HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-04-01-15-04 Young Voices InspireRESOLUTION NO. BPW- 04- 01 -15 -04
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF CONTRACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 1 -4 -7, the City of Carmel, Indiana ("City"), is authorized to
enter into contracts; and
WHEREAS. pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 4 -5 -3, the City's mayor may enter into contracts on behalf of the
City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to his authority under Indiana law, the City's mayor, the Honorable James C.
Brainard, has caused to be signed the City contract attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Contract "); and
WHEREAS, Mayor Brainard now wishes to present the contract to the City's Board of Public Works and
Safety for it to be publicly acknowledged, filed in the Clerk- Treasurer's Office, and made available to the public for
review.
follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety as
1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The receipt of the Contract is hereby acknowledged.
3. The Contract shall be promptly filed in the office of the Clerk- Treasurer and thereafter made available to
the public for review.
SO RESOLVED this
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day of Ap r c L-
, 2015.
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety
es Brainard, Presiding Offices;
ate:
Mary An C urke, M mber
Date: 4
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Lori S. Watson, em er J _
Date: `I" t I l
ATTEST:
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DYana Cordray, IMCA, Clei-K- Treasurer
Date: 1 -1-15
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ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement ") entered into by and between the City
of Carmel (the "City") and \I ��M �„ C(,p• o'-
"Grantee"), is executed pursuant t the teals and conditions set forth herein. In consideration of
those mutual undertakings and covenants, the parties agree as follows:
1. That on behalf of Grantee, a not - for - profit corporation, I,
an authorized representative of Grantee, have applied for City of Carmel
( "Grantor ") Arts Grant, said application attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A."
2. Grant Agreement. The City, after review and recommendation by the Mayor and by
the City Council, agrees to grant $ 2 , 7 5 0 . 0 0 to the Grantee for
the eligible costs of the project (the "Project ") or services as described in Exhibits
"A" and `B" of this Agreement. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance
with the provisions contained in this Agreement.
3. Design and Implementation of Project. The Grantee agrees to use any and all grant
funds in accordance with the proposal contained within this agreement and any
documents attached to this Agreement, which are incorporated by reference.
4. Warranty of non - profit status. Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it is a
not - for - profit entity with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
declaring that it is exempt from Federal income tax.
5. Payment of Grant Funds by the City. The payment of this Grant by the City to the
Grantee shall be made in accordance with the following conditions:
A. This Agreement must be fully executed and signed by both Grantee and Grantor.
B. Grantee has attached all the following information, which it represents and warrants
to be true and accurate, all which have been incorporated fully by reference:
1. An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT
A);
2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested
(EXHIBIT B);
3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not - for -profit corporation under state law
(EXHIBIT C);
4. A not - for - profit application or determination letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service identifying that it is a not - for - profit corporation that is exempt from
Federal income tax (EXHIBIT D);
5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition
of the Grantee, including most recent available IRS Form 990, and the attached
Affidavit (EXHIBIT E);
6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F);
7. A Year End Report from the previous year IF Grantee received an Arts Grant
from the City of Carmel in the previous calendar year, pursuant to paragraph 7
herein (EXHIBIT G).
C. Any other grant conditions that City requires to be met by Grantee, specifically:
6. Grantor's right to request audit or review. Grantee shall submit to an audit or
review by an independent Certified Public Accountant of funds at the City's request,
and shall make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all
reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement, and for a period of three
(3) years after final payment of funds under this Agreement, for the purpose of an
audit by the City of Carmel, the State of Indiana, or their designees.
7. Year end review. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel a year -end report
( "Year End Report") for each year, describing how the grant was used and the impact
of the dollars received. This Grant award may not exceed one third (1/3) of Grantee's
combined contributed income, revenue of sales, and/or ticket revenue from the
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previous year. If the Grant amount is in excess of sixty thousand dollars
($60,000.00), the Grantee agrees to provide, at Grantee's cost, a review or audit of the
grantee. Said review or audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant
( "CPA ") who is neither an employee of Grantee nor a member of the Grantee's Board
of Directors, to be provided to the City of Carmel by March 31 of the following year.
8. Funding Credit. Grantee agrees to credit the City of Carmel in the printed materials
associated with a funded program or project. The City of Carmel will supply, upon
request, Grantee with the graphics /logos necessary for compliance.
9. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to
the State that it is statutorily eligible to receive these monies and it expressly agrees to
repay all monies paid to it under this Grant, should a legal determination of its
ineligibility be made by any Court of competent jurisdiction.
