“Firelands Symphony Orchestra announced Friday it will have a ‘flex season’ for 2020-21,” writes Tom Jackson in Sunday’s (/24) Sandusky Register (Sandusky, OH). “What that means: Organizers, following health and safety guidelines, will schedule and perform shows as soon as it’s safe to do so. ‘The decision to cancel our season was made for the safety of our patrons and musicians,’ said Carl Topilow, the symphony’s conductor and musical director…. All remaining shows from the previous season that had been postponed … have now been canceled.… No performances for the new season have been scheduled yet, but creative ways to unite musicians and audiences will be considered, the orchestra outlined in its news release.” Separately, “music education videos have been posted at the orchestra’s YouTube channel, which also has orchestra performances in a playlist. Videos also are available at the orchestra’s Facebook page. ‘The FSO’s mission to enrich lives through music is more important than ever, as the arts will help everyone to not just survive but thrive through these challenging times,’ said Nike Mendenhall, president of the board of directors and interim executive director. ‘We are fortunate to serve a community that values our symphony, music school and education outreach.’ ”
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