2017-18
COMMUNITY REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR MISSION
3
OUR VALUES
4
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5
OUR MAIN PROGRAMS
6
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
7-10
KEY STATISTICS
11
CULTURAL PARTNERS
12
LEADERSHIP
13
CONDUCTORS
14
IN MEMORIAM
14
MUSICIANS
15
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
16
VOLUNTEERS
17-18
TESTIMONTIALS
19
DONORS
20
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
21-22
FINANCIALS
23-24
CONTACT INFORMATION
25
OUR MISSION
The mission of Inside the Orchestra is to bring orchestra music to young children in the greater Denver metropolitan community, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through an engaging first-hand experience with the orchestra.
OUR VALUES INC RE A S E EQ U I T Y
Increase equity among metro Denver’s communities by
reducing barriers to the performing arts and ensuring that orchestra music is accessible, approachable, and enjoyable for all children.
R E S P E C T T HE C HI L DRE N
Respect the children we serve by providing relevant, authentic, engaging, and professional programming.
L IS TE N T O T HE C O MMU N ITY
Listen to the community and anticipate needs by soliciting and incorporating feedback from all stakeholders, including attendees, musicians, volunteers, and donors.
D E MON S T R AT E T HE IMP ORTA N C E
Demonstrate that the arts are important to community health and vitality by providing fair compensation to artists, promoting arts education, and cultivating a lifelong appreciation of the arts in young audiences.
MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In this time of reflection, as we finish one season and move to the next, I think it’s important to share what we at Inside the Orchestra believe in. We believe in inclusiveness and equity. In the 2017-18 season, of the more than 21,000 people served by our programming, thousands received financial consideration, with more than half paying a reduced rate or nothing at all. In our school program, we prioritize high-need schools, and we do not require payment to bring our programs to a school. It is essential to our inclusivity goal to keep our programs available at little to no cost. We believe in every child’s innate ability to learn about the world around them, and our programming is created to engage and excite children – to get each child to listen and look at their communities and themselves in new ways. Our programs strive to honor the growing mind of each and every child, nurture their creative spirits, and open them up to a world of cultural vibrancy from the first downbeat to the very last note. We believe in listening. We like to ask questions – a lot of questions. And we don’t just file the answers away – your answers to our questions have defined some of the most fundamental aspects of our work in the last year. Through evaluation forms, focus groups, in-person conversations, and community outreach, our ears are open to the metro Denver community. Your voice is essential to our work. We believe that the arts matter. Not only do they matter to young minds and hearts, but they matter as part of the bottom line of a thriving economy. In Denver alone, the SCFD arts and culture community created 1.9 billion dollars in economic activity (through organization spending and spending of attendees), provided 11,820 jobs, and served 15 million attendees. That was just in 2017. We believe that the arts are critically important, and we demonstrate that through fair compensation, education, and decades of commitment to the arts community of metro Denver. As we look to the future seasons, we will continue to strive to listen, to share, to respect, and to make beautiful music for the families, schools, and children of metro Denver. Thank you for joining us.
Shelby Mattingly Executive Director
OUR MAIN PROGRAMS TIN Y TOTS
Designed for children six and under, Tiny Tots gives young ones the chance to interact with the conductor and musicians and learn about the instruments. The music selection, design, and scripting are geared to connect very young children with music – physically, emotionally, and mentally.
INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA FOR SCHOOLS An interactive program geared toward students in K-8th grade. The repertoire and scripting are designed to support and enhance school curricula. Programs are offered in English and bilingual (Spanish) formats, with the bilingual program featuring Latino composed and influenced music.
S OLOIS T P ROGRAM
Young soloists perform with the orchestra during the programs, demonstrating peer success to our young audiences. This serves as a valuable launch pad for future performance opportunities, giving soloists experience, confidence, and inspiration to pursue their talents.
FA MILY C ON CERTS
Designed to get families and children of all ages “inside the orchestra,” the family concerts incorporate components of our school and Tiny Tots programs.
INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA FOR ADULTS
Our one adult-focused event all year, this signature fundraiser raises money for our programs, while giving adults a chance to play, party, and step inside the orchestra.
