The Columbus Symphony announced yesterday that the Musicians and management have come to an agreement over the labor dispute.
Columbus Dispatch Article
The Musicians have taken "painful" cuts, but the music has been saved--as well as maintaining 53 full-time musicians. Now the only question is what the true cost of the cuts will be, and what impact they will have on the future and quality of the orchestra.
Briefly, the results of the agreement include:
> A roughly 25% pay cut
> A reduced season (from 46 to 38 weeks)
> Some performances will be held in Vets Memorial as opposed to the Ohio Theatre
...but the music has been saved.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Can we really save the music?
To all Proud Supporters of OUR Columbus Symphony Orchestra,
Please read this:
> Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Columbus Symphony is on the brink: can Central Ohio save the music?" (7/28)
Donald Rosenberg asks Central Ohioans whether or not we can save the music? I think that Mr. Rosenberg has said it. Save the MUSIC. It is about the art. Lately many have been caught up in who/what did this/that. It is up to us as a proud, collective group to step up and show support for the MUSIC and OUR Orchestra this coming weekend for the final "Light Classics" summer pops concert featuring the well-loved Maestro Junichi Hirokami.
Also playing will be the Ohio State University Marching Band! A packed, enthusiastic audience would highly encourage and energize the Musicians and Maestro of OUR Columbus Symphony!!
Remember to come early for tailgating!! The theme of the evening is "Brats! Buckeyes! & Brahms!?"
Details can be found at www.symphonycolumbus.com and www.mcsconcerts.org
Please read this:
> Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Columbus Symphony is on the brink: can Central Ohio save the music?" (7/28)
Donald Rosenberg asks Central Ohioans whether or not we can save the music? I think that Mr. Rosenberg has said it. Save the MUSIC. It is about the art. Lately many have been caught up in who/what did this/that. It is up to us as a proud, collective group to step up and show support for the MUSIC and OUR Orchestra this coming weekend for the final "Light Classics" summer pops concert featuring the well-loved Maestro Junichi Hirokami.
Also playing will be the Ohio State University Marching Band! A packed, enthusiastic audience would highly encourage and energize the Musicians and Maestro of OUR Columbus Symphony!!
Remember to come early for tailgating!! The theme of the evening is "Brats! Buckeyes! & Brahms!?"
Details can be found at www.symphonycolumbus.com and www.mcsconcerts.org
Sunday, July 27, 2008
MANY NEW websites and articles!
As the summer continues to go on, there has been a change in the wind with the Musicians of the Columbus Symphony. The musicians have banded together to play concerts for their dedicated audiences during the summer...as many of you all know and have attended to show your support!! The musicians thank you for your ardent support and attendance.
This coming weekend is the final concert of the summer classics series.
Click here to sign up for news released directly from the CSO Musicians.
Amidst the multiple websites that have appeared and disappeared, here are the important ones to watch closely:
> Columbus Symphony Orchestra Committee official website
> Musicians of the Columbus Symphony Concerts page
> Symphony Columbus website
> Symphony Columbus blog page
Below is a fairly comprehensive list of summertime articles and updates:
> New York Times: "Columbus Symphony Cancels Part of Season" (7/26)
> AP News Flash: "Contact clashh puts fate of Ohio symphony in doubt" (7/26)
> The Other Paper: "Siciliani: Save CSO to protect my legacy" (7/24)
> Columbus Business First: "Symphony to fall silent in October, November" (7/24)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Maestro to lead concert as gift to community" (7/24)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Symphony cancels fall concerts" (7/2)
> Sticks and Drones: "Sticking it in the (buck)eye!...." (7/21)
> Columbus Local News: "Mozart's Bakery to feed symphony supporters" (7/21)
> Sticks and Drones: "Pull up the Roots" (7/16)
> Symphony Columbus Musicians post: "Withholding of Funding by Major Donors a Referendum" (7/19)
> Adaptistration: "Beadle? Pot? Kettle?" (7/16)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Musicians reject offer, dismissal of Hirokami" (7/15)
> Columbus Dispatch: "CSO musicians fill void wiht music, more concerts" (7/11)
> Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Columbus Symphony fights on" (7/8)
> 610 WTVN Christy Chatman: "Columbus Symphony, Management Look for Harmony" (7/7)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Musicians to hold own version of summer pops" (7/3)
> Adaptistration: "Knowing When to Quit" (6/23)
> The Wall Street Journal: "Goodbye Columbus Symphony" (6/19)
> Kenneth Woods "A View from the Podium": Columbus Symphony (6/16)
This coming weekend is the final concert of the summer classics series.
