: 1 invitation per concert = 3 tickets total.
Allegro & Presto (Memberships for 2) : 2 invitations per concert = 6 tickets total
7. Recognition on our concert programs and website.
Benefits for Vivace and Presto Members Only include:
1. Invitation to Members Only Meet the Maestro Event. (1 invitation per person)
2. Invitation to attend QSO's Open Rehearsals. (1 invitation per person)
3. Discounted tickets to attend QSO's annual gala dinner/dance. (25% off)
4. A deeper discount on QSO Merchandise
5. A QSO T-Shirt in the color and size of your choice
The benefits will continue to grow, so keep an eye out for additional offers and discounts as they arrive!
Please visit queenssymphony.org or call the office at (718) 570-0909 to order your membership now.
- Disability Access
- On-Site Parking: On-campus lot at the Kupferberg (formerly Colden) Center
Get involved with Queens Symphony Orchestra
- Donations through NYCharities.org
- Donations through Queens Symphony Orchestra's Web site: You may make a donation (one time or reoccurring) on www.queenssymphony.org or through NYCharities.org
- Volunteer Opportunities: QSO is proud of the QSO Volunteer Club and welcomes new members! Visit the website for details or request a volunteer packet at volunteerclub@queenssymphony.org
- Memberships: QSO Membership levels offer discounts through artistic partners including Kupferberg Center, Queens Library, AMC Theatres and the Louis Armstrong House Museum. You also receive reserved, priority seating to three free QSO Arts & Music Festival concerts and special, member-only events. Visit the website for details or call (718) 570-0909.
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