Operating Support
Operating Support
Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) enriches and inspires talented K-12 orchestral musicians by providing professional, comprehensive educational experiences, and thrills audiences with outstanding performances of orchestral repertoire. MYS cultivates leader
Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute
Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute
ACHF Arts Access
Provide an excellent orchestral experience for Minnesota students. Student survey review by artistic/admin staff to ensure standards/expectations are met; updates to curriculum and audition requirements are made to meet the needs of each group and individuals. 2: Engage Minnesota families in outstanding musical performances that are affordable, easy to access, and promote music appreciation. Track program participation and attendance and evaluate program effectiveness through surveys and observations.
Provided an excellent orchestral experience for the student musicians of MYS. The end of year survey showed that students and parents overwhelmingly believed they had an excellent experience (97%). The reviews included ratings on conductors, audition requirements and overall experience. 2: Students and families were able to participate in and appreciate orchestral music. The end-of-year survey showed that students were motivated to attend and felt that they were engaged in excellent music-making. No student or family were denied access based on financial-need.
Other, local or private