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Saginaw
Bay Symphony Orchestra History
The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw
Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has
performed an annual concert series ever since. It
was incorporated as a separate non-profit
corporation in 1953. At this time it also
became one of the 50 orchestras who were named
charter members of the American Symphony Orchestra
League.
The Orchestra is a
fully-professional ensemble which draws its members
from throughout Michigan. In addition to its
classical concerts, the Orchestra has produced a
wide variety of chamber, pops, educational and
historical concerts, as well as opera, ballet and
modern dance. Nearly 5,000 community performers,
over half of whom are children, have shared the
stage with the Orchestra in performances over the
years.
The SBSO has
established a proud legacy of providing quality
musicianship, innovative programming and excellent
educational experiences to the people of
mid-Michigan.
SBSO's awesome accomplishments
Due
to your continued support of the Saginaw Bay
Symphony Orchestra, here are some of the
accomplishments we've achieved.
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Since 2005, number of season tickets sold has
increased from 250 to 500
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From 2005 to
2007, single ticket sales have increased 44%
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For fiscal
year 2007, we've increased major concert
sponsors to over $93,000
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We've
maintained a 70-member orchestra, allowing for a
more diverse selection of music performed
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The community
favorite SBSO Holiday Housewalk was revitalized
due to the efforts of the Housewalk Committee
and numerous volunteers
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Eliminated
the operating deficit in the fiscal year 2005
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Due to
generous donations from corporations and
individuals, we eliminated more than $250,000 in
debt from 2000 to 2005
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Our Endowment
Fund has increased to more than $1 million,
partly through the Saginaw Community
Foundation's Kresge Challenge and partly through
the generosity of the late Maxwell Pribil and
Leo and Emilie Kahan
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