New Haven Symphony Orchestra
4 Hamilton Street
New Haven CT 06511
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Address 4 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT 06511-
Telephone (203) 865-0831 x12
Fax 203-865-0845
E-mail ECarroll@NewHavenSymphony.org
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Web Site http://www.NewHavenSymphony.org
New Haven Symphony
The New Haven Symphony conducted by William Boughton onstage at Woolsey Hall
Music Director William Boughton
Music Director William Boughton
Family Concert
Instrument Petting Zoo at a Family Concert
Mission

The mission of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming.  Our musicians inspire, delight, challenge, and unite larger and more diverse communities.
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The NHSO seeks funding to subsidize rental costs for American composer, Aaron Copland’s, Lincoln Portrait, the quintessential patriotic salute to Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln Portrait will be the central piece of the NHSO’s annual Young People’s Concerts in May, 2017. The NHSO has presented this valuable education program to students in New Haven and throughout Connecticut for 84 years, impacting 10,000 children annually with the rare chance to experience live orchestral music. The curriculum-based concert provides elementary and middle-level students the opportunity to learn about classical music in fun and engaging setting. The cost of renting the music for Lincoln Portrait is $1,500 for four performances.
A Great Opportunity Ending Date May 20 2017
At A Glance
Year of Incorporation 1894
Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity
Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years Yes
Leadership
CEO/Executive Director Ms. Elaine C. Carroll
Board Chair Mr. Paul Hermes
Board Chair Company Affiliation Medtronic
Financial Summary
 
Projected Revenue $1,974,004.00
Projected Expenses $1,981,266.00
Statements
Mission

The mission of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming.  Our musicians inspire, delight, challenge, and unite larger and more diverse communities.
Background

Artistically excellent concerts featuring a broad range of repertoire are a hallmark of the NHSO. We serve communities throughout the state of Connecticut- from New Canaan to Pomfret and from New Milford to Stonington as well as urban communities in Hartford, New Haven and New London. Our education programs, whether for children or adults, enhance the listening experience and deepen audiences appreciation for music. As a leader in Connecticut’s cultural life, the NHSO works in partnership with 42 school districts and various community organizations.

Formed in 1894 by local music merchant Morris Steinert, NHSO is the fourth-oldest, continuously operating symphony orchestra in America. Horatio William Parker, newly arrived at Yale, was recruited to conduct, and he gradually transformed this local band into an accomplished symphony. The repertoire was exclusively classical until the 1930s, but Harry Berman introduced programs of light classics that continue in popularity today. He also established Children’s Concerts in 1933.

Over the years, NHSO has continued these traditions of performance and education in New Haven. It has performed most of that time in Yale's historic Woolsey Hall and has also toured throughout Connecticut and beyond (including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall). NHSO has given numerous radio broadcasts and made the world-premiere recording of the complete five-movement version of Mahler's first symphony. 

In May 2010, the Orchestra released its first commercial CD in over thirty years featuring William Walton’s Symphony No.1 and Violin Concerto. It has garnered international critical acclaim and has sold copies on six continents. A second recording project commenced in February 2013 with a concert and recording that took place on November 7, 2014.  A recording celebrating the 50th birthday of August Read Thomas took place on February 28, 2014, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The world premiere performance of her Hemke Concerto: Prisms of Light was featured alongside other orchestral works and performances by the Elm City Girls' Choir. 

The 2013 education residency by Daniel Bernard Roumain has attracted national recognition with an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. A subsequent education residency with Chris Brubeck took place throughout the 2014-2015 concert season, with similar national support. The NHSO won ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming in both 2011 and 2014. 
Impact

Accomplishments during the 2015-16 season include: 

1) NHSO continued to develop its audience growth and diversity through programming and special marketing efforts, including "The Music of John Williams," "Beers and Beethoven," a happy hour event with CT Young Professionals and Future Leaders of Yale, and free Family Concert programming. These initiatives brought thousands of new audience members to NHSO performances. 

2) NHSO premiered two movements of the Lash/Voynich Project, a two-year commission with composer-in-residence Hannah Lash. Lash also worked throughout the year with students in the Young Composer's Project. 

3) NHSO performed "Young People's Concerts" with artist-in-residence, Hip-Hop violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain for thousands of students from 42 school districts across CT. 

