PATRONS & ALUMNI
DUOS thrives as one of Durham’s leading musical societies thanks to the generous support of patrons and alumni. Not only does DUOS create music enjoyed by all members of the wider Durham community, but the society also provides many opportunities for Durham students. Going beyond the chance to play in a renowned orchestra, we create a community in which members prosper and build connections for life.
Your support keeps DUOS alive. Contributions assist with the everyday running of the society - equipment costs, music rights, personnel and venues. Additionally, you can elevate the society experience, with donations allowing us to run professional masterclasses. Opportunities like these are invaluable to the development of our musicians and would not be possible without your help.
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Funding cuts to performing arts on top of the rises in cost over the past 5 years have recently forced DUOS to raise membership fees. This is where we would be deeply grateful for your support, to ensure that DUOS continues to thrive at the highest standard and remain accessible to everyone.
PATRONS & DONATIONS
The DUOS Patrons Scheme is designed to enable anyone with an interest in the society to be able to support us financially. As an entirely student-run society, DUOS relies heavily on the money raised by our patrons to continue performing the most demanding repertoire at the highest standard throughout the year.
To thank you for your generous support, you will receive special communications showcasing the activities of the society, individual recognition within our concert publicity and the opportunity to attend further DUOS events beyond our concerts.
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If you are interested in becoming a patron or simply donating to DUOS, you can find a link below.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch at orchestral.society@durham.ac.uk if you have any queries. We would love to hear from you!
ALUMNI
We also welcome all alumni of DUOS to join our extensive alumni community. Stay connected with DUOS after graduation by signing up for our termly newsletter. You will receive updates on past and upcoming events, alongside alumni spotlights and features celebrating the successes of former DUOS members. We are looking to create a more active alumni network, including exclusive events such as pre-concert receptions!
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Beyond this we also would greatly appreciate any form of support that can be given - it does not have to be a donation! For example, if alumni are interested in aiding us in our efforts to hold high-quality masterclasses by offering their services or providing contacts, please reach out.
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The link to join the Alumni mailing list can be found here:
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For more information or any queries, please contact orchestral.society@durham.ac.uk