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www.waterloochronicle.ca Tickets $19.â€"$529. EXPERIENCE SERIES € SPAENAUR THE RECORD Urke M Bender Endowrment Fund The Dorothy A. & nzopm fr As a sign of that commitâ€" ment, 100 per cent of the 18 board _ members have pledged their financial supâ€" port for a total of $230,000, which is close to 10 per cent of the overall community goal. In addition to launching the fundraising campaign, the symphony has develâ€" oped a plan to reduce expenses and is identifying other shortâ€"term costâ€"cutâ€" ting measures as part of its response to the financial issue. Earlier today, staff and players were advised of the situation, _ and _ were informed of a 15 per cent "We realize that this is an ambitious target, but we are confident we can band together as a community and save the symphony for future audiences to enjoy," Astley said. "The future of the symphony, a valued community treasure, is ridâ€" ing on the support and parâ€" ticipation of all of us. The board is confident that we can overcome this obstacle with the coâ€"operation and support of our community." Symphony sends SOS to community Continued from page 10 Continued from page 10 anything else." Corpse! plays eight Corpse! opens this Thursday For three days, talented Canadian Artisans Artists, Craftspeople, and Guilds will be displaying, demonstrating and selling their unique products. October 27â€"29, Bingemans, Kitchener Friday 3â€"6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10amâ€"5pm Tickets: $4 adult admission, children 12 and under free THE RECORD SHOW & SALE In announcing the reductions, Astley also noted that the symphony is considering a number of options that could help raise funds to restore some of the cut in pay, and that manageâ€" ment is working closely with players and staff to evaluate and implement ideas that would help address this shortfall. reduction in fixed pay. "We must continue to reduce costs and generate support in order to save our symphony. And with that process, regrettably, comes some difficult decisions that affect our employees and players," said Astley. "Manâ€" agement has asked for a reduction in fixed pay, with a potential to restore this cut through variable pay measures and other means. We understand the toll this will take on our staff and players and appreciate their coâ€"operation and underâ€" standing during this chalâ€" lenging time." Other steps taken by the board to improve the symâ€" phony‘s financial position include narrowing the search for a new music shows a week, Oct. 11â€"29. Tickets can be ordered by calling the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse box presents ORKS director and focusing on innovative ways to enhance the symphony experience for the community that will in turn expand the audience by attracting a new and younger listener. In spite of the financial challenges facing the symâ€" phony, Astley expressed confidence and optimism in the community‘s ability to respond and support the campaign. "This is a difficult time for the symphony," he said. "I believe that the symphoâ€" ny can and will be saved through the participation of our community. In order for the symphony to survive tomorrow, we need the community‘s commitment this month." Individuals interested in supporting the SOS camâ€" paign are asked to visit the symphony‘s website at www.kwsymphony.on.ca or to call 519â€"745â€"4711 ext. 267. Throughout October, the symphony will be taking pledges, which will be called on when the board is certain there is a sustainable future for the symphony. office at 519â€"747â€"7788 or visiting the theatre‘s webâ€" site at www.stjacobscounâ€" tryplayhouse.com. \