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Auburn Symphony reports post‑pandemic attendance gains, expands school programs
Summary
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra told the City Council it saw rising post‑pandemic attendance, expanded education outreach to fourth graders and new staffing support, and said city funding plus new 'Doors Open' funds are helping stabilize its budget.
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra presented its 2023–24 annual report to the Auburn City Council study session on Jan. 13, 2025, outlining higher post‑pandemic concert attendance, expanded education programs and new staff hires.
The report was delivered by Rachel Carey, executive director of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra, who said the orchestra’s 2023 December holiday concert drew “over 700 people,” the group’s highest holiday attendance since the pandemic. Carey said the orchestra also recorded its highest post‑pandemic fundraiser attendance in March and expects to replicate a successful brunch‑format fundraiser next March.
Daryl Faber, Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation director,…
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