This review, ostensibly about the last concert of the 2024-2025 Season, really encapsulated the uniqueness of SPO. As Leslie Barcza says, ” I wanted to just frame this around the evidence of organization and culture. ”  Read the full review at: https://barczablog.com/2025/05/04/scarborough-philharmonic-season-finale/

SPO is excited to announce that Helen Nestor will be joining the SPO team as our Executive Director.  This appointment comes as the conclusion to a succession-planning and search process that was a part of SPO’S two-year Ontario Trillium Foundation capacity-building process. Helen will be joining our team at the conclusion of the current season and as we gear up to Season 2025-2026. Helen has a double Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and English from the University of Toronto.

Read this fascinating interview with our Music Director on Barcza Blog.