10. Use of Grant Funds by Grantee. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project or provide the services in
conformance with the Budget and for no other purpose. If it is determined by the
City that misappropriation of funds have occurred, the Grantee must return all funds
received by Grantor and individuals who misuse Grant funds may also be subject to
civil and/or criminal liability under Indiana or Federal law.
11. Employment Eligibility Verification. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of
perjury that he /she /it does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he /she /it has enrolled and is
participating in the E -Verify program as defined in IC 22- 5 -1.7. The Grantee agrees
to provide documentation to the City that he /she /it has enrolled and is participating in
the E- Verify program.
The City may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of this
provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State.
12. Governing Law; Lawsuits. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with
and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of laws
provisions. The parties agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they
waive their right to a jury trial, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court
in Hamilton County, Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue
for and has jurisdiction over same.
13. Relationship of Parties. The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided
for in this Agreement, and neither Grantee nor any of its compensated officers,
employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The
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Grant amount set forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and
monies required of City to be paid to Grantee under or pursuant to his Agreement.
14. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any
statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be
deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with same,
and the remaining provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or
referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and City with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written
representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or
condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 15 hereof, to the extent any term
or condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement or in any document
referenced herein conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement,
the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail. This
Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties
hereto, or their successors in interest.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows:
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OWN t 1 ("Grantee"CDYIto.
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CITY OF CARMEL ( "Grantopj
By: '" +J
Date:
Date: 3/17/2015
James Brainard, Mayor
3/17/2015
If you have any question concerning the City of Cannel's 2015 Arts Grant Program, grant writing, guidelines or application materials, contact:
Sharon Kibbe, City of Carmel, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: 317 -571 -2483, skibbe@carmel.in.gov.
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Exhibit "A"
An application and description
of the proposed use of the grant
funds
Exhibit "A"
An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds
APPLICANT:
Name of organization:
Address:
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APPLICATION AMOUNT: $ 13 Q O 0
Not to exceed 1/3 of previous year revenue/Income
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS:
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(Additional pages may be added to Exhibit "A ")
Exhibit A
Overview
Young Voices Inspire Corporation DBA The Overture Institute requests $10,000
in support from the City of Carmel to fund equipment for its 2015 D.IV.A. summer
camp'. The overall purpose of The Overture Institute is to provide opportunities
for female musicians to gain professional experience and network with other
female musicians. The D.I.V.A. (Discover. Inspire. Visualize. Affect) summer
camp program serves our youngest audience (ages 10 -16) of female musicians
by providing them a full week of music education, concerts by professional
artists, and camaraderie with other young musicians. The goal of the summer
camp is to expose young women to a wide range of musical opportunities and
careers in a positive, supportive environment.
From 2011 to 2013, D.I.V.A. campers used rental instruments during their time at
the week -long summer camp. Borrowing and renting instruments from local
stores served the camp well for its first three years, but was very costly and
resulted in increased administrative work. In 2014, The Overture Institute
successfully launched a campaign to purchase almost half of the instruments
needed to conduct the camp; the remaining instruments were, again, rented and
loaned to the organization for the weeklong camp.
The organization has worked very hard to maintain outstanding relationships with
its instrument vendors and has enjoyed their support for the last four years.
However, our instrument vendors have limited supplies of "loaner" instruments,
but they serve many organizations that need assistance. None of our instrument
vendors can provide a complete inventory for the organization and therefore The
Overture Institute must rely on multiple vendors, which requires the
administrative office to ensure that the instruments go back to their correct
vendor at the end of the week (a daunting task that takes time away from
program offerings). In addition, some of the instruments had to be rented, which
is a costly endeavor for a small nonprofit organization.
In 2014, all of our instrument vendors combined could not provide enough loaner
instruments for the camp, as we had more participants than previous years. This
led the organization to begin raising money to purchase its own inventory of
instruments. As its instrument inventory expands, The Overture Institute can rely
less on outside vendors and focus its time on providing high quality opportunities
for its participants. In 2015, The Overture Institute would like to complete its
inventory of instruments so that it can be more self- sufficient.
Another benefit to owning a complete inventory of instruments is that the
organization could offer programs throughout the year, rather than just offering
one summer camp per year. Currently, the organization is limited to offering one
program each year because we cannot afford to rent the instruments that we do
not own more than once each year. If we have a complete inventory of
1 From 2011 -2014, D.I.V.A. operated as Girls Create Music Summer Songwriting Camp.
The camp was renamed in 2015 to reflect the new beginnings of the program.
