N O T E QuarterWINTER 2021

IN THIS ISSUE 2020 Annual Report www.yosa.org MORE INSIDE From the Executive Director

YOSA changes kids’ lives through music. Although Symphony Camp. The online week-long learning the pandemic upended the 2019/20 season, opportunity for string orchestra used Zoom to we found new ways to offer programs and be a facilitate rehearsals and classes. A finale virtual resource for our community. We faced difficult performance video was created from recordings challenges and adapted. We were continually made by each camper. inspired by those we serve and the resiliency of YOSA musicians. The following annual report of As we adapted to offer programs, YOSA was activities is only a small snapshot of the impact fortunate to receive COVID relief funding from YOSA has on our community and the young local funders and the CARES Act. Through July musicians we serve. 31, 2020, support included a Paycheck Protection Program loan, a major grant from the National In fall 2019, YOSA started a new season with big Endowment for the Arts, a major gift from the goals. YOSA orchestras were again at capacity and Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts, and other the schedule was full of highly-anticipated events. timely donations from our generous community. One highlight was that for the first time since These resources have helped YOSA stay financially 2011, the YOSA Chamber Orchestra side-by-side healthy throughout this period of uncertainty. performance returned with the “Musical Mentors” concert. The exciting opportunity paired advanced Although the 2019/20 season was unprecedented, YOSA musicians with professional musicians from support from our community remained strong. the San Antonio Symphony. Because of donors, concertgoers, parents, volunteers, teachers, and, of course, spirited young During the season, YOSA musicians formed new musicians, YOSA has persevered. On behalf of the friendships, rehearsed weekly, and performed YOSA Board of Directors and staff, thank you for in ten concerts. However, on March 17, 2020, your continued confidence in us to fulfill our mission YOSA suspended all in-person activities due to and change kids’ lives through music. the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when the world was forced to shut down, YOSA created a suite of online opportunities for our community called With gratitude, YOSA Plays On. The online resource includes virtual performances, conversations with music professionals from around the world, instructional videos, and much more. YOSA Plays On is still Brandon Henson online and can be viewed at www.yosa.org/playson. Executive Director

With a global increased awareness of social injustice this year, we strengthened our commitment to equity in music education. YOSA programs continued to offer opportunities to economically- disadvantaged and underserved young musicians with tuition assistance, free private lessons, and financial and mentoring support necessary for high- quality music education.

Leading up to the summer, it became clear that activities would need to continue online. Adapting again, we launched YOSA Virtual Summer At A Glance The YOSA Effect

“YOSA has always pushed me to be a better person. Each week, I would become so inspired by my directors and peers; I felt like I could do anything. YOSA showed me the true power of teamwork, and how through the efforts of many, something beautiful could be realized.”

- Nina Pyron, YOSA Class of 2020

The Mission of YOSA

Enhance education, enrich the community, and transform lives by pursuing excellence in classical music in a stimulating, nurturing, and fun environment that is equally accessible to all youth. Beliefs and Values

Classical music is a key component of a vibrant community.

All youth deserve equal access to participation and excellence in music education, regardless of economic, social, and other barriers.

The pursuit of musical excellence transforms lives.

Playing a musical instrument enhances the intellectual and social development of youth.

Orchestras provide a fun, safe environment for Your impact mutual growth and creative expression.

Through community support, YOSA offers extraordinary musical opportunities at affordable prices and extends resources to communities in need. Your continued support of YOSA ensures that all children in San Antonio have an equal opportunity to benefit from the YOSA experience. You can change kids’ lives through music.

“YOSA has allowed me to pursue my passion for music in a way that nothing else has. It brought me opportunities and experiences that I couldn’t get anywhere else. I have been able to connect with friends who have the same passions as me. Making music with other people who are the same age as you and have the same interests is a special thing that YOSA has provided.”

