Community Arts Education Support
Community Arts Education Support
Universal Music Center's mission is to enrich lives trhough music and live performance education.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery. Officer at-large, 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.
Susan Berdahl: Marketing and grant writing contractor; Carolyn Borgen: Nonprofit consultant; Amanda Cross: Education coordinator, Kaddatz Galleries; David Dobbs: Multidisciplinary visual artist; education director, Macrostie Art Centr; Concha Fernandez Del Rey: Assistant principal, Mississippi Creative Arts School; Lauren Hildebrand: Arts and education consultant; cofounder of Trollwood Performing Arts School; Jere Lantz: President/CEO and artistic director, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Carla McGrath: Executive director, Highpoint Center for Printmaking
ACHF Arts Education
Increase enrollment in UMC programs by 15% with students demonstrating increased musical skills in instrumental, vocal and live on-stage performance. Current enrollment totals are compared to previous year totals at the start of each fiscal year. Progress is evaluated by director/instructor reviews, students graduating through method books and demonstrating qualified advancement in music skills. 2: Offer Social Emotional learning to under-served and at risk youth in public, private, alternative and correctional institutions throughout Minnesota. UMC and hosting institution define program outcomes. Impact data is reviewed during event by UMC and institution to assure outcomes are met. post-event meeting reviews successes, what could be improved and programs final impact.
Due to Covid19 enrollment dropped by 15% We are steadily and successfully recovering and current students are thriving and meeting projected outcomes Enrollment totals were compared to previous year totals at the start of the fiscal year. Progress was evaluated by director/instructor reviews, students progressing through method books and demonstrating staff approved advancement in music skills. 2: Social Emotional programs increased via Zoom sessions to vulnerable adult, memory care, group home residents and SE Minnesota public school system UMC and hosting institution define program outcomes. Impact data is reviewed during event by UMC and institution to assure outcomes are met. post-event meeting reviews successes, what could be improved and programs final impact.