SymphonySTRONG

So I'm not sure if I've written on my personal blog yet about the new website www.symphonystrong.com. I'll do that now!

SymphonySTRONG is an organization that has recently formed to support live music by networking those who are PASSIONATE about music. Right now the issues of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra are the "ground zero" for SymphonySTRONG. But the website is trying very hard to not take sides (board vs. union musicians). The sole purpose is to create excitement about and network that excitement amongst citizens of Columbus and the surrounding areas!

SymphonySTRONG was actually just written about in the International Musician magazine.























This is a major thing for a grassroots organization! There are roughly 900 people signed up through SymphonySTRONG. These people get somewhat regular email updates from the organization about the issues which SymphonySTRONG is involved with.

The newest idea that SymphonySTRONG is currently testing is "Cooking meets the Maestro." Once a month, Maestro Junichi Hirokami and Sushi Chef Masa meet to discuss the ways in which cooking is similar to making music as a Maestro. A unique idea, to say the least.

SymphonySTRONG is also selling orange wristbands which resemble the Armstrong "Live Strong"wrist bands, but are designed as saying "Symphony STRONG" instead. "Passion" t-shirts are also coming very soon for the community to purchase to show their proud support of SymphonySTRONG and the Columbus Symphony.

Their website also allows any registered user to post videos, events, comments, etc. so that the rest of the community can remain informed about new events of any musical genre!

If you haven't given the SymphonySTRONG website a look, I would highly recommend it! If you still don't understand what is going on with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, then please check out this blog and read all about it. If you feel like weighing in on the issue, there is a live vote count occurring on the SymphonySTRONG website about whether or not people think there is a need for professional orchestras like the Columbus Symphony. Signup and vote!