From the Top Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Feb 15, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$2,827,162

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

At the heart of from the top's mission is the belief that young people can make an important contribution to the world by sharing who they are and what they love to do. This mission is brought to life by preparing young musicians across the country to be instruments of change in their communities through multiple pathways. From the tops education programs include community outreach programs across the country, half-day arts leadership orientations as part of from the top tapings, and a year-long program in boston that includes team building, mentoring, and applied community service projects: outreach activities for schools and communities in conjunction with from the tops national tour, from the top performers bring their passion and talent for music to an array of settings including schools, senior care facilities, and community centers, reaching thousands across the country every year. From the top's young artists particularly captivate young audiences; magical moments happen when a young person is turned on to music and the values of hard work and discipline by one of their peers. In addition, six million second through twelfth grade students learn about from the top performers in music textbooks and listen to their radio performances on companion cds in collaboration with macmillan/mcgraw hill publishers. Each from the top performer participates in an arts leadership orientation where they explore the power of music to empower, inspire, and create change. They discuss how artists and leaders effectively advocate for the arts; discover their unique pathways and potential as arts leaders; and identify ways they can share their stories and inspire others. Finally, they are encouraged to take action in their own communities. Following the arts leadership orientation many performers launch their own arts leadership projects supported by from the top staff. From the top's year-long intensive arts leadership program in boston (cdal boston) engages high school musicians in developing leadership skills and using their musical talents to engage diverse audiences. In january 2012, from the top graduated its first class of arts leaders from this program. Over the 12 month program they participated in leadership retreats and worked in teams to design and implement service projects at five boston-area community sites: astrazeneca hope lodge in jamaica plain, conservatory lab in brighton, goddard house assisted living in brookline, chittick elementary school in mattapan in partnership with musiconnects, and roland hayes school of music in roxbury. Collectively the arts leaders contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours and offered access to high-quality music and learning opportunities to 1,400 school children, elderly, and cancer patients.

Activity 3

In fy12, from the top increased engagement and participation of alumni, donors, and new audiences through expanded content on social media and online video. This content includes live posting from backstage at from the top tapings on various social platforms, flickr photo galleries, music performance videos on youtube, and a blog series written by announcer joanne robinson chronicling the experiences of life on the road with from the top. In the summer of 2011, from the top published a new work of non-fiction, driven: six incredible musical journeys, written by author nick romeo, featuring the lives and early career experiences of six from the top alumni. At a time when classical music seems doomed to irrelevance, romeos book shares how these young musicians have found ways to perfect and re-invent an old art form and share it with people around the world.in march 2012, from the top conducted a survey of approximately 500 from the top fans and donors, in order to better understand what appeals to supporters about from the top, working towards a revamp of from the tops mission and vision statements, and communication strategy. In june 2012, from the top collaborated with npr music on a week-long blog series entitled the young person's guide to making music, sharing insights and tips on raising a young musician, drawing on personal stories and advice by from the top alumni and parents on topics ranging from picking an instrument to practice and auditions.

Filer

EIN

04-3583756