Community Arts Support
ACHF Arts Access
(1) Expanded use of on-line sites for audience and community outreach, (2) Buffalo Community Orchestra more visible with increased number of speaking and ensemble performances, (3) More effective use of organizational support from state-wide on-line sources, (4) Incorporate Advisory Board feedback about 2014-15 season into Buffalo Community Orchestra Board planning, (5) Survey data from audience, board and musician questionnaires incorporated into planning, (6) Increased concert attendance, (7) pay increases for music leaders. (1) Measured increase in website hits and Facebook likes; Board review. (2) Number of events scheduled for community outreach, Board review. (3) Cultural Data Project data and non-profit finance advice analyzed by Board committees. (4) August Board review of 2015 Advisory Board feedback. (5) 5 survey reports assessing music performance and organizational effectiveness. (6) Concert attendance, reflected in ticket sales, surpass 8-year averages. (7) Principal Viola to receive $25 per service increase for '15-'16 season.
Buffalo Community Orchestra Facebook, website, and on-line newsletters expanded outreach for each concert. New venues for ensemble outreach performances were created. Non-profit financial guidelines were presented at board meetings and in memos. An Advisory Board member presented new suggestions at orchestra's annual meeting. Data on programming and performance quality was obtained from questionnaires. Concert attendance, measured in ticket sales, increased. 7th-year Principal Violist received a pay increase.
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