California Music Center

“Full mission statement: for over 46 years, we've been dedicated to our mission of nurturing and championing the world's finest young string players. We seek to develop wider audiences for classical music through public concerts, master classes and community outreach, with the irving m. Klein international string competition (the klein) as our entry point. We want to help sustain and grow the art form, making classical music an everyday pleasure for everyone.”

“Benefit event business fees - event 55 local travel - event 91 artist travel -event 568 expenses advertising + promotion 2,352 office supplies 140 dues/membership fees 163 office expense 120 business + filing fees 75 telephone 216 web design/maintenance 108 housing 2,946 travel 6,933 local travel 950 equipment/rentals 4,253 competition prizes 19,000 reception food / beverages 9,602 production expenses 820 credit card/bank fees 1,398 insurance 1,932 total 51,722”

“Unrealized losses on securities -3,791”

“Accounts receivable 2,850 3,044 total 2,850 3,044”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,287 2,522”

“Program service accomplishment 1 irving m. Klein international string competition. For the past 34 years, the irving m. Klein international string competition has attracted some of the world's finest young string players to san francisco each june to compete for cash prizes and performance contracts totaling over 30,000. The klein competition has achieved international recognition as one of the most prestigious classical music competitions, recognized for the high caliber of the contestants, its unique, nurturing environment, and its commitment to the commissioning of new works. Program service accomplishment 2 "strings attached" house concert series. This series of recitals, usually 3-5 per year, features past klein prizewinners in various chamber music settings. The events provide california music center with the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes out of the klein competition while connecting with wider audiences and donors on a regular basis throughout the year. Program service accomplishment 3 education & outreach program. The cmc education & outreach program features past klein winners and renowned teachers from the nation's best conservatories in public master classes and classroom visits to schools and community centers.”