CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has raised $26 million in a campaign drive that will allow it to add 14 new members to its ensemble. 

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (http://cin.ci/1FT5frk ) it made the announcement at a concert Thursday night. The funding is the culmination of a 14-month fundraising campaign that will help sustain the orchestra as a year-round operation. 

More than 20 families, individuals and foundations donated to the campaign. Officials say it will allow them to attract top-level conductors and musicians. 

The fundraising campaign shows a drastic turnaround for the orchestra. Just six years ago, the ensemble was contemplating downsizing and could have gone out of business. 

The announcement coincides with the agreement of a five-year deal between the orchestra and the union.