The Kitchener- Waterloo Symphony recently celebrated a milestone in its efforts to bring music to the people of its community.
The musical group marked its 70th anniversary with a special concert, which was hosted by the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. A variety of music was played, with the highlight for many of those in attendance being a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday”. On hand for the event were its two longest serving members, flautist Thomas Kay and tuba player Jane Maness, both of whom are the principal players of their respective instruments. A booklet printing company can create special souvenir programs to give out to those who attend the performance.
The symphony first began playing together back in 1945. Back then, there was a mixture of ability levels, ranging from amateur to professional, and they gave their first performance in an arena at Queen Street South. They went on to play at auditoriums, dance halls, theatres and wherever else they could.
As the years went by, they took on more of a professional stance, and found their permanent home in 1980 in the newly built Kitchener Centre in the Square. They toured internationally, and were well received where ever they went.
Today, the orchestra works with members of the community to provide programs such as school concerts, outreach, a youth orchestra, summer camps and wellness programs.
