Archipelago Inc.

“Page 2, part iii, statement of program service accomplishmentsorganizations primary exempt purpose:the archipelago project is a non-profit music education organization dedicated to advocating musical arts through performance, residency, and consultation. Archipelagos mission is to connect, educate, and inspire audiences from diverse ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic populations. The organization is comprised of highly trained musicians, teachers, and artists from the united states and the world. Archipelago immerses audiences in diverse programming that spans musical styles from around the globe. Educational objectives:1)demonstrate to students musics reflection on cultural identity through study and performance of a variety of styles.2)demonstrate a clear path of development and success in playing music by providing students with necessary fundamental musical skills. 3)encourage students to find their musical voice by teaching them the skills to improvise, compose, arrange and rehearse their own music.4)encourage students to take ownership of the music-making process by assuming responsibility for both individual and group improvement.5)use the ensemble as a model society in which an atmosphere of competition is replaced by a collective desire to achieve a common goal.6)teach students how to fuse music from numerous styles, cultures into new compositions. Pg. 2 part iii, cont. Music and community objectives:1)inspire students and audiences from diverse ethnic, geographic and socio-economic populations to make music a more important part of their lives.2)promote student growth and development through the study, practice and performance of music.3)develop students into musical ambassadors of understanding by increasing interaction between student music ensembles and their local communities.4)mentor young musicians in a positive setting in order for them to become better citizens, artists, teachers and role-models within their communities. Page 2, part iii, lines 28-32:in 2022, the archipelago project accomplished these objectives through our highly successful music education programs. (due to the pandemic, our programming was a mix of in-person and online.)1.) 18th annual summer music camp and festival in traverse city, mi. July 10th-18th, 2022. (approximately 50 students participated in the summer camps.)20 students were from traverse city, mi and 30 students were from underserved after-school music programs from around the country. Students were given the chance to work and perform with the archipelago project. Durning the camp, students learned composing and arranging skills, helping them create their own original arrangements and compositions which were premiered around the community. Over 300 children were exposed to orchestral instruments through the musical petting zoos during archipelago projects concerts. Audiences totaling over 1,500 people were exposed to archipelago projects free concerts.2. Archipelago collective conservatory workshops: (jan-dec). Members of archipelago visit various music education organizations that specialize in providing music education for underserved youth. Archipelago provides curriculum training for the programs teachers and staff and also performs creative workshops for students in these programs. Archipelago also provides administration consultation for these programs. Due to the pandemic, a mix of these workshops were done in-person and virtually via zoom. In 2022, archipelago provided consultation, training, and workshops for soundscapes-virginia, king school-connecitcut, harmony program-new york, harmony program-california, trenton music makers-new jersey, el sistema usa seminario-north carolina, baltimore symphony orchkids-maryland,john hopkins/peabody conservatory, gilman school, maryland, interlochen music academy-michigan.summary:over 1,000 students participated in education programs, in-person and online.over 2,000 people were exposed to archipelago projects live stream events”

“Description AmountOFFICE N BANK FEES 1,940FLIGHTS/CAR RENTAL 6,193FOOD 6,019MARKETING 1,272SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT 893HOSPITALITY 175GAS N PARKING 1,082”