“Attendance at Detroit Symphony Orchestra classical concerts inched forward last year by 2% and income from the orchestra’s classical series leapt 7.6% — victories in an environment in which many orchestras have seen attendance and income drop. Income from all DSO concerts combined in 2004-05 — classical, jazz, pops, children’s series and special events — rose 6%. A small increase in ticket prices was partially responsible for the uptick. The revenue increases are a critical step in the DSO’s drive to balance its budget for the second straight year after running up an accumulated deficit of $2 million. With three weeks left in its fiscal year, the DSO has met goals for earned income and expenses. But contributed income from individuals and businesses remains a question mark.”