Operating Support
Operating Support
Uniting virtuosic vocal artistry with scholarly research, The Rose Ensemble creates musical performances and educational programs that connect audiences to compelling stories of human history, culture, and spirituality from around the world.
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.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Pearl Bergad: Executive director, Chinese Heritage Foundation; Paul Dice: President, International Friendship Through the Performing Arts; Thomas Dodge: Photographer; former executive director of the Fairmont Opera House; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Tammy Mattonen: CPA and nonprofit financial consultant; Jill Moore: Executive Director of Great River Arts; Sara Olsen: Musician, composer, teacher, playwright, and visual artist; Cassandra Utt: Actor, singer, artistic data analysis; Kristen Wesloh: Director of institutional giving, Minnesota Public Radio; 26 years nonprofit management experience
ACHF Arts Access
Audiences gain access to high-quality music programs that increase knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for diverse histories and cultures. Attendance measures participation. Post-program surveys measure program quality; perceptions of change in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation; and anticipated changes in attitude or behavior. 2: Continue developing strategies for building audiences in Minnesota by addressing economic, geographic, physical, demographic, and perceptual barriers. Attendance and survey data measure participation and demographics. Audience and phone sampler surveys assess success in removing barriers, quality of experience, and degree of engagement.
Audiences gain access to high-quality music programs that increase knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for diverse histories and cultures. Attendance measures participation. Post-program surveys measure program quality; perceptions of change in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation; and anticipated changes in attitude or behavior. 2: Audiences experience increased access to Rose Ensemble programs as economic, geographic, physical, demographic, and perceptual barriers are eased. Attendance and survey data measure participation and demographics. Audience surveys and patron feedback assess success in removing barriers, quality of experience, and degree of engagement.
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