Our goals focus on reaching more listeners throughout Connecticut & providing excellent music education opportunities:

1) To provide access to music education for children in under-served communities

2) To present programming at the highest levels of performance to best showcase the art form

3) To expand our audience in the CT Valley through Shelton Pops Concerts

4) To produce "Listen Up!," a Podcast Series on how to listen to music
 
5) To employ technology, particularly a new website, to communicate with our constituencies more effectively
Needs

In order to support our growth and strategy, the New Haven Symphony has the following needs:

1)  In an effort to increase earned income, NHSO is actively seeking strategic partners to present repeat performances of concerts that have been programmed and rehearsed for its core series. For instance, the 2015-2016 Classics Series concerts were ”run-out” to Essex, Middletown, Norwalk, and Wilton. During the 2016 - 2017 season, additional partners were sought to help bring more music to more communities.

2) Bringing our professional orchestra to perform in Fairfield, Hamden, Hartford, New London, Norwalk, Madison, Shelton and beyond makes it necessary to meet corporations and foundations in these areas who will financially support our programs. 

3) The NHSO is looking for qualified board members to represent our growing geographical area. We are actively seeking representatives of regional companies, diversity candidates, and experts in human resources and marketing.

4) The NHSO is seeking donated space for our administrative offices.

5) As the NHSO expands the reach of its programming, we are looking for arts, music, and education advocates from diverse communities.
CEO Statement
The NHSO is in a unique position to serve southern Connecticut through top quality performances of classical music and innovative education programs. The orchestra is comprised of 70 professional musicians who trained at top conservatories and serve as professors at institutions in the Northeast. 
 
We are eagerly seeking partners to help expand opportunities for symphonic performances and music education throughout Connecticut.

Our programs celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions. Last year, NHSO received prestigious awards from the Columbia University, Women's Philharmonic Advocacy, and the National Endowment for the Arts to fund a composer residency, incorporating a newly commissioned work and community outreach with Hannah Lash. The residency followed the tradition of working in partnership with American composers Augusta Read Thomas, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Christopher Theofanidis, and Chris Brubeck. 

NHSO’s education programs reach 15,000 children in 42 Connecticut towns. A comprehensive teacher resource guide offers activities and lesson plans that bring music into the classroom, and the "Alexion Toolkit for Interdisciplinary Learning" provides resources that explore our unique American cultural identity. During the 2015-2016 season, our flagship program, Young People’s Concerts, featured artist in residence Daniel Bernard Roumain and engaged nearly 7,000 students.

To better reflect the rich diversity of the southern Connecticut community, our Music Director seeks performers and works by composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, placing them alongside masterpieces of the classical repertoire and gems of the American symphonic literature.

The NHSO continues to explore new ways to use social networks and new media to enhance accessibility to classical music. Our music can be heard through radio broadcasts and podcasts. In the past four years, the NHSO has released three professional recordings. The first in 2011, featuring William Walton’s Symphony No. 1 and Violin Concerto, garnered international critical acclaim and has sold copies on six continents. A second  project recording the music of August Read Thomas began in February 2014 with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and was released in the United States in October 2014. A second installment of the music of William Walton, featuring his Symphony No. 2 and Viola Concerto, was also released in October 2014. 
Board Chair Statement

This year has presented both successes and challenges for the NHSO. We've continued to foster our strong partnerships across the state and have worked diligently to build new relationships in new areas of Connecticut to further grow our presence. In addition to identifying new startegic partnerships, we also are working to identify new funding opportunities, including individual donors, foundations, and sponsors.

Each year, our programs reach 80,000 people in 42 towns throughout Connecticut, from New Haven's urban center to the Naugatuck Valley and to rural Woodstock. During the 2015- 2016 season, the NHSO has continued to expand education and outreach programs to fill the gaps left by cuts in music education programs at schools. We continue to focus on our regionalization strategy by "running out" our concerts to communities throughout Connecticut. 

With a strategic focus on music education, our Board works hard to support programs designed for in-school presentation. This includes the NHSO's strong history of artist residents, most recently with local composer and Yale faculty member Hannah Lash. These workshops, masterclasses, and residencies are geared toward music students and teachers at intermediate and high schools. 

The NHSO boasts its Young Composers Project, one of three in the United States, which brings student composers together with seasoned professionals to hone their skills. Hannah Lash leads the program and the experience culminates with recorded performances of student works by NHSO musicians.