“The entire performance was magical. My students were dancing, pretending to be the conductor, and were entranced by the music the entire time. You brought in humor, engagement from the children, and so many elements of art - opera, dance, and instrumental performances.”
11,630 people served
34
programs Provided Tiny Tots to six of the seven Denver metro counties: ADAM S AR APAHO E BO ULDE R
DENVER DOUGLAS J E F F E R S ON
Debuted holiday programming to full houses at Stanley Marketplace
“I liked how different genres of the arts were incorporated into the orchestral composition. I also liked that our program was bilingual, and that the students could experience the music all around them. The musical selections were diverse and great!”
I N SI DE THE ORCHESTRA FO R SCHO O L S
8,347
students served
40
concert events at schools throughout metro Denver
Continued expanding our bilingual programming, with bilingual programs in Denver and Adams counties Provided in-person follow up programming in 14 schools, serving an additional 882 students
“The conductor kept the program moving at an appropriate tempo for little ones. The music was captivating and the musicians perfectly aligned to student learning. Thank you for making sure that the love of performance was so obviously shared with our students.�
SOLOIST P RO G RAM Highlighted the excellence of
37 young soloists
54 soloist performances in both schools and public venues Featuring music from Haydn, Mozart, and Bach
I N SIDE THE ORCHE STRA FO R AD ULTS Celebrated our sixth annual Inside the Orchestra for Adults event at the beautiful McNichols Building A magical night that raised tens of thousands of dollars for the school program
KEY STAT IS T IC S
Number of Programs 91
Colorado Counties Served O N DI SP L AY AT DI A 2 1 ,4 5 9
served in 2017-18 season
1 0 8 ,0 0 0
served in the last five years
8 0 % P E O PL E
given free or reduced access in the last five years
CULTURAL PARTNERS DENVER ARTS & VENUES
We continued our cultural partnership with Denver Arts & Venues, getting 864 children and caregivers backstage and onstage at Boettcher Concert Hall, and bringing 752 children and caregivers to the McNichols Building. We also were thrilled to bring our annual fundraiser, Inside the Orchestra for Adults, to the McNichols Building for the third time.
CENTRAL CITY OPERA
We are heading into the 8th year of partnership with Central City Opera, whose singers delight and inspire in most of our programs, including all Tiny Tots and school programs.
DCPA
We kicked off the first year of our partnership with Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with teaching artist Heather Hughes joining us as emcee of the winter, spring, and summer Tiny Tots programs.
KIM ROBARDS DANCE AND HANNAH KAHN DANCE COMPANY
Our dance partners engage with and invigorate the children we serve. Kim Robards Dance joined us for Christmas and winter Tiny Tots, and Hannah Kahn Dance Company joined us for fall and winter Tiny Tots, as well as at almost all of our Inside the Orchestra for Schools programs.
LEADERSHIP SHELBY MATTINGLY - Executive Director Shelby Mattingly has over thirteen years of financial and management experience, in both the for-profit and nonprofit sector. She holds a bachelor of fine arts from Denison University and a master’s in public administration with a nonprofit management concentration from The University of Colorado Denver. She is a committed volunteer, and served on the board of Girls on the Run of the Rockies, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as several other nonprofit organizations. Ms. Mattingly benefited immeasurably from arts education herself as a child and is thrilled to commit her professional career to Inside the Orchestra.
SARA HARE - Program Manager Sara Hare is a classically trained oboist and musician who has spent three years teaching young children in the US and France. She has a Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Masters of Liberal Studies in Arts and Culture with a concentration in Arts Development and Program Management at the University of Denver. As a life-long musician, Sara understands the importance of music education and is excited to help Inside the Orchestra reach as many young listeners as possible!
LAUREN HARRISON - Administrative Assistant Lauren Harrison is an arts professional with experience in theater, hospitality, and nonprofit event management. She holds a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in Musical Theater from Webster University, and is currently a graduate student at the University of Denver studying Arts Management and Program Development. Lauren is thrilled to be part of the team at Inside the Orchestra and looks forward to furthering her commitment to arts education and community engagement.
