{"id":1997,"date":"2019-01-24T15:59:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T15:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demosite2.asurtec.com\/?page_id=1997"},"modified":"2025-08-07T20:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:21:43","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oc.ca\/en\/get-involved\/join-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1997\" class=\"elementor elementor-1997\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b232b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32b232b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48235aeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48235aeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>As a Member Organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Orchestras Canada\u2019s members are Canadian orchestras and ensembles \u2013 professional, semi-professional, community, youth and training groups \u2013 that present concerts to the public. They are part of Orchestras Canada because they know that orchestras play a vital role in the Canadian cultural scene, and that they are stronger when they\u2019re part of a dynamic national movement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/en\/get-involved\/member-directory\/\"><button class=\"blue-button-medium\">Meet our Members and Associates<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Benefits<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A comprehensive research program, including up-to-date industry statistics, collation of orchestra-specific research undertaken by outside groups, and original research on issues facing Canadian orchestras &#8211; allowing your orchestra to make informed decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge-Sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to insider updates from OC, including professional development resources, updates on federal policy and funding changes.<\/li>\n<li>An orchestral presence at important industry convenings, and access to the work of such groups as the Cultural Human Resources Council, Canada\u2019s Performing Arts Alliance, the Ontario Non-Profit Network, the PASO Coalition, the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians, Imagine Canada, and others.<\/li>\n<li>Through OC&#8217;s Culture Works Canada membership, the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwc-coc.ca\/about-us\/members\">become an Affiliate member (at no cost)<\/a> of the CWC, eligible for discounts, resources and other member benefits offered to CWC members.<\/li>\n<li>The option to contribute to the Inventory of Orchestra Music Libraries, a database of more than 9000 works available to rent or borrow from OC member orchestras.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!<\/span><\/strong> Orchestras Canada may, on request, provide m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">ember orchestras <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">publicly available<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">ontact information for designated representatives of other member orchestras<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">.<\/span> The intended<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">&nbsp;use of this information must be consistent with OC\u2019s privacy and anti-spam policies<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">, and OC staff will make the final decision<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">To take advantage of this benefit, please email your request<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">, including rationale,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW112266067 BCX0\">to info[at]oc[dot]ca<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112266067 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112266067 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Convening<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to your and your team\u2019s peers through our peer email groups, online and phone meetings, and regional meetings and workshops.<\/li>\n<li>Discounted registration fees for OC\u2019s in-person and online professional development and networking events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A public advocacy program that conveys perspectives and concerns from Canadian orchestras to federal decision-makers.<\/li>\n<li>Support for your own advocacy at local, provincial and national levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saving Time &amp; Money<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to extended health coverage through the AFBS Arts and Entertainment Plan, and standard insurance coverages as well as directors and officers liability insurance through Cowan Insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Discounted rates to advertise on OC\u2019s online <a href=\"\/en\/job-board\/\">Job Board<\/a> (currently $85 + HST for members, $175 + HST for non-members). Travel visa support letters and reciprocity letters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have your organization\u2019s perspective represented through participation in member meetings, committees and task forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Promotion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listing in Orchestras Canada\u2019s online and searchable <a href=\"\/en\/get-involved\/member-directory\/\">Member Directory.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cost<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Fees are set on a sliding scale, based on each orchestra\u2019s annual revenue.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c wdt-skin-light\">\n    \n    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wdtNonceFrontendServerSide_2\" name=\"wdtNonceFrontendServerSide_2\" value=\"480726ddf4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1997\" \/>    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"table_1_desc\"\n           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