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2017-2018 Michigan Philharmonic ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC
2017-2018
Michigan Philharmonic ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC
Table of Contents
MISSION/VISION
PRESIDENT REPORT
MUSIC DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
TREASURER REPORT
FINANCIALS
2017/18 MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC BOARD
EDUCATION REPORT
MARKETING REPORT
72ND SEASON IN REVIEW
DONORS/SUBSCRIBERS
ATTENDANCE
73RD SEASON PREVIEW
The Michigan Philharmonic
“Orchestrating the Extraordinary”
The Michigan Philharmonic –is one of the most innovative and dynamic professional symphony orchestras in Southeast Michigan; reaching out to a broad and diverse array of audiences, and providing an enjoyable cultural and social experience. Our Music Director & Conductor Nan Washburn, who has been leading us for 17 seasons, has won 19 ASCAP Awards for Adventuresome Programming. We bring our events into an ever-expanding roster of Michigan communities, including Plymouth, Canton, and Northville ,Livonia, Brighton,the Downriver communities and the city of Detroit, and many others. We inviteanyone who loves live music events to ‘Spend the night with Michigan Phil’!
Mission Statement The mission of the Michigan Philharmonic is to enrich the communities of Southeastern Michigan by fostering excellence and innovation in the performance of orchestral music, to educate current and future audiences, and to bring distinction to our community through the regional presence and standing of our professional performing ensembles.
Vision Statement Through innovative programming, orchestral excellence and regional outreach initiatives, within five years the Michigan Philharmonic will be one of the top five financially sustainable Michigan orchestras.
President’s Report 2017-2018
I am pleased to announce that the Michigan Philharmonic’s 72nd season was a great success. This season treated audiences to beloved favorites, such as Holiday Pops and Halloween concerts along with innovative performances which included unique culturally diverse programming, stunning classical arrangements and Pops performances for all audiences. Along with our free summer concert series, which reached audiences throughout Southeast Michigan and Downtown Detroit, there was truly something for everyone!
None of this would have been possible without our extraordinary and innovative Music Director and Conductor, Nan Washburn, who completed her 19th year with the Orchestra. Winner of The American Prize in Orchestral Conducting, professional division 2013, The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music, professional division, 2016, and 19 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming from the League American Orchestras, Nan Washburn is one of the most innovative and dynamic conductors working in the U.S. today The musicianship of this Professional Orchestra under her leadership continues to gain local, regional and national attention. Under her direction, The Michigan Philharmonic has won 7 ASCAP Awards from the League of American Orchestras, the American Prize for the performance of live American music and the Detroit Knight Arts Challenge. We look forward to celebrating her 20th NANiversary Season!
As we reflect on our past, present and future, we remain committed to three pillars of our orchestra:
• Innovative Classical Music Programming • Education for People of All Ages • Geographic Enrichment Through Community Engagement
The Michigan Philharmonic has become a yearlong staple in many Southeast Michigan communities through our summer concert series, special performances and education programs. While efforts to expand the geographic reach of the Orchestra continue, we are also focused on the Plymouth Community’s push for a new performing arts center envisioned for the PARC (Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex). This much needed center for performing arts will not only provide the Michigan Philharmonic with a regular concert hall; regional and national musical programming will also become a regular occurrence in Plymouth, enriching all of our lives with the magic of art and music.
Total revenue last season was nearly $477,000, a slight decrease from the prior year. Admissions were up by 8%, season ticket sales by 7%. Increasing awareness of the orchestra, greater outreach and more flexible season ticket options helped.
Individual and business giving were down compared to the prior year, as were grants. Although some of this was attributable to timing issues, it is a trend we are working hard to turn around in the coming year. Our biggest area of growth again this year was in contract service revenue, up almost 14% from last year. These are concerts where the Michigan Philharmonic contracts with organizations and
communities for performances at venues throughout the metropolitan area. These benefit the Orchestra and support the three pillars outlined above.
Continuing our focus on sustainability, Michigan Philharmonic’s staff, board and volunteers are working diligently to expand our donor base by hosting various events intended to build relationships with and offer opportunities for additional engagement to current and future patrons and stakeholders. Attendance at and funding from these engagement programs continues to grow.
Michigan Philharmonic’s Educational Program had a momentous year! With 126 students receiving professional instruction and performing in the Youth Orchestra programs and our award winning CLASSical Music Education Outreach and Composer in Me programs that includes musician classroom visits and special concert performances for 3rd and 4th graders in five different school districts, our youth music staff and volunteers have never been busier! While we are sad to announce the retirement of Jane Libbing as the MPYO manager, we are pleased to have two former interns, Taylor Haring (education coordinator) and Andrew Brauer (MPYO manager) who agreed to take over her myriad responsibilities. The Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra continues to grow in size and stature, impressing audiences throughout the region.
