Pittsburgh – September 11, 2018 –
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO) and Pittsburgh Youth Chorus (PYC) announced that they are grantee recipients of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation-only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development.
“We were both thrilled to be selected. It’s always an awesome day when we’re able to share the celebration together,” said TRYPO Executive Director, Lindsey Nova. “Since Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras and Pittsburgh Youth Chorus began sharing office space a few years ago, we have the added benefit of celebrating each other’s achievements.”
Edwina French, PYC Executive Director continued, “Our organizations share an Office Coordinator and Marketing and Community Engagement Manager as well. We look forward to continuing to share the vast knowledge gained through the Arts Innovation and Management program.”
AIM targets arts non-profits because of the vital role that they play in building communities, driving local economies and supporting artists. “The arts inspire people, provide jobs, and strengthen communities,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies. “This program is aimed at helping some of the country’s most exciting cultural organizations reach new audiences and expand their impact.”
Bloomberg Philanthropies will develop curricular and conduct seminars for the program in partnership with leading experts, including the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, led by Institute Chairman Michael M. Kaiser and President Brett Egan. AIM organizations will engage in activities that strengthen their long-term health and goals and will receive one-on-one consultations and implementation support for organization leaders and their boards.
All organizations invited to participate in the 2018 expansion of the AIM program are nonprofits that have been in existence for at least two years. Participating organizations will be required to secure 20% of their AIM grant in matching dollars; reach 100% board participation in fundraising; and maintain up-to-date information in DataArts, an online management tool that assists arts organizations across the country in collecting, learning from, and using data effectively. The grants will be unrestricted to allow recipients to utilize the funds to address their greatest needs.
Since 2011, AIM has helped more than 500 small and mid-sized organization in all creative disciplines, including theater, visual arts, music, film, literature and dance. Participating organizations reported significant improvements in board development, fundraising and overall income over the two-year program. Watch this video for an overview of the Arts Innovation and Management program:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KJy8DgjRDg&feature=youtu.be
ABOUT US:
TRYPO
and
PYC
share an office suite in the Catholic Charities building in downtown Pittsburgh. Both are also ensembles in residence at the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University. TRYPO and PYC currently share an office manager, a Marketing and Community Engagement Manager, a conference room, a photocopier, internet and phone systems, and more on the way!
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO)
is a youth music program comprised of ensemble opportunities for Pittsburgh’s musically talented young people:
- Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO] a full symphonic orchestra which generally serves high school-aged students and
- Symphonette, a string ensemble which generally serves middle school-aged students.
- Youth Chamber Connection [YC2] which offers small ensemble opportunities such as quartets and quintets throughout the season, as well as at a summer camp.
TRYPO serves around 190 young musicians per year and has over 2,200 alumni. The last six years have seen tremendous growth spikes across all areas of the organization and we are bursting at the seams! We embarked on our first European tour in June 2018! Financial assistance available to families who demonstrate need.
Since 1983,
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
(PYC, formerly Children’s Festival Chorus) has provided young singers with a professional-level choral education program. Students in PYC’s three core-choirs perform throughout the region and frequently perform with professional ensembles such as Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Symphony. PYC’s choral education program consists of:
- A multi-tiered choral program for children in grades three and above which rehearse weekly at Duquesne University;
- Neighborhood Training Choirs currently offered to students in grades 1-3 in neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region;
- A new satellite choir program offered in partnership with Grove City College for students in grades 3-6
Although auditions are required for placement in the appropriate level choir, as a non-profit organization, PYC’s programs are open to all young singers regardless of their particular background or ability to pay. Limited financial assistance is provided to deserving students.
About Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies works in over 480 cities in more than 120 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change; Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s charitable activities, including his foundation and his personal giving. In 2017, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $702 million. For more information, please visit
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