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 Hicks, Development Director Community at Large Jaclyn Raley, Development & Marketing

Warren Lerude Coordinator University of Nevada, Reno Alice Mull Wells Fargo Yvonne Murphy Lobbyist / Self-Employed

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 5 RENO PHIL ORCHESTRA CONTRACT MUSICIANS VIOLIN CLARINET Ruth Lenz, Concertmaster Joshua Anderson, Principal Clarinet Carol Laube, Associate Concertmaster Chris Money, Second Clarinet Melody Chang, Principal Second Violin Calvin Lewis, Assistant Principal Second Violin BASSOON Laura Ahn, Section Violin Jeffrey Leep, Principal Bassoon Olga Archdekin, Section Violin Eric Fassbender, Second Bassoon Makena Clark, Section Violin Sarah Coyl, Section Violin* Ellen Flanagan, Section Violin HORN David Haskins, Section Violin John G. Lenz, Principal Horn Paula Lenz, Section Violin Peter Adlish, Assistant Principal Horn Claire Tatman, Section Violin Kris Engstrom, Second Horn Dennis Gribbin, Fourth Horn VIOLA Dustin Budish, Principal Viola TRUMPET Tiantian Lan, Assistant Principal Viola Paul Q. Lenz, Principal Trumpet Caryn Neidhold, Section Viola McKayla Talasek, Section Viola TROMBONE Ed Wharton, Section Viola* James Albrecht, Principal Trombone Joseph Peterson, Second Trombone* CELLO Andrew Williams, Bass Trombone Peter Lenz, Principal Cello Robin Bonnell, Assistant Principal Cello TUBA Eileen Brownell, Section Cello Russell Dickman, Principal Tuba Luciana Gallo, Section Cello* John C. Lenz, Section Cello TIMPANI Barbara McMeen, Section Cello Robert Lightfoot, Principal Timpani Karen Stout-Gardner, Section Cello Joseph Tatum, Section Cello PERCUSSION Eric Middleton, Principal Percussion BASS Scott Faulkner, Principal Bass Mark Wallace, Assistant Principal Bass HARP Engrid Barnett, Section Bass Marina Roznitovsky Oster, Principal Harp Nancy Hoffman, Section Bass Brad Lund, Section Bass PIANO Julie Machado, Section Bass James Winn, Principal Piano Leilani Oelerich, Section Bass *Probationary contract players FLUTE Mary Miller, Principal Flute Mary Ann Lazzari, Second Flute

OBOE Neil Tatman, Principal Oboe Jordan Pyle, Second Oboe/English Horn*

6 CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT The Reno Phil applauds these generous corporate and community contributors who recognize the importance of providing high quality live music performances and music education programs to our community.

CORPORATE Peppermill Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation 5 Bees Books Petroni Law Group Southwest Gas / Paiute Pipeline A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Stillwater Foundation Alpine Testing Solutions Plastic Surgery Center The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Amerco/U-Haul Porterhouse Marketing The Bretzlaff Foundation Apex Concerts Rapscallion The Charles H. Stout Foundation Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Rattlesnake Club The Deborah & T.J. Day Foundation Beaujolais Bistro Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel The E. L. Cord Foundation Bergdahl Associates, Inc. Reno Chamber Orchestra The Marie Crowley Foundation Bill Pearce Motors Reno Media Group The Nell J. Redfield Foundation Bourns Productions, Inc. Renown Health The Sato Foundation Calafuria Riviera Finance The Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Centro Rotary Club of Sparks Foundation Coldwell Banker Real Estate RPM Technology, LLC The Willametta K. Day Foundation Coulter Harsh Law Rum Sugar Lime The Williams Foundation Dorinda’s Chocolates Shelter Properties, Inc. Timken-Sturgis Foundation Dynagraphic Printing, Inc. Sierra Neurosurgery Group Wawona Foundation Eide Bailly LLP Sierra St. Kitchen | Skyline Kitchen & Vine Wells Fargo Foundation Fin & Filet Snell & Wilmer Wilbur May Foundation Gas Lamp Sparks Florist Grand Sierra Resort SPB Utility Services, Inc. Haws Corporation Steinway Piano Gallery High Sierra Coffee Roastery SWAG | Blue Moon International Game Technology Tesla Inventive Web Design The ROW Jimmy John’s The Stone House Cafe John Dermody Ventures Three Sticks Productions Jonesey’s Inc. Toll Brothers Kanavel Group Truckee Meadow Community College KNCJ UNR School of the Arts KTVN Channel 2 Whitney Peak Hotel KUNR La Vecchia Ristorante/Alberto Gazzola Liberty Food and Wine Exchange/Mark Estee FOUNDATION Maren Rush Designs Americana Arts Foundation McDonald Carano Bancroft-Clair Foundation Menath Insurance Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mercedes de la Garza Architect Studio Carol Franc Buck Foundation MNG Partners Charles N. Mathewson Foundation MUSE Group City of Reno NV Energy D’Addario Foundation PBS Reno Davidson Institute for Talent Development Edna B & Bruno Benna Foundation Hazel Bowen Hot August Nights Foundation John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Nevada Arts Council Nevada Humanities NV Energy Foundation Reno Philharmonic Association Endowment Reno Philharmonic Endowment Trust Robert S. & Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Rosemann Family Foundation, Inc.

