{"id":12434,"date":"2023-09-18T15:41:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T19:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demosite2.asurtec.com\/?p=12434"},"modified":"2023-09-18T15:45:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T19:45:13","slug":"statement-of-solidarity-kitchener-waterloo-symphony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oc.ca\/en\/statement-of-solidarity-kitchener-waterloo-symphony\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement of Solidarity &#8211; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orchestras Canada (OC) stands in solidarity with musicians, staff, board and community\u00a0following\u00a0the announcement that the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS)\u00a0will not be proceeding with their 2023-24 season. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The KWS has a long history of artistry, innovation and resilience. Yesterday\u2019s announcement should serve as a wake-up call about the ongoing challenges facing many Canadian not-for-profit performing arts organizations in this post-COVID period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Canada\u2019s national association for orchestras, we believe in the power of music and musicians to change lives. Advocacy is a key pillar of our work, and we actively advocate for the policies and funding frameworks that will make it possible for musicians and arts workers to lead lives of dignity, creativity and contribution in Canadian communities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will continue to advocate for KWS and all our member orchestras, and to provide support, guidance, connections and resources. 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