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Robert Shaw: Re-Dedication of the Woodruff Arts Center

9/11/2012

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On September 21, 1995, our great conductor, Robert Shaw, shared some remarks at the Re-Dedication of the Woodruff Arts Center. 

It is worth taking a few minutes to read through what he said and reflect on how it applies to today's lock-out situation.

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Kevin
9/11/2012 04:21:15 am

I tried my best to explain to Mr. Romanstein, in as polite and respectful a tone as is achievable by email, that the deficit-reduction should be spread over the next decade. All I got was a response that said "the plane is not safe to fly and must be grounded." So if you're looking for ammo, anyone, Mr. Shaw has hit the nail on the head. Here's the quote for easy cut and paste: "With new musical leadership and new volunteer administrations, other promises were made and other obligations undertaken. And one of the results is that our symphony orchestra has or will shortly have an accumulated deficit of some 2.5 to 3 million dollars. But does institutional virtue dress always and only in black? May it occasionally -- for a short time -- deal in futures? ... I ask you, from my heart: for an orchestra of this quality, is it possible that such a deficit -- spread over seven to eight years -- could be considered a "very good buy" for Atlanta?" - Robert Shaw, 1995.

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Ginny Respess link
9/26/2012 04:27:13 pm

This speech is tremendous. What a brain and a heart that man had! When you have a chance would you possibly be able to send me a copy of this so I can post it on the Florida Orchestra Musician's website? I want to share it with as many people as I can! Thanks. And good luck going to back to work--I know how horrible this has all been and the kinds of wounds that have been opened. To quote a friend of mine: "They choose to play--I like that. The rest, unlikeable."

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