Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

SYRACUSE, NY – During the entire month of March, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will collect non-perishable food for the 2010 Orchestras Feeding America Food Drive. Last year, the SSO’s partnership with the Food Bank of Central New York, the League of American Orchestras and Feeding America provided the community with more than 1,400 pounds of food. This year, the goal is to surpass 1,500 pounds of food.

In 2009, more than 250 orchestras representing every state participated in Orchestras Feeding America. It was the single largest orchestra community service project in the country. As a result, more than 200,000 pounds of food were collected and distributed to communities nationwide.

Donation bins will be placed in the Mulroy Civic Center so patrons can conveniently drop off food when attending a concert.

Most needed items:

Dry soup, rice, powdered/canned milk, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, beans, canned fruit and vegetables, tuna, canned meats, stew, soup, pasta, fruit juices/sip-sized juices

Items the Food Bank CANNOT accept:

Glass jars/glass bottles, unlabeled or dented cans, open or resealed packaging, perishable foods, homemade foods, expired products, monetary donations, clothing

Collection Dates:

March 5-6:            Beethoven’s 9^th

March 12-13:        The Classical Piano

March 14:             Side-By-Side

March 19-20:        Fiery Percussion

March 26-27:        Maureen McGovern

March 27:             Og & The Drum

All food collected will be distributed to people in the Central New York region. For more information please visit www.syracusesymphony.org or call Jennifer at (315) 424-8222 ext. 261.

About the SSO

During its 39-week season, the 80-member Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs for more than 237,000 audience members through 213 full-orchestra and ensemble concerts in 17 counties throughout New York State. Founded in 1961, the Syracuse Symphony, led by a conducting staff of international caliber, has performed five concerts at Carnegie Hall, most recently on April 5, 2003, and was presented with the NYS Governor's Arts Award in 1999. For more information, visit us at www.syracusesymphony.org.

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Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performances are made possible with public funds from Onondaga County, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Natural Heritage Trust and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. The SSO is a member of the Arts & Cultural Leadership Alliance of CNY and the League of American Orchestras.