CONDUCTORS STEVEN AGUILÓ-ARBUES Argentinian-American Steven Aguiló-Arbues enjoys his roles as a conductor, vocal coach, répétiteur, and recitalist. Outside of his work with Inside the Orchestra, he conducts the Boulder-based choir The Renaissance Project (specializing in Renaissance a cappella choral music). His love for opera has led him to work with companies like Central City Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera Colorado, The Atlanta Opera, Crested Butte Music Festival, and the Miami Music Festival. Mr. Aguiló-Arbues is also fluent in Spanish and English, helping him to communicate with countless students while educating them in music. DAN LEAVITT Dan has a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Denver. He has written over 500 arrangements that are played all over the world. Dan has taught music at the University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University, Colorado Christian University and Cherry Creek High School. He is currently the conductor of the Mercury Ensemble. He has also conducted the Colorado Ballet and the Denver Municipal Band. He has performed four times for Presidents of the United States. Dan is very excited to be conducting Tiny Tots. He has a passion for conducting, performing, composing, and music education.
IN MEMORIAM TOM JENSEN “CONDUCTOR TOM” Inside the Orchestra was deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Conductor Tom Jensen. Over his years with the organization, he brought music to hundreds of thousands of children. The June 23rd 2018 Tiny Tots concerts were performed in his honor. Maestro Jensen was a seasoned conductor, musician, educator, and voice talent. Prior to beginning his 31 years of work with Inside the Orchestra, he earned his degree in Music and Conducting from Hamline University in Minnesota and did his graduate work at Texas Christian University. “Conductor Tom” loved to captivate audiences, young and old, with enthusiasm and flair.
MUSICIANS HONG AN Violin
SARAH FORD French Horn
MARY ANNE LEMOINE Viola
ANDY STEVENS Clarinet
SARAH BIERHAUS Oboe
MARK FOSTER Percussion
SUSAN MCCULLOUGH French Horn
DESIREE SUAREZ WARD Violin
ANDREW BISHOP Trumpet
JENNIFER FOUSE Cello
DEREK MCDONALD Trumpet
NAOMI SUE SMITH Violin
LAUREN BLACKERBY Oboe
LYNNE GLAESKE Violin
PAUL NASLUND Trombone
TAKANORI SUGISHITA Violin
RONALD BLAND Bass
ELIZABETH GREENBERG Violin
JEREMY NICHOLAS Bass
WAYNE TEMPLEMAN Cello
KIM BRODY Oboe
MICHAEL HENGST Trumpet
ROBIN OLSCHNER Bass
KATHERINE THAYER Violin
DANIEL CABAN Viola
ANDY HOLMES Bass
DEVON PARK French Horn
LIONEL THOMAS YOUNG Violin
LAURA CHANG Violin
MARY JUNGERMAN Clarinet
INGRID PEORIA Violin
RONALD TORP French Horn
PETER COOPER Percussion
ANNAMARIA KARACSONY Violin
GYONGYVER PETHEO Violin
DEBORAH TORP Bassoon
JEFF CRAIG Trombone
NOAH KAY Oboe
LESLIE SAWYER Violin
JAMES VAUGHN Bass
DIEKMAN MATTHEW Viola
REINIER KNETSCH Violin
JAMES SHAW Viola
ANDREW WOLFE Trombone
MIKE DUNN Tuba
DAWN KRAMER Trumpet
WILLIAM SHELDON STANFILL Percussion
MICHAEL YOPP French Horn
STEVEN ERICKSON Violin
CEDRA KUEHN Cello
KATHRYN SIMPSON Oboe
PATRICK YOUNG Tuba
VALERIE ESTES JOHNSON Flute
