Community Arts Education Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 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 2019
End Date
December 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Goodhue
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
Dodge
Goodhue
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
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. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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

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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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.

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

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$156,710
Direct expenses
$171,710
Administration costs
$6,800
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide a high quality orchestral music education program for students in grades 3-12 through their participation in SEMYO ensembles. Survey students and parents for their feedback on programs. Track the number of students who advance to the next higher level orchestra. Track program participation and event attendance numbers. Complete event evaluation forms. 2: Increase mentorship between students within the orchestras; also between students and professional musicians in the community. Survey students on impact of section coaching by guest musicians. Track number of students who participate in mentorship opportunities. Assess concert performances for improvement through the season.

Measurable Outcome(s)

SEMYO successfully provided opportunities for 200 youth to receive instruction in instrumental music and participate in performing ensembles. Students and their parents were surveyed to determine satisfaction with the program and feedback was positive. Participation and audience numbers were tracked, and enrollment remained steady during 2019. 2: SEMYO participants had opportunities for mentorship with younger students and frequent opportunities to learn from area professional musicians. SEMYO participants had opportunities for mentorship with younger students and frequent opportunities to learn from area professional musicians.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Stephanie Kilen, Michelle Dina, Eric Sanders, Richard Smith, Pamela Sinicrope, Alexandra Wolanskyj, Michael Grinnell, Mark Pasch, Anne Thiemann
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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