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Friday, June 14, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced eight more free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It's music appreciation week at Christian Brothers Academy in Dewitt this week. Teachers say it's important to showcase the musical talents of students so that they appreciate music, and see the integral role it can play in education.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Symphony Syracuse Orchestra will kick off its new season on December 14 with a Holiday Symphonic Spectacular

Thursday, October 25, 2012  More than 50 former Syracuse Symphony Orchestra musicians are a part of this new venture called the Musical Associates of Central New York, a cooperative venture, where musicians are putting up their own money to keep it going.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The fun takes place at the Syracuse Inner Harbor starting Wednesday, July 4th through Sunday, July 8th!

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Music fans flocked to the Sound Garden in Armory Square this morning, as tickets for The Randy Brecker Sextet concert on March 2 at OCC were distributed for free.

Friday, October 21, 2011  The Utica Symphony Orchestra has been silenced in its 100th year amid debt, staff cuts and the resignation of its longtime conductor.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  M&T Bank obtained Syracuse Symphony Orchestra assets and equipment through bankruptcy court. M&T Bank has arranged for the assets to be donated to local non-profit organizations for community use.

Monday, September 12, 2011  The musicians who once made up the Syracuse Symphony Orchestrea are out with blistering criticism of the plan to bring live symphonic music back to Central New York.   Recently, a five year phased plan was revealed that calls for a new Syracuse Philharmonic in partnership with Syracuse University.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The unemployed musicians of the bankrupt Syracuse Symphony Orchestra have rallied on stages from Fayetteville to Rome this summer to keep the music alive.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  This year, the celebration is again at the Inner Harbor with plenty of fun, food, and fireworks on July 1st.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature has approved a bailout for the Oncenter. However, it comes with a catch.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  The New York State Fair today released details about the first four acts that will appear at the Chevy Court stage of this year's fair.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  The bittersweet sound of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra filled West Genesee High School.

Sunday, April 17, 2011