We're proud to offer several programs that welcome the entire family to discover live music together at venues around Connecticut. This season, we have presented the Family Concert Series in New Haven and Shelton free of charge. Creating Musical Readers brings NHSO musicians to communities throughout the Greater New Haven area. We also offer School Night at the Symphony, Showcases of Young Artists at our concerts, and Young People’s Concerts for 10,000 students in Milford, New Haven, New London, Seymour, and Woodstock.

Our 2015-2016 season has been one to remember as we celebrate the power of music and look forward to the 2016 - 2017 season. Our board members remain steadfast in our commitment to providing excellent programming for the community and continuing music education for listeners of every age, ethnicity, and experience level.

 
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Symphony Orchestras
Secondary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Arts Education
Tertiary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Music
Areas Served
In a specific U.S. city, cities, state(s) and/or region.
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Cheshire
Derby
East Haven
Guilford
Hamden
Lower Naugatuck Valley
Madison
Milford
New Haven
North Branford
North Haven
Orange
Oxford
Seymour
Shelton
Shoreline
State wide
Wallingford
West Haven
Woodbridge
Other
Other
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Cheshire
Derby
East Haven
Guilford
Hamden
Lower Naugatuck Valley
Madison
Milford
New Haven
North Branford
North Haven
Orange
Oxford
Seymour
Shelton
Shoreline
State wide
Wallingford
West Haven
Woodbridge
National
International
Other
We serve communities throughout the state of Connecticut, from Norwalk to Pomfret, and from New Milford to Stonington, as well as urban communities in New Haven and Hartford. Our principal concert series is performed in Hamden, New Haven, Shelton, and Middletown. Education programs take place in 42 towns, and radio broadcasts and recordings have a national and international impact.
 
Other geographic areas served include: Woodstock, Hartford, New London, and Worcester, MA.
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a regional organization that provides services throughout the State of Connecticut.
Programs
NHSO Classics Series
Description

The NHSO Classics Series has brought top-quality, professional performances of classical music to concert halls for 123 years. This season, the NHSO will perform a total of eight concerts: seven at Yale’s Woolsey Hall in New Haven and one at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven. The 2016-2017 season features works by Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms, Mozart, Martin Bresnick, Dvorak, Hannah Lash, Handel, Sibelius, Verdi, Haydn, and more. A number of these stirring concerts will receive repeat performances in Middletown, Madison, Clinton, and Fairfield.

Each Classics Series concert is programmed and conducted by Music Director William Boughton. Each New Haven performance is preceded by a free, informative lecture to deepen the listener’s concert experience.

 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $800,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Musical Performances
Population Served General/Unspecified / Aging, Elderly, Senior Citizens / K-12 (5-19 years)
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.

During the 2015 - 2016 season, the NHSO continued to expand its concert series by “running out” our Classics Series concerts to towns around the state. Special events with the NHSO take place in Wilton, Worchester (MA),  Essex, Fairfield, Madison, and Middletown. 
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

Our Mission is to increase the impact and value of orchestral music for our audiences through high quality, affordable performances and educational programming. Our musicians inspire, delight, challenge, and unite larger and more diverse communities.

The long-term goal of the NHSO Classics Series is to provide opportunities for audiences throughout Connecticut to celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. 

We will pursue this goal through:

1. Live concert performances by the professional symphony and guest artists;

2. Promotion of new works by American composers-in-residence and composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, including performances of their works;

3. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to classical music and its interpretation.

 
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.
The success of the program is measured both quantitatively and subjectively.  The NHSO box office tracks success in reaching listeners through tickets sales software and analysis of audience behavior. Audience surveys are used to assess listener satisfaction and solicit input for future improvements. Members of the audience submit unsolicited feedback on how the Orchestra has affected them.  Members of the Board of Directors are identified to the audience with name tags, and they solicit informal feedback from patrons.
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In the past, the work of the NHSO has been centered in New Haven. The Symphony's focus on regionalization has led to a rapid expansion of programs, most recently in Middletown. During the 2015-2016, Middletown hosted three concerts in the Classics Series. This expansion provided increased performance opportunities for our musicians and provides more professional music concerts in more towns in Connecticut.
NHSO Pops Series
Description

The NHSO Pops Concerts are performed in Shelton and Hamden. The Pops are dramatic and fun concerts featuring light classics, Broadway musicals, holiday favorites and more. The afternoon performance offerings are of special interest to senior citizens and to parents who attend the performances with their children.

