Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHO: The Austin Symphony Orchestra
DATE: June 23, 2005
CONTACT: Don Hill, Director of Public Relations - 476-6064 x 213

AUSTIN SYMPHONY BOOKS INCREASE IN TICKET SALES

Jim Reagan, Executive Director of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, reported a dramatic increase in ticket sales for its 2004/2005 season at the June 15, 2005 meeting of the ASO Board of Directors. Ticket sales totaled over $1.1 million with the most dramatic increase being in single ticket sales for the classical concerts, which rose 43% over the previous season.

Commenting on the increase in sales, Reagan said, "We had an outstanding season with tremendous guest artists and a combination of familiar symphonic works along with introducing some new music. Our marketing department, along with our media partners, presented the offerings in a masterful manner. We actually witnessed some ticketing scalping at our sold-out performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. That is quite flattering."