Friends of the Symphony is a group of volunteers-diverse in age, gender, and occupation-who work in partnership with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, as a “support group.” The Friends operate under the auspices of the HSO Board and within their bylaws. Organized in 2004, Friends of the Symphony membership is growing and is delighted to accept new members.
This organization supports the HSO in multiple ways: usher at concerts, assist with mailings and other clerical needs, distribute brochures and promotional materials, and help with HSO receptions and other social events.
If you would like to learn more about the Friends and be a part of this group, please contact the HSO office by calling 697-5884. Please click on your volunteer interest below to get more information.
(This section is under construction and will be up and running in October. If you are interested in getting involved with the Friends, please leave a message for Peter Voisin at the HSO Symphony office,)
Usher
Friends E-newsletter Staff
Office Administration
"Closed rehearsal" Ambassator
Hospitality Ambassator
Chamber Music Player
The Friends
The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Division
Friends of the Symphony is a group of volunteers-diverse in age, gender, and occupation-who work in partnership with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, as a “support group.” The Friends operate under the auspices of the HSO Board and within their bylaws and supports the HSO in multiple ways: usher at concerts, assist with mailings and other clerical needs, distribute brochures and promotional materials, and help with HSO receptions and other social events.. Organized in 2004, Friends of the Symphony membership looking for more volunteers in the following departments.
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Department |
Responsibilities |
HSO Benefit |
Volunteer Benefit |
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Usher |
Seat ticket holders at the concerts:
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Hospitality is given |
Listen to the concert |
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Ambassadors |
Concert Receptions Meeting Donors at Closed Rehearsals Special Events |
Hospitality is given Event Partner Event Volunteer |
Meet VIP’s Listen to the rehearsal Attend the Special Event |
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E-newsletter |
Help gather content. Help design and publish the newsletter. |
Distribute news Create a community |
Receive recognition Attract new volunteers |
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Office |
Help with data entry, mailings, etc. Distribute brochures. Contacts Donors and Subscribers |
Reduces expenses Publicity help Personal Touch |
Stays “in the know”. Ambassador to the city. Meet new people. |
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Chamber Music
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Create informal chamber music nights |
Can play at events |
Play music together. |
Friends Member Benefits
- E-newsletter notification
- Closed rehearsal attendance benefit
- Leadership opportunities in the HSO League and on the HSO Board Committees.
- Your name listed under “Friends” in the Concert Program and on the HSO Website.
- More developing