Music has a special way of bringing people together. It can lift our spirits, spark memories, and create moments of connection that stay with us long after the music ends. 

London Symphonia is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Season filled with great music performed by our wonderful musicians and brilliant guest artists. We hope you and your Residents or Members can join the celebrations throughout the year at our three Seniors Open Rehearsals or by arranging a special performance onsite at your retirement residence. 

NEW!  FREE Tickets to Seniors Open Rehearsals Program

Thanks to our Seniors Open Rehearsals Program sponsor, Chartwell Retirement Residences, we are delighted to offer FREE tickets to each of the three Seniors Open Rehearsals in our 10th Anniversary Season. 

In the welcoming and intimate setting of Metropolitan United, 468 Wellington Street, you’ll see our professional orchestra at work as the musicians prepare for their performance the following evening. It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes opportunity that not many get to experience! 

Many of our past Seniors Open Rehearsals audience members have shared how meaningful and enjoyable these rehearsals have been. We are delighted to share this experience with you. 

SENIORS OPEN REHEARSALS OVERVIEW

DATES

COST: FREE

REGISTRATION: Seating is limited. Registration is required. Everyone must have a ticket. Please see below.  

LOCATION: Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON

TIMING

  • Arrival:  Between 1:30pm and 1:45pm
  • 2pm: Rehearsal begins
  • 3pm: 20-minute break. Guests may leave at the break or stay until the rehearsal concludes at approximately 4:30 pm. 

THINGS TO KNOW 

Entrance
Please enter through the accessible ramp entrance at the east door, located off the parking lot. Our team will be there to greet you and guide you to the concert hall.

If coming by Bus
For drop off and pick-up, use the east parking lot by the Accessibility Entrance. You may access the parking lot from Dufferin Avenue or Picton Street. Please note that bus parking is not available.

Accessibility
If wheelchair seating is required, please let us know in advance. Wheelchair spaces are limited.

Parking
Parking at Metropolitan’s east lot is very limited. Nearby options include:

  • Street parking
  • Underground parking at City Hall (enter off Dufferin Avenue)
  • Centennial Hall parking
  • Nearby municipal lots

Washrooms
Accessible washrooms are located on the main floor behind the performance hall.

Rehearsal Etiquette
Because this is a working rehearsal, there may be occasional stops and adjustments.

Guests are asked to remain very quiet during the rehearsal. Only water is permitted in the concert hall.

REGISTRATION
To attend a Seniors Open Rehearsal, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM and submit by the deadline. 

Open Rehearsal for Opening Night: Breathtaking Mahler and Good
Friday, October 16, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, October 9, 2026

Open Rehearsal for Three Greats: Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Crozman
Friday, February 5, 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, January 29, 2027

Open Rehearsal for London Listens Extravaganza with Tom Allen
Friday, April 30, 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, April 23, 2027

Seniors Open Rehearsals Program Sponsor: 

 

 

Bringing a Concert to You!

Music has a positive impact on everyone, especially seniors. It evokes emotion, stirs memories, and creates a shared experience that facilitates conversation, understanding and connection.

London Symphonia has developed the Joy of Music Seniors Onsite Performances Program to share music with older adults living in retirement residences. This program enables people to enjoy a live small ensemble performance by our professional musicians onsite.

Interested in arranging a performance at your retirement residence? No problem. We would be delighted to tailor a concert performed by our professional musicians to your needs and budget.

London Symphonia provides a variety of concert options: soloists, duos, trios, quartets and quintets. Costs for a one-hour concert range from $200 for a soloist up to $850 to $1,100 for a quintet.  
 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please email contact [at] londonsymphonia.ca (contact[at]londonsymphonia[dot]ca) or call 226-270-0910 and leave a message. We’ll get back to you as quickly as we can. Thank you.