Click here to sign up for news released directly from the CSO Musicians.
Amidst the multiple websites that have appeared and disappeared, here are the important ones to watch closely:
> Columbus Symphony Orchestra Committee official website
> Musicians of the Columbus Symphony Concerts page
> Symphony Columbus website
> Symphony Columbus blog page
Below is a fairly comprehensive list of summertime articles and updates:
> New York Times: "Columbus Symphony Cancels Part of Season" (7/26)
> AP News Flash: "Contact clashh puts fate of Ohio symphony in doubt" (7/26)
> The Other Paper: "Siciliani: Save CSO to protect my legacy" (7/24)
> Columbus Business First: "Symphony to fall silent in October, November" (7/24)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Maestro to lead concert as gift to community" (7/24)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Symphony cancels fall concerts" (7/2)
> Sticks and Drones: "Sticking it in the (buck)eye!...." (7/21)
> Columbus Local News: "Mozart's Bakery to feed symphony supporters" (7/21)
> Sticks and Drones: "Pull up the Roots" (7/16)
> Symphony Columbus Musicians post: "Withholding of Funding by Major Donors a Referendum" (7/19)
> Adaptistration: "Beadle? Pot? Kettle?" (7/16)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Musicians reject offer, dismissal of Hirokami" (7/15)
> Columbus Dispatch: "CSO musicians fill void wiht music, more concerts" (7/11)
> Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Columbus Symphony fights on" (7/8)
> 610 WTVN Christy Chatman: "Columbus Symphony, Management Look for Harmony" (7/7)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Musicians to hold own version of summer pops" (7/3)
> Adaptistration: "Knowing When to Quit" (6/23)
> The Wall Street Journal: "Goodbye Columbus Symphony" (6/19)
> Kenneth Woods "A View from the Podium": Columbus Symphony (6/16)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Saying goodbye to SymphonySTRONG
Email sent to the membership of the now-shutdown organization of SymphonySTRONG:
Following last night's SOLD OUT, Mozart Concert, Symphony Strong is joining with other groups working to support the effort to maintain and grow our symphony. The new organization will be called Symphony Columbus, and its website is www.symphonycolumbus.com. Symphony Columbus has a 501(c)3 Foundation that will be called "Save the Symphony." Your continued support is very important in the effort to maintain (in Columbus) the wonderful group of musicians who make up the orchestra. You can keep up to date on all the activities by going to www.symphonycolumbus.com.
CSO management may have cancelled the fall season, but we are going to have plenty of music for you to enjoy. The next major concert will be on Saturday, July 26th at Vets Memorial, and Maestro Alessandro Siciliani will conduct. Following this event, we will have a third Vets Memorial on August 2nd with Maestro Junichi Hirokami conducting and The Ohio State University Marching Band participating.
Looking ahead in August, we will have a unique performance in a unique venue. Musicians of the orchestra will perform for the first time in a wonderful, natural amphitheater - Ash Cave at Hocking Hills. This beautiful, natural wonder will be the backdrop for a concert on August 17th.
Complete details can be found on the website, along with some very interesting breaking news and comments from other supporters. Please bookmark or add www.symphonycolumbus.com to your favorites.
The old www.symphonystrong.com website will be taken down shortly.
Show your support with one of the Symphony Columbus tee shirts, available at the concerts
Best regards,
Jim Mitchell
___________________________________________________________
Many thanks to the volunteers of the SymphonySTRONG organization for their help and dedication!
