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North Valley Annual Report 2018-19

1 Message from the Board and Staff 2018-2019 Year In Review

Dear Friends of North Valley Music School, spectacular start to the fiscal Music Together classes were held and NVMS was excited to have a North Valley Music School is such an incredible place for all ages to learn to play a or A year, NVMS was honored to at the Springs at Whitefish. part at the festival. Gibson Acous- perfect their vocals. As we continue to expand our program offerings, even more interested students of all ages once again take part in the White- Winter rang bright with a great tic from Bozeman, MT, donated will be able to pursue their wishes to explore learning opportunities. As a student at NVMS, I can attest to fish Community Foundation’s performance by NVMS students a beautiful guitar to raffle off and the quality of instruction as well as the fact that “all ages” are welcome. If you have ever regretted your youth- Great Fish Community Challenge. kicking off the Whitefish Christ- it was signed by the headliner, ful decision to discontinue music lessons just remember, that it is never too late to resume. We all need to You all helped us meet a generous mas Stroll. In addition, several Dwight Yokum! The lucky winner be learning and challenging ourselves, so why not enroll in a class that interests you at NVMS. Scholarships challenge match by the Kramer studio recitals were held around the was Jason Dougherty, a guitar are always available for anyone needing assistance with the cost of the lessons. Music does change lives and is Family Foundation, surpass our community. player visiting from Iowa. fundraising goals, and proudly proven to be an enhancement for academic success in all areas of learning. The annual NVMS raffle was Another successful financial year, accept the Great Fish Award! We NVMS will be offering several I also want to personally thank our friends and supporters of NVMS as we enter the 23rd year as a nonprofit are so grateful for our community! hosted by our Corporate Partners making a difference in our community. at Whitefish Lake Restaurant. The new programs in the 2019-20 NVMS kicked off the school year school year including: new private Terry Nelson, NVMS Board President restaurant donated a dinner for with our annual Faculty Concert eight by the infamous Chef Dan studios in saxophone, , held at the Whitefish High School Crumbaker. Shelly Arbuckle was and percussion; a Dear Friends Black Box Theater. If you haven’t our lucky winner. program; group music classes for seen this free community concert, 5-7 year olds; a holiday We are so lucky to have North Valley Music School located in the Flathead Valley. We serve students of all it’s a one of a kind show put on by The 4th Annual Montana Music program; and Music Tech classes. ages from across our valley and beyond, from adult Learn to Play Guitar and Ukulele classes to preschool our diverse and extremely talented Event featured Missoula-based New free offerings include: - group classes for our littles. Through our strong scholarship program, No Child Is Left Untuned, AND No faculty every fall. Russ Nasset and the Revelators writers Night; a beginner com- Student is Left Untuned. Learning is often very centered around our youth, but we are never too old to start and was a party like no other! munity ; a monthly Teen music. We can learn, appreciate, and perform music our entire lives! Fall programs included private Attendees danced the night away! lessons for all ages, preschool Open Mic; and outreach support This winter or all year long, give the gift of music. Maybe it’s a CD or record (yes, they still sell them!). Or classes, adult Learn to Plays, our Along with several NVMS in the Whitefish School’s music make an old school mixed tape! OR you can give the gift of music lessons! NVMS has gift certificates for your weekly Acoustic Jam, and free summer programs, this summer ensembles. Thank you Great Fish friends and loved ones. It is the gift that keeps on giving! Glee Clubchildren’s . The brought a great musical event, Challenge donors, Corporate Part- Thank you to all the individuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations that support in ever popular cross-generational Under the Big Sky ners, and NVMS supporters! the Flathead Valley. We are forever grateful for your commitment to North Valley Music School. YOU are changing lives and our community through music. Gratefully yours, Deidre Corson, Executive Director

Studies have found that musical training increases the blood flow to the left hemisphere of the brain. That can be helpful when you need a burst of energy. Skip the energy drink and jam for 30 minutes.

Open Jam night at the school. Learn how to play music with others, how to read chord charts, take a lead, or just play along in a safe and supportive environment.