DAN LEAVITT Trumpet
STEVE SIMPSON French Horn
MICHAEL FITZMAURICE Bass
VINCENT LEMOINE Violin
LORA STEVENS Viola
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTONIO PARÉS President
ROB REHBURG Vice President
SEAN SMITH Treasurer
JEAN PLOTKIN Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS
STEVE WINE
KELLYN SMITH
CINDY BEDARD
TAMARA BOURDA
GLEN CAHILL
MARIA CORRAL
JOSHUA NEUGEBAUER
JEFF ALTHAUS
JOEL BOGEN
KATE STOBBE
VOLUNTEERS MATT ALBRECHT
ALI HICKS-WRIGHT
LINDSAY PARKER
PATRICIA BLUM
COREY HO
JULIEBETH PELLETIER
BEN BROOKS
BRENDON HOFSETZ
HEATHER PHILLIPS
MACKENZIE CALDON
SARAH HOLLANDER
LEAH PODZIMEK
CARISSA COOPER
MARION HOWLEY
MICHAEL POOL
SARAH COX
LACEY HYDE
TAMARA POOL
AMANDA DAUME
JEFF KEACHER
LOISA POOL
CHELSEA DAVIS
KRISTA KENNEDY
JACOB POOL
CHELSEA DICKERSON
BIANCA KLOSE
SYDNEY PRIVETTE
TISHA DOPPLER
RICK KNAPP
DALE REED
MEG DRUYOR
CAROLE KRAMER
JENNA SALERNO
HEATHER EARLY
ABBY LUCAS
DEBY SCHWARTZ
TASNIM FATEMA
KAYLA MAJOR
ELIZABETH SCOFIDIO
POOL FRIEND
DEANNDRA MARTINEZ
BRIANNA SHAWCROFT
DIANA GARRETT
ELLEN MATTINGLY
DEBY SHWARTZ
LYNDA GERNHARD
DAVE MAURO
BARTON TOFANY
NAJI GHORAYEB
JEFF MONTGOMERY
ASHLIE WYCOFFF
CAROLINE GOLDEN
GENARO MONTOYA
RHEA ZWIEBACH
LYNDSEY GUTHALS
PAMELA MORTEL
TYLER HICKS-WRIGHT
KATHY MYERS
PHOTOGRAPHY DONATED BY TYLER HICKS-WRIGHT AND RICK KNAPP
VOLUNTEERS
72
active volunteers
807+
hours volunteered
35
events worked
“I cannot emphasize enough what an invaluable experience this was for our scholars. This was true enrichment-exposure and context to the arts that would otherwise be absent from our students’ lives.” “The look of pure wonder & complete awe of the musical sounds that my children have at tiny tots is something that I feel truly blessed to experience as a parent. A truly unique and special experience for our family every time!”
DONORS
FO U NDATI O N S
C ORP ORATE PARTNERS
Fine Arts Foundation Anschutz Family Foundation Bartholic Family Foundation The Denver Foundation Social Venture Partners The Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Amazon Smiles Foundation
Althaus Law Avendi Promotions Blue Canyon Writing Company Cairns Associates Citywide Home Loans Colcannon Cross Country Mortgage Dabar Enterprises Deana Macdonald, Rodan and Fields Denver Center for Birth and Wellness Famous Philly Cheese Steak Fit4Mom KTK Contracting Mark Stevens Photography Megan Mayfield, Madison Properties Neighborhood Music Platt Park Children’s Center Revenue River Strange Craft Brewing Company Twinkle Together Y.Lo Epicure
GOVE RNM EN TA L G R A N TS SCFD – Denver County SCFD – Adams County SCFD – Jefferson County SCFD – Arapahoe County SCFD – Douglas County Colorado Creative Industries Denver Arts and Venues
ASS O C I AT I O N S / S C HO O LS Asbury Elementary Aurora Quest Bryan Webster Cherry Creek Academy Cottonwood Creek Driven to Serve International School of Denver Ricardo Flores Magon Academy South Denver Kiwanis
