Community Arts Education Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2018
End Date
December 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Olmsted
Wabasha
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Olmsted
Wabasha
Project Overview

Community Arts Education Support

Project Details

The Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the artistic and personal development of young instrumental musicians.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Vicki Chepulis: Cofounder and former executive director, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo-Moorhead; board member, New York Mills Regional Cultural Center; executive committee member, Rural Arts and Culture Summit; Joanna Cortright: Independent arts education consultant; Alison Good: Former commercial artist, educator and administrator; active community volunteer; Alyssa Melby: Executive director, Northfield Arts guild; Jamie Schwaba: Managing director, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Gregory Smith: Business operations manager, the Fitzgerald Theater

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$156,710
Direct expenses
$171,710
Administration costs
$7,200
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide quality orchestral, small ensemble, and solo opportunities for musicians in grades 3-12 through performance, competition, and outreach programs. Survey students and parents feedback on programs. Track program participation and event attendance numbers. Track number of students that return next season and move to next level of performance. 2: Provide free or low-cost programs for all ages and backgrounds to expose new/growing audiences to classical music performance and education. Track numbers and general age demographics of audiences, cost of programs, and type of venues. Solicit feedback through website.

Measurable Outcome(s)

During 2018 SEMYO students in grades 3-12 participated in three orchestras demonstrating significant growth in technique and musicianship. Student and parent surveys indicated satisfaction with the program and a majority agreed that SEMYO helped them grow as musicians. Enrollment increased by 30 percent at the start of the SEMYO in fall of 2018. 2: SEMYO students gained mentorship opportunities through additional coaching and performances led by professional musicians and teachers from the area. By listening to students' performances, both live and recorded, it was apparent that student participants improved greatly in musicianship and technique from coaching sessions with area professional musicians, teachers, and community volunteers.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mike Smith, Steven Dickes, Stephanie Kilen, Pamela Sinicrope, Ann Thiemann, Eric Sanders, Alexandra Wolanskyj, Michelle Dina
Project Manager
First Name
Corey
Last Name
Henke
Organization Name
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras
Street Address
1001 14th St NW Ste 450
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Phone
(507) 282-1718
Email
chenke@semyo.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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