Talk:Vermont Mozart Festival
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[edit] Deleted section
The following section has been removed multiple times, I thought I would see what others thought before restoring it again. —MJBurrage • TALK • 16:18, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Financial sustainability
Despite the Festival's ongoing popularity and acclaim—it is routinely selected by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce as one of the state's top ten events—the organization has throughout its history faced significant financial obstacles. This is not an uncommon situation in the arts world by any account. But because of their love for the festival and their long-standing relationship with the organization, many of the Festival's performers play for considerably less than their usual fees. Likewise, the Festival benefits from a large and fiercely dedicated volunteer staff whose tasks include ushering, stubbing tickets, and facilitating parking. All this is backed by a growing base of financial support from individuals and corporations in the region.
In early 2005, newly hired Executive Director Rebecca Stone announced that the Festival had accumulated approximately $140,000 in debt—enough to put the Festival's continued existence in jeopardy. Many Festival supporters responded with gifts; and in the two seasons under Stone's leadership, 65% of that debt was eliminated. In March 2007, Stone resigned, citing ‘differences’ with the board.[1] Timothy R. Riddle—the former Director of Development & Public Relations—assumed Stone's position as Executive Director, working to continue to sustain and grow the festival.
- ^ Hallenbeck, Brent. Vermont Mozart director resigns; ‘differences’ cited Burlington Free Press (April 3, 2007)
- I have been trying very hard, but I confess without much success, to avoid the conclusion that someone is attempting to censor the page. My personal feeling is that it is solid information which cites a relatively reliable online source, and should therefore stay. If anyone feels that the page "lacks balance" as a result, they are of course free to restore it by making similarly authoritative contributions. --Stephen Burnett 17:08, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
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BetacommandBot (talk) 03:10, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