INDIVIDUAL DONORS Nancy Admire Kate Ahokas Jamie Albin Matt Albrecht Rebecca Alderfer Amy Allmon Dax Altenburg Lisa Altenburg Jeff Althaus Jacqueline Altreuter Gerrie Alvarez Carla Anders Maria Arapakis Uri Ayn Rovner Phyllis Batty Rob Bayless Deborah Beasley Cindy Bedard Leonard Behrens Rachel Beisel Joshua Bekerman Judy Bennett Nina Berezina Cheryl Berning Lisa Betthauser Chris Bevilacqua Dena Blair Patricia Blum Robert Blume Joel Bogen Natalia Bollinger Susan Borgos Tamara Bourda Jennifer Bradney Jeanine Branting Stanley Brown Julia Buonanno Betty Jo Cahill Glen Cahill Gregory Cairns
Denise Camacho Veronica Cannady Joan Caranna Christa Cecere Matt Cecere Carol Childs Angela Christie Hannah Chung Heather Cleveland Amy Cole Carla Coleman Laurel Colvin Michael Connolly Lynne Connor Virginia Conwick Trish Cook Leigh Corson Betsy Costello Christin Crampton Day Trevor Crandall Emily Crawford Boyd Dailey Amanda Daume Chelsea Davis Lowell DeFeo Angela Delsanter Yelena Dent Rachel DeSantis Diahndra Diamond Vera Divenyi Tisha Doppler Andrew Downum Meg Druyor Kate Dusto Alex Early Heather Early Shermalee Eikermann Beth Ells Emily Elsenbast ParĂŠs Melinda Elzinga
Catherine Evans Brenda Evans Tasnim Fatema Jennifer Feinberg Marike Fitzgerald Anne Fornari Sue Jane Fox Maeve Franklin Joan French Carrie Friend Ryan Frizzell Eva Fuqua Gerry Furlong Elizabeth Fuselier Helmuth Gahbauer Megan Gallagher Rosie Garner Diana Garrett Marla Gentry Naji Ghorayeb Jane Gilbert Linda Giles Erin Giles Judy Girardot Joe Glasmire Laura Glorso-McCabe Karen Godt Margo Goetz Ken Goldstein Cara Goman Philip Good Susann Gordon Jacob Gore Rebecca Grant Barbara Gray Leonard Gray Andrew Green Jason Green Kent Green Shannon Greer
Chris Griffith Sheila Guinn Lindsey Guthals Jennifer Haas Elizabeth Hailstone Janey Hanley Pamela Hansen Sara Hare Shari Harley Marsha Harris Sharon Harris Jan Hart Kelley Hart Mary Hartman Marcy Haskell Kristin Hathaway June Haun Judy Hein Norma Heinschel Patricia Heiserman Myra Hellbusch JoLynne Henderson Paula Henry Danielle Henshaw Erin Herron Vanessa Hetzel Susie Hickman Gregory Hicks Ali Hicks-Wright Tyler Hicks-Wright Lauren Hill Arlene Hirschfeld Barry Hirschfeld Monica Hoagland Sydney Hoerler Brendon Hofsetz Marion Honemann Beverly Howell Marion Howley Christy Hsin
Surilda Hudson Linda Huff Kate Huffman Kathryn Hug Heather Hughes Lacey Hyde Jason Igo Jody Igo Paula Jackson Karen Jaeger Collins Erica Jaffe Dave Jahnke Carol James Bradley James Melissa James Mary Jo Rodeno Virginia Johnson Dorothy Johnson Carol Johnson Pam Johnson Jean Jones Karee Justice-Bondy Lois Kahn Patty Kanouff Cynthia Katsarelis Pam Kay Mary Kay Cavanaugh Jeff Keacher Angie Keane Geoffrey Keeton Bill Kempey Krista Kennedy David Kieffer Michael Klein Rick Knapp Christine Kochevar Julie Koehler Lorraine Kondrat Carol Koser Barbara Kottke
INDIVIDUAL DONORS - CONT. Joellen Kralik Carole Kramer Christie Kramer Courtney Krieger Marty Kroll Paul Kuppinger Catherine Langer Joe Lanigan Theresa Lanigan Andrea Larson Dan Leavitt Casey Lebrun Lois Leder Paige Lentz Kathryn Lester Miriam Linden Mary Ann Loeffler Megan Lucero Jo Lynne Henderson Kristina Maack Phyllis Madden Emily Maeda Blair Malloy Nancy Malone Joanna Marks Dianna Martinez Ellen Mattingly Shelby Mattingly Terry Mattingly Dave Mauro Jordan Mayer Megan Mayfield Betty McClintock Samantha Mcdermott Trey McDowell Maura McGrath
