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PHOENIX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860917748 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A6E0 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.pcmrocks.org
revenue
$994K
expenses
$772K
net assets
$610K
employees
51
volunteers
34
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF MUSIC BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE 0) EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Music education nonprofit offering summer camps, workshops, and year-round programs for youth ages 3-18 in Phoenix, Arizona. Provides group instruction, private lessons, ensemble performance, and college prep training across genres including jazz, rock, pop, and classical. Programs emphasize skill development, creativity, and confidence through hands-on musical experiences.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $232K
    PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS ARE A WAY FOR US TO DEEPEN THE LEARNING WITH LONG TERM, INTENSE SKILL BUILDING AND CRAFT DEVELOPMENT. WITH A SLIDING TUITION SCALE, WE PROVIDE MARKET RATE LESSONS, LESSONS ON FINANCIAL AID AT A REDUCED RATE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, AND PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS ON FULL SCHOLARSHIP. IN 2021-2022, WE SERVED 368 STUDENTS IN PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS WITH 6,648 HOURS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION. 56% OF THOSE STUDENTS ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH 6,200 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS WERE GIVEN AT A REDUCED RATE AND 1,815 LESSONS WERE GIVEN AT NO DIRECT COST TO THE STUDENT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.
  2. #2 $80K
    GROUP CLASSES ARE FACILITATED AT OUR LOCATION AND ONLINE THROUGH SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS PROGRAMS. THEY ARE A JUMPING BOARD OF LEARNING FOR BEGINNING MUSICIANS. WITH PROGRAMS FOR BABIES, TO OUR LITTLE HANDS SERIES, AND A BEGINNING SERIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE NO TO LOW COST, WITH SOME BEING FREE DROP-IN PROGRAMS. WEEKLY PROGRAMS INCLUDED: PARENT/TOT MUSIC TIME (FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASS), PRE-K MUSIC SCHOOL, PIANO, VIOLIN, SINGING, GUITAR AND PERCUSSION FOR LITTLE HANDS AGES 4-7, PIANO, VIOLIN, SINGING, GUITAR AND PERCUSSION FOR YOUTH AGES 8-14, PIANO, VIOLIN, SINGING, GUITAR AND PERCUSSION FOR AGES 15+, NO COST DROP IN EAR TRAINING AND OPEN JAMS, AUDIO PRODUCTION. SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDED: SENSATIONAL SINGERS, MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD, ROCK N ROLL SINGING, GUITAR PALS, PIANO PALS, DRUM LINE READINESS, AUDIO PRODUCTION, SINGER SONGWRITER JAM, SWING INTO JAZZ, CAMP ROCK. IN 2021-2022, WE SPECIFICALLY SERVED 93 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN 7 PROGRAMS WITH 200 HOURS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION. WE SERVED 176 STUDENTS THROUGH 22 LOW COST GROUP MUSIC CLASSES WITH 99 HOURS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION. WE SERVED 261 STUDENTS IN SUMMER CAMPS IN 29 CAMPS FOR GRADES 3-18 WITH 600 HOURS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION. 61% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

College Prep Program
Year-round program offering ensemble rehearsals, music theory, private lessons (for scholarship students), masterclasses, recording opportunities, and performance experience for high school students
Group Music Instruction
Introductory group classes for children and youth to learn instruments and music fundamentals in a collaborative setting
Summer Camps
Week-long day camps for ages 3-18 focusing on musical exploration, collaboration, and performance across instruments and genres; offered in half-day and full-day formats by age group
Summer Intensives for High School
Full-day music programs for ages 14-18 covering styles, techniques, and theory; includes ensemble playing and potential Friday performances
Summer Workshops for Grades 6-8
Full-day music workshops for ages 11-14 exploring various topics through playing, learning, and creative activities
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 19 activities
    • Annual Compilation CD Production
      Offers students the opportunity to write and record songs for inclusion on an annual compilation CD.
    • Enrichment Classes
      Provides weekly enrichment classes in areas such as sight singing, rhythm reading, audio production, songwriting, and composition.
    • Full-Day Summer Camps for Grades 3-5
      Offers full-day summer camps for students in grades 3-5, focusing on in-depth music learning, games, and crafts, with optional before and aftercare services.
    • Full-Day Summer-Intensive Workshops
      Offers full-day summer-intensive workshops for students to learn and play music.
    • Group Instruction Summer Camps
      Operates summer camps that provide group instruction and hands-on learning in various instruments, including guitar, piano, voice, ukulele, and percussion.
    • Music Industry Masterclasses
      Offers music industry masterclasses and workshops to students in the college prep program.
    • Music Industry Masterclasses and Performance Opportunities
      Offers music industry masterclasses and workshops, along with performance experience opportunities, for students enrolled in the college prep program. Students also have the chance to write and record songs for an annual compilation CD.
    • Music Theory Classes
      Offers one weekly music theory class as part of the college prep program.
    • Performance Experience Opportunities
      Provides performance experience opportunities for students in the college prep program.
    • Songwriting and Recording Opportunities
      Offers students the opportunity to write and record songs for inclusion on an annual compilation CD.
    • Summer Camp Performances
      Hosts family-sharing performances for many summer camps every Friday.
