The Volunteer Resources Department for VGH/UBCH/GFS & GPC, in partnership with Artsway and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, isoffering staff VSO concert tickets (see VSO concerts listed below) for a minimum donation of $10 cash per ticket. Your donation will be used to support Artsway and volunteer programs within our portfolio. Artsway is the presentation name of the Health Arts Society, which is dedicated to bringing professional performing arts to audiences in health care sites.
How to purchase your tickets
When: Tickets will be available starting Thursday, November 8th.
Hours for Ticket Pick-up: Please call the office at 604-875-4111 x21401 to confirm someone will be there before heading over between the hours of 9:30 – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Where:
VGH Volunteer Resources
#104A – 2775 Heather Street, Doctors Residence
(northwest corner of Heather St. and W. 12th Ave.)
The fine print
To take advantage of this fundraising program, please note:
• Bring exact cash donation amount.
• You must come to our office in person.
• Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
• You must accept the seats/section as offered.
• We do not accept orders over the phone, by email or mail them to other sites.
• Call 604-875-5277 for recorded updates on ticket availability.
**These are our last tickets for 2012**
VSO concerts
Sat. December 8th and Mon. December 10th at 8:00 pm
Symphonic Showcase
The Orpheum Theatre
Conductor: Mark Wigglesworth
Repertoire
Schubert : Symphony in B minor, Unfinished
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major
Accomplished young English conductor Mark Wigglesworth has made quite a splash in the music world in recent years. Hear his sure hand guide the orchestra through Schubert’s beautiful Unfinished Symphony and Bruckner’s mighty Symphony No. 7. More details can be found on the VSO website at:
http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert/notes/12MWS02/
Please note: The VSO is a not-for-profit organization that needs financial support. Most support comes from the sale of tickets at full, advertised prices. If you feel you can buy tickets directly, we urge you to do so. Please check out their website www.vancouversymphony.ca for a more detailed description and excerpts of the performances listed and other really great concerts. You may be surprised at how reasonable the cost for this and other concerts are for subscribers.