Support for the Music Makers
Vanguard helps care for the musicians of the Albany Symphony:
- Host a Musician – Offer a room for out-of-town players during busy concert weeks. Breakfast chats often turn into inspiring music conversations.
- Backstage Hospitality – Provide finger foods for musicians, the conductor, and soloists at concerts and Tiny Tots events.
- Transportation & Welcome – Drive guest soloists and composers to and from airports, hotels, and rehearsals. We also prepare welcome baskets for their arrival.
- Concert Ushers – Help greet guests, hand out programs, answer questions, and assist with seating alongside Palace Theatre staff.
- Concert Prevue – Host a free pre-concert talk at the Albany Public Library. Meet the conductor and featured artists, enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, and light refreshments.
- Musician Scholarships – Fund summer study for ASO musicians through member donations.
Support for the Symphony Staff
Vanguard volunteers also support ASO staff in many ways:
- Sunday Symphonies & Tiny Tots – Assist with kid-friendly activities, like the instrument petting zoo, and help guide children safely to their seats.
- Office Help – Pitch in with big tasks like mailings, phone calls, event support, or data entry.
- Concert Support – Greet guests, assist with ticketing, answer questions, and work the Symphony table or CD sales.
Every role makes a difference. Join us and support the people who bring the music to life.