Late last week, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony announced that its musicians have agreed to a 5% wage reduction effective January, 2010; as well, repertoire for two upcoming programs has been adjusted, to reduce the number of per service musicians required. 

According to the KW Symphony’s media advisory, the musicians’ “contribution represents an investment in the long term vitality of the organization and acknowledges, with confidence, the exciting future of the organization….The success of the KWS is a result of an amazing partnership between musicians, management, the board and the community. In response to the lead of the KWS musicians, donors will be called upon to recognize the importance and value of the orchestra through a tribute campaign to be announced soon.  In the face of global economic uncertainty imposed by external forces, the KWS is proactively asserting fiscal responsibility in order to preserve the long term vitality of this region’s premiere performing arts organization.”

For more information on the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, you can visit their website here.