As Season Ends, Detroit Symphony Musicians Leave Stage, Go Into Audience to Deliver Message, Ask for Support

     

    DETROIT, Aug. 2, 2010 — Just before the start of each of their three season-ending programs, members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra left the stage at the Meadow Brook Music Festival and went into the audience to pass out cards asking for support.
    “With contract negotiations rocky at best…

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    Detroit Symphony Musicians Targeted for Deep Slashes; Will Other Symphony Orchestra Musicians Also Be Under Gun?

     

    DETROIT, July 29, 2010 — Salary cuts upwards of 28 percent, drastic cuts in their health insurance, elimination of contributions to their retirement benefits, and a sharp reduction in the size of the orchestra – those are key provisions of management’s demands from the musicians of…

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