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 7 2019-2020 THE YEAR IN REVIEW The Reno Phil offered diverse and comprehensive programming to the northern Nevada region through various entertainment and education opportunities. During the 2019-2020 Season, the professional orchestra, youth orchestras and all ensembles performed approximately 60 concerts for over 50,000 people, including an estimated 20,000 children.

GUEST ARTISTS

Sara Davis Buechner, piano

Oliver Leitner, violin

Esther Yoo, violin

Peter Lenz, cello & Dustin Budish, viola

Andrew von Oeyen, piano 8 CLASSIX The Classix concert series consisted of six classical concerts, each with two performances, performed by the professional orchestra and conducted by Music Director Laura Jackson at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. The concerts featured a mix of local and international guest artists and a carefully crafted music program that 2019-2020 balanced both traditional and contemporary selections.

THE DAWN OF BEETHOVEN October 5 & 6, 2019 Featuring Sara Davis Buechner, Piano Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15 Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36

ENIGMA VARIATIONS November 9 & 10, 2019 Featuring Oliver Leitner, Violon (Davidson Fellow) Ernest CHAUSSON: Poème, op. 25 Franz Josef HAYDN: Symphony No. 49 in F minor “La passion” Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations, op. 36

TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO January 18 & 19, 2020 Featuring Esther Yoo, Violin Sarah KIRKLAND SNIDER: Something for the Dark Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35 Carl NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4 “The Inextinguishable”

LANDSCAPES & LEGENDS OF MEXICO February 22 & 23, 2020 Featuring Peter Lenz, Cello | Dustin Budish, Viola Richard STRAUSS: Don Quixote, op.35 The Magic of Mexico¬–featuring Westwater Arts videography Silvestre REVUELTAS: La Noche de los Mayas– Aaron COPLAND: El Salón México Arturo MÁRQUEZ: Danzón No. 2

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the following two concerts were planned, but ultimately cancelled or postponed. SCHEHERAZADE (CANCELLED) March 21 & 22, 2020 Featuring Andrew von Oeyen, Piano Jennifer HIGDON: All Things Majestic Franz LISZT: Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat major, S.124 Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade, op. 35

ODE TO JOY: BEETHOVEN’S FINAL BOW (POSTPONED, DATE TBD) April 25 & 26, 2020 Featuring the Reno Phil Chorus, UNR Chamber Choir and Guest Vocalists Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.1 in C major , op. 21 Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 9 YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED OTHER CONCERTS SUMMER CONCERTS: AMERICAN SALUTE July 4, 2019, 7:30 PM The orchestra and chorus performed in downtown Reno’s Wingfield Park for a spectacular 4th of July. This concert featured patriotic music and a fantastic firework display.

POPS ON THE RIVER July, 13, 2019, 8:00 PM Pops on the River celebrated 25 years as the Reno Phil’s July 4, 2019 signature fundraising event, performed at Wingfield Park on the Truckee River near downtown Reno. Guest artists Jeans n’ Classics performed popular songs from the era of Woodstock.

BRAVO ON THE BEACH: A NIGHT AT WOODSTOCK July 15, 2019, 7:30 PM The Reno Phil, conducted by Laura Jackson, joined guest artists Jeans n’ Classics to perform songs made famous by Janis Joplin, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Santana and more, at Sand Harbor state park.

OPERA SHOWCASE

July 29, 2019, 7:30 PM Pops on the River 2019 The Reno Phil collaborated with the Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices for an evening of orchestral and operatic wonder. Excerpts of the world’s most famous Broadway Gold 2019 operas were performed by students and alumni of the Institute accompanied by the Reno Phil in the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch.

CLASSICAL BROADWAY August 3, 2019, 8:00 PM The Reno Phil Orchestra, led by Associate Conductor Jason Altieri and featuring Broadway guest artists Ben Davis & Melissa Errico, performed selections from The King and I, Guys & Dolls, Evita and more!

BRAVO ON THE BEACH: BROADWAY GOLD August 5, 2019, 7:30 PM The Reno Phil Orchestra, led by Associate Conductor Jason Altieri and featuring Broadway guest artists Ben Davis & Melissa Errico, delighted audiences with classic Broadway hits at Sand Harbor state park.

10 YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED FAMILY CONCERT: BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS September 28, 2019, Pre-Concert Activities 1:00 PM, Concert 2:00 PM Sponsored by The Nell J. Redfield Foundation The Reno Phil Orchestra performed the world famous production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs, featuring a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle about the “madman” who has moved upstairs. Through a touching correspondence dramatically underscored with the composer’s most beautiful excerpts, Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty of his Family Concert 2019 music, and the torment of his deafness.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: SPIRIT OF THE SEASON Friday, December 6, 2019, 7:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday, December 8, 2019, 2:00 PM Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts The program also featured a special appearance from the students of RPA Kids joining the professional orchestra on Spirit of the Season 2019 stage.

OTHER PROJECTS & EVENTS THE WORK OF ART: RENO PHIL The PBS Reno documentary, “The Work of Art: Reno Phil” originally aired on October 14, 2019. This project was a collaboration between PBS Reno and the Reno Phil, documenting the commission and creation of the new classical piece entitled Transcend in honor of the Reno Phil’s 50th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad. The documentary has since won a silver Telly award in the Television: General Documentary category and a gold Communicator Award of Excellence in the Film / Video-Documentary category. Reno Phil Documentary Cover Art CLASSICAL TUNES & TEQUILA

Classical Tunes and Tequila Event In February, the Reno Phil partnered with Yelp to host “Classical Tunes & Tequila” prior to our Landscapes & Legends of Mexico concert. The evening featured tequila tasting with Cantera Negra and Liquid Gold at Quality Event Designs across the street from the Pioneer Center. The tequila was representative of the musical program for the evening and our program note annotator, Chris Morrison, gave an overview of the upcoming performance after a wonderful mariachi band of RPYO Alumni serendaded the attendees.

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 11 COVID-19 IMPACT

Due to the public health crisis, several concerts in the 2019-20 season were either cancelled or postponed.

March 21 & 22, 2020 Scheherazade CANCELLED

April 16, 2020 Marina Roznitovsky Oster Johnny Lenz Film Screening: Following the Ninth CANCELLED In April, after realizing that our musicians would not be gathering together anytime soon, we asked the April 18 & 19, 2020 musicians of the Reno Phil to perform a short piece that The Little Mermaid brings them joy in the hopes that they would bring joy AVA Ballet & the Reno Phil to the community, or at least a smile until we could all be POSTPONED together again. Twenty-two musicians created personal videos that were shared with our audiences and even on the local news. The webpage has since been archived in April 25 & 26, 2020 the Library of Congress. Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Final Bow As a grand finale, the Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus POSTPONED was proud to put together a virtual performance of Home Means Nevada. May 7 & 8, 2020 Young People’s Concerts CANCELLED

May 8 & 9, 2020 Youth Orchestra Spring Showcase CANCELLED

June 7, 2020 Disney in Concert, Magical Music from the Movies POSTPONED

June 26-28, 2020 San Francisco Tour CANCELLED

12 POMP DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCE Senior year for students is a time-honored tradition full of lasting memories and preparation for the next chapter in life. For the Class of 2020, the year didn’t exactly go as planned and graduation wasn’t quite what they were expecting, with many ceremonies and celebrations cancelled or postponed. That didn’t stop the senior members of the Reno Phil’s Youth Symphony Orchestra however, as they brought the ceremony to thousands online. They performed Elgar’s Pomp & Circumstance as a gift to the graduating class of 2020 and to honor their fellow graduates here in Reno, and across the globe. The digital collaboration was the last time this group performed together. This is the famous tune used in graduation ceremonies around the world.

Ruth Lenz Jon Bhatia and Natalie Higgins

POP-UP CONCERTS At the end of June, the Reno Phil began a 7-week series of #spreadjoy pop-up concerts featuring live performances by soloists or small ensembles from the Reno Phil. In order to prevent any gatherings and keep our musicians safe, the locations were kept a surprise and the community was delighted to experience the joy of live music throughout the region including Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe.

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 13 EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS The Reno Phil education programs enrich and inspire a broad cross-section of the region to actively seek and participate in quality musical experiences.

BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS RPA KIDS (RPAK) FAMILY CONCERT RPA Kids (RPAK) provides free violin instruction to The Reno Phil presented the tenth annual Family Concert underprivileged youth in grades 2-5 in three area Title on September 28, 2019. Thanks to the generous support 1 schools - Lincoln Park, Bernice Mathews, and Stead of the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, the Family Concert Elementary Schools. Students at Stead are also offered was once again presented free of charge to the public. cello instruction. RPAK started at Mathews in 2006 and The Reno Phil Orchestra performed the world famous expanded to the other two locations over time. RPAK production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs, which features operates throughout the Washoe County school year. both musical and theatrical components. The story is a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph In the 2019-2020 school year, 210 children received free and his uncle about the “madman” who has moved violin or cello lessons at these schools. upstairs. Through a touching correspondence dramatically The mission of RPA Kids is to engage 2nd through 5th underscored with the composer’s most beautiful excerpts, grade students in a level of music education they would Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, otherwise not have access to, and connect them to the beauty of his music, and the torment of his deafness. resources to become life-long music listeners, learners, and lovers. JULY 4 COMMUNITY CONCERT The Reno Phil provides all instruments, instruction, and teaching materials. National Music Education and state On July 4, 2019 the Phil performed a free patriotic concert standards are used. Additionally, they develop musical, fine in Wingfield Park in downtown Reno for nearly 5,000 motor, group work, and leadership skills, which translate attendees of all ages. The concert featured the orchestra, into valuable life skills to be used outside of the music chorus, and a local vocal soloist. The concert concluded classroom. with fireworks. The Reno Phil fully manages RPAK, offering the program for 95 minutes after school with a combination of instrument DISCOVER MUSIC instruction and music fundamentals (note reading and music theory) three days a week. The Discover Music Program is an outreach effort composed of musical ensembles of one to five musicians who travel to elementary schools and perform hands-on educational music programs. The program is provided free YOUTH ORCHESTRAS to the schools. The Reno Phil’s four Youth Orchestras provide a high-level orchestral experience, with professional training The four Discover Music program presenters are: a violin and performance opportunities, for woodwind, brass, duo, an electric cello soloist, a string quartet, and a brass percussion, and string student musicians from a variety of quintet. The ensemble members are professional musicians socio-economic backgrounds in school grades 4-12. with the Reno Phil Orchestra and several are also university and private music teachers. They contribute both their The Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) performs standard classical music expertise and educational skills. orchestral repertoire, and is the most advanced of the four orchestras. The Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO) is The Discover Music ensembles performed for over 6,500 a preparatory orchestra, for students who are not quite students in grades K-12, as well as an Artown performance qualified for advanced musical studies. Both orchestras in the summer of 2019. Additional concerts were scheduled rehearse on Monday evenings during the school calendar that could not be completed due to COVID-19. Affected year and perform throughout the area. The Youth Strings schools will be first in line when concerts resume. The Symphonia (YSS) was formed in collaboration with Washoe ensembles continue to incorporate cross-curricular aspects County School District (WCSD) to serve the abundance of into their presentations, particularly by exploring and young string players in grades 4-8. demonstrating the science of sound. The Reno Phil added a fourth ensemble, Youth Strings Ensemble (YSE), in 2018-2019. The ensemble is specifically aimed at engaging elementary school children in the Youth Orchestra program. The other three youth orchestra ensembles focus on students in grades 6-12. The YSE does not have any age barriers, so middle school and current 14 RPAK students who have the ability to read music and want SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND CONCERTO an orchestral experience are able to participate. The YSE COMPETITION provides students the ability to move up to the higher skill level Youth Orchestras as they gain experience. The Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition is sponsored by the Reno Phil and awards go to two grand prize In 2019-2020, 270 students participated in the four winners, as well as five division winners: senior piano, junior orchestras. The Phil employs a manager and three piano, senior strings, junior strings, and woodwind/brass/ conductors to administer the program, which includes percussion. Two winners were selected to perform their weekly rehearsals, coaching, and concerts. The Youth concertos with RPYO. Orchestras each have section coaching by professional orchestra members in order to enhance their learning Three graduating seniors received $1,000 scholarships, and experience. Children who are unable to pay tuition are many students received financial assistance with tuition. provided scholarships. The Youth Orchestras perform two concerts each school INSIDE THE MUSIC WITH LAURA JACKSON & year, the Youth Orchestra Showcases, with one in the CHRIS MORRISON fall and one in the spring. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the spring showcase (scheduled for May 7 & 8, The Music Director leads a preview lecture/discussion 2020) had to be cancelled. before each Classix concert where she introduces the program’s music, composers, and historical notations, often joined by a soloist or composer from the program. YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS This continues to be a very popular event attended by a capacity crowd of over 300 each concert. In 2019, the series The Reno Phil typically performs eight Young People’s was expanded to podcast form. The podcast is co-hosted Concerts (YPC) each school year at the Pioneer Center for by conductor Laura Jackson and Chris Morrison, who writes the Performing Arts in downtown Reno for many Washoe the program notes for the Phil. Each episode is made County third, fourth, and fifth grade elementary students. available approximately one week prior to the concert. Students from outlying areas, home schools, and private schools also attend. Children are bused to the theater for the live concert performances. LULLABY PROJECT Four concerts are performed in the fall and four in the For a third year, the Reno Phil partnered with spring. The fall 2019 concerts took place on October 3 and Note-Able Music Therapy Services (NMTS) and STEP2 in a 4, with performances both days at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 collaboration for the Lullaby Project. STEP2 clients worked a.m. with Reno Phil musicians and music therapists from NMTS to create and record personal lullabies for their children. The spring 2020 concerts were to be performed on May 8 The majority of the women do not have custody or live with & 9, 2020, once again at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m; however, their children. due to COVID-19 restrictions, the May concerts were cancelled. Typically between 6,000 and 8,000 students attend, and OLLI more than half are Title 1 at-risk school students. The Reno Phil presents two to three times per year at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Nevada, Reno. OLLI classes allow senior citizens the chance to take a variety of courses including music seminars.

