Operating Support
Operating Support
The mission of Choral Arts Ensemble is to inspire, educate, and enrich the community at large through outstanding choral performances.
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.
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.
ACHF Arts Access
CAE will organize its staffing model to assure efficient and effective operations while maximizing the skill set of each staff member. CAE's P&L and balance sheet will reflect effective staff direction, skill-set alignment and satisfaction through increased individual and corporate donations and ticket sales. 2: CAE programming will represent a wide variety of choral music styles performed in a variety of venues and surrounding communities. Concert season will reflect performance of music from ancient to contemporary. At least two concerts will be presented outside of Rochester.
We eliminated a position and consolidated those duties to existing staff. Fundraising efforts increased and some overhead expenses were reduced. Choral Arts saw an 11.7% increase in revenue from grants and contributions and the 2017-18 P and L overall is positive compared to last fiscal year. We have maintained reserves to support 5-6 months of operations. 2: Concert repertoire included music from the Renaissance to newly commissioned works. We performed in three surrounding communities and multiple free venues. The choir sang a varied repertoire at three venues outside Rochester, at the Mayo Clinic, the Public Library, on Peace Plaza and in a number of care facilities. More experiential program elements enhanced program variety and audience experience.
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