Our Organization relies heavily on its Board of Directors. In that vein, we welcome Anthony Davis and Nancy Davidson to our Board. Anthony, a Canton resident is an auditor by profession and an avid advocate for the arts. Nancy, a Plymouth resident, is the proud parent of two members of the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and intimately familiar with the processes that go into making orchestral music come alive. We also must thank Kevin Kramer and Susan Schwandt for their service as they depart from the Board. We appreciate their contributions over the past several years and will miss their insights and professional acumen.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, Beth Stewart, our stellar Executive Director, and Nan Washburn, Music Director and Conductor extraordinaire, we thank all of you- staff, musicians, patrons, supporters and our many volunteers- for your dedication and support. None of this would happen without you! We have an exciting season coming up. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the Michigan Philharmonic’s 73rd season and the 20th NANiversary of Orchestrating the Extraordinary!
Sincerely,
Christopher L. Belcher
Board President
Michigan Philharmonic
Music Director’s Report The Michigan Philharmonic’s 72nd season was another busy one for us as we continue to strive for ever greater artistic excellence in performance while pushing the boundaries of our programmatic exploration—cutting edge new compositions, traditional orchestral favorites often placed in a new light, intriguing program themes, always an adventure and generally lots of fun. Here are the 2017-2018 Season’s artistic highlights: Artistic recognition:
• Our stream of awards continues! This time with prestigious local recognition for the Michigan Philharmonic, taking home the “Best Community Orchestra” honors from the Detroit Music Awards
• WRCJ 90.9 FM again aired four of our performances this season: A Bit of Beethoven and Blue Jeans (Sept.), Miniature Masterpieces (Jan.), Tchaikovsky Spectacular (March) and Danzones e Tangos (April). Once again, it is an honor to be acknowledged for our high-level performances. We still are among only a handful of organizations, including DSO, MOT and Ann Arbor Symphony, regularly being broadcast on this public radio station.
Guest Soloists:
• To get the season started, violinist Joseph Deller, our concertmaster extraordinaire, played an absolutely beautiful rendition of Beethoven’s Romance in G on our opening concert.
• 3 youth choirs joined us for our Veteran’s Day concert celebration, including the Detroit Children’s Choir, the Main Street Opera Children’s Chorus and the Plymouth Counsellors Youth Chorale singing moving renditions of “Homeland” and “America the Beautiful.”
• On our Holiday concert, Michigan Phil’s principal timpanist, Ray Riggs displayed his virtuoso kettle drum chops on the 1st movement of the Ney Rosauro Timpani Concerto before bringing down the house with his comical antics and percussive tapping in Leroy Anderson’s Typewriter (Dec. 14).
• Dennis Carter, our phenomenal principal flutist, showed off his solo talents with the Ginastera Impresiones de la Puna (January 14).
• Vocalist Lonnie Reed first sang on our February pops concerts and joined us again for our 3-concert July summer series, singing music by Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.
• In March, it was principal pianist Patrick Johnson’s chance to shine as our soloist on the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Etruscan Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra (March 18).
• For our final performance of the season, Danzones y Tangos, we featured the extraordinary vocal talents of Kathryn Calzone on Piazzolla’s Ave Maria and, as our finale, the jazzy song Sway. Our very own Philharmonic principals were featured in outstanding solos that included cellist Amy Kuras performing Jose Bragato’s Graciela y Buenos Aires, timpanist Ray Riggs playing the 3rd movement of the Rosauro Concerto and Joseph Deller taking the violin solo on Piazzolla’s Oblivion (April 14).
Our esteemed Guest Composers who were here for the final rehearsals, concert and pre-concert chat: Our guest composers always bring us a better appreciation and understanding of their music but also add a lot to the general excitement of our concert festivities. Some of those extra activities included a “Meet the Composer” reception for Mary Watkins following our opening night concert, Zhou Tian visiting the High School Arts Academy and doing a workshop on composition with the PCCS orchestra students, Ricardo Lorenz also doing a workshop with the Arts Academy students and mentoring three composition students in writing arrangements for Lost Voices (a program where folk musicians help troubled young people heal through composing and singing their songs).
• Mary Watkins (Sept. 30) The Initiate (2016) • Zhou Tian (March 18) A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2009) • Ricardo Lorenz (April 14) Habanera Science (2012)
Continuing dedication to Education, Outreach and Community Engagement:
• Nan reprised her ever-popular talk, “The Silent Art of the Conductor,” for enthusiastic audiences at both Cedarbrook Senior Living in Birmingham (June 9) and Cedarbrook Senior Living in Northville (July 16).
• Two side-by-side performances with ensembles from the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (Nov. 12 & March)
• An invitation again from the DIA to perform on their free Friday night series in the Rivera court— again, standing room only for both back-to-back performances (Jan. 12)
• Woodhaven High School Varsity Chorus performance on the Philharmonic’s Holiday concert on December 9 at Prechter Performing Arts Center in Taylor, and also the Brighton High School Choir and Livingston County Chorale on December 16 at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
• Four performances of our popular children’s concerts in Plymouth-Canton, Taylor and Van Buren School Districts (May 23-25)
Summer Successes!