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT · 15 REGIONAL RENO PHIL TOURS CHORUS &

LAS VEGAS TOUR VOLUNTEERS Reno Phil staff members and Maestro Laura Jackson hosted a regional tour March 7-8, 2020 to see the Las Vegas Philharmonic perform The Four Seasons and to check out The Smith Center. The group received a guided tour of Seven Magic Mountains from the Nevada Museum of Art.

CHORUS The Reno Phil Chorus experienced another excellent year! The year began with 68 voices singing for the Fourth of July concert with Maestro Laura Jackson in Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. Nearly 100 chorus members also performed at the annual holiday concert Spirit of the Season in December 2019. The Reno Phil chorus was scheduled to perform at the season finale concert Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Final Bow on April 25 & 26, 2020, but that concert has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Reno Phil Chorus is an all-volunteer group with 136 members on roster. Members of the chorus practice over 200 hours for multiple concerts throughout the season.

AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS/VOLUNTEERS The Reno Philharmonic Endowment Trust manages an RPA endowment, which now exceeds $3.5 million. The Reno Phil has a Youth Orchestra Committee made up of parent volunteers, WCSD teachers, and Reno Phil Board members which supports the Youth Orchestras. During the 2019 – 2020 season, 50+ dedicated and talented volunteers contributed more than 3,000 hours of assistance to the Reno Phil at concerts and in the office. Many more volunteers contributed time on ad hoc and special event committees, as well as Board committees.

16 RENO PHIL CREATE YOUR CHORUS & MUSICAL LEGACY VOLUNTEERS Janet and I have considered it our privilege to support the Reno“ Phil from its very start over fifty years ago when it brought classical music to Northern Nevada. We continue to support the Phil today as members of the Legacy Society. We are proud and grateful as we see the Phil expanding its programs through diversity within the school system by creating youth orchestras that provide musical opportunities for new generations. And it has been a joy to see the Phil expand its own classical programs through new works in pops and popular music including the best of Broadway. Cheers to the Phil!” ~ Warren and Janet Lerude

