2015 Summer Newsletter

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Our Song Continues,
with Embellishment!
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world where all children receive music
decided to become a part of Music
education.
for Minors because I saw a vibrant,
What can you expect next year? You’ll
fiscally-sound organization led
see us develop our content delivery
by a “family” of determined and
platform and enhance the curriculum
caring people, sharing the vision of
bringing the gift of music into the lives of (lessons, media files, and song scores).
all children. Five years later, this still rings We will also map our educational content
to Common Core, and incorporate more
true. As I reflect on how we’ve evolved,
I’m reminded of music in a da capo form. multicultural elements that reflect the
Bay Area’s rich diversity. In addition,
You start with a beautiful melody and
new schools and additional weeks of
repeat it multiple times, usually adorning
service are on the horizon,
it with still more lovely
embellishments.
Transforming along with the preliminary
testing of our educational
In this year’s
over 20,000
curriculum through
Community Impact
licensing. And finally, we
Report, we’ll share these children’s
“embellishments” with
lives through will build further upon our
solid foundation to extend
you. Growth is our
music in
musical learning beyond the
central theme, and we
2014-2015
classroom into homes and
are delighted to have
other community settings.
expanded the number of
Thank you for being part of our
children getting music at school, while
ensemble. Stay tuned for more renditions
increasing the quantity and quality of
of our song with new
their educational experience. Surveys
and intriguing
show that schools overwhelmingly
embellishments!
want to continue with Music for Minors,
Executive Director
and assessments document impressive
learning outcomes for our
students at every grade level.
With your generous
support, we surpassed the
key milestones identified for
Year Two of our strategic
plan while effectively
leveraging resources for
optimal results. Together
we have made 2014-2015
an exciting year comprised
of many high notes. For
example, I was honored to
hear Music for Minors called
a “thought leader” by one of
our school district partners.
We are proud to be at
the forefront of creating a
Together we are creating a world wher
In 2014-2015...
Increased Access to Music Education
Serving New Schools and More Children with
10% Growth:
• 20,735 pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students in weekly,
comprehensive program
• 715 classes per week in 53 schools
• Team of 72 outstanding music educators
• More under-resourced schools reached that previously had no music
education
• All schools’ costs supported from 10% to 100% through donor contributions
Enhanced Quality of Curriculum and Teaching
Showing Strong Results:
• Over 95% of classroom teachers wished to continue with Music for Minors
• At the end of the year, 85% of students demonstrated proficiency in meeting
grade level state music standards
Adding New Dimensions:
• Implemented unique online music curriculum that provides our educators
with 24/7 access to instructional videos, lesson plans, and all other
resources needed for classes
• Provided specialized professional development in adapting materials to
meet the needs of differently-abled students
• Piloted a mentorship program for our new educators
Engaged Community Resources
Building Support for Music Education:
• Hosted Sharing Events at all schools for parents to visit music classes
• Expanded collaboration with school districts, PTAs, and education
foundations to fill gaps in music programs
• Secured increased funding from foundations, corporations, and individuals
to help support the cost of music programs at more under-resourced schools
• Worked with Harvard Business School
Community Partners Program who
conducted a feasibility study to explore
the licensing of our curriculum
• Launched partnership with West Coast
Songwriters to increase awareness of
Music for Minors
Educator Stories
Marie Alberry-Hawkins:
“Ahn, a third grader from Vietnam, entered
school partway through the year when her
family moved to San Jose. One day we were
singing “Hello My Friends, Hello” in different
languages, and she quietly asked if we could
also sing it in Vietnamese. I was delighted to
help her write it on the board and then let her
teach the class how to
pronounce the words. All
the children were enriched by
learning something new, and
Ahn had the chance to shine
in front of her peers. She
smiled a little brighter every
week when the class sang in
her native language!”
Donna Poulos:
“One of my fifth graders had what could be
a life-changing experience with the recorder
this year. Tomas had been very disruptive in
school. Yet when we introduced him to the
recorder, he learned to play it with ease (more
quickly than his classmates) and earned much
admiration. He was always one of the first to be
ready to play. What a joy and
a surprise it was to witness
his eagerness to participate!
