Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Calgary's brightest organizations. They have been around since 1955. Back then they were not well-known for their popularity and performed to smaller audiences, but as with most groups, word spread and the orchestra grew a larger fanbase. One of the reasons the orchestra is so loved is because they provide music from all different directions, it's not just boring classical music that most people would assume. They provide concerts that appeal to all music lovers. Some such as the POPs series, Classics series, and special concerts such as the tribute to Sting and the Police titled "Every Breath You Take" being put on by the orchestra on April 20th.

I've only been to see the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra once, years and years ago when I was in Jr. High and was in band learning to play the French Horn. Everyone thought that it was going to be the most boring field trip of our lives but it wasn't. The memory is foggy but I definitely remember being impressed, and inspired. I thought the sound they made was beautiful and I was able feel the music. I think it is really important for young people to be exposed to performances like that. So many kids don't get that opportunity and think that all that rap and electronic produced stuff on the radio is real music, when it isn't. Real music is creating and blending, it takes serious dedication and skill, and respect, and that is what the Philharmonic Orchestra represents. They do a really good job of letting kids see what they do the cpossibilities program for 15-29 year olds to increase the accessibility of the music for young people.
I support that Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and hope to see more of their concerts in the next year.