The Royal Conservatory Launches Second Phase of Capital Camapaign

Announces $10 million in new donations

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TORONTO ’Äì The Royal Conservatory will announce $10 million in new donations at an event officially launching the second phase of its Building National Dreams capital campaign.¬Ý Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, it will be held at the Conservatory’Äôs Toronto headquarters in the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.

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The second phase of the Conservatory’Äôs capital campaign will raise an additional $50 million to complete construction of its expanded facilities and to accommodate the ongoing growth of its diverse national programs.¬Ý This new campaign follows the successful completion of an initial $60 million campaign in 2006.

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In addition to the $10 million in donations that has already been secured, proposals totalling more than $20 million are currently under review.¬Ý Campaign Co-Chairs Mr. Tony Comper and Mrs. Elizabeth Comper indicated that formal acknowledgement of individual gifts will be made ’Äúin the weeks and months ahead in special ways.’Äù¬Ý

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The launch event will also provide the first-ever opportunity to meet the Conservatory’Äôs Campaign Cabinet, led by Mr. and Mrs. Comper.¬Ý This 59-member team is made up of a diverse cadre of Canadian business and civic leaders, all of whom share a deep commitment to the mission and values of the Conservatory.¬Ý ’ÄúWe are delighted to have the support of such a strong Campaign Cabinet and to be part of this exciting new chapter in the evolution of the Conservatory,’Äù affirmed the Compers.

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Event guests will be able to take a sneak peek at the 1,140-seat Koerner Hall, the centrepiece of the second phase of the campaign. ¬ÝInvitees can view the progress of the hall’Äôs construction through a self-guided tour of an area that is currently closed to the public.¬Ý This acoustically excellent performance venue will be one of the country’Äôs premiere concert halls when it opens in September.¬Ý