Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
In Monday’s (2/10) Detroit Free Press, Jalen Williams writes, “Symphony orchestras across Michigan will share $5.65 million in need-based grants, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced Friday. ‘LEO is thrilled to help sustain arts and culture in Michigan and ensure all applicants received funding to enhance their communities and contribute to their financial stability,’ said Susan Corbin, LEO director, said … ‘This initiative aligns with our vision to make Michigan a place where all people, businesses and communities have the economic means and personal freedoms to reach their full potential.’ Michigan is home to dozens of symphony orchestras. The largest, by revenue and number of employees, is the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Forty-one musical groups are sharing in the state funding this year. The grants will support a variety of needs including the renovation of music halls, instruments, musician staff, administrative staff, professional development and marketing and outreach to expand attendance.” Grantees and grants range from the Redford Civic Symphony Orchestra, Gaylord Community Orchestra, and Orchestra Sono, which each receive $1,000, to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Grand Rapids Symphony, and Sphinx Organization, which each receive grants of six figures, to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which receives $1,250,000.
