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MUSICAL ARTS YOUTH ORCHESTRA Board of Directors • Orientation Packet MAYO is a project under the umbrella of the Southern Indiana Youth Symphony, Inc. 35-21266 (Federal Tax Id#)
KEY AREASMISSIONThe mission of the Musical Arts Youth Orchestra is to provide musical training to a wide array of students of all levels and backgrounds, to promote excellence while fostering individual development, and to prepare students not just as musicians but as community members. VISIONS & VALUESThe Musical Arts Youth Orchestra is a youth music training organization. Currently, MAYO offers symphony, jazz and chamber ensembles to several counties including Monroe, Owen, Morgan, Johnson, Brown, Lawrence, Greene, and Vigo. Membership ranges in age from about 8 to 19. MAYO has always embraced the use of peer-to-peer coaching and utilizes the talent from the IU School of Music as well as community professionals. Auditions held for the organization are typically “placement” auditions. MAYO is open to any student who wishes to experience MAYO. Accommodations are made for all students regardless of skill level or financial ability to pay. MAYO wishes not only to offer quality concerts in different genres, but also to help educate the community in the value of musical training. We elect to cooperate and partner with as many organizations as is feasible. We wish to serve the underserved population in fiscally responsibly ways. Currently, we collect instruments to help students who cannot afford to rent or buy, we provide free string training to girls and boys at the Girls and Boys Club of Bloomington, and we provide financial aid to nearly 40% of our student population. HISTORYMAYO is a project of the Southern Indiana Youth Symphony, Inc., which was founded in December, 1999 (2000) by Kristen Bellisario. The youth symphony emerged as an education project from the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra when Bellisario served as Education Director. The Southern Indiana Youth Symphony became incorporated in 1999 and received federal non-profit status in 2000. The founding music director of the group was James Johnston, then serving as assistant conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Johnston was followed by Carl Kling, currently director of bands at Northwest Missouri State University, and by Kelly Corcoran, currently assistant conductor of the Nashville (TN) Symphony. The MAYO project began in the 2003-2004 season, with Darko Butorac as music director, currently music director of the Missoula (MT) Symphony. Thomas Loewenheim served as the MAYO music director for seasons 2004-05 to 2006-07. He initiated the iMAYO International Youth Orchestra Festival bringing students from Hong Kong, Israel, France, and Germany to rehearse and perform with the MAYO orchestra. With Dr. Loewenheim's departure for a professorship at Fresno State in 2007, violinist/conductor Jose Valencia stepped in as MAYO Music Director. Mr. Valencia is also the music director of the Kokomo (IN) Symphony and the innovative Orkestra Projekt, in Indianapolis. His special project has included the start of secondary orchestras, Sinfonia and Concertina.
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATIONPlanning, monitoring and evaluation are part of this process. Boards must plan for the future of the organization and take steps to implement the vision. The fundamental role of the board in planning and monitoring is threefold: Create and continually reshape the mission of the organization. Develop goals that will move the organization toward its mission. Monitor how effectively the organization is achieving its strategic plan.
IMPORTANT ROLES OF THE MAYO BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERSTo insure the financial health of the organization (insure adequate financial resources for the work of the organization) To insure the organization has sufficient and appropriate human resources To direct organizational operations (oversee structure and administration) To insure effective community relations (respond to the changing needs of the community / use marketing and public relations) BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIESOFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board Member COMMITTEES Music (work with MD on repertoire, auditions, competitions) Development (work with ED on fundraising, facilities, pod outreach) Marketing (printing, promotions, website, community relations events) Finance (taxes, database, budgets & budget grant reports)
Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance is necessary policy, finance, programs, and/or personnel. Directors are elected by the membership at the July meeting each year. Directors serve a one-year term and can re-elected each year. Currently, we do not enforce term limits. Directors show commitment to the work of organization. Directors serve on at least one committee and actively participate. Directors will attend a minimum of 4 Board meetings per year. Directors can give a time commitment of 5-6 hours per month. Directors actively raise funds or contribute through in-kind service to equal $1,000 per board member. OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONSBOARD PRESIDENTMajor Duties:The Board President must serve on the MAYO board for at least two years prior to office. Establishes overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for MAYO in meeting the needs of the community Be the primary spokesperson for MAYO to the media and community at large Address Annual General Meeting and Board Meetings Chair the Executive Committee Report to Board on status of major programs A signing authority on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes Represent the organization to Government and Municipal officials Provides leadership and direction to the Board Arrange for Vice to Chair meetings in the absence of the Chair Represent MAYO at community functions In conjunction with the Executive Committee set monthly Board meeting agenda Enhance relationships with other community groups and agencies Ensure Board members receive agenda and minutes in a timely manner Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description
BOARD VICE-PRESIDENTMajor Duties: Establish overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for MAYO in meeting the needs of the community Fulfill Chair position in the absence of the Chairperson, monthly Board meetings Be an active member of the Executive Committee A signing authority on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description BOARD TREASURERMajor Duties Establish overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for MAYO in meeting the needs of the community Ability to read/understand/Interpret financial statements for Board members Chair the Finance Committee A signing authority on behalf of the Board for financial matters • Prepare tax documents and finance reports Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description BOARD SECRETARYMajor Duties Establish overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for MAYO in meeting the needs of the community Prepare and maintain minutes and records for all board meetings Reviews/monitors and verifies accuracy of the meetings minutes, and circulates to all Directors Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description MAYO ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE |
