Charleston Symphony Orchestra
The lyrics of Don McLean’s America Pie reverberate as news of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s decision to suspend its season spreads throughout our area. In a report posted by the Post Courier, “A significant drop in fundraising dollars, exacerbated by the recession’s “strong headwind” has forced the Charleston Symphony Orchestra to suspend its operations, effective immediately, board president Ted Legasey said Sunday.”
The article went on to say; “It is the first time in the orchestra’s 75-year history that a performance season has been disrupted because of acute financial difficulties, and next season’s fate is far from certain.”
“Bye, bye Ms. American Pie… I met a girl who sang he blues and I asked her for some happy news, she just smiled and turned away. So, I am headed down to the sacred store, where I heard the music years before” because the men there say the music will play again. Every little bit counts, and I plan to send my little bit tomorrow. Our thoughts and wishes are with Mr. Legasey, Maestro Stahl, and the musicians and staff of the CSO.
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Very sad news!!!!
Perhaps the city should put a little of the funding they were planning for the Gaillard to help our CSO.
Patrick, it’s like building the church for Easter Sunday while simultaneously excommunicating its parishioners.