BACKGROUND:

For generations, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has been one of Boston’s most important cultural institutions. Its musicians, conductors, and audiences together form a community that extends far beyond the walls of Symphony Hall.

Recent developments surrounding the orchestra’s future leadership have raised many questions among patrons, supporters, and members of the Boston arts community.

The BSO belongs not only to its administration but to the city it serves.

OUR REQUEST:

We the patrons and supports of the Boston Symphony Orchestra respectfully call on the leadership of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (specifically Chad Smith - CEO and Barbara Hostetter - Chair, Board of Trustees) to host a public town hall/community forum where patrons, musicians, and supporters can hear directly from leadership and ask questions about the orchestra’s future direction.

Such a conversation would demonstrate the transparency, trust, and civic engagement that have long defined the BSO’s role in Boston’s cultural life.

IN CLOSING:

Boston deserves an open conversation about the future of one of its most treasured institutions.

We ask the Boston Symphony Orchestra's leadership to invite the community into that conversation.

After signing the petition - please take your action further and send an email to the CEO and  to the Board of Trustees:

Sending an email is easy as cutting and pasting one of the message below and sending your email to: info@bso.org and board@bso.org

✉️ Patron Message

Subject: Request for a Public Town Hall

I am a supporter of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and care deeply about its future. I respectfully ask that the BSO host a public town hall to engage with its community and share more about its direction.

✉️ Community Mesage

Subject: Request for a Public Town Hall

As a member of the Boston arts community, I believe transparency and dialogue are essential. I ask that the Boston Symphony Orchestra hold a public town hall for patrons, musicians, and community members.

✉️ Audience Message

Subject: Request for a Public Town Hall

The Boston Symphony Orchestra means a great deal to me as an audience member. I would appreciate the opportunity to hear from leadership and ask that a public town hall be held.