Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$49,745
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Nicollet
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Steele
St. Louis
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Blue Earth
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Kanabec
Nicollet
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Sherburne
Steele
St. Louis
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

In the conviction that music nourishes the mind, body, 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

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$49,745
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,293,262
Direct expenses
$1,293,262
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More children, families and community members will have greater access to participate in orchestral music, building an appreciation for the arts. GTCYS will measure the number of need-based scholarships for tuition and private lessons, new participants, and student demographics. We will track the number of audience members and survey families and audiences. 2: GTCYS students will be transformed musically, personally, and socially through educational activities and leadership opportunities. GTCYS will collect feedback through biennial student and parent surveys. We will also analyze student retention, audition results, program assessments, and input from stakeholders.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students and audience members had greater access to participate in orchestral music, building an appreciation for the arts. GTCYS measured the number of total participants and new students, in-person concert attendance, need-based scholarships, and digital audience members. We also surveyed students and families about their participation. 2: GTCYS students were transformed musically, personally, and socially through our educational activities and performance opportunities. GTCYS collected feedback through student and parent family surveys. We also analyzed student retention, audition results, program assessments, and input from participants? families and music educators.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Heidi Becken, Jc Beckstrand, Michele Belisle, Matthew Crowley, Michele Decoux, Colin Dougherty, Andrew Eklund, Allison Elder, Camille Chang Gilmore, Lisa French, Matthew Harris, Maurice Holloman, Patrick Hyatte, Julia Jenson, Abha Karnick, Melissa Meinke Krueger, Rich May Jr., Laura Newinski, Ernest Van Panhuys, Adele Suttle, Sara Kleinsasser Tan, Jeff Tuttle, Kjirsten Zellmer, David Zoll
Project Manager
First Name
Megen
Last Name
Balda
Organization Name
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
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
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