Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Association Inc.

“The form 990 is initially reviewed by the finance committee and then distributed to the entire board for review prior to submission with the irs.”

“Trustees are required to sign an annual affirmation of compliance and disclosure statement each year. A board member who has an active interest in another person or purpose within the aso or another organization that presents a potential conflict shall exercise recusal in any discussion and action on issues relating to that person or organization.”

“Compensation of the executive director and the music director is reviewed annually by the chair of the board in coordination with the personnel committee.”

“Governing documents are available for review upon request. The form 990 is also available for review on guidestar.com.”

“Continued from page 2 the holiday pops concert was well attended, with over 600 tickets sold. The community concert series included four local concerts. There was also an annapolis symphony academy concert and family concerts at maryland hall. The aso performed a free outdoor concert for thousands of locals at quiet waters park.”

“Continued from page 2 it offers students throughout the school year 32 private lessons, with an option for summer lessons, weekly ensemble rehearsals, concerts, recitals, and performance opportunities in the community. This year the academy launched an early music education program called discovery which is offered in a title 1 school as part of the after-school enrichment activities. The aso academy provides all musical instruments for these young learners to begin understanding notes, composition, and sound at a very early age. The aso also provides adult education with recorded pre-concert lectures. The aso performs in local hospitals as a thank you to our medical heros. Other outreach activities included a free summer full symphonic outdoor pops concert, on labor day weekend for thousands of people at quiet waters park. Additionally, the aso partners with the annapolis opera and the,u.s. Naval academy to provide the supporting music for their performances. The aso is committed to making music and concerts accessible and it proudly shares tickets to all its concerts with the underserved communities to help bring more music to more people.”