Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony

“Expenses concert programs 860 fundraising expenses 1,215 marketing 14 advertising 650 website fees 326 office supplies 1,428 copier fees 442 insurance 1,433 repairs to instruments 410 total 6,778”

“PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT 0”

“Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 5,215 349 furniture & equipment 956 1,874 total 6,171 2,223”

“Payroll taxes due 4,153 960 deferred income 845 2,070”

“The sangamon valley youth symphony was created by concerned parents, music teachers and musicians to keep a student orchestra program alive in this community. In the early 1970s the springfield area schools eliminated all school orchestra programs. Without intervention, a new generation of youth would have experienced a serious void in the arts. Known initially as the springfield area youth symphony, the sangamon valley youth symphony has existed since then as a private, not-for-profit organization providing the only classical orchestral experience at the elementary and secondary levels in sangamon county. The svys continues to fulfill its mission by recently adding a starter strings program for very young grade school students, and an adult community orchestra to provide continuing musical opportunities for svys alumni and other community members. The mission of the sangamon valley youth symphony is: - to provide quality, diverse, rewarding and challenging musical experiences to its members and to foster their total development by working with other youth of like talent and by active participation in the performance of the finest symphonic masterworks and chamber music of past and contemporary composers -to stimulate an interest in music and musical participation in all young people of all levels and backgrounds - to complement the music programs of their respective schools and communities by providing unique experiences to participating members the sangamon valley youth symphony seeks to fulfill this mission by providing: - rich musical, social, and cultural experiences for the students - a sound financial base for the organization - effective communications with students, parents, teachers, and community - strong outreach components - a responsible governing structure”

“Four skill level performance groups (approximately 150 students) practicing weekly and performing twice during the year. Starter strings (approximately 140 students) practicing weekly and performing twice during the year. Adult (community) orchestra (approximately 60 members) practicing weekly and performing twice during the year.”