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2019 -2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 1 2019-2020 YEAR IN REVIEW The Reno Phil spread joy throughout northern Nevada in the I am deeply honored to continue 2019-20 season, offering a wide variety of artistically enriching “ events to all age groups, strengthening the fabric of our community. serving this very special community The centerpiece of our season was Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th as music director of the Reno Phil. birthday and we celebrated his music in our Classix Series featuring the electrifying, world-renowned pianist, Sara Davis Buechner. As disruptive and terrible as it is, the Additionally, we explored Beethoven’s life and character in collaborative events with COVID-19 crisis has taught us all that the University of Nevada Reno and the Nevada Museum of Art, and in a special story-telling concert for families with young children. community is vital to our safety, health, Partnerships are key to a vibrant artistic culture in our region and we and happiness. There is so much seek to nurture ongoing relationships and build new ones. In addition uncertainty right now, however, I know to numerous collaborations with NMA, Discovery Museum, UNR and Artown, we partnered with Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young that the arts will play an essential role Dramatic Voices, offering a spectacular evening of operatic highlights under the stars at Bartley Ranch. in bringing us back together and In addition, we joined forces with international photographer and helping us process this experience. multimedia artist, Nicholas Bardonnay of Westwater Arts, to create a memorable evening celebrating the music and culture of Mexico It will be a privilege to lead the Reno Phil with breathtaking photographs of Mexican landscapes and people. in concerts that can once again embrace We augmented the experience with bilingual supertitles and Mariachi music in the lobby, performed by young participants in our Reno this community in the joyful sounds of Philharmonic Association Kids program (RPAK). music. When that day comes, we will When the COVID pandemic descended, we adapted to a drastically new landscape, determined to carry out our mission despite the celebrate with you the perseverance of inability to perform as we typically do. We worked from home and sought opportunities to strengthen the organization and connections the human spirit that binds us together to the people we serve. Our musicians created musical videos and in hope. joined forces with members of the Reno Phil chorus in a virtual ” performance of the state song, Home Means Nevada. Our youth orchestra members created a moving send-off for their graduating LAURA JACKSON – now in her 12th season senior colleagues, virtually performing the common graduating – serves as the Music Director and conductor march, Elgar’s famous Pomp and Circumstance No. 1. of the Reno Phil and continues to win praise for her artistry, leadership, and creative community As soon as we were able to offer any live performances safely, we engagement. Innovative composer-in-residence created a series of Saturday night pop-up concerts with individual projects and vibrant performances of traditional musicians performing brief concerts throughout Reno, all wearing repertoire have cemented the Phil’s place in the signature T-shirts. Everywhere–from the driveways of donors to hearts of northern Nevadans while also raising restaurants, parks, the downtown plaza–we’ve been there spreading the institution to new heights in national joy through live music even in the most challenging of circumstances. visibility. Learn more about Laura and her We are excited about all we have accomplished in the past year, new music commissioning projects at renophil. grateful for the support that sustains us, and excited to seize the com/about-us/laura-jackson opportunities that lie ahead. LAURA JACKSON 2 Music Director and Conductor OUR MISSION OUR VISION To produce inspirational To create exceptional symphonic performances of the musical experiences that enrich, highest quality for diverse connect and shape our audiences and support exceptional community, and inspire education, outreach and orchestras nationwide engagement programs OUR VALUES INCLUSION We seek to engage, serve and inspire the entire northern Nevada community while also supporting and growing communities of musicians and music-lovers EXCELLENCE We aspire to excel in all that we do, conducting all aspects of our work with impeccable integrity and presenting authentic and inspiring performances INNOVATION We embrace creativity, experimentation, learning and growth 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 3 2. About Us w/ BIG PICTURE OF ORCHESTRA ABOUT US The Reno Phil is northern Nevada’s largest performing arts The Reno Phil also offers four performances of Spirit of the