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GRAND CANYON MUSIC FESTIVAL INC

GRAND CANYON, AZ · EIN 133206277 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A680 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · grandcanyonmusicfest.org
revenue
$126K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$141K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE CREATION AND PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC

profile · synthesized from sources

Grand Canyon Music Festival is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 that presents classical and contemporary music performances and educational programs in northern Arizona. The festival emphasizes outreach to Native American communities, particularly through its Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP), which mentors young Indigenous composers. It also supports emerging artists and produces concerts featuring both established and new works.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Grand Canyon Music Festival Concert Series
Annual concert series featuring classical, contemporary, and Native American music performed by professional musicians and guest artists
Heartbeat Music Project
Tuition-free music and Navajo (Diné) cultural education program for K-12 students on the Navajo Reservation, founded by Ariel Horowitz
Marshall Suzuki String Program
K-2 Suzuki violin program at a Title 1 elementary school in Flagstaff, AZ, coordinated by Dr. Karin Hallberg
Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP)
Education program that mentors Native American youth in music composition; founded by Clare Hoffman and led by composers-in-residence including Raven Chacon and Michael Begay
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • School-Based Music Education Outreach 12 activities
    • Delivers music education programs to rural and underserved communities
      Provides music education and outreach programs to schools in rural and Native American communities in northern Arizona, particularly on the Hopi and Navajo Nations, including curriculum development for fifth graders that integrates music and visual arts with core subjects, and multi-week programs in rock and pop music theory, ensemble performance, and original composition.
    • Educational Programs for Students
      Operates a week-long education program for local students that covers rock and pop music theory, techniques, and ensemble performance, along with outreach programs to schools in rural and Native American communities.
    • Facilitates performance opportunities for apprentice composers
      Partners with organizations such as Shelter Music Boston to present music composed by NACAP apprentice composers to broader audiences beyond northern Arizona.
    • Music Composition Development
      Develops musical literacy and critical thinking skills through music composition training, including the production of original student compositions reflecting on contemporary experiences.
    • Music education and outreach in rural and Native American communities
      Provides music education and outreach programs to students in underserved and rural communities in northern Arizona, primarily schools and communities on the Hopi and Navajo Nations. This includes developing arts curricula that integrate music and visual arts with core subjects.
    • Music education and outreach in rural and Native American communities
      Provides music education and outreach programs to students in underserved and rural communities in northern Arizona, primarily schools and communities on the Hopi and Navajo Nations. This includes developing arts curricula that integrate music and visual arts with core subjects.
    • Native American Composer Apprentice Project
      Operates the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP), which trains Native American students in music composition and includes composers-in-residence.
    • Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP)
      Operates the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP) to train Native American students in music composition, developing musical literacy and critical thinking skills. This project is hosted as part of the annual festival season and includes composers-in-residence.
    • Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP)
      Operates the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP) to train Native American students in music composition, developing musical literacy and critical thinking skills. This project is hosted as part of the annual festival season and includes composers-in-residence.
    • Operates Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP)
      Runs the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP), a long-standing education initiative that trains Native American students in music composition, develops musical literacy and critical thinking, and features performances of student works; led by composers-in-residence such as Raven Chacon and Trevor Reed.
    • School of Rock education program
      Operates a week-long education program for local students that covers rock and pop music theory, techniques, and ensemble performance, culminating in an annual student concert open to the public. The program has produced original student compositions.
    • School of Rock education program
      Operates a week-long education program for local students that covers rock and pop music theory, techniques, and ensemble performance, culminating in an annual student concert open to the public. The program has produced original student compositions.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 4 activities
    • Annual Music Festival
      Hosts an annual music festival season lasting 16 days in late August and early September, featuring a variety of performances and educational programs.
    • Hosts annual chamber music festival
      Organizes a 16-day annual music festival in late August and early September at Grand Canyon National Park, featuring world-class chamber music performances by artists such as the Manhattan Chamber Players, Robert Bonfiglio, and Karlos Rodriguez, with programming that includes classical, folk, blues, and jazz works by composers like Arvo Pärt, Béla Bartók, and George Enescu.
    • Organizing and presenting an annual music festival
      Hosts an annual music festival season lasting 16 days in late August and early September, presenting world-class music, including classical, blues, jazz, and folk, in Grand Canyon National Park and other venues. The festival features performances by various artists and ensembles, including the Manhattan Chamber Players and The Bonfiglio Group.
    • Organizing and presenting an annual music festival
      Hosts an annual music festival season lasting 16 days in late August and early September, presenting world-class music, including classical, blues, jazz, and folk, in Grand Canyon National Park and other venues. The festival features performances by various artists and ensembles, including the Manhattan Chamber Players and The Bonfiglio Group.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Concert Performances
      Presents a variety of concert performances featuring classical music, folk melodies, and original compositions, including collaborations with renowned musicians and ensembles.
    • Produces concert videos and educational media
      Creates and shares concert videos and original musical compositions that reflect regional themes, such as piano works inspired by northern Arizona’s night sky, and produces educational content as part of its innovative programming in the chamber music field.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$116K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3620%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$141K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CLARE HOFFMAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 25 $10K
board members · 3
  • DAVID KOERNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONNA REINER — BOARD MEMBER
  • HELEN S SCHAEFER PHD — BOARD MEMBER EMERITA
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • APS Foundation Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • ASCAP Foundation Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Amy Laughlin Partner — Grand Canyon Unified Schools’ music teacher who supports the School of Rock program.
  • Arts Vision Partner — Developed an arts curriculum for fifth graders with the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Bank Street College of Education Partner — Developed an arts curriculum for fifth graders with the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Chamber Music America Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Compton Foundation Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Edie Hill Partner — Composer whose work "Cold Blue Night" is performed by the festival
  • Flinn Foundation Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Partner — Hosts the festival and provides information on park-related topics and accessibility.
  • Grand Canyon Unified Schools Partner — Collaborates with the Grand Canyon Music Festival to provide students access to the School of Rock program.
  • Hopi Nation Schools Partner — Partner schools include various institutions on the Hopi Nation for the NACAP program.
  • John Vail Partner — Teaching artist who leads instruction in the School of Rock program.
  • Manhattan Chamber Players Partner — Ensemble performing at the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Manhattan Chamber Players Partner — Performing ensemble featured during the festival season.
  • Mark Berman Partner — Teaching artist who leads instruction in the School of Rock program.
  • Medicine Hat Gallery Partner — Gallery where Arizona artist Ed Mell's Grand Canyon oil paintings, which are the festival's signature images, can be visited.
  • Michael Begay Partner — Composer whose work "Hai" is performed by the festival
  • NACAP Partner — Supports the Native American Composer Apprentice Program (NACAP) through its programming and outreach
  • National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for the Native American Composer Apprentice Project.
  • Navajo Nation Schools Partner — Partner schools include various institutions on the Navajo Nation for the NACAP program.
  • Overland Gallery Partner — Gallery where Arizona artist Ed Mell's Grand Canyon oil paintings, which are the festival's signature images, can be visited.
  • School of Rock Partner — Music education program and performing group featured during the festival season.
  • Shelter Music Boston Partner — Collaborated to present apprentice composers' music to audiences in Boston.
  • Steve Benson Partner — Teaching artist who leads instruction in the School of Rock program.
  • The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • WESTAF Funder — Provided funding and recognition to the Grand Canyon Music Festival.
  • Xanterra Resorts South Rim Partner — Provides in-park lodging options for festival attendees.