Vancouver Island Symphony

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About Vancouver Island Symphony

Overview

Vancouver Island Symphony presents a series of concerts in the central Vancouver area, including children's educational concerts. Their goal is to foster growth and appreciation of symphonic music within the community.

Mission

To foster growth and appreciation of symphonic music through professional orchestral performances and comprehensive music education programs that build the next generation of classical music audiences and performers on Vancouver Island.

Vision

Excellence in musical performance, commitment to education, community engagement, cultural enrichment, and accessibility of classical music for all ages and backgrounds.

Unique Value Proposition

As one of only two professional orchestras on Vancouver Island, the VIS uniquely combines world-class orchestral performances with innovative educational programming, outdoor pop-up concerts, and intimate community engagement that makes classical music accessible and exciting for over 2,500 children annually while serving multiple Vancouver Island communities.

Financial Overview

$1,051,027
Revenue (2024)
$1,175,894
Expenses (2024)
$164,127
Total Assets
$171,754
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
2024 $1,051,027.00 $1,175,894.00 $1,110,138.00 $56,640.00 $9,116.00
2023 $891,871.00 $1,045,947.00 $1,007,014.00 $27,727.00 $11,206.00
2022 $1,002,129.00 $813,984.00 $397,712.00 $317,407.00 $98,864.00
2021 $424,495.00 $371,812.00 $206,127.00 $162,149.00 $3,536.00
2020 $891,828.00 $847,632.00 $579,536.00 $248,874.00 $19,022.00
Financial data sourced from Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
CRA Revenue Sources by Year (Custom Breakdown)
Assets and Liabilities by Year

Leadership Team

Margot Holmes

Executive Director

Cosette Justo Valdés

Artistic Director

Calvin Dyck

Concertmaster

Key Information
  • Tax ID 119050813RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1995
Impact Areas
Support for Artists Literacy Programs Public Art Programs Special Education Cultural Heritage Preservation Adult and Vocational Education Arts Education Higher Education Primary and Secondary Education Early Childhood Education Arts and Culture Education
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Contact Information
Mailing Address

P.O. Box 661
Nanaimo, BC V9R5L9

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