• “An American Salute”, June 30, Kellogg Park, Plymouth, was a great success with 2,000 in attendance braving the 94-degree weather!
• “Rock, Pop & Soul” July 14, Kensington Metropark, audience—5,000 • “Rock, Pop & Soul” July 15, Belle Isle as part of the Detroit Kite Festival (another hot concert!) • “Rock, Pop & Soul” July 21, Lake St. Clair Metropark, audience—1,500 (weather!)
Big Repertoire—great Michigan Phil performances!
• Alberto Ginastera Danzas del Ballet “Estancia”, Op. 8a (1941) • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 (1887) • Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major for Chamber Ensemble (arr. Iain Farrington) (1877) • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36 (1878)
Smaller or lesser-known works, new discoveries, audience favorites: • Ludwig van Beethoven King Stephen Overture in E-flat Major, Op. 117 (1811) • Ludwig van Beethoven Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G, Op. 40 (1802) • Aaron Copland Letter from Home (1944, rev.1962) • Gustav Holst Homeland from “The Planets” (arr. Z. Randall Stroope) (1921) • Osvaldo Golijov Lullaby and Doina (2001) • Alberto Ginastera Impresiones de la Puna for Solo Flute & Strings (1934) • Peggy Glanville-Hicks Etruscan Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra (1954)
More changes for MPYO and our education programs: Hektor Qyteti did a stellar job in his first year as MPYO’s new Artistic Director, as did Joanna Goldstein who joined MPYO staff last summer to direct the flute choir and a new wind ensemble. This summer our long-time MPYO Manager and Education Coordinator, Jane Libbing decided it was time to retire. It was so hard to replace Jane that it took two people! We now welcome our new staff members, Andrew Brauer, MPYO Manager, and Taylor Haring, Education Programs Coordinator. Thank you to all our board members, staff, musicians and volunteers for all your hard work and continued support of the Michigan Philharmonic. We are one fabulous team! Special thanks to our president Chris Belcher, vice president Narendra Sheth, treasurer Ron Frechen and secretary Pam Hall, along with board members Ken Kaiser, Sue Noetzel, Cathy Hasse and Kathy Ruble for their enormous contributions of time and expertise. We need to put our hands together for our amazing volunteers Mary Tavana, Elizabeth Anchor, Lisa Kaberna, and Lee Miller, along with interns Michael Grabowski and Holly Malinowski for the many hours they have clocked in for us; and thank-yous all around for our dedicated staff, Beth Stewart, Faith Demorest, Jane Libbing, Cecilia Escobar, Catherine Byrd, Taylor Haring, Hektor Qyteti and Joanna Goldstein. And always a very special recognition to Don Soenen, now officially an ex officio board member, who continues to be our major supporter and advocate as he leads PARC and our hope for a new performing arts center. Respectfully, Nan Washburn Music Director & Conductor
Executive Director’s Report Season 2017-2018 Now firmly established as one of the premier organizations in the community and in the Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex, the Michigan Philharmonic completed a very busy season of concerts and activities. Performances and Outreach: The outreach of the Michigan Philharmonic continues to grow at a fast pace. In 2017-2018 we performed number of free summer concerts. We started in downtown Plymouth then helped the Huron Clinton Metroparks celebrate their 75th Anniversary by performing in four of their parks, Kensington, Stoney Creek, Lake St. Clair and Erie Metroparks. In downtown Detroit we opened the new Beacon Park with a great tribute to “Back to the Future”. We also continued our association with both Wayne County Community College/Prechter Center and Brighton Center for Performing Arts. The Michigan Philharmonic performed 8 regular season concerts with 8 repeats in Brighton, Northville and Taylor along with 6 performances of our Koncert for Kids. Our Michigan Phil Brass Quintet performed at the Tiger game for Star Wars Night for the fifth year in a row – we
could never afford to pay for this kind of advertising! Community Engagement: With a focus on the diversity and education the orchestra programs in 17-18 celebrated the innovative spirit of our music by highlighting works by Mary Watkins, Grammy nominated, Zhou Tian and Ricardo Lorenz who each did workshops and special events with students at the high school in the Arts Academy and orchestras.
Education:
Our educational programs also continue to shine and bring notoriety to our organization. In 2017-2018 our Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra grew to 125 students in increased to 5 different ensembles as this year we added a Chamber Wind Ensemble for younger students! We increased the number of educational concerts for elementary students –thanks to continued funding and collaborations we added our full CLASSical Music Outreach program to Taylor schools and Van Buren schools in addition to the Plymouth Canton Schools. With these three districts and performances of our Koncerts for Kids for all 4th graders in Romulus schools and Heritage Academy in Flat Rock we reached over nearly 6000 3rd and 4th graders. Our work with the Arts Academy at the PCEP has also increased and our visiting composers are always a “hit” with the students in the Academy.
