CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

Here is a timeline of all COVID-19 communications from your Bozeman Symphony throughout 2020.
Thank you for your support, understanding and patience through these extraordinary times.
We look forward to seeing you in the concert hall once again!

September 4, 2020 - 8:00 AM

Dear Friends,

IT IS WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION that we express gratitude to our season subscribers and donors who, despite the uncertainty ahead, have renewed for the 2020—2021 concert season. It is because of your love for symphonic music and willingness to share this passion with our community that we will gather to experience live performances once again. Your desire to see the Bozeman Symphony thrive motivates us during this difficult and challenging time.

As part of our recent patron survey, you provided critical insights related to performance expectations for the remainder of this year. Two main themes emerged: your willingness to support the Symphony, despite what performance offerings may look like, and the safety and health of our musicians.

Each musician in the orchestra and choir wishes to continue providing live symphonic music for our community. The challenges and realities of how this would be possible, beginning our season in September, have been conflicting.

Studies about performance during the pandemic are available worldwide, primarily focused on musician safety and aerosol spread through instruments in the orchestra. Along with these studies, considerations related to stage size, capacity, audience safety, and input from the Gallatin County Health Department and community partners are the driving forces in decisions made by the musicians, administrative staff, Covid-19 Task Force and the Board of Directors.

From the onset of the guiding principles established by the Covid-19 Task Force, prioritizing the health and safety of our musicians, patrons, and staff has remained number one. To that end, we are announcing the postponement of our fall season. It remains our intention to present six concert programs during the spring and summer of 2021, with repertoire modifications to what has been previously announced in the season brochure. Details about these plans will be shared in the weeks and months ahead.

Many of you have reached out asking how to help. Renewal of your 2020—2021 season subscription, which is important this season more than ever, as well as a new or increased gift to your Bozeman Symphony is deeply appreciated (please visit bozemansymphony.org/donate or call 406-585-9774). Your collective financial support will allow us to navigate this difficult period and keep your Bozeman Symphony thriving as we look toward a bright future of live symphonic music for our community.

With sincere gratitude,
Stephen Schachman
Chair, Board of Directors
Emily Paris-Martin
Executive Director
Norman Huynh
Music Director

LETTER TO PATRONS

September 4, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Press Release:
BOZEMAN SYMPHONY SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOZEMAN SYMPHONY SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
SEPTEMBER 2020

Bozeman, September 2020 – The Bozeman Symphony announces important changes to its much anticipated 53rd concert season with new Music Director Norman Huynh. As the Coronavirus pandemic evolves, the Symphony’s Covid-19 Task Force has continued to monitor information and guidelines made available at the local, state, and national levels. With the health and well-being of the Symphony’s entire community at the forefront, the organization will postpone the fall season. It remains the Symphony’s intention to present six concert programs during the spring and summer of 2021, with repertoire modifications to what has been announced previously.

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PRESS RELEASE

August 31, 2020 - 11:55 Am

SEASON POSTPONEMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about your options as a season subscriber or ticket holder and other questions regarding the 2020 - 2021 concert season.

Our Bozeman Symphony Staff are available to help with any additional questions or concerns you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (406) 585-9774 or info@bozemansymphony.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

July 29, 2020 - 9:10 AM

LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL FLUTE SUE MAKEEVER

The Bozeman Symphony mailed a letter from Principal Flute Sue Makeever to our season subscribers, ticket holders and fans updating the public about season updates due to COVID-19.

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SUE MAKEEVER LETTER

July 29, 2020 - 9:10 AM

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE BOZEMAN SYMPHONY IN NAVIGATING COVID-19:

1. PRIORITIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY: The Bozeman Symphony will follow all CDC guidelines and guidance available at the state and local level to protect the safety and health of our musicians, patrons, and staff.

2. PRESENTING MUSIC TO OUR COMMUNITY: The Bozeman Symphony will continue to provide our community with high quality musical performances in a manner appropriate to the circumstances.

3. COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY: The Bozeman Symphony is committed to maintaining transparent two-way communication with our community. We will provide regular updates to our community as the landscape of COVID-19 evolves and adjustments to our season are made.

4. FOCUSING ON OUR MUSICIANS: The Bozeman Symphony will maintain our connection with and support of our musicians. We will continue to provide our musicians with meaningful opportunities to engage with our audience.

5. PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE ARTISTIC OUTPUT: The Bozeman Symphony will pursue the development of innovative artistic output in order to provide our community with engaging musical experiences.

6. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Bozeman Symphony will continue to find new ways to connect with our community through our online and social media presence.