    • Summer Intensives for High School Musicians
      Conducts summer intensives for high school musicians (ages 14-18) to improve skills in music styles, genres, technique, and theory.
    • Summer Music Camps and Intensives
      Operates week-long summer day camps and full-day summer-intensive workshops for students aged 3 to 18, organized by age and subject. These camps provide group instruction and hands-on learning in various instruments, musical styles, genres, techniques, and theories, with some including a performance on Fridays and optional before and aftercare services. Free meals and milk are provided to campers during lunch, and family-sharing performances are hosted every Friday for many camps.
    • Summer Music Camps and Intensives
      Operates week-long summer day camps and full-day summer-intensive workshops for students aged 3 to 18, organized by age and subject. These camps provide group instruction, hands-on learning in various instruments, and focus on musical learning, collaboration, and exploring weekly themes. Specific offerings include half-day camps for Pre-K, full-day camps for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and high school students, with some including Friday performances and family-sharing events.
    • Summer Music Camps for Youth
      Operates week-long summer day camps for students aged 3 to 18, organized by age and subject, offering group instruction and hands-on learning in various instruments, musical styles, genres, techniques, and theories. Camps include half-day options for Pre-K and full-day options for K-12, with optional before and aftercare services and free meals.
    • Week-Long Music Intensive Summer Camps
      Operates week-long music intensive summer camps for students aged 3 to 18, organized by age and subject.
    • Weekly Music Education for College Prep Students
      Provides weekly ensemble rehearsals in various genres, music theory classes, and enrichment classes in areas like sight singing, rhythm reading, audio production, songwriting, and composition for students in the college prep program.
    • Weekly Music Education for College Prep Students
      Provides weekly ensemble rehearsals in various genres (blues, jazz, rock, pop, Latin jazz, strings), a music theory class, and enrichment classes in areas like sight singing, rhythm reading, audio production, songwriting, and composition for students in its college prep program. It also offers music industry masterclasses and workshops, and performance opportunities.
    • Weekly Music Education for College Prep Students
      Provides weekly ensemble rehearsals in various genres (blues, jazz, rock, pop, Latin jazz, strings), a music theory class, and enrichment classes in sight singing, rhythm reading, audio production, songwriting, and composition for students in the college prep program.
  • Private and Small-Group Music Instruction 4 activities
    • Private Music Lessons
      Provides 30-minute weekly private lessons on the student's primary instrument or voice at no cost to scholarship recipients.
    • Private Music Lessons
      Offers 30-minute weekly private lessons on a student's primary instrument or voice at no cost to scholarship recipients. The organization also holds a "Crescendo: Private Lesson Music Students Recital Series" twice a year for its music students.
    • Weekly Private Music Lessons
      Provides 30-minute weekly private lessons on a student's primary instrument or voice at no cost to scholarship recipients.
    • Weekly Private Music Lessons
      Provides 30-minute weekly private lessons on a primary instrument or voice at no cost to scholarship recipients.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 1 activity
    • Before and Aftercare Services
      Offers before and aftercare services for an additional fee during summer camps.
  • Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 1 activity
    • Jam & Jazz Fundraising Breakfast
      Hosts an annual "Jam & Jazz" fundraising breakfast to support youth music education.
  • Volunteer-Staffed Medical & Operational Camp Support 1 activity
    • Summer Camp Support Services
      Provides free meals and milk to campers during lunch and offers optional before and aftercare services for an additional fee.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Crescendo Recital Series
      Holds a "Crescendo: Private Lesson Music Students Recital Series" twice a year for its music students.
    • Full-Day Summer Camps for Grades K-2
      Provides full-day summer camps for students in grades K-2, which include instruction, games, and crafts, with optional before and aftercare services.
    • Half-Day Summer Camps for Pre-K Students
      Offers half-day summer camps for Pre-K students, which include instruction, games, and crafts.
    • Student Recital Series
      Holds a "Crescendo: Private Lesson Music Students Recital Series" twice a year for its music students to showcase their talents.
    • Weekly Ensemble Rehearsals
      Provides weekly ensemble rehearsals in genres including blues, jazz, rock, pop, Latin jazz, and strings.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$994K
Contributions & grants$706K71%
Program service revenue$287K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$772K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$489K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$632K
Cash$329K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$610K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +17.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TERESA REGINA NIXON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $55K
board members · 14
  • A'LIRA UNDERWOOD — DIRECTOR
  • CHARI DELA CRUZ — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID CLOWER — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • JAMES DORE HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN B FITZGERALD — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN BRYSON — DIRECTOR
  • KARINA FELIX — DIRECTOR
  • KEN REINSTENI — DIRECTOR
  • LORI MCCALLIAN — VICE CHAIR
  • MITCH TURBENSON — DIRECTOR
  • NEAL BOOKSPAN — BOARD CHAIR
  • RUSTY FOLEY — DIRECTOR
  • RYAN KOHLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ZAIRA GRIJALVA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Administers the Summer Youth Program Fund, which awarded a grant to the Phoenix Conservatory of Music.
  • CMA Partner — Collaborates with CMA on school music programs and professional development initiatives.
  • St. Mary’s Kids Cafe Partner — Partners to provide free meals and milk to campers during lunch.
  • Summer Youth Program Fund Funder — Awarded a $22,000 grant to the Phoenix Conservatory of Music.