We keep our Conductor, Nan Washburn, very busy and she continues to program exceptional music for each and every concert, bringing in exciting guest artists and composers. We also keep our musicians very busy and we are proud of their hard work and their commitment to the Michigan Philharmonic and the growth we have experienced. Our Board of Directors has worked tirelessly to make sure the backbone of our organization is solid with the strategic planning and funding to continue to make the Michigan Philharmonic one of the elite performing organizations in the State of Michigan.
Treasurer’s Report
The accounting policies of the Michigan Philharmonic conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Revenue through public support and grants is recognized when contributed or unconditionally promised and revenue for admissions, contract services and other is recognized when earned. Contributions that are restricted by the donor are reported as increases in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets depending on the nature of the restrictions. When a restriction expires temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets.
The Michigan Philharmonic is a not-for-profit Michigan corporation recognized as exempt from Federal Income Taxes pursuant to Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Philharmonic is exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Tax in accordance with P.A. 167 of 1933 and P. A. 94 of 1937, both as amended.
Total revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 was $476,999 compared to $509,196 for the prior year. Total expenses net of other income amounted to $491,343 resulting in an excess of expenditures over revenues of $14,344 compared to an excess of revenues over expenditures of $63,580 for the prior year.
Admissions amounted to $77,188 with earned income comprising 43% of total income. Annual Giving amounted to $158,989.
The Michigan Philharmonic was successful in obtaining grant awards during the fiscal year totaling $45,583. For the previous year grant income totaled $55,400.
Respectfully Submitted
Ron Frechen, Treasurer
Accrual Basis Saturday, September 8, 2018 04:15 PM GMT-7 1/3
MICHIGAN PHILHARMONICPROFIT AND LOSSJuly 2017 - June 2018
TOTAL
Income
40000 Admissions 48,770.31
40010 Admissions - Season 28,408.00
41100 Annual Giving - Business 16,925.47
41200 Annual Giving - Individuals 119,669.00
41300 Annual Giving - Education 21,306.00
41325 Annual Giving - MPYO 1,088.61
41330 String Fellowship 350.00
String Fellowship Disbursements -350.00
Total 41330 String Fellowship 0.00
41400 Tuition 24,620.00
42000 Contract Service Revenue 5,225.00
42075 Kensington 21,500.00
42080 Stony Creek 21,500.00
42081 Lake St. Clair 21,500.00
42082 Lake Erie 21,500.00
42120 Brighton 5,000.00
42123 WCCCD 10,000.00
42130 Campus Martius 11,500.00
42170 DIA 4,500.00
42190 Kellogg Park 8,000.00
Total 42000 Contract Service Revenue 130,225.00
44030 Cruise Raffle
44031 - Cruise Raffle Income 20,000.00
44032 - Cruise Raffle Expense -2,151.05
Total 44030 Cruise Raffle 17,848.95
45000 Grants 900.00
Canton Community Found. - Educ. 1,417.00
Education 7,500.00
Margaret Dunning Found. 27,500.00
Margaret Dunning Found. - Educ. 5,000.00
Margaret Dunning Found. - EXP -8,433.52
MCACA 11,500.00
MCACA - mini grant 200.00
Total 45000 Grants 45,583.48
46000 Other Income
Pre-Concert Event -179.92
Special Fundraising Event 5,834.00
Special Fundraising Event Exp -1,092.35
Total Special Fundraising Event 4,741.65
Total 46000 Other Income 4,561.73
46007 MPYO Fundraiser 656.61
46010 Program Ads 17,185.00
Accrual Basis Saturday, September 8, 2018 04:15 PM GMT-7 2/3
TOTAL
59005 CD Sales - 62nd Children CD 151.13
Total Income $476,999.29
GROSS PROFIT $476,999.29
Expenses
50100 Property Taxes 189.76
50200 Advertising 8,029.58
50225 Designated Donation Disbursement 1,021.50
50250 Contracted Services 5,305.90
50270 DIA 3,050.20
50271 Lake St. Clair 19,193.72
50272 Stony Creek 19,193.72
50273 Kensington 20,743.72
50276 Lake Erie 19,193.72
50290 Brighton 3,479.90
50292 Kellogg Park 22,631.25
50294 WCCCD 7,033.80
50297 Van Buren Schools 3,014.70
50298 Taylor Schools 3,029.70
52130 Campus Martius 5,729.22
Total 50250 Contracted Services 131,599.55
50300 Concert Event Expense 751.52
50510 Payroll-Music Director 54,700.00
50520 Payroll-Guest Artists 1,200.00
50530 Payroll- Orchestra 75,423.90
50540 Payroll-Librarian 1,550.00
50550 Payroll-Personnel Manager 6,280.00
50600 Memberships & Dues 1,937.60
50720 Education - Orchestra 10,745.80
50920 Fees - Credit Card 1,466.41
50930 PayPal fees 78.18
50935 Fees - MichTix 480.25
50940 Fees - Music Licensing 1,194.67
50960 Fees - Misc 350.00