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Exhibit A
instruments, however, we could offer programs throughout the year, which opens
up possibilities of offering programs to new audiences, as well. The Overture
Institute has the potential to impact significant change for women in the arts
community by operating throughout the year. In order to do this, we need to
focus our efforts on providing services, rather than collecting and managing
loaner instruments.
Funding
In total, The Overture Institute will need $19,532 to complete and maintain its
instrument inventory. This figure includes instruments, their necessary
accessories (i.e. connection cables, stands, etc.), and a facility in which to store
the equipment for 12 months. The project budget is shown below2:
Item
Number
Needed
Estimated Price
Each
Total
Adapter
2
$11.00
$22.00
Bass Amplifier
9
$100.00
$900.00
Bass Guitar
9
$150.00
$1,350.00
Bass Guitar Case
11
$40.00
$440.00
Bass Guitar Stand
18
$20.00
$360.00
Bass Guitar Strings
16
$15.00
$240.00
Drum Kit
5
$220.00
$1,100.00
Drum Throne
14
$35.00
$490.00
Drum Sticks (pairs)
20
$2.00
$40.00
Guitar
10
$200.00
$2,000.00
Guitar Amplifier
10
$120.00
$1,200.00
Guitar Case
5
$40.00
$200.00
Guitar Picks
100
$1.00
$100.00
Guitar Straps
22
$15.00
$330.00
Guitar Strings
16
$15.00
$240.00
Hosa Splitter
4
$10.00
,$40.00
Keyboard
18
$250.00
$4,500.00
Microphone
16
$100.00
$1,600.00
Music Stand
62
$25.00
$1,550.00
Storage Facility
1
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
Tuner
2
$15.00
$30.00
Vocal Amplifier
2
$200.00
$400.00
$19,532.00
A $10,000 donation from the City of Carmel would represent a little over half of
the overall project budget. $3,000 in funding has already been secured from
other sources. The music stores that have donated loaner instruments in the past
have expressed interest in contributing funds to this campaign, as well. Once
complete, the minimal cost of replacing broken and /or used inventory and the
2 The organization's yearly budget can be found in Exhibit B
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Exhibit A
cost of the storage facility will be transferred to the organization's general
operating budget in 2016.
Impact on Carmel
Carmel residents comprised 52.5% of the campers who attended the 2014
installment of D.I.V.A. summer camp. 10% of the campers were from other cities
and towns in Hamilton County and 12.5% of the campers were from counties
contiguous to Hamilton. As a growing arts community, Carmel needs its young
people to have positive experiences with arts programs, like D.I.V.A. summer
camp. By providing these excellent experiences, The Overture Institute is
influencing the younger generation to be more engaged in the arts as adults.
Conclusion
The Overture Institute has worked very hard over the last four years to perfect
our program to be as fun and educational as possible. We have a very high
camper return rate and our campers look forward to their unique experiences
each summer. We're also proud to say that many of our "graduates" return to
volunteer at the camp. Our faculty represents a diverse range of female
musicians from Indiana and neighboring states. We have made and maintained
excellent industry contacts, who travel from around the country to participate in
and perform at the camp each year. Our faculty members and network contacts
are passionate about inspiring young women and impacting a positive change on
the way women are perceived in the music industry. Combined, these elements
form a cohesive and unique organization, which can positively affect the lives of
its campers and future generations of arts patrons.
Contact
Alyssa Rudner, Development Director
336 West Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Cell- (317) 997.5462
Office- (317) 426.8543
www.Overturelnstitute.org
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Exhibit `B"
A budget for the calendar or
fiscal year for which the grant is
requested
Exhibit B
Young Voices Inspire, DBA The Overture Institute
Revenue
FY 2014 (Actual)
FY 2015 (Estimated)
Grants & Sponsorships
$ 25,000.00
$ 36,000.00
Camp Tuition
$ 16,055.00
$ 31,000.00
Ticket Sales
$ 800.00
$ 6,000.00
Photos and Merchandise
$ 1,200.00
$ 500.00
Scholarships
$ 800.00
$ 2,250.00
Total
$ 43,855.00
$ 75,750.00
Expenses
FY 2014 (Actual)
FY 2015 (Estimated)
Salaries
$ 7,500.00
$ 14,975.00
Lunch Concerts
$ 500.00
$ -
Marketing and Advertising
$ 5,500.00
$ 5,500.00
Revenue Share with Venue
$ 5,057.00
$ -
Venue Rental
$ -
$ 34,693.00
Photography
$ 600.00
$ 600.00
Supplies
$ 350.00
$ 350.00
Equipment Rental & Purchase
$ 18,000.00
$ 19,532.00
Total
$ 37,507.00
$ 75,650.00
Exhibit "C"
Certified copies of
incorporation as anot- for - profit
corporation under state law
State of Indiana
Office of the Secretary of State
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME
of
YOUNG VOICES INSPIRE CORPORATION
I, Connie Lawson, Secretary of State of Indiana, hereby certify that Certificate of Assumed Business
Name of the above Non - Profit Domestic Corporation has been presented to me at my office,
accompanied by the fees prescribed by law and that the documentation presented conforms to law as
prescribed by the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991.
