Moving into the buildings would give the symphony about 8,100 additional square feet of usable space. Offices, classrooms, a store and a library would take up some of that space, but the pressing need is for a larger rehearsal hall. The symphony's youth orchestra has about 100 members and has to rehearse at Bellevue Baptist Church, because there is not enough room at the symphony office at 18th and Daviess streets, a converted fire station. Aside from the practical benefits, downtown is where the symphony ought to be. Owensboro's downtown strives to be the center of arts and culture, and what better addition to have next to the performing arts center than the symphony.
Money is always an obstacle, but for worthwhile ventures, it is a goal worth fighting for.
The symphony can make its case well that it belongs downtown and that downtown will benefit by an injection of the spirit the orchestra provides.