GROWTH not cuts!
Support the MUSICIANS of the Southwest Florida Symphony
Over the last 10 years, Southwest Florida Symphony has cut Symphonic Concerts by over 50% and cut it’s Youth Orchestra Program by 100%
…despite Fort Myers and the surrounding areas rapidly growing over the last 10 years. Take a stand and support the Musicians of the Southwest Florida Symphony who believe in growth - not cuts, and want to leave a thriving organization for professional classical music in the Ft. Myers community for future generations of musicians and audience members.
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Number of SWFSO concerts cut by over 50%
Because of this diminishing impact on our community, the future of this 64-year-old institution, YOUR SYMPHONY, is in jeopardy.
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Substandard contract for musicians after almost 5 years of negotiations
The Musicians of the Southwest Florida Symphony had been working without a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since September 2019. This situation has impacted what our community sees and hears on stage.
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Youth Orchestra Program has been cut 100%
In only 6 years, the once thriving Youth Orchestra - Education Program has been cut from 120+ students with 3 levels of orchestras, down to no students and no youth orchestra or ensembles. The professional musicians of SWFSO, most of whom have multiple degrees - many who teach at the college level, are no longer utilized or invited to work with your community students or go into the schools.