Welcome to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Rehearsals

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra offers seniors a unique way to experience the orchestra. The CPO has open rehearsals for seniors for select performances. It is a great opportunity to see and hear how an orchestra prepares for a performance.

Rehearsals are at the Jack Singer Concert Hall from 10:00 to 12:30, with one 20 minute intermission. Doors open at 9:30AM.  The cost is $20.

NEW THIS YEAR - Members must buy tickets ahead of time from the CPO box office 403.571.0849. Physical tickets will be issued and sent by email for all Open Rehearsals to be scanned for entry when you arrive. Please have your electronic tickets ready to show on your mobile device or print them at home and bring them with you for scanning.

Ticket mailing isn't available and Will-call tickets are only available upon request for pick up on Open Rehearsal morning.

Because the rehearsals are working sessions, the CPO is only offering a limited number of seats and would like you to purchase tickets at least 2 weeks before the performance, so they can know what arrangements to make with Arts Commons. There will be six open rehearsals this year and the information on the performance and the dates is provided below. You may purchase tickets for one or all six of the rehearsals.

To register for an Open Rehearsal for Seniors, please call:
CPO Sales Team Box Office
403.571.0849
info@calgaryphil.com

If  you are  unable to attend a prepaid rehearsal, the CPO has several compensation options.  Visit CPO ticket policies.    

Gathering for Coffee/Lunch After the Performance

After the rehearsal, there will be a gathering for coffee/lunch  at Cravings Bistro, main floor, SE corner of Arts Common. Please register at CPO Rehearsal Coffee Registration if you would like to join us. This is a great way to meet fellow CALL members. 

If you are registered for coffee and are not able to attend, please use the Register button to contact the facilitator so the reservation  can be adjusted.

The 2026/27 Performance Schedule https://calgaryphil.com/education/open-rehearsals/

The Music of John Williams; Thursday 24 September 2026 (Note revised rehearsal date. If you've already purchased for the original date of Friday, Sep. 25, tickets will be resent for the new date.)

Schumann, Strings + Soundscapes; Friday 30 October 2026

Mozart + Mahler; Friday 20 November 2026

Symphonic Epics: Dvorak + Janacek; Friday 22 January 2027

Fantasy + Firebird; Friday 30 April 2027

A Sunrise Odyssey; Friday 7 May 2027

Dates:	2026: Sept 24, Oct 30, Nov 20 ; 2027: Jan 22, April 30, May 7
Times:	10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Where:	Jack Singer Concert Hall
Facilitator	Wendy Lomnes  CPO Rehearsal Coffee Registration

Facilitator: Wendy Lomnes. Wendy comes from a musical family, she had classical piano training as a child, developed a strong interest in classical music and became a big supporter of the CPO. As retirement from her geological career came closer, she became more involved in jazz and became a jazz singer as a retirement career. 

** You must be a member of CALL to register.   If you are not a member:  learn more about joining CALL

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