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Musicians’ Relief Fund
The global pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of MSO concerts as we have known them. Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc. recognizes that the 91 members of the orchestra are a core cultural asset of the greater Madison community. We are committed to supporting our artists through these challenging times and have made voluntary contributions to cover their lost compensation for all of the canceled rehearsals and performances since April 2020. Our musicians have been forthcoming with individual messages of appreciation. In late September, our Board of Directors launched the Musicians’ Relief Fund by contributing $184,000 to cover the musicians’ losses for the canceled September and October subscription concerts, and we set an initial goal to raise an additional $171,000 from the public to cover the musicians’ losses for the canceled November and December subscription concerts. As this newsletter goes to print, we have already surpassed this initial goal. Thank you to all who contributed! Decisions about our spring concert schedule will be made as public health guidelines for that timeframe become clearer. The MSO remains committed to supporting our artists and we are extending the Musicians’ Relief Fund appeal through December 31, 2020. As you make your year-end giving plans, please consider a contribution to the Musicians’ Relief Fund! All contributions are tax-deductible, and our artists appreciate your support beyond measure. Visit madisonsymphony.org/relief for the most up-to-date information.
Make Your Gift Online: Visit madisonsymphony.org/relief to make your donation
Mail Your Gift
Use the enclosed envelope and make your check payable to: Madison Symphony Orchestra Attn: Manager of Individual Giving 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 460 Madison, WI 53703
Other Ways to Give
The MSO is able to accept gifts of stock, or gifts made through a donor-advised fund or IRA Distribution. For more information, please contact your financial adviser or the MSO Development Office.
MSO Musicians Express Their Gratitude
“… this is INCREDIBLY good news, you could have knocked me over with a feather.”
“This actually made me cry, last night when we got the good news, and just now re-reading it, to make sure I wasn’t dreaming! THANK YOU, to you and all the MSO management and board who continue to support MSO musicians during these strange and challenging times!”
“I am very grateful that our organization values the health of its musicians and patrons yet also understands the financial difficulty imposed on musicians by being unable to work due to the pandemic. The MSO is a gem of an organization, and if you haven’t heard it enough lately, please let me reiterate my gratitude.”