- Carly Munoz, YOSA Class of 2020 2020 Annual REport Program Expenses

2020 Program Costs Statement of Financial Activities

$47,378 Revenue Expenses Tuition $299,388 Personnel $646,578 Contributions and Grants $750,503 Occupancy $48,131 Ticket Sales $63,381 Program Related $478,137 Investment Income $2,784 In-Kind $178,894 $205,561 In-Kind Contributions $178,894 Administrative $68,831 Other $10,779 Tuition Assistance $47,378 $582,345 TOTAL REVENUE $1,305,729 TOTAL EXPENSES $1,467,949 $261,308 Statement of Financial Position

Assets Liabilities & Net Assets Current Assets $424,245 Current Liabilities $105,952 Total $1,096,592 Fixed Assets $89,664 Long-Term Liabilities $55,400 Other Assets $199,926 Total Net Assets $552,483 Program Staff and Contracted Faculty Production & Communications TOTAL ASSETS $713,835 TOTAL LIAB. & NET ASSETS $713,835 Rehearsal & Concert space rentals Tuition Assistance yosa demographics

Gender ethnicity

6% 13% 55% 1% 20% 5%

ASIAN BLACK HISPANIC NATIVE WHITE TWO AMERICAN OR MORE yosa stats 326 1285 46,000 $47,378 SECTIONALS AVERAGE SAT ONLINE VIDEO VIEWS TUITION ASSISTANCE OFFERED SCORE DISTRIBUTED year in review

Mo-Ranch Weekend

Musical Mentors Side-by-Side Chamber Orchestra with violinist Eric Gratz Standing Ovation Luncheon honoring Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Russian Fireworks with cellist Christine Lamprea 2019/20 Concerto Competition Alumni Reunion with Marlon Chen H-E-B Caroling

MLK March Winter Showcase with harpist Rachel Ferris

At the Movies with San Antonio Chamber Choir

YOSA Presents: Viva Selena

YOSA Plays On

Virtual YOSApalooza

YOSA Live Chats YOSA Virtual Summer Symphony Camp San Antonio Sounds

The 2019/2020 season was filled with musical performances, memorable experiences, and unique circumstances. YOSA kicked off the season with our 2019 Mo-Ranch Weekend and concluded with virtual performance collaborations, with various concerts and events in between. From in-person activities to online programs, YOSA continued to change kids’ lives through music.