2 3 Faculty Spotlight – Tina Bertram Donor|Alumni Spotlight Eric Schmidt

Tina Bertram, piano and banjo instructor at NVMS Eric Schmidt, NVMS Alumni and NVMS Board member Community is a key word for NVMS, a quality I’ve come to greatly appreciate in my 15 years working here. When I was four years old my mother asked me if I would like to stand up at the Lasalle Grange to sing Living off the grid in Lincoln County, I first came to the school in 2003 when my oldest son started taking Christmas carols with my brother and my cousin while she played the guitar. Who was I to say no? I was only Suzuki violin lessons. With degrees in music, I 4, and I loved being in front of a crowd. It was felt fortunate to find this center of high quality the Grange’s Christmas Bizarre performance and music education, and I was pleased to be hired up until then all I cared about was if Santa was as piano faculty in 2004. Several children and coming to pass out toys and caramel popcorn many students later, I have had the privilege of balls. And that’s when it happened, I discovered sharing my love of music long term with many my love for music and . I stood up there Whitefish piano students and their families. and belted out Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Some of my first students are in their last years like I was Josh Groban on the stage at the Gram- of high school now, taking their music skills mys. in turn and sharing with the community via My mom is a firm believer that music develops school ensembles or through their own projects. special parts of the brain that support the other One of the very best parts of my job is watch- learning centers. Finding out I could carry a tune, ing students grow as , from their joy I’m pretty sure, wasn’t a huge surprise to both of in learning their first pieces to the realization my parents. My grandfather was an avid perform- that music is a valued and creative outlet in er in the local Flathead Valley Jam scene and my their lives. As a community-centered easy walk mother was a performer in her own right even after school, NVMS is a place where students though she never showed off what she could really can explore many different instruments as well do outside of the house, except at the Grange. I as different styles within an instrument. As a feel lucky that I was able to take on half the talent Tina with her daughter Eric Schmidt currently serves on the NVMS Board of Directors. performing who appreciates creative they had. collaboration with other musicians, I’ve found that I enjoy helping students explore piano and find what in- Growing up in Whitefish there was always the spires them - classical or pop styles, composition, vocal accompaniment, etc. NVMS has a diversity of musical decision of what sport you were going to play. I had a huge love of soccer and I played it competitively year- resources, lessons, classes and ensembles available under the same roof to all ages in the community, from round, but there was always my love for music. Luckily, I had two supportive parents who encouraged me toddlers to seniors, and I always love hearing the sounds of music learning coming from every room. to do both. That’s when NVMS entered my life. It was 1998, I was 13, and North Valley Music School had just opened. I sang a solo performance at the eighth-grade talent show of That Old Time Rock N Roll, and the music teacher suggested to my parents that I take a few voice lessons from NVMS. At that time, I was a young man transitioning into high school/adulthood AND singing, well I’m pretty sure you can figure out the struggles that I was going through at the time in terms of finding the right key! Throughout the next four years of high school, NVMS became a part of my life. The skills I learned at NVMS helped my high school singing career excel. I was in the choir at school starting as a freshman, but I Playing music makes you was also asked to join the Vocal Ensemble. I participated in the district and state choir competitions all four happy. McMaster years receiving superior ratings consistently in all disciplines. After high school, I attended Montana State University where I obtained degrees in Finance and Accounting, all the while singing in the collegiate vo- discovered that babies who cal chorale my first two years. I currently serve as the Flathead market real estate lending manager for First Interstate Bank. I owe my confidence in front of a crowd and ability to sing, to my high school teacher, Mr. took interactive music classes Clawson, but more importantly, to the teachers at NVMS. displayed better early NVMS did and still does allow me to have music in my life even when we get caught in the trenches of “we are just too busy”. This school didn’t just teach me how to be a better singer. It helped me become more communication skills. patient, instilled a work ethic, and helped me be the man I am proud to be today. I can’t think of a better They also smiled more. resource for our community to be enriched by the arts than NVMS, and because of that, I am proud to currently serve on the Board of Directors.

Music Together class offers children the opportunity to participate and enjoy the elements of music in a fun group setting.

