Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,648
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Crow Wing
Dakota
Hennepin
Nicollet
Pine
Ramsey
Renville
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Carver
Crow Wing
Dakota
Hennepin
Nicollet
Pine
Ramsey
Renville
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

In the conviction that music nourishes the body, mind, and spirit of the individual and enriches the community, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies provides a rigorous and inspiring orchestral experience for young 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.; 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.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

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 Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,648
Other Funds Leveraged
$882,619
Direct expenses
$882,619
Administration costs
$2,872
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase student participation in music education. GTCYS will track the number of students served in our orchestral programs and the number awarded scholarships. We will also track the number of students served in our new violin instruction program. 2: Inspire diverse audiences through continued engagement, new venues, and collaborations. GTCYS will track the number of concerts, new venues, and artistic collaborations. We will also measure their geographic reach, plus the number of children and adults who benefit.

Measurable Outcome(s)

GTCYS increased student participation in music education. GTCYS tracked the number of students served in their orchestral programs and the number awarded scholarships. GTCYS also tracked the number of students served in their new violin instruction program. 2: GTCYS inspired audiences through continued engagement, diverse venues, and collaborations. GTCYS tracked the number of concerts, venues, and artistic collaborations. GTCYS measured their geographic reach, plus the number of children and adults who benefited.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
J.C. Beckstrand, Tami Dokken, David Zoll, Douglas Parish, Julia Jenson, Rebecca Anderson, Jeff Benjamin, Carolyn Egeberg, Andrew Eklund, Camille Chang Gilmore, Hyun Mee Graves, Maurice Holloman, Carl Crosby Lehman, Rich May Jr., Laura Newinski, Cathy Schmidt, Ernest van Panhuys
Project Manager
First Name
Megen
Last Name
Balda
Organization Name
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies AKA GTCYS
Street Address
408 St Peter St Ste 300
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
(651) 602-6800
Email
megen@gtcys.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
Email the Agency