The Reno Phil is building an endowment to keep the Reno Phil the musical heartbeat of the city over the coming decades and to inspire future generations. A special “thanks” to the following patrons who have made a current endowment gift, or future commitment through a bequest or some other type of legacy gift:

FOUNDING GIFTS Mercedes de la Garza & Scott Gibson LEGACY Vicki & Jack Barneson John Drakulich & Andy Hoen COMMITMENT Reed Bingham Stephen & Lillian Frank Ronald L. & Madeline Ackley Doloris Darden Heather Gage Robert & Susan Devin Jack Fegely Barbara Hall John Drakulich & Andy Hoen Nancy & John Flanigan Toni Harsh Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Gretchen Hass Gretchen M. Hass Charles Mathewson Judi & Michael Henry James R. & Mary Ann Kidder Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Elia Laura Jackson Edgar F. & Ella C. Kleiner Hancock Family Trust Mary Ann & Jim Kidder Warren & Janet Lerude Webster Family Trust Knute Knudson & Pennie Kirk Lawrence & Moira Lieberman Ed Kleiner Chris & Parky May RECEIVED GIFTS Sara & Leonard Lafrance John McCall Nancy P. and Robert A. Cashell, Sr. Warren & Janet Lerude John Perduk Marcia & Charles Growdon Chris & Parky May Brett & Sarah Porter Barbara Hall Charlotte & Dick McConnell Glenda Price Michael & Julia Henry Linda Newberg George & Roberta Prutzman Diane B. McCall Durian Pingree & Jill Brandin Jane Raley Nancy J. Pearl Margo Piscevich Robert L. Seale Millard G. Reed Pat & Marshall Postman Lash & Gigi Turville Hilda Wunner Sandy Raffealli Karen Vibe Gifts to the Jane C. Raley Endowment Fund Jaclyn Raley Stephen D. Williams Madeline Ackley Heidemarie Rochlin Tim Young Jason Altieri Robert Seale Deena & James Behnke Gigi & Lash Turville Sue Condie Karen Vibe & Karen Goody William Yundt

When donors make a legacy commitment they are enrolled in the newly created Dr. Gilbert & Elizabeth Lenz Legacy Society through which they’ll receive invitations to special events and recognition in publications. Of course, donors have the choice to remain anonymous. For confidential information, contact Michael Hicks at (775) 323-6393 or [email protected].

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AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT AUDIT Un-Audited Budget

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21

INCOME

Earned

Ticket Sales 434,817 524,482 479,396 593,722 633,560 622,007 630,744 579,454 612,706 728,917 726,917 796,458 804,545 618,217 424,000

Holiday Concert 57,026 77,843 46,135 58,280 61,137 57,834 66,602 91,081 91,314 90,613 108,151 132,715 140,051 163,386 0

Contract Services 192,944 163,804 216,112 127,750 71,531 96,136 112,043 119,245 150,406 132,519 99,009 147,800 153,640 180,046 52,500

Education Programs 51,123 57,343 56,132 58,752 139,529 60,400 141,954 61,719 71,193 139,070 60,233 74,621 144,707 80,184 61,039

Program Ad Sales 33,350 37,400 20,400 22,300 21,700 31,225 24,625 16,675 13,075 8,950 24,900 24,055 29,800 30,559 30,000

Other Earned Income 31,019 38,146 59,463 21,177 13,894 19,185 15,919 18,728 32,607 30,704 46,461 54,987 114,832 111,467 97,361

Total Earned Income 800,279 899,018 877,638 881,981 941,351 886,787 991,887 886,902 971,301 1,130,773 1,065,671 1,230,636 1,387,575 1,183,859 664,900

Contributed

Government Grants 34,895 32,297 31,408 22,668 20,382 22,827 26,007 24,186 24,334 30,931 38,748 38,269 36,169 33,431 33,000

Individual Contributions 208,950 263,521 230,334 271,013 339,268 423,280 503,820 471,304 535,432 728,097 557,993 551,077 1,177,464 890,634 508,193

Foundation Grants 384,814 346,646 356,597 417,870 445,963 474,908 511,511 655,681 619,299 561,213 556,327 774,272 738,340 646,985 509,000

Corporation Underwriting 87,500 82,466 87,370 48,600 73,942 80,734 172,929 174,820 65,518 110,380 117,470 48,995 84,286 39,993 20,000

Guild/League Contributions 91,050 75,000 80,920 61,222 67,500 5,000 7,250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Events 183,602 262,398 158,562 119,114 95,875 120,661 113,487 161,867 151,522 172,009 70,217 65,344 105,068 0 0

