Philharmonic Board “Declares Success” for Past Seasons,

Will Not Present Concerts in the Future

The Gwinnett Philharmonic Association, Inc. is fortunate to have been able to finish each of the thirteen seasons of its existence with all bills paid, but will not continue to present concerts in the future.  The Board of Directors made the decision at its July 23, 2008 meeting.  A fourteenth season would have been met with rising expenses of 20% in certain key areas and significantly declining revenues. The current economic climate has caused many sponsors to reduce support substantially and others have been lost entirely.  This ever-widening gap between anticipated income and unavoidable expenses has led us to undertake an orderly cessation of operations.

For this reason, it has become necessary to “declare success” for the Gwinnett Philharmonic, and at the same time, effectively close this chapter in the arts history of Gwinnett.  The Board of Directors is convinced that new chapters will be written in the ongoing history of performing arts in Gwinnett.  The board is unanimous in indicating its support for other emerging initiatives that will seek new ways to encourage the presentation of professional performing arts. Especially promising among those initiatives are the efforts being made through Partnership Gwinnett.

The Philharmonic and its audiences have enjoyed many wonderful concerts of great music.  Each season has been marked by stellar performances by our superb professional musicians.  We are grateful to be able to end on a “good note” with all financial obligations having been met, leaving a legacy of thirteen years of excellent performances.

Music Director Monte Nichols joins Board President Jeff Cooper and all the members of the Philharmonic board in expressing appreciation to all who have supported the orchestra and helped make our concerts successful for the past thirteen seasons.