It has been nearly one year since we last checked in on the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and their work stoppage but good news is the reward for patience as both sides announced an agreement on 7/19/2010. The new two year agreement produces a 2010/11 season that tentatively begins in November. Terms include retaining the salaried core albeit at a 45 percent reduction from the previous contract…
At the same time, that’s a compromise over the initial proposal of a 75 percent cut and moving to a per service structure. Statements from the orchestra representatives and musicians did not include any additional details but we’ll see about reviewing them once the contract is released.
In the meantime, several local media outlets have covered the announcement and you can read material from musicians and management at their respective websites:
Yes, Drew, the drought is over and now we begin again by sharing our musical gift and providing our community with the sights and sounds of the orchestra it deserves. Dedication and patience from all organizations involved in the negotiations the Board of the SSO, the Musicians of the orchestra and Local 116, AFM) played a large part in determining the direction and focus of the SSO for the next two years.
As the Former Personnel Manager of the SSO for 32 years and the Full Time Contract Second Horn having played in the organization both as a teen-ager during my high school and college years and as a senior citizen in most recent years, it is my hope that all parties can continue the honest and critical dialogue necessary to maintain the jewel of the Ark-LA-Tx.
I am not the offical spokesperson for our local musicians whether from SSO or the many community orchestras in which many of us play, but my views, opinions and my photos of local orchestral and ensemble events can be seen on my blog listed below. Thanks again for your coverage.
At the same time, that’s a compromise over the initial proposal of a 75 percent cut and moving to a per service structure. Statements from the orchestra representatives and musicians did not include any additional details but we’ll see about reviewing them once the contract is released.
Yes, Drew, the drought is over and now we begin again by sharing our musical gift and providing our community with the sights and sounds of the orchestra it deserves. Dedication and patience from all organizations involved in the negotiations the Board of the SSO, the Musicians of the orchestra and Local 116, AFM) played a large part in determining the direction and focus of the SSO for the next two years.
As the Former Personnel Manager of the SSO for 32 years and the Full Time Contract Second Horn having played in the organization both as a teen-ager during my high school and college years and as a senior citizen in most recent years, it is my hope that all parties can continue the honest and critical dialogue necessary to maintain the jewel of the Ark-LA-Tx.
I am not the offical spokesperson for our local musicians whether from SSO or the many community orchestras in which many of us play, but my views, opinions and my photos of local orchestral and ensemble events can be seen on my blog listed below. Thanks again for your coverage.
Susan W Rogers
http://www.shreveportmusicians4ever.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the info Susan and I also appreciate the disclaimers, that’s very thoughtful to include.