In-kind Contributions 103,976 71,984 47,352 77,430 65,629 79,115 122,858 126,652 91,698 96,343 143,809 131,012 151,231 130,000 100,000

Total Contributed Income 1,094,787 1,134,312 992,543 1,017,917 1,108,559 1,206,525 1,457,862 1,614,510 1,487,803 1,698,973 1,484,564 1,608,969 2,292,558 1,741,043 1,170,193

TOTAL INCOME 1,895,066 2,033,330 1,870,181 1,899,898 2,049,910 2,093,312 2,449,749 2,501,412 2,459,104 2,829,746 2,550,235 2,839,605 3,680,133 2,924,902 1,835,093

EXPENSES

Program Services 1,080,105 1,136,375 1,042,320 1,354,181 1,351,285 1,362,825 1,515,858 1,443,430 1,437,546 1,430,467 1,421,529 1,581,079 1,835,081 1,627,716 1,118,928

Educational Programs 241,928 254,948 245,199 267,099 349,745 284,361 442,307 404,847 449,950 773,031 453,666 615,460 673,252 589,944 482,162

General & Administration 269,999 277,854 252,984 197,228 246,760 420,328 426,796 438,539 522,161 610,985 549,945 526,331 767,127 641,735 310,582

Fundraising/Development 334,074 355,778 340,501 91,579 100,109 48,820 50,451 83,726 80,075 92,118 20,982 86,827 222,261 95,805 83,729

TOTAL EXPENSES 1,926,106 2,024,955 1,881,004 1,910,898 2,047,899 2,116,334 2,435,412 2,370,542 2,489,732 2,906,601 2,446,122 2,809,697 3,497,721 2,955,200 1,995,401

NET GAIN/(LOSS) -31,040 8,375 -10,823 -10,189 2,011 -23,022 14,337 130,870 -30,628 -76,855 104,113 29,908 182,412 -30,298 -160,308

Earned Income Contributed Expenses

Ticket Sales 424,000 Government Grants 33,000 Program Services 1,118,928

Holiday Concert 0 Individual Contributions 508,193 Educational Programs 482,162

Contract Services 52,500 Foundation Grants 509,000 General & Administration 310,582

Education Programs 61,039 Corporation Underwriting 20,000 Fundraising/Development 83,729

Program Ad Sales 30,000 Guild/League Contributions 0

Other Earned Income 97,361 Special Events 0

In-kind Contributions 100,000

3%

2% 4% 5% 11% 16%

9% 48% 47% 56% 24% 75%

Ticket Sales Holiday Concert Government Grants Individual Contributions Contract Services Education Programs Program Services Educational Programs Foundation Grants Corporation Underwriting Fundraising/Development Fundraising/Development Program Ad Sales Guild/League Contributions Special Events

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BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 ASSETS Total Current Assets Bank Accounts Total Bank Accounts $1,424,892.29 Total Accounts Receivable $642.00 Total Other Current Assets $110,638.64 Total Current Assets $1,536,172.93 Total Fixed Assets $22,879.81 Total Other Assets $127,425.00 TOTAL ASSETS $1,686,477.74 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Total Accounts Payable $40,507.87 Total Other Current Liabilities $1,232,883.93 Total Current Liabilities $1,273,391.80 Total Liabilities $1,273,391.80 Equity Fund Balance 443,270.50 Net Income -30,184.56 Total Equity $413,085.94 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $1,686,477.74

Earned Income Contributed Expenses

Ticket Sales 424,000 Government Grants 33,000 Program Services 1,118,928

Holiday Concert 0 Individual Contributions 508,193 Educational Programs 482,162

Contract Services 52,500 Foundation Grants 509,000 General & Administration 310,582

Education Programs 61,039 Corporation Underwriting 20,000 Fundraising/Development 83,729

Program Ad Sales 30,000 Guild/League Contributions 0

Other Earned Income 97,361 Special Events 0

In-kind Contributions 100,000

3% 2% 4% 5% 11% 16%

9% 48% 47% 56% 24% 75%

Ticket Sales Holiday Concert Government Grants Individual Contributions Contract Services Education Programs Program Services Educational Programs Foundation Grants Corporation Underwriting Fundraising/Development Fundraising/Development Program Ad Sales Guild/League Contributions Special Events

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