This season, NHSO Principal Pops conductor Chelsea Tipton will lead a season of music featuring Broadway vocalist Connor Bogart, a Holiday Extravaganza, the NHSO's first musical in concert - My Fair Lady - and a tribute to Louis Armstrong with world renowned vocalist and trumpet player Byron Stripling. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $200,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Musical Performances
Population Served General/Unspecified / Aging, Elderly, Senior Citizens / K-12 (5-19 years)
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.

The NHSO Pops series has expanded in recent years to include three performances in Hamden. This is in addition to the Orchestra's long-held tradition of performing these concerts in Shelton. Due to Symphony's success in Shelton, 2016-2017 performances will be held at Shelton High School, allowing the NHSO to reach a larger audience.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

The NHSO's live Pops performances of American music and light classics exceed expectations, unite communities, delight, challenge, and inspire. 

The long term goal of the NHSO is to celebrate our Pops music heritage, enriched through American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. We will celebrate this Vision through:

1. Live performances centered on pops music, supplemented by chamber and ensemble performances by orchestra members and guest artists;

2. Performances for children and families that introduce the Pops music heritage and the major forms of its presentation; and

3. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to Pops music and its interpretation.

 
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

 The success of the program is measured both quantitatively and subjectively. The NHSO box office tracks success in reaching listeners through tickets sales software and analysis of audience behavior. Audience surveys are utilized to assess listener satisfaction and to solicit input for future improvements. The response of professional reviewers is collected from the local media. Members of the audience submit (unsolicited) feedback on how the Orchestra has affected them.  Members of the Board of Directors are identified to the audience with name tags and they solicit informal feedback from patrons.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.

 In past years, the work of the NHSO has been centered in New Haven.  The Symphony's focus on regionalization has led to a rapid expansion of programs, especially in Hamden and Shelton. In 2015-2016, both towns hosted four Pops performances. NHSO education programs supplement this performance schedule in the high schools and middle schools. This expansion provides increased performances opportunities for our musicians and provides more professional Pops concerts in more towns in Connecticut.
Family Concert Series
Description

The NHSO Family Concert Series offers children and their families a lively introduction to the orchestra and its music through child-friendly performances of familiar repertoire. Musicians from the orchestra and guest performers bring music to life for young audiences in one-hour programs that include narration and visuals along with the music. A special focus on literacy has led to a partnership with New Haven Reads.  A popular children’s book is integrated into each Family Series program.  

With themes updated each season, this season will take listeners around the world to hear music and stories from across the globe. A narrator will lead the program and each concert will feature an instrument family of the orchestra. This year's concerts are Tikki Tikki Tembo, Anansi the Spider, and The Three Little Pigs. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $14,500.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Musical Performances
Population Served General/Unspecified / Families / Children Only (5 - 14 years)
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
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The NHSO continues to work with community partners to expand the reach of its family concerts. In 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons, the Symphony presented all three Family Concerts at Shelton Intermediate School and Davis Street Arts & Academics School (New Haven) and performed run-outs at Greenwich Public Library and the Friends Center for Children (New Haven).
 
The 2015-2016 Family Concert Series marked the second season the concerts were offered for free. In a single year, attendance for the entire series increased by over 50% with attendance in New Haven increasing by 25% and attendance in Shelton increasing by over 90%. 
 
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

 The New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s live performances of family concerts exceed expectations, unite communities, delight, challenge, and inspire.

The long-term goal of the NHSO's family programs is to celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. We will celebrate this Vision through:

1. Live performances centered on symphony and pops concerts, supplemented by chamber and ensemble performances by orchestra members and guest artists;

2. Promotion of new works by American composers-in-residence and composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, including performances of their works;

3. Support of youth and community orchestras and classical music education;

4. Performances for children and families that introduce the classical music heritage and the major forms of its presentation; and

5. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to classical music and its interpretation.
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

Audience surveys are collected after each concert and also at the end of the season. The NHSO is able to monitor results and attendance throughout the season and then analyze all of the information once the series closes. The NHSO can then begin making any necessary changes to the series during the planning phase for the next season's series. Because of the Family Concert Series' seasonal and evolving nature, the NHSO is able to glean insights from the past season, implement changes into the following season series, and test new ideas quite quickly. This allows the season to grow and develop to fit the needs of the communities, schools, and families. 

In addition to the objectives listed previously, monitoring attendance information is also key to the success of the program, any (potential) expansions, and the anticipated timetable for achieving results.
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 In past years the work of the NHSO has been centered in New Haven.  Our focus on regionalization has led to an expansion of programs, especially in Shelton.  

