OrKidstra is a charitable social development program for kids in equity-deserving areas of #Ottawa. Mission: to empower kids & build community through music!
We want to take a heartfelt moment to thank all of our volunteers. You are the true backbone of the OrKidstra family.
"We help one another. We are one big family."
Thank you for being part of our story. We truly could not do this without you! 💛✨
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Time to recharge our rhythm!
Our OrKidstra office will be closed for one week from March16-20, and our programming is taking a break for two weeks from March 10 - 20!
When we give, we gain. 💜
This International Women’s Day, OrKidstra celebrates the power of generosity because when we share our time, voices, knowledge, and support, we help girls and women thrive.
#IWD2026#GiveToGain#OrKidstra#GenderEquality
🎶 Music connects us, inspires us, and reminds us that we’re stronger together and we’re so grateful to have TD supporting OrKidstra on this journey! 💚
#TDReadyCommitment
Photos by Greg Allison
@td_canada
Due to winter storm conditions, Centre Hub programming is cancelled today (Thursday, January 15, 2026). Your safety is our top priority. Please stay warm, stay safe, and keep the music going at home!
Because of your generosity, OrKidstra now reaches almost 800 kids from equity-deserving Ottawa communities, giving them free instruments, lessons, and inclusive programs that build confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
#ThankYouThursday#CommunityThroughMusic
Wishing you music, peace, harmony, and health for the year ahead! 🎶
A New Year’s treat now available on demand: “OrKidstra Centre Hub Holiday Concert,” filmed live December 16, 2025, featuring over 150 young musicians onstage!
WATCH THE CONCERT!
https://t.co/vVKFk2m3ec
⏰ Last chance to give in 2025! ⏰
As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to make a tax-deductible gift that truly changes lives.
✨ Music is a gift that lasts far beyond the moment it’s given. Click here: https://t.co/gGJSfn92u4
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift that’s truly inspired?
With just a few clicks, you can honour a friend or loved one with an instantly delivered, personalized eCard—while making a real difference through music. https://t.co/YENxCDmTRT
🎶 Season’s Greetings from OrKidstra! 🎶
As we celebrate this holiday season, we’re so grateful for YOU, our incredible community. Thanks to your support, children from equity-deserving Ottawa communities have grown, learned, and thrived through the joy of music this year. 🌟
Last night, we celebrated an unforgettable evening of music and community. Re-live the magic and experience it again with the on-demand livestream of OrKidstra’s Centre Hub Holiday Concert from December 16.
https://t.co/0ELpMqld7g
TONIGHT! 🎶✨🎄
Get ready for an unforgettable FREE night of music, joy, and holiday magic! Feel the energy, the emotion, and the heart as OrKidstra’s incredible young musicians light up the stage, sharing the true spirit of Love, Courage, Excellence & Belonging.
❄️ Tonight’s Concert Is Still Happening!
Despite the snowfall, the Vanier Hub Holiday Concert will proceed as planned.
Please take extra care on the roads and arrive safely — we can’t wait to share this joyful evening of music with you!
Join us on tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM as we cheer on our students at the FREE OrKidstra Vanier Hub Holiday Concert.
📍 Location: Theatre at Ottawa Technical Secondary School
485 Donald Street
🌟 TONIGHT!
Join us at 6:30 PM for our first-ever Heron Gate Holiday Concert! Enjoy a joyful, family-friendly evening featuring our newest KiddlyWinks, KidSingers, and KidStarters. Free and festive!
See you at Ellwood Hall!
🎉 This Cheer Is For YOU! 🎉
It’s #ThankYouThursday and our hearts are full. 💜
Thank you for your incredible support for OrKidstra today and every day!
🙏 Thank you so much to everyone who gave on GivingTuesday!
Don’t miss our Heron Gate Hub Holiday Concert on Dec 8 at 6:30 PM at Ellwood Hall – Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa).
💛 FREE – Donations in support of OrKidstra’s mission
Photos by Greg Allison
Help us reach our GivingTuesday gift-match goal! 💛
There are just a few hours left of GivingTuesday, the world’s biggest celebration of generosity! And today, your gift will have double the impact, helping local kids grow, thrive, and find belonging through the power of music.