organization with music for all tastes and ages. Finishing Season, a variety-show-style holiday concert conducted by its 51st season, the orchestra, led by music director Laura Jason Altieri in December, a free and open-to-the-public Jackson, is a part-time, per-service orchestra composed of Family Concert in the Fall, two Youth Orchestra showcases, over 60 professional musicians who perform more than 30 various recitals and ensemble performances, and a summer concerts annually throughout the Reno, Carson Valley and season that includes a variety of concerts and events Lake Tahoe region. The Reno Phil oversees and operates including the ever-popular Pops on the River, Bravo on the the professional orchestra, a symphonic chorus, four Beach Summer Concert Series and others at both indoor youth orchestras and numerous educational and outreach and outdoor venues. programs. Musicians of the professional orchestra, youth orchestras, various ensembles and education programs Our award-winning and diverse education department offer more than 60 performances each year, playing to over gained national recognition with its four youth orchestras, 50,000 people, half of them school-aged children. As a a series of eight Young People’s Concerts performed federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the throughout the school year, the Reno Philharmonic state of Nevada, the Reno Phil engages an active Board Association Kids (RPA Kids) after-school music instruction of Trustees, staff, volunteers, patrons, donors, sponsors, program and the Discover Music program which brings partner organizations and the community to ensure that it music ensembles into schools. will thrive through future generations. The Reno Phil began in 1969, with the first public The Reno Phil is a resident company of the Pioneer Center performance on August 3rd at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno, Nevada. The flagship of for the Performing Arts. The fourth conductor in the the Reno Phil’s concert offerings is a six-concert series, orchestra’s history, Laura Jackson, joined the Reno Phil Classix, performed at the Pioneer Center. Music Director for the 2009-2010 Season. Since then, she continues and Conductor Laura Jackson invites guest soloists of local to captivate audiences, win praise and gain local and and international acclaim to perform with the orchestra. national recognition for her inspiring leadership, innovative She thoughtfully selects programming that will inspire and programming and passionate community engagement. challenge both the audience and the orchestra, balancing To learn more about the Reno Phil and its events, and to traditional with contemporary. discover all that the Reno Phil has to offer, visit RENOPHIL.COM. 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Marlene Olsen EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY GoodStanding Outreach ENGAGEMENT BOARD OFFICERS Margo Piscevich Heather Gage, Education and Community Community at Large Angela White Engagement Director Chair Jacey Prupas David Haskins, Youth Ensembles Manager Reno Media Group Snell & Wilmer Michael Henry Ed Stevenson MARKETING AND SALES Chair elect, EdCE Chair Community at Large Community at Large Evelyn Klatt, Marketing Director Emily Teekasingh Amanda Marvel, Box Office Mercedes de la Garza Tesla Secretary Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Mehmet Serkan Tosun Mercedes de la Garza Architect Studio University of Nevada, Reno ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS John McCall Mat Trachok Treasurer, Finance Chair WilmerHale Virginia Bowman, Operations Manager Community at Large Eric Skye, Stage Manager Eric Gangloff Mary Miller, Orchestra Personnel Manager Past Chair TRUSTEES EMERITI Summit Alternative Investments Jack Fegely Rachel Perkins, Librarian John Flanigan Charlotte McConnell EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Frances Warden ARTISTIC Laura Jackson, Music Director Julie Machado Players Committee Representative Jennifer Tibben, Choral Director Reno Philharmonic Orchestra ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES John Drakulich Kasey Smith, Chorus Manager Michael Hillerby Dean Meiling Jason Altieri, Associate Reno Artistic Chair John McCall Philharmonic Conductor, Youth Symphony Hillerby & Associates Joel Muller Orchestra Conductor Meagan Noin Marilyn Skender Dustin Budish, Youth Concert Orchestra AEC Chair Conductor MNG Partners, Inc. INDEPENDENT COUNSEL Carol Laube, Youth Strings Tim Young-ex officio Michael Rosenauer Symphonia Conductor, Youth String President & CEO Ensemble Conductor Reno Philharmonic Association BOARD OF TRUSTEES John Drakulich Farmers Insurance ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Heidi Foster American Wealth Management ADMINISTRATION Dave Funk Tim Young, President & CEO Community at Large Deborah Hodges, Accountant Sylvia Harrison McDonald Carano DEVELOPMENT Jason Katz Michael