The NHSO Family Concert Series has been successful in introducing hundreds of children to classical music through hands-on exploration of orchestral instruments and interactive programming featuring storytelling and a variety of musical selections.
 
The Series has promoted literacy skills through music and storytelling. In addition, partnerships and additional funding have made it possible to distribute free books at our New Haven Family Concerts. This season, the Family Concert Series has been free-of-charge for all attendees.

The NHSO has successfully increased the attendance of these concerts each season. 
NHSO’s Comprehensive Education and Community Engagement Initiatives
Description

Education and Community Engagement Initiatives reach 30,000 students in 42 Connecticut towns. The programs includes orchestra concerts, workshops with professional musicians, and partnerships with arts institutions.

Outreach extends to programs celebrating New Haven's diverse community. In 2016, the NHSO hosted a composer residency with composer and Yale School of Music Composition Faculty Member Hannah Lash, and the NHSO brought back Haitian-American hip hop violinist, Daniel Bernard Roumain for an educational artist residency.

Prior to each Classics Series performance, a Student Showcase features student ensembles from local schools.

Adult education includes Preludes, Lecture Series, and program notes. Preludes are pre-concert lectures by a scholar. The Lecture Series is presented in communities throughout the state with Music Director Boughton. Program notes, containing information about composers and music, are available at concerts. Kids Program notes are also available. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $270,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Music Appreciation
Population Served K-12 (5-19 years) / Infants to Preschool (under age 5) / At-Risk Populations
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
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The Young People’s Concerts are the heart of the NHSO’s Comprehensive Music Education Initiative. More than 7,000 children heard the 2016 performances of NHSO\Hear and Now in Milford, New Haven, New London, Seymour and Woodstock, and 7,000 children are expected to experience the 2016 concert, "Introduction to the Orchestra."
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

 The long term goal of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. We will celebrate this Vision through:

1. Live performances centered on symphony and pops concerts and supported by education activities;

2. Promotion of new works by American composers-in-residence and composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, including performances of their works;

3. Support of youth and community orchestras and classical music education;

4. Performances for children and families that introduce the classical music heritage and the major forms of its presentation; and

5. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to classical music and its interpretation. 
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

 The success of the program is measured both quantitatively and subjectively.  The NHSO education directors tracks the number of students participating each year and analyzes audience behavior.  Surveys of both teachers and students are utilized to assess listener satisfaction and to solicit input for future improvements.  Students write essays about their NHSO experience and send letters to Music Director William Boughton. 
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The NHSO Comprehensive Education Program has seen dramatic success in reaching young audiences throughout Connecticut.  The Symphony presents programs in 7 of 8 counties in Connecticut.  As the NHSO expands its concert offerings around the state, NHSO education programs are expanded to supplement the performance schedule.  This extensive activity provides increased performances opportunities for NHSO musicians and provides access to professional teaching artists to more towns in Connecticut.
Partnerships, Special Events, and Recordings
Description
Partnerships with local community service organizations remain an integral part of the NHSO’s community engagement effort. Recent community partners include: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Co-op High School, Connecticut Children’s Museum, Connecticut Food Bank, Davis Street Inter-District Magnet School, Educational Center for the Arts, Evergreen Woods, Hamden Public Schools, Neighborhood Music School, New Haven Public Schools, Shelton Public Schools, Tower One/Tower East, Veterans Administration, and Whitney Center.

Special concerts of note during the 2016-17 season include: a summer concert on the New Haven green in partnership with the International Festival of Arts and Ideas and a benefit pre-concert dinner and concert for the Community Soup Kitchen.

NHSO broadcasts and records its concerts. The second William Walton disc was released in 2014 to international acclaim. A project recording the music of Augusta Read Thomas was also released in 2014.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $135,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Electronic Media
Population Served US& International / General/Unspecified / K-12 (5-19 years)
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
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The NHSO gives back to the New Haven community by assisting area not-for-profits in presenting simple and affordable fundraisers.  In December 2015, the NHSO partnered with Anna Liffey's to host a benefit dinner for the Community Soup Kitchen in conjunction with its holiday concert. This was the fifth season in which the NHSO helped to raise funds for this vital community resource. 

Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

The Vision of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. We will celebrate this Vision through:

1. Collaborations that result in live performances of symphony and pops music enhanced by other art forms or experiences outside of the concert hall;

2. Promotion of new works by American composers-in-residence and composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, including performances of their works;

3. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to classical music and its interpretation. 
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

The success of each program is measured both quantitatively and subjectively.  The NHSO box office or Education department tracks success in reaching listeners through tickets sales software, crowd counting and analysis of audience behavior.  Audience surveys are utilized to assess listener satisfaction and to solicit input for future improvements.  The response of professional reviewers is collected from the local media.  Members of the audience submit (unsolicited) feedback on how the Orchestra has affected them.   Members of the Board of Directors are identified to the audience with name tags and they solicit informal feedback from our patrons. 

Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.
The success of the NHSO's second William Walton disc can be felt internationally, as evidenced by this quote from Gramophone Magazine in London.
 
Published March, 2015 by Edward Greenfield

"This latest Nimbus disc of Walton is a companion for the outstanding earlier issue of the First Symphony and Violin Concerto from the same forces (10/10). It came as rather a surprise to me in that earlier disc that an orchestra I had hardly heard of should play Walton’s difficult scores with such finesse and warmth, a lesson for some of our British orchestras and a fine tribute to American standards.

The Second Symphony is a wonderfully crafted work in which Waltonian electricity is not of such a high voltage as in the First. Nonetheless, William Boughton draws from the New Haven orchestra a comparably magnetic performance. The jazzy syncopations so typical of Walton need to have a degree of freedom, which is just what an English conductor and an American orchestra achieve."

 
Program Comments
CEO Comments

As the New Haven Symphony Orchestra expands to provide performances regionally, we are seeking community partnerships and funders in Fairfield, Hartford, New London, and New Haven counties.

Overall artistic direction is provided by Music Director William Boughton. He joined us in 2007 after leading the English Symphony Orchestra for more than 25 years. Mr. Boughton brings with him a reputation as one of the foremost English conductors of his generation. In 1980, he founded the English Symphony Orchestra, and as its Artistic and Music Director and Principal Conductor, he developed the orchestra’s repertoire with music ranging from baroque and classical works to contemporary music. To celebrate its silver anniversary, Mr. Boughton led the ESO in a season-long cycle of the nine Beethoven Symphonies. He has made more than 60 highly regarded recordings, most for Nimbus Records, several of which have reached the top ten in the U.S. charts. Mr. Boughton has guest-conducted the world’s leading orchestras from San Francisco to Helsinki and has worked with leading soloists on the international circuit, including such artists as Nigel Kennedy, Emmanuel Ax, and Radu Lupu.

From 1986—93, he served as Artistic and Music Director of the Jyvaskyla Sinfonia in Finland. During his tenure, audiences grew by over 60 percent. He led the orchestra on tour to Estonia and Sweden and recorded music by Sibelius. Mr. Boughton has been instrumental in founding and directing the Malvern Festival held in the autumn in Worcestershire as well as the Wyastone Summer Series, which has become one of the U.K.’s most significant annual music events, broadcast in part by the BBC. In 2004, he launched the first Elgar Festival in Malvern, whose sold-out performances were received with enormous enthusiasm. His first Stateside Elgar-Festival took place at Yale University in April/May, 2013.

As a champion of contemporary British music, Mr. Boughton commissioned works from composers including Peter Sculthorpe, John Joubert, and Anthony Powers. In his tenure with the NHSO, he has presented world premieres by Jin Hi Kim, David Stock, Augusta Read Thomas, Christopher Theofanidis, and Chris Brubeck. He is currently spearheading a commission for a new work by Yale’s Hannah Lash. Maestro Boughton was chosen to conduct commemorative celebrations of composers Sir Michael Tippett and Nicholas Maw. His close friendship with the late Yehudi Menuhin led to his leading the ESO at Menuhin’s Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey. In 1993, Mr. Boughton was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University. 
CEO/Executive Director
Ms. Elaine C. Carroll
Term Start Dec 2011
Email ecarroll@newhavensymphony.org
Experience

The NHSO Board of Directors named Elaine C. Carroll Executive Director effective December 1, 2011. Ms. Carroll has more than 20 years of management experience and a proven track record of increasing revenues and balancing budgets. She has secured grants from many major foundations and the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the U.S. Department of Education. She was previously the General Manager of the Stamford Symphony and Executive Director of the Westchester Philharmonic. (Her complete bio is listed among our senior staff.)  