I have urged him to play
a woodwind instrument
in band next year and
hope that music will help
keep him on track during
the rest of his school
years. It certainly has
the power to do so!”
re all children receive music education
Students Served 110% growth over five years
In recent years, we expanded our services
significantly throughout San Mateo County
and are now reaching complete school
districts. In 2014-15, we began serving many
under-resourced schools in Santa Clara County
where students were previously without any
music education. Thank you for joining with
us to bring music and all of its benefits to
more children. Your continued support will
bring Music for Minors to many more Bay Area
schools who are still in
need. Every child deserves
the joy of music!
Please donate today!
Donate directly at www.mfm.org or call us at 650-237-9130
Expenses $1,137,808
Programs
71%
$120,721
$206,740
Fundraising
18%
$810,347
Operations
11%
Financial Trends
Income $1,138,885
Earned Income
76%
$235,617
$42,550
Foundations &
Corporate 4%
$860,718
Individual
Donations 21%
Sound fiscal management
keeps school fees minimal,
while balancing expenses
with revenue and maintaining
healthy reserves. With our
continuity in leadership, effective
leveraging of community resources,
and innovative use of technology,
Music for Minors is well positioned
for robust growth in 2015-16.
Board of Trustees
Providing steadfast governance
and 100% giving!
W. Earl Hall
(Co-Chair)
Chris McKinney
(Co-Chair)
Gunilla Follett
(Vice Chair)
Stephen D’Andrea
(Secretary)
Mike Rissi
(Treasurer)
Sharon Barkoff
Don Bray
Cathy Combs
Lee Danforth
Gregory Fair
William Hockett
Grace Johnston
(Founder)
Kari Kirk
Dotian Levalier McReynolds
L. Howard Roberts
Liz Rome
John Sylvester
Jack Tuttle
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Music Educators Rock!
A chorus of gratitude for the dedicated and joyful hours of music that all of our educators, volunteer and
professional, bring into local classrooms. The individuals acknowledged here keep our volunteer legacy
alive, and account for about 10 percent of all Music for Minors classes. These exceptional volunteers
are listed with the elementary schools where they taught during the 2014-2015 year:
Marie Alberry-Hawkins ......... Miner and Oak Grove, San Jose
David Beltran ......................... College Park, San Mateo
Ruth Bennett .......................... San Carlos Charter, San Carlos
Anthony Brown ..................... Rocketship Brilliant Minds, San Jose
Andrea Callaghan .................. Sedgwick, Cupertino
Erik Chen .............................. College Park, San Mateo
Nora Deeg ............................. Voices Academy, San Jose
Trudy Fjeldsted ..................... Nesbit, Belmont
Rachel Freiberg ..................... Orion, Redwood City
Mimi Goity ............................ Taft, Redwood City
Christine Gray ....................... Terrell, San Jose
Linda Hoff .............................. Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Melinda King ........................ North Shoreview, San Mateo
Katie Lipka ............................. Roosevelt, Redwood City,
and North Shoreview, San Mateo
Andrea Llenos ....................... Henry Ford, Redwood City
Ann Lou .................................. Nesbit, Belmont
Cathy Luo .............................. North Shoreview, San Mateo
Pat Miller ............................... Terrell, San Jose
Beth Moeur ........................... Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Lynda Moretti ........................ North Shoreview, San Mateo
Mike Ofiesh .......................... Fox, Belmont
Lisa Perry ............................... Adelante, Redwood City
Donna Poulos ....................... Taft, Redwood City
Daphna Rahmil ..................... Sedgwick, Cupertino
Janani Ravichandran ............ Terrell, San Jose
Kathleen Reed ...................... Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Matthieu Roques ................... Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Zhanna Shpits ....................... Stellar Learning, Campbell
Georgia Sutherland .............. Sedgwick, Cupertino
Jenny Tsang .......................... Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Diane Wakeham ................... Orion, Redwood City
Kyoko Yamashita ................. Nimitz, Sunnyvale
Music for Minors extends our deepest thanks to every individual, foundation, and business that made
donations between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Large or small, each gift you send directly benefits
our work to transform the lives of children through music.
