On September 4, San Francisco Symphony Chorus Director Emeritus Vance Y. George sent a personal message to Symphony CEO Matt Spivey and the SFS Board Officers, expressing his concern about the drastic proposed Chorus budget cuts. Today, with his permission, we are sharing the letter more widely. Vance George is recognized internationally as one of the world’s leading choral conductors. During his 23 years as conductor with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, the Chorus was hailed as one of the finest in the world, and he accepted two Grammy Awards and one Emmy on behalf of the Chorus. We cannot thank him enough for standing with us as we continue our fight to SAVE THE CHORUS. Thank you, Vance! ... Read More -->