BEHIND EVERY PERFORMANCE STANDS A COMMUNITY. (PART 2)
Hello Stratford Summer Music Fans,
As we near the end of our 2025 season, it’s hard to believe this special celebratory year is already coming to a close. We’ve welcomed an incredible array of musical talent to our stages, and it has been an honour to share each and every performance with you.
Bringing these performances to life takes passion, time, care, and of course, financial support. We are deeply grateful for the generous supporters who help make it all possible. You can find a full list of our sponsors and supporters on our website: SPONSORS + SUPPORTERS — Stratford Summer Music
Today I’d like to give a big round of applause and heartfelt thanks to our amazing corporate sponsors and supporters. You’re the reason this music festival comes to life year after year. Your generous support allows us to welcome extraordinary artists from near and far, bring world-class performances to our stages, and create an atmosphere where music fills every corner of Stratford. Because of you, our city transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and pure musical joy. Your belief in what we do not only fuels our passion but also helps us continue building a space where audiences, performers, volunteers, and visitors can come together to celebrate music in all its forms.
Your enthusiasm for the arts keeps our beat going and inspires us to dream bigger every season. We’re incredibly grateful to have you on this journey with us as partners, collaborators, and friends.
We’re kicking off our 2026 season with the perfect dose of festive cheer, Christmas with The Ennis Sisters. This heartwarming concert brings together beloved holiday carols, timeless seasonal music, and the enchanting storytelling the sisters are known for. Their signature sibling harmonies, genuine charm, and award-winning musicianship create an evening that will warm even the coldest winter night.
Tickets are selling quickly and can be found on our Zeffy event page. Don’t miss the chance to start the 2026 season with music, magic, and memories to last all year.
Thursday, December 4
The Avondale | 7PM
Our Artistic Director has been in France this last week, performing his theatrical duo show with his life-partner Aiyun Huang. Entitled “Mystery of Clock”, the performance overseas was sold out and received a hugely enthusiastic response from the audience. This weekend he performs the work at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. Here’s a link with more info:
Update on Artistic Director Mark Fewer’s Fall Fundraising Match Campaign
We’re excited to share that we’ve reached 51% of our goal! A wonderful milestone made possible by your generosity and support. To reach the finish line, we still need to raise an additional $6,000 by November 30.
This is where you can make an incredible difference. Every dollar donated this fall (up to $12,500) will be matched, doubling the impact of your contribution. Your support helps us continue to bring world-class music to Stratford, offer inspiring educational opportunities, and deliver meaningful community programs throughout the year.
Donations to this year’s matching campaign can be made by:
Our new donation software at: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/making-the-music-happen
Call our office at 519-271-2101 ext. 2
Mail a cheque to Stratford Summer Music Box 1013, Stratford, Ontario N5A 6W4
Send an e-transfer to our Executive Director, Crystal L. Spicer at cspicer@stratfordsummermusic.ca
Donate securities and mutual funds through CanadaHelps at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/stratford-summer-music
If you’re able, please consider making a donation to Stratford Summer Music today. Together, we can keep the music playing, this season and beyond.
Next week's e-blast we continue to celebrate the community that makes bringing music to Stratford possible. We look forward to thanking more of our amazing sponsors and supporters.
Crystal and the SSM Team