MAESTRO CIRCLE
Visionary – $10,000 and above
Nan & Chuck Geschke
Liz & Dave Rome
Meredith & Ray Rothrock
Pamela & Edward Taft
Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation
Investors – $5,000-$9,999
Ambassadors – $2,500-$4,999
Alan Bagley
Kathy Bridgman
Cathy & Steve Combs
Gunilla & Tom Follett
Kenneth Grant
Susan & Tom Harrington
Emily Kao & William Terrell
Kari & Mike Kirk
Chris & Webb McKinney
Sumaya & Ed Miner
Denise & Woody Shackleton*
Laura Strand
Anonymous
Jimi & Ned Barnholt
Robert Grimm
W. Earl Hall
Tom Hart
Maria & Steve Kahng
Michele & Steve Kirsch*
Bobbie & David Pratt
Sandra & Dave Wilson
Google, Corporate Match
Optimist Club of Redwood City
Farrington Historical Foundation
Los Altos Town Crier Holiday Fund
CHORAL CIRCLE
Entrepreneurs – $1,500-$2,499
Sharon & Rodger Barkoff
Suzanne & Don Bray
Susan & George Crow
Karen & Randy Fowler
Lynette & Praveen Mandal
Dotian & Tom McReynolds
Mike Rissi
Lynn Wilson Roberts & Howard Roberts
Allene Sieling
Bill Graham Supporting Foundation
Advocates – $1,000-$1,499
Elizabeth Abel & Barton Lane
Terri Bullock*
Lynne Carr
Casey & Jack Carsten
Orlene Chartain
Nancy Constantine & Chuck Hess
Jo Darius & John Murden
Karen & Don Engle
Adrienne & Peter Foley
Cindy & John Ford
Suzanne Freeze & Robert Manning
Cathy & Greg Fulford
Andrew Gotianse
Dotty & Terry Hayes
Liz & Dick Henry
Carole & Bill Hockett
Gosia & Daryl Hoot
Anula Jayasuriya & David Gilmour
Mady & Mel Kahn
Carol Millie & Jay Margulies
Iris & Tom Moran
Diana & Martin Neiman
Gerry & Pierre Patkay
Elizabeth Ross
Jen & Bill Stasior
Carol & Dan Winters
Rene & Brian Hollins
Grace Johnston
Carol & Jack Kelly
Cindy & Jim Kelly
Katherine Kraemer & Patrick Brockett
Terry & Bill Krivan
Vicki & Peter LaBoskey
Candy Pelissero & Brian Larsen
Carolyn Pierce & Trevor Thompson
Donna & Darwin Poulos
Mary & Matt Powell
Joanne & Dick Provines
Anne & Duane Roberts
Margit & Fred Roland
Anita Lusebrink & Russell Satake
Judith Schwartz & Bill Conlon
Sarah Smith Sevey & Jim Sevey
Pat & Dick Simko
Ginny & Richard Strock
Margie & Dennis Sullivan
Elizabeth Susskind & James Blodgett
John Sylvester
Judi Bogard Tanigami & Hide Tanigami
Pat Terman & David Frydenlund
Jan & Jack Tuttle
Nancy & Randy Wilde
Ameriprise, Corporate Match
Hotel Zico, Mountain View
Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund
Marriott Courtyard Palo Alto, Los Altos
Sponsors – $500-$999
Anonymous
Julie & Rick Altinger
Laura & Mark Bailey
in honor of Earl Hall
Pat & Penny Barrett
Lynn & Bob Bastida
Jessie Cool
Madelyn & Richard Costa
Vivien & Stephen D’Andrea
Kathy & Lee Danforth
Alice & John Davis
Eileen & Chris DiGiorgio
Natalie & Greg Fair
Genie & Mike Gallagher
Sarah & John Hinkle
Apple, Corporate Match
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Patrons – $250-$499
Anonymous (2)
Jeanne & Allen Bates
Marilyn & Henry Brook
Marilee & Todd Brooks
Lindsay & Craig Carpenter
Erik & Carilee Chen
Connie & Patrick Chronis
Stephanie & Ernie Chu
Marlene & Carl Cottrell
Kathy & Steve Coutre
Stevie & John Day
Joan & Alan Earhart
Riley Gallivan
Barbara Glynn
Lisa Henriksen & Michael Dimartino
Angel & Dave Hiebert
Jenny & Charles House
Lela & Graham Hunter
Seung Kim
Dee McCormac
Deborah & Hugh McDevitt
in honor of Greg & Kathy Wait
Tami & Tim Mulcahy
Brenda & Bill Murphy
Linda & John Murphy
Tae Hea & Rosemarie Nahm
Lyn & Dale Nesbitt
