Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,208
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Youth Symphony AKA Minnesota Youth Symphonies
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Le Sueur
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Aitkin
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Isanti
Le Sueur
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

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

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,208
Other Funds Leveraged
$566,807
Direct expenses
$566,807
Administration costs
$24,756
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jon Feustel, Paul Gronert, Jeff Nichols, Kim Macynski, Richard Marshall, Melissa Falb, Natalie Schuck-Kennedy, Julie Haight-Curran, Susan Scott, Alyssa Saint, Amy Weisgram, Tony Thomann, Mark Mandarano
Project Manager
First Name
Anthony
Last Name
Thomann
Organization Name
Minnesota Youth Symphony AKA Minnesota Youth Symphonies
Street Address
790 Cleveland Ave S Ste 203
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55116-1958
Phone
(651) 699-5811
Email
tthomann@mnyouthsymphonies.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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