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National Endowment for the Arts restored

7/18/2014

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NEA Funding Restored Advocacy Update
NEA Funding Restored in House Committee Earlier this week, the full House Appropriations Committee voted to restore FY15 NEA funding to the current level of $146 million, reversing an 8% cut initially offered by the Interior Subcommittee. This action demonstrates notably strong bi-partisan support for the NEA among policymakers, and represents a major departure from last summer’s attempt to slash the NEA’s budget nearly in half. Now that the bill has been approved by the Appropriations Committee, the next step will be floor consideration by the full House of Representatives. Timing of a floor vote is uncertain.  Many thanks to orchestra advocates for speaking up and telling Congress how important NEA funding is to communities nationwide.  If you’ve not yet weighed in, please make your voice heard!

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Chicago Symphony receives two largest gifts in history

7/4/2014

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Riccardo Muti. photo by Todd Rosenberg
Two Chicago foundations proved that they know the CSO is a vital and crucial part of their communities by giving the two largest gifts in the orchestra's history, totaling a whopping $32 million! Ticket sales often cover less than half an orchestra's budget, so we depend on the generosity of our neighbors, community partners and corporations to consistently provide quality - and affordable - live classical music every weekend. Keep up the good work, Chicago!

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Houston Symphony Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith addresses the Board

7/4/2014

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Posted on May 23, 2014 by Houston Symphony


Congrats to our colleague in Houston, Brinton Smith, on a beautiful and inspiring speech to the HSO board of directors. He illustrates the fact that truly great music unites us all and is a key element to living our lives with joy and beauty. Well worth the read.

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Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Cello Photo by Eric Arbiter
Near the end of each season, the Houston Symphony Society holds its annual board and trustees meeting. This year, our Principal Cellist Brinton Averil Smith spoke to the attendees on behalf of the musicians. His speech turned out to be so much more than a board address. We hope you will read it, draw inspiration from it, and be reminded of the true power of music.
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