4 5 Thank you to our donors, sponsors and friends. Leslie and Will Hunt Valli Ostrem Mary Jane Westermark 2018-19 Corporate Partners Ingredion Charitable Foundation Peggy Owens Whitefish Plastic Surgery Lowell and Amy Jaeger William and Ann Payne William and Karen Whitby Great Room Sponsors Bruce and Lynn Johnson Gregory Peck Ryan and Jennifer Wickland Charles Schwab Inc. Stephanie Joseph Daria and Juan Perez Elizabeth and Joseph Zullo Gibson Guitar – in kind Producer $25,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Tom Quinn Leo Tracy Todd and Meghan Cowart Jane Karas Kellsey and Carl Perkins BEQUESTS Studio Sponsors John Kramer Soroptimist International of Betty Lou Wambeke Karl and Kathy Cozad Robin Kelson Doug and Carolyn Pitman Patricia Winslow Budget Blinds of Kalispell, Janet Director $10,000 - $24,999 Whitefish Daniel Weinberg Kelly and Matthew Cuffe Joseph and Katy Krezowski Alison and Benjamin Pomerantz HONOR AND TRIBUTE GIFTS Vandermeer Charles Schwab, Inc. Spinning Cogs, Inc. Stephen and Linda Wendfeldt Kate and Matt Daniels Linda and Christ Kuntz Rick Prestbye Blake Reese Memorial Fund Spinning Cogs Inc. Kramer Family Fund Benjamin and Katherine Ward Whitefish Animal Hospital Marvilla and Chip Davis Richard and Martha Kurth Trinda and Jon Rieck The Alaska Community Foundation Whitefish Lake Golf Course Whitefish Community Foundation Patricia Winslow Whitefish Lake Restaurant Joyce DeFranco Cindy and Tom LaChance Steven Rifkin and Nicole Browning Nancy and Jesse Thompson Restaurant Conductor $5,000-$7,500 Doug and Bet Wise Whitefish Personalized Health Care Helga DeGrandpre Patrice LaTourelle Scott and Janet Ringer In Honor of Terry Nelson Music Maker Sponsors Michael Goguen Music Makers $500 - $999 Music Makers $5 - $499 Diane Dickerson Sherry Lincoln Merle Robinson In Honor of Bill Howard Abruzzo Italian Kitchen/Tupelo Kameon Charitable Lead Trust, Ruth and David Ackroyd Charles and Susan Abell Leif Erickson Robert and Marcia Litchfield Brinn Rogers In Honor of Edie Tinkler Bar & Grill Kris Fuehrer, Trustee Lin and Kathy Akey Bill and Olga Adams Mayre Flowers Jim Lockwood Christine and Mike Rossi In Honor of Ashley Tinkler Alpine Family Dental Virtuoso $2,500 - $4,999 Alpine Village Center Joseph Akey Sean and Diana Frampton Lodge Craft Furniture Kelsey and David Schmid-Sommer Kramer Family Fund Alpine Village Center Alaska Community Foundation Anonymous (2) John and Mary Ellen Barr Christopher Garcia Necile Lorang Eric Schmidt In Honor of John Kramer and Jon Browning Creative – in kind Summerfield and Julie Baldridge Bill and Betsy Bayne Randy and Rayne Beach Melissa and Robert Genovese Gayle and Scottie MacLaren Susan Schmidt McBride First Interstate Bank Bill Howard Cameron Blake and Sandy Gray Best Buy Foundation – Robert Richard Gordon and Cheryl Dennis Malinak Hilary and Tim Shaw Pat and Missy Carloss Glacier Bank Montana Arts Council Rebecca Broussard Bridges Watkins Markus Foods Will and Bonnie Smith Edie Tinkler Glacier Guides Montana Raft The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Nancy Cawdrey Gallery Bonnie and Richard Billuni Peter Graziano Jon McBride Jenanne Solberg In Memory of Richard “Jim” –in kind Nancy and Jesse Thompson Mark and Lynnette Donaldson Gretchen Alice Boyer Adam Hammatt Charles McCarty and Anne Lent Marcia Spano Tinkler Glacier Restaurant Group Rock Star $1000 - $2,500 First Interstate BancSystem Found. Ross Bridgeman H&R Block Foundation Janine McClurg Christine Stanley Edie Tinkler JCCS Whitefish AGL Foundation - Monica Pastor Marge Fisher Alexander and Ilma Brishka Arline and Rodger Hankins Pavlina McDaniel William Sturdiavant IN KIND Mountain Mini Storage Angora Ridge Foundation Glacier Bank John Browning John and Kathi Hartlieb Scott McGehee Suit Your Fancy Kathleen Carlson Nancy Cawdrey Studio Anonymous (2) Glacier Restaurant Group Kirk and Harriett Bryan Chris Heaton Stacey McGough Jean Anne Swope and James Courtney Donald NXGEN Sharlot Battin GNI, Inc. Jessica Burks David Heaton Thomas Moran Mechem Harmony Cleaning- Nicole Chris- Parkside Credit Union Bill and Kay Burg David Gordon Matthew Bussard Kester Heaton Melinda and Bruce Morison Jeanne Tallman and Don DuBeau tianson River Design Group Budget Blinds of Kalispell – Janet Betsy and Dan Kohnstamm Len and Sharon Bussard Karin Hilding and Rob Gordon David and Sally Murdock Tamarak Foundation Inc. Kacey Kephart State Farm Insurance, Tim Murphy Vandermeer Gilbert and Joyce Lynch Cabin 6, Inc. Suzanne and Richard Hildner Kathy Neff and Chris Holdhusen Team Flako Charitable Fund Greg Lindstrom Whitefish Animal Hospital Cadeau Foundation Chuck and Beverly Martin Sarah Campbell Hirst Appraisal National Guild for Community Arts Nancy Tigue Ruth Meadows Whitefish Credit Union Missy and Pat Carloss Paul and Janice McCann Jamie and Christine Carbo Linda Hobbs Ruth and Sam Neff Edie Tinkler Robin Paone Wright’s Furniture Ila B. Dousman Fund, Inc. Jim Miller and Jill Henderson G. Cheston Carey, III Carmen Hobson Terry and Lynda Nelson Toner Port, Bob Ohlson Marc and Stephanie Venery Marshall and Kathryn Friedman Parkside Credit Union Robert and Annette Carson Corrie and Matt Holloway Network for Good Aaron Tyra Kara Westerfield John Greene River Design Group Susan Clarke and Annette Carson Brett Holmquist Dana and Cynthia Niendorf Ryan Ulvin Gifts and Pledges received Sept 1, 2018 through Aug 31, 2019 Paul and Ann Jeremiassen Dick and Jane Solberg Patricia Cole Violet Hoppes Sherri and Ed Nissen John and Kristin Vanderburgh North Valley Eye Care Rachel Wambeke Disclaimer: NVMS strives to accurately recognize and thank its generous Dave and Sherry Lesar State Farm Insurance Tim Murphy Paul Conrad and Ellie Johnson Bob and Susan Howard contributors. If you discover an error in your listing or omission, please accept Mountain Mini Storage Ann Steck Tim and Deidre Corson David and Linda Hunt North Valley Hospital Thomas and Noel Watkins our apologies and kindly contact us to correct the error. Contact Deidre Corson Kelly and Marc O’Brien Anne Weber at [email protected] or by calling 406-862-8074.

