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Palm Beach Symphony Strikes A Major Chord

In The Community

Newly Released Report Demonstrates 46-Year-Old Organization Is Once Again
A Cultural Pioneer During The Pandemic

The Palm Beach Symphony has released its 2019/20
Impact Report offering insight into how one of South
Florida’s legendary arts institutions became a cultural
innovator once again during the pandemic as it continued
its mission of engaging, educating and entertaining the
greater community of the Palm Beaches and beyond.
“The theme of our recently concluded 46th Season was
‘Dare to Dream’ yet none of us could have imagined a
season in which schools and concert halls would close,”
said Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont.
“Through the unwavering commitment of our supporters
and patrons and the total dedication of our board, staff,
musicians and volunteers, we were able to find new ways
to connect with the community and make a difference.
This report documents their tremendous contributions.”
The season began with record-breaking attendance
at concerts and events contributing to a 100 percent
increase in revenue over the past five years. In his first
season as Music Director, Emmy award-winner Gerard
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Schwarz created a highly anticipated season that increased
subscriptions by 52 percent. Tickets to social events
were equally coveted with the 2020 annual black-tie gala
raising nearly one million dollars and the annual Holly
Jolly Symphony Fête raising nearly 150 percent more Palm Beach Symphony reached more than 8,000 students through performances, coaching and workshops during the past
than the previous year. season. Photo courtesy of Palm Beach Symphony.
Understanding the symphony’s importance to Palm
Beach County, 70 percent of ticket holders donated the delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and community outreach programs with children’s
value of the tickets back to the symphony for concerts and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes,
cancelled due to the pandemic and then followed it online, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 instrument donations and free public concerts. For more
boosting the symphony’s YouTube viewership by 127 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
percent. Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education
Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach
County with the 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Welcome Back
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including a 42 percent increase in hours of music
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Vibrant community collaboration began on stage with Sold Sold Sold
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Facebook followers.
“Palm Beach Symphony began with a part-time YOuR needs and YOuR MissiON
conductor as a grass roots organization and, as that Is how I built a top producing 36 year career.
implies, our roots have taken hold in the community over
decades,” McClymont said. “We look forward to helping My responsibility to you: hONEsTY AND iNTEgRiTY
the community and those we serve continue to grow and
flourish in the months and years ahead.” CONTACT ME TODAY at bconda@ipre.com or 207-450-5030
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