Tucson Symphony Society

“The ceo and cfo/senior accountant review the entire draft 990 and all supplemental schedules and also provide copies of all drafts to entire board of trustees for their input prior to filing with the irs.”

“Directors are required to complete an annual questionnaire. In addition, individual's activities are regularly discussed and any potential conflicts are addressed as they are identified.”

“Compensation for the president and music director is determined and/or reviewed by a sub-committee of the board of directors at the agreement's execution and again when the agreement is up for renewal or set to expire. The committee completes an annual performance evaluation for each position based on input for various constituencies of the organization. Compensation is evaluated against comparable orchestras using data generated annually by the league of american orchestras. All discussion and decisions are focumented in notes and minutes of the committee meetings. This body is the hr sub-committee.”

“The organization provides governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon written request.”

“Ushers aid patrons attending tso performances. Their volunteer hours vary depending on the seasons schedule. Other volunteers help with fundraisers, community awareness, singing in our chorus, and other activities that benefit the tso.”

“Education - the tso provides a cohesive series of education programs for students of all ages. The tso's nationally-recognized education programs are present in approximately 68 schools from southern pinal county to the arizona-mexico border. These programs include both school-based and free family offerings, such as music in the schools, just for kids, and young composers project. The young composers project received national endowment for the arts funding for 10 consecutive years. - just for kids . 7 free ensemble performances for families with young children, including a collaboration with the tucson girls chorus - young composers project . 27 original compositions performed last year at the young composers festival. We premiered our second commission from a ycp alum, sarah polk olivo. In 19.20, we commissioned a work for orchestra and chorus alum robert lopez.hanshaw, and in 20.21 will feature a harp concerto composed and performed by alum claire thai. - music in the schools . 32 schools received school visits by 3 tso ensembles and attended young people's concerts in the spring. - young people's concerts . 8,980 students and teachers participated - kinderkonzerts . 3,122 students and teachers participated”

“Change in beneficial interest: remainder trust -901 bad debt expense -18,945 total -19,846”