IT’S BETTER LIVE!

2024/25 will be our 71st season of playing to audiences in the Upper Ottawa Valley!

The 2024/25 season is a special one, to say the least. Our 71^st season ushers in an exciting new chapter for the DRSO. As most of you know, last season was Peter Morris’ final, full year leading the DRSO as Music Director. He will be taking his well-earned retirement as of the DRSO’s 2025/26 season. But before then, you will be treated to Peter conducting our season opener with Philip Chiu playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. This concert is not to be missed as many of you will know from hearing Philip play with the DRSO two years ago!

For the remaining concerts this season, the DRSO is very excited to feature three guest conductors, one of whom will continue as our full-time Music Director for our 72^nd season – Megan Jones Reeves, Brandon Wilkie and Joshua Wood. We are really looking forward to having the opportunity to play under such wonderful musicians.

We hope you will join us on our journey as we make this transition into the next stage of continuing to provide our audiences with the amazing experience of live music, and all the riches that it brings to our lives.

The DRSO is your community orchestra with 40 local musicians ranging in age from high school students to seniors. In fact, 25% of our orchestra is made up of students. The benefits they receive from playing in an orchestra are many. It is truly a unique opportunity for young musicians to play in a symphony orchestra. At the DRSO, our goal is to play great orchestral music within an educational, supportive and inclusive setting.