A highlight of the year for many Victorians was the annual Symphony Splash fund-raising concert, held on the Sunday of the August long weekend.
The orchestra administration consists of a staff led by Matthew White, CEO, a board of directors, and many volunteers.
The Victoria Symphony was founded in 1941 by members of the Royal Canadian Navy as an amateur ensemble.
Melvin Knudsen served as the group's first conductor, leaving after seven years in 1948 when he was succeeded by Hans Gruber.
Danish conductor Christian Kluxen was appointed music director in 2016, and started this position in the 2017–2018 season.