The Board appointed Ms. Carroll to this position based upon her proven track record as Development Director at the NHSO, where she spearheaded the Bold New Vision campaign raising $600,000. Under her leadership, the NHSO posted a substantial surplus for the 2011-2012 season. These earnings were earmarked to rebuild the NHSO’s strategic cash reserve, which grew by $200,000 during the first 15 months of her tenure.
Staff
Number of Full Time Staff 8
Number of Part Time Staff 156
Number of Volunteers 30
Number of Contract Staff 4
Staff Retention Rate 67%
Staff Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 5
Asian American/Pacific Islander 28
Caucasian 103
Hispanic/Latino 4
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 24 0
Staff Demographics - Gender
Male 64
Female 100
Unspecified 0
Plans & Policies
Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Yes
Organization has a Strategic Plan? Yes
Years Strategic Plan Considers 5
Date Strategic Plan Adopted May 2013
Management Succession Plan? No
Organization Policy and Procedures Yes
Nondiscrimination Policy Yes
Whistleblower PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides certain protections for whistle-blowers and criminal penalties for actions taken in retaliation against whistle-blowers. The Act protects persons who risk their careers by reporting suspected illegal activities in the organization. It is illegal for a corporate entity, for-profit or nonprofit, to punish the whistle-blower in any manner. For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). Yes
Document Destruction PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the destruction of business records and documents and turns intentional document destruction into a process that must be carefully monitored.For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). Yes
Former CEOs and Terms
NameTerm
Ms. Natalie Forbes Sept 2005 - May 2011
Senior Staff
Ms. Elaine C. Carroll
Title Executive Director
Experience/Biography

Elaine C. Carroll has worked in not-for-profit management more than 20 years. She brings to her role as Executive Director a proven track record of increasing revenues. She has secured grants from many major foundations and the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the U.S. Department of Education. 

Previously, Elaine served as the General Manager of the Stamford Symphony. Some of her successful fundraising projects include a Fairfield County Community Fund sponsored effort to upgrade technology and increase efficiency at the Symphony. She worked with the local congressman’s office to develop an education proposal that culminated in a $95,000 stimulus grant this past season. Elaine was a researcher and reporter for the statewide Values Study and she implemented one of five follow-up Innovation Grant programs statewide. In addition, her innovative marketing plan increased the Symphony’s public presence without increasing marketing expenses. In order to make strides in improving the Symphony’s use of new media to recruit a diverse audience, Elaine recruited information and innovation officers from local Fortune 500 companies to the Marketing Committee of the Board of Directors.

Elaine was previously the Executive Director of the Westchester Philharmonic where her fundraising led to a decrease in the annual deficit by 96% in her first season. She launched a successful opening night gala and increased both fundraising event income and total government support of the Philharmonic. She implemented a major program for high-risk children funded by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Prior to her service in Westchester, Elaine served as Festival and Business Manager of the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music. Elaine led an extensive expansion of Norfolk’s outreach and education programs and significantly increased individual giving.

Before arriving in Norfolk, Elaine served as Director of Development for Friends of the Arts, presenters of classical, jazz and popular concerts as well as arts-in-education throughout Long Island, NY. Elaine was also Administrative Director of the Riverside Symphony in New York City, an orchestra dedicated to new and unusual music and emerging American soloists.

