Individual Donations
Through the tremendous generosity of patrons, Esprit Orchestra is able to explore new orchestral music in its many forms, engage and excite audiences across the nation and build a musical heritage through the commissioning of new works by emerging and seasoned composers for generations to come. Esprit invites you to become a partner in the creation of Canadian musical legacies. In addition to annual or monthly gift options, you may also wish to consider leaving Esprit a residual gift in your will.
Each of our concerts costs in excess of $100,000 to stage, with ticket sales covering only 10% of the costs. Our Creative Sparks Mentoring and Creative Leadership Programme which pairs composers with students to create and perform new orchestral work, costs more than $35,000 to produce. Our New Wave Composers Festival which showcases the next generation of rising star composers and features works by Canadian composers requires an investment of over $75,000 annually.
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Patrons and donors can contribute to:
The Esprit Concert Season
Funds permit the orchestra to encourage and facilitate the growth of Canadian contemporary music and to promote its appreciation in Canada and abroad.
Education and Outreach Programmes
Creative Sparks Mentoring and Creative Leadership Programme
A mentoring and leadership program pairing students with composers and performers throughout the school year.
Toward A Living Art
A programme that provides 800-1000 high school students with the opportunity to attend open rehearsals and performances for students, to meet and engage with composers and experience the orchestra working with new compositions.
Student Audience Development Programme
Funds are used to provide free subscription concert tickets for students who would not otherwise have the ability or resources to purchase regular tickets to Esprit’s subscription concerts.
New Wave Composers Festival
A proving ground, a rendezvous and forum, a place of discovery and experimentation, a launch pad for new careers of emerging artists and young composers.