50970 Fundraising 387.00
51100 Gifts 225.00
51120 Insurance - Liability 5,207.00
51140 Insurance-Directors & Officers 450.00
51300 Miscellaneous 401.56
51400 Music Purchase 1,709.52
51450 Music Rental 2,128.67
51460 Music Commission 250.00
51500 Auditorium Rental 14,184.70
51560 Production-Equipment & Expenses 1,527.48
51590 Office Rent 18,083.32
51710 Payroll-Exec Director 43,750.00
51720 Payroll-Education Coord. 9,951.39
51723 Payroll - Mktg & Admin Interns 12,630.00
51730 Payroll-Production 1,000.00
51800 Payroll Taxes 4,108.16
51900 Pension 8,063.89
Accrual Basis Saturday, September 8, 2018 04:15 PM GMT-7 3/3
TOTAL
52000 Phone 1,992.83
52120 Postage - Fund Raising 495.00
52150 Postage 1,033.11
52240 Printing - Fund Raising 540.91
52270 Printing - Programs 8,390.00
52275 Printing - Tickets 391.09
52280 Printing - Promotions 5,800.07
52290 Printing - Office 4,523.00
52710 Services - Audit 1,500.00
52725 Services - Graphic Design 3,235.40
52740 Services - Bookeeping/Admin 18,000.00
52741 Services - Online QuickBooks 516.00
52775 Services - Email Marketing 592.00
52780 Services - Internet Maintenance 480.97
53040 Supplies-Office 2,345.83
53041 Office Cleaning 925.00
53100 Travel/Entertainment/Meals 735.52
53300 Youth Orchestra Conductor 12,000.00
53305 Flute Choir Director 2,500.00
53310 Chamber Winds Director 1,000.00
53315 Youth Orhestra - Advisory 1,500.00
53350 Youth Orchestra Coaching 600.00
6560 Payroll Expenses -57,809.55
Taxes 4,108.16
Wages 53,701.39
Total 6560 Payroll Expenses 0.00
Total Expenses $490,153.14
NET OPERATING INCOME $ -13,153.85
Other Expenses
58000 Interest Expense 1,189.82
Total Other Expenses $1,189.82
NET OTHER INCOME $ -1,189.82
NET INCOME $ -14,343.67
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Michigan Philharmonic – 2017-2018
Board of Directors—Executive Committee Christopher Belcher – President Chris has over 28 years of experience as a Wealth Manager and Trust officer, helping high net worth individuals and their families grow their wealth, protect and preserve that wealth and plan for the transfer of that wealth in the most tax efficient manner. Chris is an active member of the Michigan Planned Giving Roundtable and chairs the Planned Giving committee of the MI PHIL. Audrey Mistor –Past President Audrey has over 30 years of highly successful banking, financial services and management experience. She currently serves as Executive Vice President and Wealth Management Group Manager for Monroe Bank & Trust (MBT). Previously, Ms. Mistor was the Community President for MBT’s North Region. Additionally, she held the positon of President of Main Street Bank and spent 20 years with Michigan National Bank (now Bank of America) and Republic Bank (now First Merit Bank). Narendra Sheth – Vice President Narendra Sheth, now retired, was a Chief Statistician for Ford Motor Co. He hosts the Indian Radio Show on WPON Detroit every Saturday morning for the past 43 years. Narendra is the President and Founder of Geetmala Foundation of Michigan supporting humanitarian and arts and cultural efforts for the Detroit Metro Indian Community. Ronald H. Frechen, Treasurer Ron Frechen is a retired CPA, formerly a partner of The Rehmann Group. He has over 30 years experience in auditing and consulting with nonprofit organizations. Pamela Hall – Secretary Pamela has over 25 years in the mortgage and banking industry. She graduated from the University of Michigan (BSA) and holds an MBA from Wayne State University in Marketing and Managerial Economics and Finance. Pam is currently a Senior Loan Officer for Union Home Mortgage in Northville, MI. The roots of her career started in Plymouth, MI where she opened and managed Sunbelt National Mortgage for several years (later it became First Horizon Home Loans and MetLife Home Loans). In addition to her full time position, Pam teaches classes at the Michigan Institute of Real Estate and Schoolcraft College. Her love of music came from years of training as a dancer and pianist, and later becoming a dance instructor. Pam is returning to the Board after a year leave from her 6 years with the Michigan Phil. She is also on the board of Tipping Pointe Theatre in Northville.
Board of Directors—Members At-Large Luan M. Brownlee, Education Committee Chair & Co-Founder of MPO CLASSical Music Outreach Luan Brownlee, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, is a retired teacher from Eastern Michigan University and the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; her teaching career spans a 36-year period. Luan was founder of the Michigan Philharmonic CLASSical Music Outreach program now in its 15th year in 4 different local school districts.
