Become a Member

Support us by becoming a member of ORC. There are three membership levels available:

• Single membership with 1 vote entitlement at the AGM - $27.50 (incl. GST)
• Couple membership with 1 vote entitlement - $27.50 (incl. GST)
• Couple membership with 2 votes entitlement - $44.00 (incl. GST)

Membership is renewable at the end of March each year and includes discount event tickets, member functions and news updates.

Please contact the administration for further information.

Function of FRIENDS
As FRIENDS we hope that you will participate in the ORC community. FRIENDS can help with:

• front of house at concerts
• serving in the canteen on Saturdays and at concerts
• poster distribution in the Orange community
• fund raising
• truck loading and unloading
• stage hand

Or let us know what you’d like to do—you may have a special skill that you are willing to share with the ORC community to help support our expert tutors to provide the wonderful music education available to us here in Orange.

Let’s build up the sense of community amongst us. Let us know how you can help to make the musical activities of our students run smoothly. You can contact us at friends@orangecon.org.au.

What’s in it for me and how can I become a FRIEND?
Remember, if you pay fees to the ORC you are already a FRIEND’. There is no extra cost to be a FRIEND and you can get the warm inner glow that comes from participation and helping things run smoothly. You may however, choose to extend your FRIENDSHIP by becoming a Member of ORC and gaining the extra benefits that membership brings. Some of these benefits may include taking part in activities like pre-concert talks and post-concert functions not available to the general public.

We look forward to your friendship and involvement

A NOTEable Donation

Four lovely new studios and no keyboards to put in them! So where is the Doh?

We are looking for some $20,000 for 4 keyboards. You can contribute in the following ways:

Donations are TAX DEDUCTABLE and you will be sent an official receipt for donations to the ORC, and your name (if you wish) will be on the donors' list displayed in the foyer.

*Please make cheques payable to Orange Regional Conservatorium, Noteable Donation Appeal.

Sponsor a CHAIR

With the combination of growing bodies and the demands of musical presentation, sitting down for long stretches at a time can he a real pain in the neck - back - shoulders etc. when you are a musician. After many years this can lead to poor posture, resulting in long term health problems.

Musicians and teachers are becoming more and more aware of the of the importance of good posture and therefore sound chairs (another pun?) are an absolute must!

"TECHNO" chairs (made in Australia) are becoming the industry standard for preforming groups and institutions all over the world. Many orchestras andtouring ensembles will now NEVER perform without them. Concern for the long term health of our students has convinced us that this is the way we need to go.

The ORC is aiming to have between 60 - 70 chairs to serve its ensemble and individual tuition requirements and YOU have the opportunity to assist in achieving this goal.

$450 will buy a chair - with your name proudly displayed on the back!

*Please make cheques payable to Orange Regional Conservatorium & post to Po Box 859, Orange NSW 2800

Scholarship Program

The ORC offers approximately $23,000 worth of scholarships and fee relief per annum.

Scholarships are granted via annual audition; with criteria including aptitude, technical ability, commitment and financial need.

You can become involved by sponsoring a particular student's tuition fees, or a scholarship to be awarded to students at ORC's discretion.

Purchase an Instrument

The ORC has a bank of instruments for hire, all of which are hired out at rate that is well below commercial level. There is a high demand for these instruments and we are always in need of more.

The ORC recognises a responsibility to provide such a service to the community and will welcomes any donations for the specific purpose of instrument. purchase

Donations are Tax Deductable.

Enquiries regarding instrument prices/relevant donation amounts etc. should be directed to the Director at director@orangecon.org.au