Kirstin Nichols
Laurie Panfil & James Blackman
Stacy & Luis Peña
Jill & Jan Prahm
Roberta & Ric Rudman
Jodell & William Seagrave
Michelle & Paul Speert
in memory of Patty O’Hara
Diane & Bob Tokheim
Rachel & Dan Wagner
Kathy & Greg Wait
in honor of Marie Alberry-Hawkins
Ronda & David Wohlgemuth
Karen & Jim Wolfe
Walter Wood & Gayla Lorthridge
Supporters – $100-$249
Margaret & James DeLoach
Catherine & Kenneth Down
Barbara & Charles DuMond
Francesca Eastman
Sally & Craig Falkenhagen
Avraham Valentino Giannini
Peter Gibson
Mimi & Jean Goity
Julia & Martin Goldstein
Gina & Brian Greenen
Patty & Peter Gregg
Michele Haussler
in honor of Jean Tyan &
Sonja Palmer
Linda & John Hoff
in memory of Deana Stock
Annette Howitt
in honor of Carol H. Chivers
Richard Huebner
Robin & Bill Johnston
Ellen & Keith Kitchen
Robert Leeper
Ann & George Limbach
Roy Lorenz
in honor of Deborah &
Hugh McDevitt
Mary MacLellan
in honor of Jeanne & Allen Bates
Jocelyn McIvers
Sarah McKinney
Suzanne Moshier
Ceci Ogden & Andy Gelman
James Otieno
Nancy Ozard
Lena Palmer
Loretta Guarino Reid
in honor of Rachel Wagner
Laura Rhodes
Linda & Dennis Ronberg
Lynette Skelton
Cathy Humphers Smith & Kent Smith
in honor of People Of Note
Georgia Sutherland
Christine Talbott & John Galli
Ingrid & Ron Voss
Richard Yamaguma
Diane Yeramian & Russ Sansom
Grace & Robert Ferrando
in memory of Betty Erlin
Barbara & Andrew Glassanos
Arlene Guerrero
Olivia & Daniel Haley
Lorraine Hamby
Shulamit Hoffmann & Stanley
Hutchinson
Freda Hofland
Judith & Thomas Hogan
Ann Hovey
Janet Jorgensen
Romain Kang
Rory & Dan Kaplan
in memory of Lisabeth Kaplan
Deanna Knickerbocker
Susana Krulevitch
Carol Langston
Betty Latta
Virginia & Ron Lau
Andrea Llenos
Mary & John Mason
Sheri & Jerry Morrison
Rebecca & Shawn Moussavi
Tobi Nielsen
Beth Nord & Stephen Ludington
Jane & John Reed
Sandy & Rich Remmers
Saundra & David Rinde
Matthew Sakaguchi
Pat & Jesse Salem
Rebecca Sanders
Andrea & James Sandstrom
Tracy Schwartz & Stephen Matthews
Zhanna Shpits
Kathleen Small
Jean Tyan
Laurel Woods
Alice Yip
Emma Zamora
Anonymous (2)
George Alexsovich
Yoshiko & Takeshi Amemiya
in memory of Miriam & John Partch
Lynda & Larry Anderson
Sue Bartalo & Dave Fischer
in honor of Colin Cooper
Cheryl & Mac Bean
Betty & Fred Bialek
Lenny Broberg & Paul Maluchnick
Louise & Robert Burton
Camille Chitwood
Jan Clayton
Jan & Neal Coberly
Kate Comfort Harr
Friends – $1-$99
Anonymous
Thomas Achatz
Linda Anderson
Eryl & John Aynsley
in honor of Candy Pelissero
Sharon & Rodger Barkoff
in honor of Jeanne & Allen Bates
Susan & Lawrence Basso
Kate & Jim Buckley
Lee & Will Corkern
Jill Dodsworth
Janet Dombro
Barbara Dutra
Elizabeth Erickson
Amazon Smile
Ragazzi Boys Chorus
Wells Fargo, Employee Fund
Donations to the Grace Johnston Honorary Fund:
Olivia & Daniel Haley, Robin & Bill Johnston, Betty Latta, Ann & George Limbach, Mary & John Mason, Kirstin Nichols, Elizabeth Ross
www.mfm.org
* Grants received from advised funds of Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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lease note: Names and organizations listed reflect donations received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Great care has been taken to ensure the proper
recognition of our donors. If you notice an error or omission, we apologize and hope you will bring it to our attention.