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Secure the Future Campaign Information "I am proud to lead this ensemble of passionate, dedicated musicians. Our
Orchestra has attained an unparalleled level of artistic excellence. In every concert at our surperb home, Kleinhans Music Hall, we transcend time and place on our unforgettable musical journeys together. You are a part
of the Philharmonic in this invaluable enterprise of making great music; our audience, our friends, our supporters, our success. Let's not let the journey end...ever." JoAnn Falletta, Music Director"…one of the brightest stars of symphonic music in America." Los Angeles Times "It is a privilege to be a musician with this
Orchestra, and under JoAnn Falletta's leadership, an ambassador for Buffalo to the world." Monte Hoffman, cello and BPO Trustee
"The Carnegie Hall concert immediately proved that the BPO is a world-class orchestra." New York Concert Review Kleinhans Music Hall was designed by Eero Saarinen with his father, Eliel, and has received
accolades for its elegance and acoustical performance. In the words of the architect, "The shape and character of the main auditorium were conceived as a musical instrument." "I've made my money in Buffalo
and I would like to leave it to Buffalo…for the use, enjoyment and benefit of the people of the City of Buffalo." Edward L. Kleinhans A Cultural, Educational and Economic Asset "I have lived in Western New York
all my life. The Philharmonic's artistic quality and community benefit have always been outstanding, even when the fiscal challenges have been daunting. The Orchestra's financial weakness is its lack of a significant
endowment. A permanent, substantial endowment is essential to keep the Orchestra as one of our most valuable assets. Donors can be assured that their contributions will underwrite great music for our lifetimes, and for
generations to come."
Brian Baird, BPO Finance Committee and former BPO TrusteeBPO Profile
- As a $10 million enterprise, the BPO makes a dramatic contribution to Western New York. The organization brings close to 100 jobs to Buffalo, and the Orchestra's overall economic impact returns two-to-three
times the investment made in it annually.
- BPO musicians perform 39 weeks of the year in a wide range of musical programs, and present 120 concerts for 162,000 audience members each year.
- The national and international broadcast listening audience numbers in the millions.
- Education concerts reach more than 25,000 public and private school students in Western New York annually.
- Ticket sales meet the industry benchmark.
- Cost containment has allowed the BPO to balance budgets in 2005 and 2006.
- The BPO consistently outranks our peer orchestras in annual revenue from contributions.
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