ACROSS THE BOARD: THE SAVING OF A SYMPHONY

From: St. Louis Commerce Magazine | Date: December 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

On July 26, 2001, the Saint Louis Symphony Board of Trustees heard that the world-renowned Symphony would be bankrupt in 13 months, unless they could raise $29 million and cut $7.5 million in annual operating costs. The Board sat in disbelief and dismay at the startling possibility that they might witness the Symphony's final performance. Yet, a consensus soon grew among the board members: they would save the Symphony.

In the months leading up to the meeting, Dr. Virginia Weldon, chairman of the board, and Don Roth, then president of the Symphony, had seen the warning signs. Roth, who ...

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