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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, 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.

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

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

Sunday, April 10, 2011  Sunday night, former members of the SSO played before a packed crowd inside the DeWitt Community Church.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  On Tuesday night the board voted to enter Chapter 7 bankruptcy as soon as possible and will liquidate the Symphony's assets through a bankruptcy trustee.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  It was a bittersweet night for the musicians and supporters of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is approaching another deadline.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra announced today it has met its February fundraising goal, receiving $473,787 through February 4th.  More than 1,300 people donated to the SSO over a ten day span, exceeding its $375,000 goal by almost $100,000.  The SSO still needs to raise an additional $445,000 by March to sustain operations.  However, the extra money raised this past month will go toward that total.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  By this coming Friday the organization must raise $375,000 to receive its first $100,000.