Dear Friends,
As we enter the New Year, The Phoenix Symphony stands at a pivotal moment, moving forward in partnership with our community. This is a significant period for the Symphony, shaped by artistic achievement and a shared commitment to a bright and enduring future.
Our community has fostered an orchestra that stands among Arizona’s most important cultural assets. Today, our musicians are performing at a superb level, and their work is increasingly recognized both here in our community and beyond. Many who know this orchestra well believe it is playing at the highest level in its history.
Sustaining that level of excellence requires more than great performances. Our efforts continue to strengthen the operational and financial foundation needed to support an orchestra of national stature, growing earned and contributed revenue while also managing costs.
CRESCENDO, The Campaign for The Phoenix Symphony, is central to our future. Early progress is encouraging, and commitments have now exceeded 25 percent of our goal. This growing momentum reflects confidence in the Symphony’s direction as we approach the conclusion of our search for our next Virginia G. Piper Music Director.
Beyond the concert hall, the Symphony continues to serve our community in ways that are essential to our mission. Our Community Engagement & Education programs reach more than 100,000 Arizonans each year through education, health and wellness, Mind Over Music®, and more. These programs reflect our belief that music is integral to the life of our community.
At the heart of all of this are people. This is the life’s work of our musicians, many of whom have devoted decades to this orchestra and to our community. I am grateful for the leadership of our Board of Directors and Foundation Board, the inspiring commitment of our Campaign Cabinet, and the professionalism of our staff.
This is your Symphony. Whether you have lived in Arizona for many years or arrived more recently, you make a difference. Our community is home to this great orchestra because of you. Together, we are working with urgency to strengthen an institution that belongs to this community and serves Phoenix and Arizona both on and off the stage.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in The Phoenix Symphony.
Sincerely,
Peter Kjome
President and CEO
The Phoenix Symphony
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