Music Together at The Springs at Whitefish, assisted living facility The dedicated faculty at NVMS continue to inspire a new generation of musicians. Camp Festival Amadeus performance Performing at the Whitefish Christmas Stroll THANK YOU 2019 GREAT FISH CHALLENGE DONORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Charles and Susan Abell Fun Beverage Inc. Gilbert and Joyce Lynch Eric Schmidt David and Ruth Ackroyd Glacier Bank Jim and Norma MacKenzie Susan Schmidt Joseph Akey David Gordon Scottie and Gayle MacLaren Andrew and Heidi Shors Lin and Kathy Akey Richard Gordon and Cheryl Dennis Malinak Will and Bonnie Smith Angora Ridge Foundation Watkins Markus Foods Beth Sobba Summerfield and Julie Baldridge David Grady and Linda En- Wayne and Lois Marshall Richard and Jane Solberg John and Mary Ellen Barr gh-Grady Jon McBride Marcia Spano Sharlot Battin Alexander Gray and Cameron Jim Mechem and JeanAnne Specialty Bottle William and Elizabeth Bayne Blake Swope Spinning Cogs, Inc. Michael Bennett and MerryLynn Rodger and Arline Hankins Jim Miller and Jill Henderson Christine Stanley Southers John and Kathi Hartlieb Paul Moffatt Ann Steck Richard and Bonnie Billuni David and Melissa Hartman Thomas Moran Donald and Linda Stolte Lindsay and Karen Blanton Kester Heaton Morgan Stanley Global Impact William Sturdivant James and Virginia Bowland Chris Heaton Funding Trust Joe and Kristin Tabor Gretchen Boyer Rob Gordon and Karin Hilding Delme Mundell-Watson Tamarack Foundation Inc. Ralph and Stephanie Boyer Richard Hildner and Suzanne David and Sally Murdock The Alaska Community Foundation Ross Bridgeman Daniell Hildner Naomi Barnes, OD The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Rebecca Broussard Hirst Appraisal Sam and Ruth Neff Jesse and Nancy Thompson Kirk Bryan Carmen Hobson Leif and Gloria Nelson Nancy Tigue Budget Blinds of Kalispell Matt and Corrie Holloway Terry Nelson Edie Tinkler Bill and Kay Burg Brett Holmquist Ed and Sherri Nissen Ryan Ulvin Len and Sharon Bussard Violet Hoppes Catherine Olsen John and Kristen Vandenburgh Cabin 6, Inc. Bill Howard Gregory and Cynthia Olson Betty Lou Wambeke Pat and Mary Carloss Robert and Susan Howard Valli Ostrem Rachel Wambeke Diane Conradi Trevor and Kacy Howard Monica Pastor Benjamin and Katherine Ward Tim and Deidre Corson David and Linda Hunt William and Ann Payne Thomas and Noel Watkins Bill and Christina Corwin Will and Leslie Hunt Gregory Peck Anne Weber Todd Cowart Scott and Barbara Janni Juan and Daria Perez Stephen and Linda Wendfeldt Karl and Kathy Cozad Paul and Ann Jeremiassen Carl and Kellsey Perkins Mary Jane Westermark Matt Daniels Jane Karas Lauren Pipkorn William and Karen Whitby Marvilla Davis Daniel and Betsy Kohnstamm Doug and Carolyn Pitman Whitefish Credit Union Joyce DeFranco Joseph and Katy Krezowski Rick Prestbye Doug and Bet Wise Diane Dickerson John Kramer Thomas and Teresa Quinn Whitefish Personalized Health Care Sean and Dee Anna Dillon Richard and Martha Kurth Victoria Reich Ryan and Jennifer Wickland Mark and Lynnette Donaldson Tom and Cindy LaChance Henry and Susan Ricklefs David and Judy Williams Don DuBeau and Jeanne Tallman Patrice LaTourelle Jon and Trinda Rieck Ebru Erdini Dave and Sheryl Lesar Scott and Janet Ringer Marjorie Fisher Robert and Marcia Litchfield Merle Robinson Allen and Miriam Foster Necile Lorang Ottavio and Christine Rossi Marshall and Kathryn Friedman Nancy Lundgren David and Kelsey Schmid-Sommer