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James Anthony Davis Anthony Davis is an Internal Audit Professional, working in the field for over 26 years, currently for Crowe Horwath. He has also worked for Ford Motor Co. both in New York and Michigan and for Citibank in Chicago and Michigan. He and his family have lived in Canton, MI for over 18 years and he has served as the Chairman of the Canton Commission on Arts, Culture and Heritage and other cultural and business activities in the Plymouth/Canton communities. Gail Grieger Gail Grieger is an attorney with experience in non-profit services, civil rights litigation and municipal and business law. Currently Gail is the Executive Director of the Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex (PARC) where the Michigan Philharmonic resides. Gail is responsible for the daily operations and management of the PARC tenants which includes numerous arts and recreation groups. She is also the owner of Z Spot Fitness which is dedicated to providing high quality fitness and educational programming to the community. Cathy Hasse Cathy is a native Detroiter and a life-long resident of the State of Michigan. A retired educator, she was named in the Who’s Who of American Teachers. Cathy has a Master’s degree from the University of Detroit and has an educational specialist degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Michigan. Cathy is the President of the Friends of the Phil volunteer support group and is a member of the Marketing Committee. Ken Kaiser Ken is Vice President of Global Electronic Engineering at TRW Automotive. Prior to this he was Vice President and General Manager of the North American Body Controls Division at TRW. He joined TRW in 1988 as an electrical design engineer, having worked at Cadillac Headquarters in Detroit and the GM Tech Center in Warren. Both of Ken’s children were members of the Michigan Phil Youth Orchestra and he records and produces the archival video of all Michigan Phil concerts and activities. Kevin Kramer With a background in, finance and commercial lending with several of Michigan’s largest banks, Kevin is the Vice President and Private Banking Officer of the Plymouth District for Bank of Ann Arbor who have been the Presenting Sponsors of the Michigan Philharmonic for the past 4 seasons. Ron Masino Ron has been a life-long resident of Southeast Michigan, a graduate of the Lincoln Park School system, and now makes his home in Livonia. Attending well over 100 musical performances annually, Ron fervently participates in a wide variety of musical genres and area events as a spectator, contributor, and participant. He is active with such organizations as Trinity House Theater (Livonia), On the Tracks (Chelsea), Motor City Ukes, and various house concert locations in the Greater Detroit area. Ron retired in 2013 after spending 38 years as part of Ford Motor Company’s Engineering and Development Team. Ron is father to his adult daughter, Marlene, who now resides in Tennessee with her husband, Chad Sue Noetzel Sue grew up Taylor and received her BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (UM-AA). She and her family have lived in the Plymouth community since 1992. Married
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to Dan (mechanical engineer (UM-AA) at DTE's Fermi II) for 27 years and have 3 children. Sue has been involved in the arts in the community for many years having been on the board of the Plymouth Community Arts Council. Currently Sue serves on the fundraising and marketing committees. Barton Polot Barton Polot is chair of the Department of Music at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan, where he specializes in computer music, synthesis and music technology. He is a widely sought clinician and lecturer on technology applications for music instruction and music-making. Polot is an accomplished pianist, composer and software author and on the board of directors of the Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association and the Michigan Jazz Festival. Kathy Ruble Kathy Ruble is the Executive Marketing Director at Ally. In this role she is responsible for dealer/program communications for 18,000 Dealers. She manages marketing operations/budget and leads product innovation and Clearlane. Prior to her new role, Kathy was the Executive Director of Communications, Dealership Online Services, and led the U.S. sales team that sold and promoted dealership training, lead management, and Ally SmartAuction, the industry-leading online auction. Kathy has been with GM/GMAC/Ally for 32 years and during her career has amassed a wealth of experience in many facets of the auto business and finance operations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication, arts and sciences from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in administration/marketing from Central Michigan University. Kathy serves the Board of Directors for the AFSA Education Foundation. She is a mentor at Wayne State University, and supports the Ally Women’s ERG. Kathy, husband Mark, and their 16 year old daughter Lily live in Northville. She loves travel, shopping and music, and was a violinist for nearly 15 years growing up.
Michigan Philharmonic – Staff
Beth Stewart – Executive Director – 734 451-2112 (w) Nan Harrison Washburn – Music Director & Conductor Faith Demorest – Orchestra Personnel Manager and Music Librarian Cecilia Escobar – Marketing and Social Media Manager Taylor Haring- Education Programs Coordinator Catherine Byrd – Bookkeeper and Admin Support – 734 451-2112 (w) Andrew Brauer- Manager Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Hektor Qyteti – MPYO Conductor Joanna Goldstein – MPYO Flute and Wind Ensembles
Michigan Philharmonic Education Programs 2017-2018
The Michigan Philharmonic is dedicated to being “The Education Symphony” for students of all ages, from elementary school to the senior population throughout SE Michigan. Its education activities include programs for 3rd and 4th graders and high school students, five Youth Orchestra ensembles, as well as conductor talks before adult concerts and for groups throughout SE Michigan. Nan Washburn, Conductor of the Michigan Philharmonic, is artistic director for all MP educational programs. Michigan Philharmonic violinist Hektor Qyteti conducts the MPYO STRINGS, Sinfonia and Youth Orchestra. Joanna Goldstein, a professional flutist, joined us this year to conduct the Flute Choir and the Chamber Winds. Jane Libbing completed her 14th and final year as Education Coordinator and Youth Orchestra Manager.
