Our Programs
The RDSO is more than a performance ensemble; we are a dedicated community partner. Through youth mentorship, educational outreach, and accessible performances, we strive to ensure that world-class music is available to every resident of Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Music For Mental Health
Music for Mental Health is an inclusion program which allows for free concert seating to marginalized or isolated members of our community. Music for Mental Health runs in partnership with other local service agencies in providing complimentary tickets to each concert for their clients and caregivers to promote improved mental health and inclusion of vulnerable people.
Request More DetailsOpen Dress Rehearsal
Open Rehearsals provide free access to RDSO dress rehearsals for students, families, and seniors, with an educational study guide and Q & A session with one of RDSO’s musicians or featured guest artists.
View Upcoming EventsChoir Kids
Created by our own Maestro Lapalme over 25 years ago, this unique program runs in partnership with school boards across central Alberta, providing elementary school children with the rare and magical experience of rehearsing and performing alongside the RDSO.
View Upcoming EventsSeats For Students
Seats for Students provides free seating to students in elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools and institutions at each of our Main Series concerts.
Request More DetailsSymphony @ The Snell
Symphony @ the Snell (S@S) is a free program presenting high quality, creatively programmed, and nationally-recognized classical music in Red Deer, in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library. S@S involves soloists and small ensembles presenting their instruments, repertoire, and career and educational accomplishments by performing for audiences of all ages.
View Upcoming EventsCommunity Concerts
Community Concerts are free to attend, family-friendly, publicly accessible performances delivered by the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, presenting extraordinary music in unique venues. Tchaikovsky in an airport? We do that! Beethoven at Bo’s? Why not!
View Upcoming EventsMusic + Explorers
Music + Explorers sends traveling teaching artists to schools across central Alberta, providing unique musical experiences to children who may not have access to Arts-based programs and presentations.
Request More DetailsOur Impact
Main Series Concerts
The RDSO presented six Main Series concerts in 2024-25.
Community Programming
The RDSO presented 11 community performances through four programs.
Education
The RDSO’s educational programs reached over 1000 kids.
Audience Reach
The RDSO performed for over 6,800 audience members.
Community Access
The RDSO donated over 450 tickets to community partners, valued at over $27,000.
Community Partners
The RDSO partnered with 17 schools and seven community organizations, including AHS.
Upcoming Community Programming
Choir Kids
Choir Kids
Choir Kids
Choir Kids
The Four Seasons
Legacy Giving
Open Rehearsal