2018-19 Board of Directors 2018-19 Advisory Committee Kristin Marott Diane Dickerson, piano, flute and harp Terry Nelson – President John Kramer – Co Chair Carolyn Pittman Amy Haymond, violin Matthew Bussard – Vice President Steve Lull – Co Chair Scott Ringer Christian Johnson, guitar, , mandolin, Kay Burg – Secretary Ruth Ackroyd Alan Satterlee electric bass Eric Schmidt – Treasurer Lin Akey Toby Scott Dan Kohnstamm, piano Karl Cozad– Past President Ross Anderson Doug Wise Karen Pogorzelski, Glee Club John Browning Cameron Blake Jeremy Quick, guitar Administration Caiti Carpenter Jake Carter Don Rees, guitar and banjo Deidre Corson – Executive Director David Hunt Paul Conrad Brinn Rogers, piano Kelsey Schmid-Sommer – Office Manager Stephanie Joseph Matt Daniels Anna Sieler, piano Todd Cowart – Programs Director Rick Prestbye Heather Davis-Schmidt Sandra Vasquez, Music Lingua Christine Rossi David Dittman Rachel Wambeke, piano, violin, voice Faculty Wyatt Frampton Jennifer Wickland, piano Tina Bertram, piano and banjo Kathy Friedman Ross Bridgeman, piano Founders Jim Kenyon Cindy Browne, violin Betty Lou Wambeke Betsy Kohnstamm Griffin Browne, cello Betsy Kohnstamm Josh Kroll