Original sentence: A new labor contract was rejected by the musicians, which puts the future of the symphony in doubt.Because of the lack of a labor agreement, sponsors were unwilling to continue their contributions.Currently, the Orchestra is scheduled to shut down on June 1, 2008.The CSO union rejected these proposed cuts, creating an impasse between the musicians and management.The summer Picnic with the Pops series for 2008 has been canceled.To balance the budget, a plan was established to reduce the number of paid positions in the CSO from 53 full time positions to 31 and eliminate half of the 2008-2009 concert season
Edited sentence: A combination of powerful people including the board of trustees of the Symphony plan to slash the number of paid positions in the CSO from the current 53 full time positions to 31 and eliminate HALF of the 2008-2009 concert season.Please do your own research on this draconian approach to arts management in Columbus, Ohio.The 2008-2009 season concert schedule has been cut in half.The number of full time musicians in the orchestra will be reduced from 53 to 31 for the next season, providing there is a next season.The popular Picnic at the Pops summer series for 2008 has been cancelled.The summer Picnic with the Pops series for 2008 has been cancelled.Use your favorite Internet search engine to find more about the Columbus Symphony and related articles, including a recent article in the New York Times