Following last night's SOLD OUT, Mozart Concert, Symphony Strong is joining with other groups working to support the effort to maintain and grow our symphony. The new organization will be called Symphony Columbus, and its website is www.symphonycolumbus.com. Symphony Columbus has a 501(c)3 Foundation that will be called "Save the Symphony." Your continued support is very important in the effort to maintain (in Columbus) the wonderful group of musicians who make up the orchestra. You can keep up to date on all the activities by going to www.symphonycolumbus.com.
CSO management may have cancelled the fall season, but we are going to have plenty of music for you to enjoy. The next major concert will be on Saturday, July 26th at Vets Memorial, and Maestro Alessandro Siciliani will conduct. Following this event, we will have a third Vets Memorial on August 2nd with Maestro Junichi Hirokami conducting and The Ohio State University Marching Band participating.
Looking ahead in August, we will have a unique performance in a unique venue. Musicians of the orchestra will perform for the first time in a wonderful, natural amphitheater - Ash Cave at Hocking Hills. This beautiful, natural wonder will be the backdrop for a concert on August 17th.
Complete details can be found on the website, along with some very interesting breaking news and comments from other supporters. Please bookmark or add www.symphonycolumbus.com to your favorites.
The old www.symphonystrong.com website will be taken down shortly.
Show your support with one of the Symphony Columbus tee shirts, available at the concerts
Best regards,
Jim Mitchell
___________________________________________________________
Many thanks to the volunteers of the SymphonySTRONG organization for their help and dedication!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Musicians of the CSO concerts this week!!
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony have created a concert series this summer and the details can be found on their NEW WEBSITE!
Of important note are the concerts this coming weekend--Friday and Saturday July 11 and 12.
Family Pops Concert: Dance, Dance, Dance!!
July 11 @ 7:30 pm
Coffman Amphitheater
Dublin Community Recreation Center, Dublin
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony
John Deliman, conductor
Music TBA from the stage
Tickets (cash only) at the gate:
$10 for adults
$5 for children under 12
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Light Classics Concert Series: Orchestra Spectacular!
July 12 @ 7:30 pm
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony
Jaime Morales-Matos, Conductor
Music TBA onstage
Tickets:
$20 at the door
$20 online (+ $2 per ticket service charge)
All details can be found on the NEW MCS website!
Of important note are the concerts this coming weekend--Friday and Saturday July 11 and 12.
Family Pops Concert: Dance, Dance, Dance!!
July 11 @ 7:30 pm
Coffman Amphitheater
Dublin Community Recreation Center, Dublin
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony
John Deliman, conductor
Music TBA from the stage
Tickets (cash only) at the gate:
$10 for adults
$5 for children under 12
______________________________________
Light Classics Concert Series: Orchestra Spectacular!
July 12 @ 7:30 pm
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony
Jaime Morales-Matos, Conductor
Music TBA onstage
Tickets:
$20 at the door
$20 online (+ $2 per ticket service charge)
All details can be found on the NEW MCS website!
Monday, June 16, 2008
News Updates
> Adaptistration Article: "Things that Make You Go 'Buh?' " (6/9)
> Abu Bratsche Article: "What's the opposite of 'accountability'?" (6/8)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Museum garden site for concerts" (6/8)
> Adaptistration Article: "Sticks and Drones: New at the Columbus Dispatch: First Date Announcements" (6/6)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Union: Board can't end contract" (6/6)
> Abu Bratsche Article: "What's the opposite of 'accountability'?" (6/8)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Museum garden site for concerts" (6/8)
> Adaptistration Article: "Sticks and Drones: New at the Columbus Dispatch: First Date Announcements" (6/6)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Union: Board can't end contract" (6/6)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
NEWS!