Following said transaction the entity named above will be doing business under the assumed business
name(s) of:
THE OVERTURE INSTITUTE
NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will become effective Saturday,
January 10, 2015.
In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my
signature and the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City of
Indianapolis, January 12, 2015
CONNIE LAWSON,
SECRETARY OF STATE
Exhibit "D"
IRS teteflTlination Letter
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, 00 45201
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer identification Number:
Date: SEP 2 4 2013 35-2445016
DLN:
17053217845022
MIDWEST SCHOOL OF VOICE CORPORATION Contact Person:
336 W MAIN ST =05A SPECK ID# 95044
CARMEL, IN 461732 Con:act Telephone Number:
377) 829-5500
Accounting Pe'Liod Ending:
December 1
Pulic Charity Status:
170(3)(1)(A)vi)
Form 990 Reouired:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
July 6, 2012
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Appiies:
No
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that ,,,xL) are exempt from Federal income tax
under sectlicn 501(c) (3) of the Internal 1;:evenue Coe. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
Lax deductible beouests, devises, transfefs or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the lode. Because this letter ca.ild holt resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should :Kee,,s' lc io your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c) 13) of the Code are further classified
as either publio charities or private foundations. We determined that you are
a public Char under the Code section (s listed in the heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC. _Tompliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public
Cha.rities, for some helpful informaLion c_;u: your -:es-ponsibilities as an
exempt organization.
Fnclosure: Pulication 4221-PC
DLrector, Exempt Organizations
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
Note About Exhibit D
Young Voices Inspire Corporation, DBA The Overture Institute originally filed for
tax - exempt status as Midwest School of Voice Corporation. A name change was
processed in 2014, but the original determination letter contains the original
organization name. The screenshot below was obtained from the Internal
Revenue Service's exempt organizations database and shows the updated name
of the organization.
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Exhibit "E"
Any audits, reviews or
compilations available
describing the financial
condition of the Grantee,
including most recent available
I S Form 990, and the
Affidavit
STATE OF INDIANA )
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COUNTY OF HAMILTON )
AFFIDAVIT
I, A\IA
of a) 9.X1 icS4Q , Cp(Q.-9)1\ `0 ` Grantee') g first duly sworn upon
my oath, state that pursuant to paragraph 7 of the City of Carmel Arts Grant Program Agreement,
all income of Grantee, including a City of Carmel arts grant, if applicable, revenue of sales,
and/or ticket revenue, etc., in the Grantee's year ending in 2014 totaled $ y 3 X55
Sot ko\\NJI
, an authorized representative
igna e � 1 �-' ' /
Printe:rName � I SS � U
Subscribed and sworn to before me, the undersigned Notary Public, this 1 day of
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Signature - Notary Public
Printed Name.0(O! 1 J
Resident of
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County, Indiana
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Exhibit E
Organization: MIDWEST SCHOOL OF VOICE
EIN: 35-2445016
Submission Type: Fomi 990 -N
Year: 2013
Submission ID: 7800582014115eg47915
e -File Postmark: 4/25/2014 5:39:37 PM
Accepted Date: 4/25/2014
The IRS has accepted the e- Postcard described above. Please save this receipt for your records.
Thank you for filing.
e- Postcard technical support
Phone: 866- 255 -0654 (toll free)
email: ePostca rd @urban _ org
MIDWEST SCHOOL OF VOICE
336 West Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Note About Exhibit E
Because the organization's annual receipts totaled less than $50,000, Young
Voices Inspire Corporation (then operating as Midwest School of Voice
Corporation) was not required to file Form -990 with the Internal Revenue
Service. Instead, the organization was asked to file a 990 -N (e- Postcard).
