Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,482
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
Dodge
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
General operating support
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 215-1600
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,482
Other Funds Leveraged
$404,321
Direct expenses
$415,803
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Musical Excellence: Honors Choirs will strive to provide artistic challenge and growth opportunities for singers and the community. 1. Concerts, touring, outreach and theater will provide a broad musical experience. 2. Varied, challenging repertoire will encompass genres, historical eras and cultural diversity. 3. Learning will include age-appropriate theory and ear-training. 2: Commitment to Participants: Honors Choirs will continue to hold the highest standard of excellence while recognizing the importance of the affordability to singers and their families. 1. Scholarship awards will remain a priority. 2. Cost of tuition will remain unchanged. 3. Volunteer roles will be increased; and 4. Outside resources/fundraising will help maintain program integrity without imposing tuition increase.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Honors Choirs provided a solid choral instructional program for 350+ singers (including new program for singers in grades 1 and 2), toured internationally, performed multiple concerts and outreach. Repertoire for performances were chosen to be age-appropriate, challenging and specific for building skills. All singers audition and theory exam/vocal assessment ensure progression. Artistic Director met regularly with conductors to review and advise. 2: Scholarship were awarded to all singers with need, enrollment levels increased, outside funding remained consistent, and volunteer involvement increased. Scholarship awards, tuition rates, and outside funding levels are reviewed and discussed at the board and board committee levels. The Parent Volunteer Team is overseen by the executive director.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Dan Orvis, Amy Crockett, Lori Forstie, Todd Weston, Scott Davis, Emily DeGrazia, Thomas Gerber, Vidya Iyer, Michelle Nowakowski, Daniel Roellinger, Mary Vogel, Janine Yanisch
Project Manager
First Name
Jayne
Last Name
Rothschild
Organization Name
Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota
Street Address
1001 14th St NW Ste 920
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-2534
Phone
(507) 252-0505
Email
jayne@honorschoirs.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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