NEW, PREVIOUSLY UNLINKED CONTENT:
OSU The Lantern Article: "Campus group supports C-bus Symphony" (5/29)
WOSU Christopher Purdy radio clip: Kids with PASSION! Concert (5/26)
The list of recent news articles:
> "Non Divisi" Blog Article from Frank Almond (MS): "Columbus' Last Voyage?" (6/2)
> Columbus Dispatch photo collection of the Final CSO Concert (6/1)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Ending on uncertain note" (6/1)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Favorite son-in-law steps up for symphony" (5/29)
> WOSU Radio News clip: "GCAC Funding for Columbus Symphony 'Tabled'" (5/27)
> WOSU Radio News clip: "Columbus Symphony board and players hold more talks but gain little ground" (5/27)
> WKSU Radio Newsclip: "Building the classical music audience of the future" (5/28)
> WOSU Open Line Radio Program: "The Future of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra" (5/22)
> Adaptistration Article: "Why Do They Keep Opening Their Mouths" (5/27)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Symphony's Pain Hurts Others" (5/25)
OSU The Lantern Article: "Campus group supports C-bus Symphony" (5/29)
WOSU Christopher Purdy radio clip: Kids with PASSION! Concert (5/26)
The list of recent news articles:
> "Non Divisi" Blog Article from Frank Almond (MS): "Columbus' Last Voyage?" (6/2)
> Columbus Dispatch photo collection of the Final CSO Concert (6/1)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Ending on uncertain note" (6/1)
> Columbus Dispatch: "Favorite son-in-law steps up for symphony" (5/29)
> WOSU Radio News clip: "GCAC Funding for Columbus Symphony 'Tabled'" (5/27)
> WOSU Radio News clip: "Columbus Symphony board and players hold more talks but gain little ground" (5/27)
> WKSU Radio Newsclip: "Building the classical music audience of the future" (5/28)
> WOSU Open Line Radio Program: "The Future of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra" (5/22)
> Adaptistration Article: "Why Do They Keep Opening Their Mouths" (5/27)
> Columbus Dispatch Article: "Symphony's Pain Hurts Others" (5/25)
Friday, May 23, 2008
Kids with PASSION Loud and Clear!
Please remember to kindly attend the event Kids with PASSION Loud and Clear this coming Sunday from 3-5:30pm. The venue is Capital University Mees Hall.
This concert is headed up by Annie Shmookler and is a fundraiser for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra!
Various children and teen musical groups from around the area will be performing to show their support of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
The SymphonySTRONG orange wristbands and the "PASSION" t-shirts will be on sale at the fundraiser.
This concert is headed up by Annie Shmookler and is a fundraiser for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra!
Various children and teen musical groups from around the area will be performing to show their support of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
The SymphonySTRONG orange wristbands and the "PASSION" t-shirts will be on sale at the fundraiser.
CSO Musicians Press Conference
Here are the links to the CSO Musicians Press Conference on YouTube:
Part 1 Bruce Ridge, Chair of ICSOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTkeyGU6zmw
Part 2 Dan LaMacchia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwdneP95z8
Part 3 CSO Chair James Akins and Doug Fisher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZUbWyjSj_A
News Updates
News, video, and audio clip updates:
> Columbus Dispatch article: "Symphony musicians propose salary cut" (5/21)
> Columbus Dispatch article: "Symphony musicians offer to giv e up $500,000 in salaries" (5/20)
> Columbus Business First: "Symphony musicians propose 7% salary cut to save season" (5/20)
> WOSU News clip (audio & text): "Columbus Symphony musicians make budget proposal hoping to save Orchestra" (5/20)
> ABC 6 Newsvideo: "Save the Symphony" (5/20)
> Columbus Dispatch article: "Symphony musicians propose salary cut" (5/21)
> Columbus Dispatch article: "Symphony musicians offer to giv e up $500,000 in salaries" (5/20)
> Columbus Business First: "Symphony musicians propose 7% salary cut to save season" (5/20)
> WOSU News clip (audio & text): "Columbus Symphony musicians make budget proposal hoping to save Orchestra" (5/20)
> ABC 6 Newsvideo: "Save the Symphony" (5/20)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Columbus Symphony Musicians Announce Press Release
Douglas J. Fisher LOCAL 103 A.F. OF M.
President Chartered
Vaughn F. Wiester
Secretary-Treasurer
Michael Buccicone
Vice-President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra invite the media to attend a press conference on
Mr. Daniel LaMacchia, a certified financial planner with Wachovia Securities, will also present and distribute an independent report of the Orchestra’s recent financial history.
For further information please contact
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