Thank you to our annual sponsors Donors and Friends Thanks to the community of YOSA donors who supported YOSA through the challenges of our 2019/20 season. Donations ensured that YOSA continued to “play on” through the COVID-19 pandemic and provide young musicians with opportunities to connect, create, learn, and laugh while physically isolated from one another. Thank you to the donors below whose gift was received between August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020. Every dollar donated to YOSA has changed kids’ lives through music. ORCHESTRA $50,000 and more Nancy and Paul Halvorson Christopher Kiernan Michelle Calvillo City of San Antonio Department of Arts Joeris General Contractors Robert Knapp Yaneth Gonzalez Cano and Culture Sharalyn Johnson Linda Leafe Louise Cantwell and John Schmolesky Dan and Gloria Oppenheimer Fund of Drs. Robert King and Barbara Kyse Cindy Capitani the San Antonio Area Foundation Susan Marenda King Jeannie Mallary Marika Caquias Rackspace Foundation Lee and Zachry Carter Memorial Fund Karol and Andrew Martin Yuvia and Nadine Cardenas Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts of the San Antonio Area Foundation Jennifer Masucci Sisson Sherry Carrero Zachry Family Foundation Rev. John Lewis and Pat Bridwell Pamela Matthews and Ronald Schenk Fermin Carrizales Robert and Catherine Lorenz Nancy McCullough Deborah Carter MUSICIAN $25,000 to 49,999 Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur L. Matthews, Jr. Terry McQuain Galadriel Castillo The Frederick Fund Dr. Wendy Nguyen Alejandra and Rafael Mendible Laurie Catlett H-E-B Mary Ann and Paul Oroian Julie Mielke Judith Cavender H-E-B Tournament of Champions Donald Oroian John and Sally Murphy Michael and Paula Chalk Charitable Trust Oroian, Guest & Little PC Phyllis Nguyen James Chestnut Texas Commission on the Arts Troy and Anne Peters Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Benjamin Chew Kelly Ranson Amy and David Phipps Mary Alice Chiscano COMPOSER $15,000 to $24,999 Anne and Jeffrey Rochelle Richter Family Christine Christensen Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Rob and Melinda Rodriguez Anne Schelleng Charles Christian Foundation of 1992 Dr. and Mrs. Terry A. Rustin Marga Speicher Sarah Cieslik COVID-19 Response Fund* San Antonio Recovery Center Jane and Marshall Steves Charlie and Stacy Clines Mr. and Mrs. Bartell Zachry, Jr. Sonja Lanehart Schutz, Ph.D. and Bonita and Mike Swisher Charles Cludius Paul Schutz, Ph.D. The Kocurek Charitable Foundation Winifred and Bartlett Cocke MAESTRO$5,000 to $14,999 Elsie Steg The Peter and Debbie Hope Fund Vivian Coleman Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust The Brown Charitable Gift Fund Andrew Walls Geoffrey Comstock The Capital Group Companies The Harris K. & Lois G. Oppenheimer Wilkinson Family Karen and Robert Conner Charitable Foundation Foundation Rachel and Jeff Woodson Anne and Michael Connor Gene Dawson, Jr. United Way City of San Antonio Karen Lee and David Zachry Lola Avina The Ewing Halsell Foundation Charitable Campaign Amy and Ramon Contreras Greehey Family Foundation United Way San Antonio School FRIEND Up to $249 C. Kathleen Cordts Hixon Properties Districts Charitable Campaign AbbVie Inc. Mr. James Corletta Joan and Herb Kelleher Charitable USAA Foundation, Inc. Laila Abdulla Gerard and Anita Couvillion Foundation Clifford and Elizabeth Waller Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Karen and David Cox Mirza Trust of San Antonio Rick and Kristy Waller Gopinath Akalkotkar Irene and Brandon Crist Sandy Nguyen and Richard Rybacki Kathleen Weir Vale and Albert Vale John and Valerie Alaniz Michael Crocken Norton Rose Fulbright Emilia and William Westney Shawn Albert Monica and Bryan Crowley Rackspace Technology Ben and Stephanie Westney Shari Albright Maria Cuellar Shield-Ayres Foundation Whataburger Alexander Family Rickey and Angela Damiano Southerleigh Craig and Paige W. Wilson Alan Almogela Lisa Davis Temple Beth-El Nelson Wolff Anonymous Martha De Leon The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Dr. Anna Armstrong Bridgett De Leon Foundation SOLOIST $250 to $749 Jennifer Avenell-Larson Edinir De Oliveira Valero Karen Adkisson Lauren Baird and Robert Trottmann Charlene Debus Valero Energy Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Baldridge Family Maria and Gil DeJesus Lorraine and Curtis Anastasio David Barganier Wilfred dela Cruz CONCERTMASTER $2,500 to $4,999 Christine and Robert Berberek Jim Barshop and Leigh Schaub Juliet DeNapoli The Alfred S. Gage Foundation Audi Dominion Brenda Beebe Danny Derrick D’Addario Foundation Allison and Jeffery Balfour Ted and Karen Belitsos Susan and Robert Dorr Faye L. and William L. Cowden Jeffery Barganier Carla Benedict Frances Douglas Charitable Foundation Col. (Ret.) Jean Berkheiser Renita Bentz Wolfgang Draving The Frederick-Yu Family Fund Julie and Alan Berlin James and Ruth Berg Dan and Chantal Dreher Frost Bank Boeing Alison Beshur Arlene Dryer Humana Mary Pat Bolner Biedenfield Family Lisa and Paul Dueringer Elizabeth Lorenz Elizabeth Branch Suzanne and Alex Bishop Cindy A Duran MACSA - Musical Arts Center of Kris Brehm Alexander Bishop Martha Eberlein San Antonio, Inc. Lauren and John Browning M. 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