Black Hills Symphony Orchestra Society Inc

Organization Overview

Black Hills Symphony Orchestra Society Inc is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Hills Symphony Orchestra Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Black Hills Symphony Orchestra Society Inc generated $186.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $213.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO BE THE ORCHESTRA FOR THE BLACK HILLS COMMUNITY, PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT A HIGH LEVEL EXCEEDING AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS, AND SUPPORTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FIVE SERIES CONCERTS: BLACK HILLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A 5-CONCERT SEASON OF LIVE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, INCLUDING A HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED AND TRADITIONALLY SOLD-OUT NEW YEAR'S EVE PERFORMANCE. WE CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO KEEP OUR SEASON TICKETS AND SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS AFFORDABLE, OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS AND A DISCOUNT FOR PURCHASING A SEASON TICKET. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR 2021-22 WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000 (IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL). OUR ORCHESTRA OFFERS PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT MUSICIANS, INCLUDING SOLO AND SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES. WE HAVE AN APPRENTICE PLAYER PROGRAM THAT GIVES EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PLAYERS THE CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE ORCHESTRA. THEY LEARN PREPAREDNESS AND PROFESSIONALISM. THEY ARE HELD TO EXACTING STANDARDS IN TERMS OF ORCHESTRA ETIQUETTE, AND THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP AS MUSICIANS.


YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION: THE YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR SERIOUS, HIGH SCHOOL-AGED MUSICIANS. THE WINNER OF THIS CONCERTO COMPETITION PERFORMS WITH THE BLACK HILLS SYMPHONY DURING OUR MARCH CONCERT. WE WERE ABLE TO HOLD THE YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WITH SIGNIFICANT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS.


SYMPHONY SAFARI: BLACK HILLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A SYMPHONY SAFARI CONCERT FOR ALL FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOLS. THIS FREE CONCERT INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE ORCHESTRA WHILE TEACHING THEM ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR IN A TRADITIONAL CONCERT SETTING. THIS CONCERT IS ALSO MEANT TO GIVE STUDENTS AN INSIGHT INTO THE TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS THAT THEY MAY CHOOSE TO PLAY IN THE NEXT YEAR OF SCHOOL. DURING ONE PORTION, STUDENTS ARE SELECTED TO JOIN THE CONDUCTOR ONSTAGE AND CONDUCT THE ORCHESTRA. THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO PLAY IN THE ORCHESTRA, ARE AVAILABLE TO TALK TO THE YOUNGER STUDENTS AND INSPIRE THEM TO MAKE MUSIC A PART OF THEIR LIVES. 1,750 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE SYMPHONY SAFARI FROM THE RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOLS AND SURRONDING AREA SCHOOLS. OF THAT 1,750, ALMOST 600 CHILDREN ARE LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, OR BOTH. THE ORCHESTRA DONATES THEIR TIME TO PUT THIS PERFORMANCE ON. WE ALSO FUND THE BUSING FOR ALL THE RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN, WHICH IS THE MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN. THE SCHOOLS NO LONGER PAY FOR BUSING TO THE CONCERT, AND WE BELIEVE THAT IF WE DO NOT PAY TO HAVE THE CHILDREN BUSED TO THE PERFORMANCE, THEY WILL NOT COME.


MUSIC MEMORY PROGRAM: MUSIC MEMORY IS A "NAME THAT TUNE" STYLE CONTEST FOR 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADERS WITH ITS OWN MUSIC EDUCATION CIRRICULUM. STUDENTS MEMORIZE AND LEARN TO RECOGNIZE FAMOUS PIECES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC, AFTER HEARING JUST A FEW BARS OF MUSIC. THEY LEARN SOME MUSIC THEORY AND DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC, WHICH LASTS A LIFETIME. THEY PREPARE ALL YEAR FOR THE CITY-WIDE CONTEST. BH SYMPHONY PROVIDES A FULL LIVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO PLAY THE MUSIC FOR THE FINAL COMPETITION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Haley Armstrong
President
$0
Sequoia Crosswhite
Vice Preside
$0
Cabot-Ann Christofferson
Treasurer
$0
Kelsey Sakos
Secretary
$0
Jamie Al-Haj
Past Preside
$0
Kevin Gray
President El
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$82,807
Total Program Service Revenue$88,341
Membership dues$0
Investment income $14,449
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$1,062
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$186,659

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