Kevin Mcgreevy Katherine McMurray Callista Medland Patrick Medland Whitney Michak Adams Angie Michalik Ryan Minior Stephanie Minior Deanna Mitchell Katie Mongovan Kathryn Morkunas Natalie Morrow Mark Muenchau Sandra Mullins Carolyn Munson Emily Murdock Dominique Murray Kathryn Myers Carol Anne Nelson Joshua Neugebauer Iola Neumayer Brian Novak Jean Nutter Ronald Nutter Laurel Olson Michele Ostrowski Helen Padberg Kristen Padberg Diane Page Lynn Parés Antonio Parés Nicolas Parés Pat Patrick Debbie Payne Kelly Pederson Juliebeth Pelletier
Justin Perkins John Phillips Vicki Pierce J. David Pincus Sondra Plachy Jean Plotkin Joshua Plotkin Noah Plotkin Julie Poelchau Eric Pratt Stefania Pruscino Natalia Ptas Stacey Pyeatt Arielle Rainey Lisa Ramirez Leah Raulerson Melanie Raulerson Sharon Rawls Anne Redureau Dale Reed Laura Reed Carl Rehburg Kaye Rehburg Rob Rehburg Rebecca Reiman Kevin Ritter Jonathon Roach Margaret Roath Linda Roberts Jessica Robinson Mary Jo Rodeno Steve Ross Karen Rothberg Joyce Rubin Doris Sachanandani Barbara Schabacker
Jodie Schenck Isabel Schiffer Candy Schoeneberger Nathan Schwalen Deby Schwartz David Scrivner Dara Segal Zachary Shannon Don Shelby Elizabeth Shelby Karen Shelby Lyndey Shelby Penny Shelby Wen Shen Suzanne Skigen Amanda Skrzypchak Jody Smith Derek Smith Kellyn Smith Paul Smith Sean Smith Scott Snyders Mark Somanader Jan Spomer Elizabeth Stauter Olivia Stearns Kate Stobbe Erin Strawn Dede Strom Gerry Synnott Eric Szafran Valerie Taron JoAnn Taylor Colleen Taylor David Teitelman Marty Telfer
...and the many generous supporters who give anonymously throughout the year.
Paul Teven Wanda Thackery Claudia Thiem Colleen Thompson Debbie Tuttle Mariesa Ubowski Anuj Upadhyay Alison Vance Jim Vaughn Jan Veranth Mary Villalba Michelle Villalobos Bernard Walker Betty Waltrip Kelly Waltrip Shirley Warford Lindsay Warner Sue Waters Allison Watrous Wilhelmina Werner Andrea Weule Sheree Weverstad Bruce Wilhelm Dolores Williams Jane Wilson Jen Wilson Shawn Wine Steve Wine Stacy Wingfield Melissa Winthers Carolyn Wold Elizabeth Workman Jessica Wu Barbara Wyngarden Beth Young Tracy Zabel
FINANCIALS
Types of Revenue EA R N ED
C O N TRIB U T E D
Ticket sales Special Events
Individual • Corporate • Foundations Government • Associations
REVENUE
28
Contributed Income Earned Income
72
10
EXPENSES Program General Fundraising
13 77
FINANCIALS (STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 7/1/17 - 6/30/18) INCOME CONTRIBUTED INCOME
Government Foundations Corporations Associations
$110,901.13 $26,901.71 $15,161.83 $5,880.00
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Donations - Individuals
$97,385.33
Total Individual Contributions
$97,385.33
Total Contributed Income
$256,230.00
EARNED INCOME
Programs Merchandise Interest/Dividends/Other Total Earned Income
$99,344.00 $449.00 $8.00 $99,801.00
TOTAL INCOME
$356,031.00
EXPENSES OPERATING
Program Management & General Fundraising
$271,505.00 $44,967.04 $37,351.00
Total Operating
$353,823.04
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET INCOME
$353,823.04
$2,207.96
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