Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$14,256
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Youth Symphonies
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Morrison
Olmsted
Pine
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Stearns
Steele
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Morrison
Olmsted
Pine
Ramsey
Rice
Scott
Stearns
Steele
Washington
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
Kathy Anderson: Executive director of Trollwood Performing Arts School and Bluestem Center for the Arts; Jonathan Carter: Solution manager, General Mills; former board chair, Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir; Tony Cuneo: Executive director, Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community; Crystal Hegge: Director, Frozen River Film Festival; Heidi Jeub: Visual artist; former executive director of Visual Arts Minnesota; Jonathan Lewis: Executive director, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; percussionist; Aleshia Mueller: Owner, Reel Nomad Productions; Chamath Perera: Independent leadership coach and fund development consultant; independent filmmaker; Margaret Rog: Grant writer and development consultant for nonprofits; former Metropolitan Regional Arts Council president|Kasey Ross, Organizational change management consultant
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
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
$14,256
Other Funds Leveraged
$455,608
Direct expenses
$469,864
Administration costs
$1,782
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Help students develop individual musical achievement and appreciation of classical music in an orchestral setting. Individual musical achievement validates the arts and demonstrates how they engage and inspire us. Rehearsals and performances demonstrate the progress of our students, and a survey of their experiences evaluates our effectiveness with this outcome. 2: Continue to expand the String Studio program that provides free, in-school lessons through our public school partnership with Folwell Performing Arts Magnet in Minneapolis. Participation in String Studio impacts entire families of an underserved population. We track student musical and academic performance through progress reports, a student survey, and performances.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Help students develop individual musical achievement and appreciation of classical music in an orchestral setting. 98% report increase in musical growth and artistry. 90% report their MYS experience inspired them and helped develop their leadership skills. 96% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child received a comprehensive, professional experience. 2: Continued to provide free, in-school lessons through our public school partnership with Folwell Performing Arts Magnet in Minneapolis. Folwell provided private or semi-private lessons to over 30 children who showed an increase in self-confidence, discipline and ability to express themselves. Some of these students auditioned for the MYS flagship program.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kathy Brown, John Bulger, Cathy Carlson, Kevin Kinneavy, Erwin Concepcion, Claudette Laureano, Manny Laureano, Alexandra Marston, Kimberly Meisten, Josee Morissette, Nicholas Schicker, Dan Smith, Meghana Schroff
Project Manager
First Name
Amelia
Last Name
Firnstahl
Organization Name
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
afirnstahl@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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