activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Deliver educational outreach and audience engagement programsProvides educational materials including online program notes, videos, and eblasts with insights from musicians and the Executive Director to deepen audience understanding of musical works and composers. Offers dark-mode-optimized digital program notes for in-concert viewing and produces newsletters analyzing composers such as Beethoven.
- Deliver educational outreach to elementary studentsOperates "The Recorder of Many Moods," an outreach program that introduces Prescott third graders to symphonic music through hands-on engagement and performances.
- Engage volunteers in concert and operational support Volunteer-Based Theater SupportRelies on volunteers to support operations through ushering, office assistance, fundraising, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, and event logistics.
- Engage volunteers in concert and organizational operations Volunteer-Based Theater SupportRelies on volunteers to support operations through ushering, office assistance, fundraising, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, and event and materials distribution.
- Enhance audience engagement through pre-concert communicationsSends eblasts before each concert featuring reflections and insights from the Executive Director and musicians about the repertoire, composers, and performers.
- Operate and maintain performance venues Performing Arts Venue OperationsManages a 45,000-square-foot theater at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex with seating for nearly 700, fly space, and technical capabilities; completed aesthetic and technical upgrades in 2022–2023. Also utilizes an open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History with a built-in stage and bench seating for performances.
- Operate and maintain performance venues and infrastructure Performing Arts Venue OperationsManages a 45,000-square-foot theater at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex, including a large stage and fly space, and utilizes an open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History. Completed aesthetic and technical upgrades to the Ruth Street Theater in 2022 and 2023.
- Present symphonic concerts across diverse genres and seasons Thematic Orchestral Concert SeriesProduces and presents a full concert season featuring a range of musical periods and styles, including Baroque to late-Romantic works, American composers, and collaborative performances with guest artists and ensembles. The 2025–2026 season included five concerts under the theme "USA 250," while past seasons featured programs such as "Echoes and Riffs," "St. John Passion," "A Renaissance Christmas," and "Messiah Sing-Along."
- Present symphonic concerts across diverse genres and venues Thematic Orchestral Concert SeriesProduces and presents a seasonal concert series featuring a range of musical styles—from Baroque to contemporary and American composers—including performances at the Ruth Street Theater and the open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History. The 2025–2026 season included five concerts under the theme "USA 250" celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial.
- Provide concert program notes and digital audience resourcesCreates and publishes detailed program notes for each concert, including historical and musical context, with dark-mode formatting for use on smartphones during performances. Also offers online videos and background materials about composers, works, and guest artists.
- Support community arts engagement and economic vitality Curated Film ScreeningsContributes to a vibrant local arts scene by attracting tourism, supporting local businesses, and fostering community engagement through live performances and cultural programming.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Arts-engaged volunteer model for organizational support arts-engaged volunteer modelRelies on volunteers who are passionate about the arts to assist with operations and events, leveraging community enthusiasm to sustain and enhance organizational capacity.
- Arts-engaged volunteer model to support operations arts-engaged volunteer modelLeverages volunteers with a passion for the arts to sustain organizational operations and events, aligning volunteer engagement with artistic mission to strengthen community investment and operational capacity.
- Audience engagement through education and expressive respect audience-engagement-through-educationEnhances audience connection by combining educational communication about musical interpretation with respectful flexibility around audience expression, such as clapping, to balance tradition with inclusive participation.
- Community collaboration to strengthen the local artistic ecosystem community_collaborationDevelops partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits to build a robust, interconnected artistic community, leveraging collaboration to expand reach and sustainability.
- Community collaboration to strengthen the local arts ecosystem community_collaborationDevelops partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits to build a robust artistic community, expanding reach and resources through cross-organizational collaboration.
- Community engagement through classical music community_engagement_through_classical_musicBuilds community connection by using live classical music performances to engage individuals across diverse backgrounds and experiences, increasing accessibility and shared cultural participation.
- Community engagement through classical music in inclusive settings community_engagement_through_classical_musicBuilds community connection by using live classical music to engage people of diverse backgrounds, including children and families, with adaptations to ensure accessibility and positive audience experiences.
- Cultural celebration through music cultural celebration through musicUses concerts featuring American composers to celebrate American history and culture, connecting audiences to national identity through curated musical programming.
- Cultural celebration through music to connect audiences with national heritage cultural celebration through musicUses concerts featuring American composers to celebrate and explore American history and culture, creating a musical narrative that fosters cultural identity and reflection.
- Diverse programming and collaboration to advance artistic excellence diverse_programming_and_collaborationAdvances symphonic music through artistic excellence by intentionally incorporating diversity in genre, programming, collaborations, and participant backgrounds, believing this diversity drives growth and innovation in performance.
- Diverse programming and collaboration to advance artistic excellence diverse_programming_and_collaborationAdvances symphonic music by integrating diversity in genre, programming, collaborations, and participant backgrounds, fostering artistic growth through inclusive and varied musical experiences.
- Family-inclusive concert environment community_engagementWelcomes children at concerts to cultivate early appreciation for classical music, supporting families with accommodations like listening areas in the foyer to manage disruptions without full removal.
- Flexible audience engagement practices audience engagementPromotes respectful and inclusive concert experiences by adapting audience interaction guidelines—such as clapping etiquette—based on artist preferences, balancing tradition with expressive freedom.
- Outdoor immersive performance model outdoor immersive performance modelEnhances musical performances by situating them in natural outdoor environments with strong acoustics and intimate seating arrangements, creating a more engaging and immersive audience experience.
- Outdoor immersive performance model to enhance musical experience outdoor immersive performance modelHosts performances in natural outdoor settings with strong acoustics and intimate seating arrangements to create an immersive audience experience that deepens connection to the music.
- Student-centered educational theater model student-centered educational theater modelProvides hands-on learning in theater operations—including front-of-house and technical roles—for students at the Ruth Street Theater, integrating education with real-world arts management experience.
- Student-centered educational theater model for experiential learning student-centered educational theater modelProvides students with hands-on experience in theater operations—including front-of-house and technical production—at the Ruth Street Theater, integrating education with real-world arts management and performance support.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Pre-concert Talks
Educational talks held one hour before concerts to provide audience insights into the music, composers, and performers.
Recorder of Many Moods
Outreach project engaging third-grade students in Prescott to introduce them to classical music through the recorder.
Season Concert Series
Annual concert season featuring professional orchestral performances by Arizona Philharmonic, including themed programs such as "USA 250: A Celebration of American Composers."
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Don Baltzer Partner — Volunteer photographer and videographer serving as Board Treasurer.
- Henry Partner — Recipient and acknowledged contributor in newsletter communications
- Highlands Center for Natural History Partner — Uses the Kiwanis Amphitheater at the Highlands Center as a performance venue.
- Maria Partner — Contributor to newsletters providing insights on musical works
- Prescott Chorale Partner — Collaborative partner
- Prescott Third Graders Partner — Collaborates on "The Recorder of Many Moods" outreach project.
- Prescott Unified School District Partner — Collaborates on the operation and maintenance of the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex.
- Ruth Street Theater Partner — Concert venue where patrons can enter from upper or lower parking lots.
- Voci Sorella Partner — Performed "Silent Night" together.
- Yavapai College Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborative partner