CLASSical Music Outreach In 1998, the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools elementary music teachers and the Michigan Philharmonic Board member, Luan Bownlee, worked together to create the CLASSical Music Outreach program to enhance the school curriculum for music and other academic areas, among them the science of sound, elements of story- telling and encouraging students to take up musical instruments.
This year, the Mich Phil’s Ed. Quintet brought our program to 4100 students in the Plymouth- Canton Community Schools, Plymouth Christian Academy, Taylor Schools and VanBuren Schools. The focus of the 45-minute Third Grade sessions was on the instrument families of the orchestra, using a flute, clarinet, trumpet, cello and percussion instruments to demonstrate how the various instruments of the orchestra create the vibrations necessary to make their various sounds. The children became more familiar with these instruments through individual demonstrations and group performances. The focus for the fourth graders is on the concert experience itself. A solo cellist discusses the roles of the conductor and the concert master, how and why the musicians warm up on stage, how to know when the concert is about to begin, when to clap, and concert etiquette. He discusses the background of pieces they will hear when they attend a concert in May. He points out what to listen for and then plays a short sample from each piece to make the children familiar with it at their Koncert for Kids at Salem High School in May.
We continue to be a source of visits by professional musicians and composers in town for Michigan Philharmonic concerts for students in the Plymouth-Canton High School Arts Academy.
Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) This year students from 13 communities throughout SE Michigan came together on Tuesday evenings during the school year for rehearsals in one or more of the 5 MPYO ensembles. There were home schoolers, students from private, parochial, on-line and public schools, as well as a few who were returning while attending college in the area. Most played in one ensemble, but some played 2 different instruments in two different ensembles or mentored in a second ensemble as well as playing in a more advanced ensemble.
The MPYO ensembles included the STRINGS for string players who can read music and have had at least one year of playing experience; the SINFONIA, our intermediate string orchestra for those who are shifting 3 octaves and have had more ensemble experience; the FLUTE CHOIR for intermediate and advance flutists; our new ensemble, the CHAMBER WINDS; and the YOUTH ORCHESTRA, our most advanced and full orchestra. Our December and May Concerts were performed at the Village Theater in Canton. The June Pops Concert, the first Tuesday in June, was in Kellogg Park in Downtown Plymouth – a favorite for many students and one welcoming returning graduates for one more chance to join their friends in making music. Throughout the year, we had many requests for students to perform for local groups and events. In November, the Sinfonia, and in the Spring, the Youth Orchestra each played side –by-side with the Michigan Philharmonic for one number in one of their regular concerts. This year bassist Rachel Browning, was chosen our Strings Fellowship winner, with several opportunities to play entire concerts with the Michigan Philharmonic.
Annual Report 2018 Cecilia Escobar, Marketing Director Marketing Over the course of this past year, the Michigan Philharmonic has increased its focus on reaching out to new audiences and establishing a digital presence. While at the same time, it has continued to build upon its image as a cultural anchor for the Plymouth community. This has been made possible largely thanks to our core supporters, who have been following our organization for many years. Our online presence has been energized by refreshing our website’s image and functionality, effectively managing subscribers to the e-blast contact database, and by engaging social media followers through content sharing and conversations. Additionally, the strategy of collaborating with other organizations that have broad audiences, such as the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Metroparks, and PARC has proven to be effective at cultivating more diverse demographics, captivating newcomers, and developing a strategic digital presence in the Southeast Michigan region. Social Media About five years ago the Michigan Philharmonic began its social media engagement with the intent of growing its digital presence. In May 2018, Facebook shared the news that it was “cleaning up fake accounts”. The Michigan Philharmonic was not exempt of these “fake followers” who, obviously, did not engage nor convert to ticket holders. Cleaning fake accounts was a process the Michigan Philharmonic started in 2015 and as of today we have 2,889 followers on the Facebook platform alone, additionally, we are proud to say that they are all real followers. Although we are a smaller organization with a smaller number of followers, when we are benchmarked with other orchestras, our followers engage in higher proportions than those of other orchestras in the region. Our followers are real and engaging people! Instagram and Twitter are the other social media platforms the Michigan Phil uses to reach out and establish industry collaborations. We have certainly increased our presence on Instagram, mainly to share backstage looks into our production process. This platform serves the purpose of showing the behind the scenes realities of our organization and to promote our brand of being an orchestra that is both high-quality and accessible to our audiences. On Twitter, we have promoted collaboratively with other organizations in our field, such as Culture Source and Metroparks.
