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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-13 12-089 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Date: 2-13-12 Item No. 12 089 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $9,350 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: The City Council has established and assigned to the Commission on Cultural Development the responsibility to review grant applications to the City from arts and cultural organizations and to provide to the City Council its recommendations for funding of the requests for the Council's review and consideration. The Bangor Symphony Orchestra has submitted an application for funding of $10,000 in partial support of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras. Grant funds will allow qualified middle and high school students the opportunity to work with Bangor Symphony musicians and gain performance experience in an encouraging and motivating environment. The Bangor Youth Symphony Orchestras fills a gap in music education provided in the region by providing students with advanced level music making opportunity. Additionally the program supports music education by requiring youth orchestra musicians participate in their school's band/orchestra, attend workshops with Bangor Symphony musicians, and attend Bangor Symphony Concerts. In its review of the application, the Commission noted that the program is unique in nature, well organized, and will have a life-long impact on participants. The grant application was complete, well organized on program approach, outreach and collaboration and met funding criteria. The Commission unanimously recommends partial funding of the request at the level of $9,350. This grant was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business and Economic Development Committee at its meeting of February 8, 2012. (NOTE: The Commission on Cultural Development current available budget is 19,950. The Commission will have $10,600 remaining available, if this grant is approved.) Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Intr uced for Passage First Reading Referral Department Head City Manager Finance Director 44ZZ - City Solicitor Page _of_ Assigned to Councilor - Gallant CITY OF BANGOR 12 089 February 13, 2012 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $9,350 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras WHEREAS, the City Council has made an appropriation of funds to support arts and cultural organizations; has established a Commission on Cultural Development; and has assigned the Commmission the responsbility of reviewing grant applications from arts and cultural organizations, and to make recommendations for grant funding to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra submitted an application for funding of $10,000 in partial support of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras; and WHEREAS, the total fund-raising goal for the project is $17,500, and the project has raised $5,785 to date from sources other than the City; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra is to provide Maine people with powerful, enriching, and divers musical experiences through live concert performances and education programs of the highest quality; and WHEREAS, the program allows qualified middle and high school students the opportunity to work with Bangor Symphony musicians and gain performance experience in an encouraging and motivating environment; and WHEREAS, the program fills a gap in music education provided in the region by providing students with advanced level music making opportunity, and supports music education by requiring youth orchestra musicians participate in their school's band/orchestra, attend workshops with Bangor Symphony musicians, and attend Bangor Symphony Concerts; and WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized on program approach, outreach and collaboration and met funding criteria; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council approval of a grant in the amount of $9,350: BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT A Grant of $9,350 is hereby authorized for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras. IN CITY COUNCIL February 13, 2012 Motion Made and Seconded for Passage ORDER CL RIC (TITLE,) ATEUMIZING GRANT OF $9,350 TO THE BANGOR �YMPAONY ORCHESTRA, BANGOR SYMPHONY YOUTH --ORCHESTRAS Assigned to Councilor