Northern Valley Youth Orchestras July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
Annual report
inspiring musicians • engaging communities • nvyo.org
Dr. Kevin Sütterlin Artistic Director & Symphony Conductor
Kara Hartten Philharmonic conductor
Sarah Harlow Symphony Assistant
Katie Svendson Philharmonic Assistant
In 2022-23 we were thrilled to be able to return to most of our pre-pandemic spaces and programs, including a regional performance tour, in-person holiday music, and Crescendo chamber music! Thank you to ALL who made our "Elements" season possible! - Executive Director Naomi Naomi Welsh ~ Executive Director Welsh
2022-23 grant funding
MYRA FOUNDATION NEEL FAMILY FUND
Highlights 2022-23
2022-23 connections made - by the numbers 8 public events with in-person and recorded options, reaching thousands of audience members.
17.5% of registered students receiving some level of scholarship
Elements graphic design: Nix Bumble Creative
Four works 45+ business & by living composers, community connections & Zoom with composer Stella Sung.
15 advertising sponsors
"welcome" in 30 languages
August: Welcome Picnic @ Lincoln Park Rehearsals: @ Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks Central High School, UND Music November: concert @ Empire Arts Center (+ HB Sound professional recording) November: Crescendo concert, GF Public Library December: Myra Museum, Thursday Music Club concert March: Philharmonic tour to Larimore and Minto. March: concert @ Empire Arts Center (+ in-house livestream & recording)
80+ student musicians from a dozen area towns hundreds of volunteer hours over 75 volunteers!
30+ conductors, coaches, & mentors, from coast to coast!
August: Dal Segno camp & concerts Myra Museum & Town Square Farmers Market
10 different rehearsal and PERFORMANCE locations
April: Music in Bloom at All Seasons June: Women’s Fund Summer Solstice event
NVYO 2022-23 opportunities: Symphony & Philharmonic • Crescendo • Dal Segno camp • community music • Music in Bloom