Confirmation of the e- Postcard filing is presented as Exhibit E.
xhibit "F"
A list of the Grantee's board of
directors and officers
Exhibit F
Board of Directors
Bruce Dean, Ingredients Design
Patricia Neeb, HRC Creative
Nicole O'Neal, The Warehouse
Non - Voting Members
Heather Ramsey Clark, The Overture Institute
Alyssa Rudner, The Overture Institute
Exhibit "G"
Year End Report from the
previous year if Grantee
received an Arts Grant from the
City of Carmel in the previous
calendar year, pursuant to
paragraph 7 of Agreement
Exhibit G
2014 City of Carmel Arts Grant
Year End Review
YOUNG N/Cl_CES
INSPIRE
Scope and Impact of the Project
The City of Carmel provided $2785 to Young Voices Inspire for the purpose of
funding the organization's sound requirements during the 2014 season. As the
season closes, Young Voices Inspire would like to thank the City of Carmel for
funding the sound equipment at three of its six performances this season.
The 2014 season included ten member artists (ages 10 -16) from Hamilton and
the contiguous counties, all of who have professional music aspirations. The
performances provided the artists with opportunities to receive hands -on
experience working in live music, strengthen their stage presence, and give back
to their communities.
Like any new arts organization, YVI experienced great successes with some
challenges. Most importantly, however, the 2014 season performances provided
YVI an opportunity to examine its strengths and weaknesses. 2014 was a year of
introspection and the organization's findings have paved the road for YVI to
simplify and focus its services in 2015.
Successes
Young Voices Inspire's goal has always been to offer pre - professional
performance opportunities to young vocalists. The organization is proud to
announce that half of the 2014 performances took place at venues that had
never featured the group. Performing at new venues challenged the members to
professionally adapt to new situations.
On June 29, the group was scheduled to perform at the Fishers Freedom
Festival. The few YVI members who reside in Fishers were especially excited
about this performance and invited many of their friends to the performance.
Despite the group being well rehearsed and energized, the show fell on a very
rainy day, which put a damper on the festival activities. The stage area was
covered with a large tent, but part of the stage, including the electrical box, was
not covered. The YVI performers rallied to reposition the tent so it covered the
electrical box and kept rain from falling onto the stage. In addition, many of the
performers' invitees did not attend the show due to the rain. Instead, the
performers filled the tent with festival attendees, persuading them that they could
enjoy the show, while waiting for the rain to pass. By the end of the performance,
the entire show tent was full, performers were asked for photos and autographs,
and the audience asked for information about future YVI performances.
Exhibit G
YJUU \ G VO UL
!NSPIRE
YVI strives to teach its members how to react professionally to lapses in show
plans, especially at new venues. The organization has taught the performers to
have their stage act perfected so that in the event of a show lapse, such as rain
falling on the stage, they can focus on fixing the problem at hand, rather than
worrying about the stage performance. Their incredible show at the Fishers
Freedom Festival earned the group invitations to perform at new locations.
Adapting to new venues and handling show lapses professionally are essential
skills for any aspiring musician and YVI is proud to have taught these skills
during the 2014 season.
Challenges
The biggest challenge facing YVI for the 2014 season was the Toss of its Vocal
Director. In July, the Vocal Director gave notice that she would be transitioning to
a position with a new organization. Luckily, YVI's Artistic Director has prior
experience as a Vocal Director and was able to fill the position in the interim. This
presented challenges with the group dynamic, specifically the members had to
learn to respond to a new rehearsal style while maintaining the quality of the
performance. However, just as the members learned to adapt to new venues,
they adapted to the new vocal direction professionally. Again, YVI is proud to
offer these experiences, which force the group's young members (all of who have
professional aspirations) to act as professional musicians.
The Future of YVI
Beginning in 2015, Young Voices Inspire (renamed The Overture Institute) will
focus on offering short-term (1 -2 week) opportunities for young, female artists.
This is a sharp contrast to the long -term opportunities that have been offered to
both male and female vocalists in past seasons. The organization will expand its
offerings to include instrumentation, and songwriting in addition to vocal work. In
the long -term, the organization will, also, offer learning and networking
opportunities for adult, female musicians. Based on the experiences of 2014,
Young Voices Inspire believes that it can be more beneficial to members by
offering short-term opportunities that focus on building a sturdy community of
female musicians.