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THE ASSOCIATION
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AEOS
The Spanish Association of Symphony Orchestras (AEOS) is a non-profit Association set up in 1993 which brings together 35 symphony orchestras: 31 full members and 4 affiliate orchestras. According to its by-laws, the AEOS has the aim of promoting and developing a range of initiatives to encourage co-operation and facilitate co-ordination across all member orchestras, in all aspects of their activities. Since it was set up, it has consolidated the services it provides to both member orchestras of the Association and other sectors, bodies, or individuals in relation to national and international symphony music. The AEOS is a member of PEARLE (Performing Arts Employers Association League Europe).
As well as providing a place where people can meet, exchange information, and train, it also speaks up for orchestras at national and international forums in representation of the interests of its members.It also promotes mechanisms to increase awareness of our musical heritage at a national level, encouraging cultural exchanges between the autonomous regions and Portugal, supporting the creation of new audiences, and developing projects for the promotion and dissemination of musical creation.The AEOS has the support of the National Performing Arts and Music Institute of the Ministry of Culture, the Cultural Industries and Co-operation Directorate-General, Acción Cultural Española, the BBVA Foundation, and the SGAE Foundation.
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GOALS
To co-ordinate and encourage co-operation between member orchestras.
To channel and disseminate the symphonic life across all spheres.
To strengthen and represent the interests of its members.

MANAGING BOARD






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JOIN US
To join AEOS as an Affiliate Orchestra, applicant orchestras must meet the following requirements
Requirements
To have a foundational set of by-laws for the orchestra or the entity or body to which they belong.
To be in compliance with all pertinent legal requirements in respect of their employment, civil, or institutional relationships with their artistic and administrative staff.
To have had a stable programme of performances for at least two seasons.
To pay the annual membership fee (€750), equivalent to 50% of the fee for full members.
Documents required
Written application addressed to the AEOS Governing Board, stating that it is the express wish of the orchestra to become an Affiliate Orchestra, signed by its representative and with its letterhead.
Copy of the foundational by-laws of the Orchestra or of the entity or body to which it belongs.
Report detailing the Orchestra’s income and expenditure accounts.
Report detailing the Orchestra’s regular programme of performances over the past two seasons prior to the application, as well as its programme for the current season.
Report detailing the Orchestra’s income and expenditure accounts.
Proof that the orchestra is up-to-date in compliance with its statutory duties as pertinent in each case: tax duties, Social Security contributions, student enrolment, etc..
Process
Applications for membership and the corresponding documents should be sent in electronic form to the following e-mail address: info@aeos.es.
Applications are channelled through the AEOS Governing Board and will be voted on at the following General Assembly of Associates.
Once the decision has been taken, this shall be notified to the interested parties in writing, and acceptance shall be formalized by way of payment of the membership fee and a letter of acceptance.
Membership will be active as from confirmation, and shall be renewable annually.