A lot of our supporters are large companies. A lot of people say that these companies are supporting us because they are large. I think that s backwards. I think they are large because they support things like the Symphony. It s a great marketing and PR tool.
Next season offers a new twist, however.
Five finalists have been selected as candidates to replace Pearce, and each one will lead two concerts each next season as a field trial. MSO is offering businesses the opportunity to host one of the candidates and his concerts. The winner will conduct the final two concerts of the season. My goals for the Symphony are first make everyone aware of our existence, and our importance. Then I want to build a sense of pride for having the Symphony here.