FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Nick Dobreff, Manager of Publicity and Community Relations
616.485.3913 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org
COLORADO SYMPHONY CANCELS 2020 BALL FUNDRAISER
The Symphony’s largest yearly fundraiser has been cancelled in response to concerns and mandates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 27, 2020 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony Association regretfully announces the cancellation of the April 25, 2020, Colorado Symphony Ball, Masquerade at the Mission Ballroom, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All sponsors and supporters will be notified directly of the cancellation via email.
Jerome H. Kern, CEO & Chairman of the Board of the CSA said: “We are very disappointed to have to cancel the Ball. It has proved to be the best spring not-for-profit event which hundreds of supporters look forward to every year. This year was going to be special as it celebrates the resurgence of the orchestra from the dire straits it was in 10-years ago and with the support of our partner, AEG Presents, it was to be held in their new Mission Ballroom, a brand new venue for our supporters to experience.”
We will also tie into all the music videos that are currently being produced, bringing our music to this community until we can perform live again.”
“Next year’s Ball will take place April 24, 2021, at The Mission Ballroom. We look forward to seeing even more of you next year. In the meantime, since you can’t come to the Colorado Symphony to hear the music live, let us bring the music to you … For your listening pleasure during these very trying times, please visit the Colorado Symphony’s YouTube page, to hear our musicians play “Ode to Joy.” #PlayOn.”
“Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you again when the music can once again go live. Until then, we hope you all remain safe and healthy.”
The cancellation aligns with the City and County of Denver in compliance with the revised CDC guidelines recommending that gatherings of 10 people or more be postponed or cancelled through May 11 in response to the COVID-19 virus.
All events at City-owned venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre (and Visitor Center), and the Denver Performing Arts Complex including Boettcher Concert Hall, have been suspended through May 11, 2020. This includes gatherings of more than 10 people.
For assistance, please contact the Contact Adriel Long, Donor & Board Relations Coordinator, at 303.308.2464 or giving@coloradosymphony.org, with questions or for more information about sponsorships. Please note that, due to increased communication and reduced staffing, response times may be longer than usual. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we process all communications in the order they are received.
The Colorado Symphony remains in communication with our internal teams, peer organizations, Denver Arts and Venues, the State of Colorado, and the City and Country of Denver to stay on top of this rapidly changing situation. We will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and local health authorities including the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE). Updates to each event status will be conveyed via email as more information becomes available. This web page will also be updated regularly with any changes.
There is no higher priority to our entire Colorado Symphony community than the safety of our guests, musicians, and staff.
1 Update 4/27: Due to extenuating circumstances, the Colorado Symphony was unable to hold a virtual silent and live auction.
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CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Nick Dobreff, Manager of Publicity and Community Relations
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org - 303.308.2477 (o)
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, visit: coloradosymphony.org/media
The 2019/20 Colorado Symphony Season is presented by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Support also provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), United Airlines, the Colorado Symphony Guild, Arrow, Bank of America, and Macy’s, Inc.
TICKETS:
For assistance, please contact the Box Office by phone at 303.623.7876 or through email at tickets@coloradosymphony.org.
UPDATED HOURS: The Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please note that, due to increased communication, call wait times may be significantly longer than usual. If your event is not within the next 72 hours, we ask that you consider contacting us closer to your event date to mitigate call volume. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Music Director Brett Mitchell, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from the world of symphonic music and beyond. In the last year, the Colorado Symphony served nearly 233,000 people attending live performances at concert and non-traditional venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through education, outreach, and programming. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music. To learn more, visit coloradosymphony.org.