Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Enriching lives by providing transformational musical experiences and opportunities.
About
THE WISCONSIN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS ANNUALLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 515 STUDENTS FROM UP TO 16 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, WITH NEARLY 80% RESIDING IN DANE COUNTY COMMUNITIES. STUDENTS REHEARSE ON 33 SATURDAYS DURING EACH SEASON AND PARTICIPATE IN THREE OR MORE CONCERTS, AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL IN-STATE TOUR OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. CONCERTS ARE IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND FUNCTIONING AS BENCHMARKS IN THE LIFE OF EACH ORCHESTRA. WHILE THE BULK OF LEARNING TAKES PLACE IN REHEARSALS AND IN THE PRACTICE ROOM, CONCERTS ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS. WYSO'S REHEARSALS AND THREE CONCERT SERIES OF THE YEAR ARE ITS LARGEST PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE MAIN TOOL IN ACHIEVING THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOR EACH CONCERT WEEKEND, FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING, EACH OF THE FIVE ORCHESTRAS AND THE WYSO MUSIC MAKERS PRESENTS A CONCERT ON EITHER SATURDAY OR SUNDAY OF THE PRESCRIBED WEEKEND. THIS YEAR'S CONCERTS TOOK PLACE NOVEMBER 10 AND 16, 2018, FEBRUARY 16, AND MARCH 2, 2019, AND MAY 4, 18 AND 21 AND 2019. THESE CONCERTS SERVE OUR TOTAL MEMBER POPULATION AS WELL AS THE AUDIENCE, CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOCAL ARTS SUPPORTERS. AUDIENCE SIZE FOR THE YOUNGER LEVEL CONCERTS IS USUALLY 300-400 PEOPLE, WHILE ATTENDANCE FOR THE MORE ADVANCED ORCHESTRA'S CONCERTS IS GENERALLY 450-600 PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE, BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM, IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCES THROUGH ORCHESTRAL TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY WE PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY AN INSPIRING AND LOW COST OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR YOUNG PEOPLE PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT A VERY HIGH LEVEL.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Enriching lives by providing transformational musical experiences and opportunities.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Enriching lives by providing transformational musical experiences and opportunities. wisconsin youth symphony orchestra will expand instrumental music education and performance opportunities for young people of diverse backgrounds and inspire excellence and a lifelong connection to music.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is WI, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 455 PARK ST NO 1625, MADISON, WI, 537061483.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 44 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$32,080.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization pays $753,531 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $147,420 in fundraising expenses.