The Michigan Philharmonic progress in promoting our organization has been steady. While much as the industry has focused on quantity, we have focused on steady growth aimed at securing a more engaged social media audience. The number of Michigan Phil followers has increased steadily and we now have a captive audience that keeps coming back to our posts, comments, and most importantly, our concerts. Community This past year the Michigan Phil partnered with various community and social organizations. During our Halloween concert, we collected over 100 super-hero undergarments for the children of Our Child’s Advocate, a local organization that focuses on supporting foster care programs in the area. During the Holiday concert series, we partnered with United Way of Plymouth and collected more than 140 hats and mittens for local families in need. At our Danzones y Tangos concert the generous support of our audience, staff, and volunteers helped to contribute more than 250 cans of baby formula that were later donated to and distributed by The Humanitarian Relief Program for Venezuela (PAHPV). We are committed to making our community a better place to live, through both music and action. It really does feel good to do good! Challenges Last year, the Michigan Phil accomplished many goals, however, we have many areas that can be improved. Funding capability is always a great challenge and with a reduced staff, the organization is limited to reach out even further. Additionally, the orchestra does not have its own dedicated orchestra hall, which makes it challenging to consolidate our local presence. Nevertheless, we are tremendously proud of our staff, supporters, concertgoers, and volunteers whose great joint efforts make our events and concerts a great experience for all. There are still many other things we would like to accomplish, so we continue to count on and pledge for the renewed commitment from our community to continue Orchestrating the Extraordinary!
Michigan Philharmonic 2017-2018 Season
Michigan Phil Summer Concert Series"An American Salute"
Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 7:00 pm
Kellogg Park, Plymouth
Sunday, July 23, 2017 4:30 pm
Grand Opening of Detroit's newest
urban park - DTE Beacon Park
Enjoy a FREE concert and stay for a
special showing of "Back to the Future".
Music @ The Metroparks
Back to the Future - Movie Music Magic
celebrating
75th Anniversary of the
Huron Clinton Metroparks
Michigan Phil Supporters 72nd Season 2017-18
$150,000 Podium Sponsor Don & Colleen Soenen $50,000 & Above $15,000-$49,999 Allan S. Leonard $10,000-$14,999 Wally & Marlene Donoghue Kate Rosevear Travel Leaders $5,000-$9,999 Steve & Renee Alexandrowski Erin Archambault Anthony Fielek & Mary Ann Fielek Elizabeth W. Washburn $3,000-$4,999 Luan Brownlee Robert DeLosh Lee Miller $1,000-$2,999 Yvette & J.T. Babish Robert & Margaret Bake Joe & Wilma Cleveland Jeffery & Cheryl Doelker Amy Donoghue Ted & Donna Fairley Ron & Linda Frechen Dolores Guenther Tim & Penny Joy Jane Libbing George & Amy Loescher Ron Masino Audrey Mistor John & Patty Schmidt Bob & Shirley Zaetta $500-$999 Anonymous John & Laura Browning Michael & Bonnie Dyorich Joe & Ellen Elliott Gail Grieger & K. Gus Vlahadamis Pamela Hall Cathy Hasse Dan & Sue Noetzel James & Faye Pollard Judith Reinicke Darrel & Susan Schwandt David & Jeanne Trumpy $250-$499 Linda & Jesse Alvarado Donald & Ellen Bain Dan & Lorraine Beechuk Lena Coen
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BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
Bank of Ann Arbor 2017-18 Season Sponsor
Ally Financial, Inc. AmazonSmile Dearborn Jewelers, Inc. DTE Energy Foundation matching GEM Asset Management Network for Good New York Life Pfizer Foundation matching Schrader-Howell Funeral Home Travel Leaders GRANTS
Canton Community Foundation Colina Foundation Comerica Charitable Foundation Helen L. Kay Charitable Trust Loraine & Melinese Reuter Found. Community Foundation of Plymouth CultureSource Margaret Dunning Foundation Fidelity Charitable Robert A. Gotro Fund Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs National Endowment for the Arts Plymouth Rotary Foundation
Multi-Year Donor Society
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October 5, 2018, 8PM
Opening Night Happy NANiversary
October 27, 2018, 7PM
January 20, 2019, 2PM
March 10, 2019, 2PM
November 30, 2018, 8PM
December 13, 2018, 6 & 8PM
February 16, 2019, 7:30PM
PhilharMonster Mash
In a Winter Garden
Holiday Pops with the Phil
Miniature Masterpieces
In the Mood for Swing
April 6, 2019, 7:30PM
Franck, Fireflies & Fortissimos
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July 14 , 2018 , 7 :30PM
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July 21 , 2018 , 7 :30PM
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