Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,552
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras AKA SEMYO
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Mower
Olmsted
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Mower
Olmsted
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
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
$10,552
Other Funds Leveraged
$177,236
Direct expenses
$187,788
Administration costs
$10,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide high quality orchestral, small ensemble and solo opportunities for young musicians in grades 3-12 with concerts, competitions, educational outreach, and special programs. Survey students, parents and audiences for feedback on programs, track program participation by young musicians and event attendance numbers. 2: Provide classical music education and appreciation for all ages, levels, backgrounds with multiple free or low-cost programs for pre-school to seniors and underserved youth. Evaluation: Track numbers served, collect audience and participant feedback.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students enjoyed and were challenged by their opportunities with SEMYO. A growing audience was inspired by the quality of performances. Feedback was tracked through student surveys and informal feedback from audience members. Student numbers and audience numbers were tracked. Student numbers remained steady and audience numbers increased. 2: SEMYO increased scholarships, offered free music lessons to at-risk youth, and gave free school, senior center, and public performances for all ages. Program offerings, itineraries, and audience numbers were tracked. Hosts were asked about the value of programs in their setting. General audience comments were reported. Students completed written surveys.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Amelia Barwise, Steve Dickes, Alan Duncan, Jan Glowacki, Judy Hickey, Stephanie Kilen, Jill Maraganore, Eric V. Sanders, Pamela Sinicrope, Mike Smith, Karin Wright
Project Manager
First Name
Jocelyn
Last Name
Woog
Organization Name
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras AKA SEMYO
Street Address
1001 14th St NW Ste 450
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Phone
(507) 282-1718
Email
jwoog@charter.net
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
Email the Agency