The Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced that all contracted members of the MSO will receive continued relief payments for all canceled concerts through the end of its 2020–2021 season. The payments are funded by the MSO’s Musicians’ Relief Fund Campaign, a Cultural Organization Grant from the state of Wisconsin, previous funds approved by the MSO Board, and a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
The MSO states that generous donations and grants have allowed them to voluntarily make relief payments equal to what MSO musicians would have earned performing the 2021 February–May subscription concerts. Those concerts include the Final Forte and Spring Young People’s Concert, the Symphony Soup and Link Up education concerts, and Concert on the Green, all of which have been canceled.