Elaine has served as a panelist for the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and the Westchester Arts Council. She is a founding member of Connecticut’s Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society. She earned her Masters of Performing Arts Administration from New York University and holds a B.A. in flute performance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Ms. Caitlin Daly
Title Education Director
Ms. Katie Bonner Russo
Title Marketing Director
Dr. Kimberly Williams
Title Development Director
Formal Evaluations
CEO Formal Evaluation Yes
CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Non Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Collaborations
Albertus Magnus, New Haven
Amistad Academy, New Haven
Anna LoPresti School, Shelton
Booth Hill School, Shelton
Bradley Elementary, Derby
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford
Coleytown Elementary, Westport
Co-op High School, New Haven
Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Connecticut Children’s Museum, New Haven 
Educational Center for the Arts, New Haven  (ECA) 
Elim Park, Cheshire
Elizabeth Shelton School, Shelton
Evergreen Woods, North Branford
Ezra Academy, Woodbridge
Fairfield Public Schools
Fairfield University, Fairfield
Fair Haven School, New Haven
First Congregational Church of Madison
Foote School, New Haven
Greens Farm School, Westport
Hamden Middle School
Jennings Elementary School, New London
Junior League of Greater New Haven
Leila Day School, New Haven
Long Hill School, Shelton
Market New Haven
Mary Tisko Elementary, Branford
Mead School, Ansonia 
Milford Public Schools
Mill Road Elementary, North Haven
Mohegan Elementary, Shelton
Nathan Hale Elementary, New London
Nature Conservancy, Middletown
Neighborhood Music School
New Haven Public Schools
PANEC (Performings Arts of NorthEastern CT)
Pendergast School, Ansonia
Pumpkin Delight Elementary, Milford
Quinnipiac University, Hamden
Regina A. Quick Center, Fairfield 
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield
Seymour Public Schools
Shelton Public Schools
Shoreline/Winthrop Elementary, New London
St. Martin de Porres School, New Haven
Sunnyside Elementary School, Shelton
Tower One/Tower East, New Haven 
University of New Haven
Whitney Center, Hamden
Wintergreen School, New Haven
WMNR
WSHU
Yale Camerata
Yale Center for British Art
Yale-Connecticut Mental Health Foundation
Yale School of Music
Young Audiences
Affiliations
AffiliationYear
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce2010
United Way of Greater New Haven2010
Awards
Award/RecognitionOrganizationYear
Consecutive grant awards since 2011National Endowment for the Arts2011
Grant awardsConnecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism2011
Music Alive GrantMeet the Composer/League of American Orchestras2010
Insititutional Vision ProgramLeague of American Orchestras2010
Contemporary Music AwardASCAP2011
Educational Residency with Christopher BrubeckNew Music USA2013
World Premiere CommissionFromm Foundation2013
Adventurous Programming Award for Contemporary MusicASCAP2014
Educational Residency with Christopher BrubeckNational Endowment for the Arts2014
Augusta Read Thomas 50th Birthday Tribute ConcertAaron Copland Fund for Music2014
Grant for First Year of Hannah Lash Composer ResidencyNational Endowment for the Arts2015
Grant Award for Performance of Hannah Lash's "The Lash/Voynich Project"Women's Philharmonic Advocacy2015
Comments
CEO Comments

The NHSO has taken a pro-active and flexible approach to providing quality programming in a difficult economic climate. Our stated goal is to invest in programs onstage and in schools, and over 75% of our budget is expended in program services. 

Our administrative structure was realigned to support this goal, and the NHSO is one beneficiary of a landmark gift from the Estate of Richard English. Interest from this donor-directed fund is already benefiting the NHSO, and when fully capitalized, the earned income from the Trust will underwrite 20% of the NHSO’s projected $2 million budget.

All box office functions are in-house, allowing for superior customer service and 24 hour ticketing capacity. This change generates earned income in the form of service fees charged on a per transaction basis.

The NHSO follows a regionalization strategy that “runs out” our concerts for additional performance opportunities. Woolsey Hall concerts will be repeated in Clinton, Middletown, Madison, and Fairfield over the course of this season. In addition to reaching new audiences, these performances allow us to expand our sponsorship and donor bases, and thus create additional income.

Our Pops series is performed in Shelton and Hamden, with audiences growing steadily. Focusing on these venues allows us to offer additional work to our musicians while building new audiences, attracting new sponsors, and taking advantage of significantly reduced operations costs. The NHSO was pleased to announce this season that Shelton concerts will be moved to Shelton High School to increase capacity to grow audiences in the Valley.

In addition, we continued to develop audiences on the Shoreline through performances of special holiday programming.

The NHSO has earned significant international recognition by releasing our recording projects and earning several nationally competitive awards including the ASCAP Award for Adventuresome Programming, Meet the Composer, New Music USA, Fromm Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts grants. These awards shine a light on the cultural achievements of the New Haven region and celebrate the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s achievements. The financial changes implemented guarantee the NHSO’s financial stability and success for the long-term.
Board Chair
Mr. Paul Hermes
Company Affiliation Medtronic
Term June 2017 to May 2018
Board of Directors
NameAffiliation
Mr. James (Jim) Alfieri People's United Bank
Mr. Burton Alter Retired
Dean Lourdes Maria Alvarez University of New Haven - College of Arts & Sciences
Mr. Gordon M. Ambach Retired
Mrs. Linda Astmann Retired
Dean Robert Blocker Yale University - School of Music
Mr. Richard P. Cella Bank of America
Ms. Jennifer DelMonico Murtha Cullina, LLC
Mr. Patrick Dunleavey BlumShapiro
Mr. Robert Eck Retired, Attorney
Mr. Brian J. Gedicks Knights of Columbus
Mr. Christopher H. Getman Soundview Capital Management
Mr. Paul Hermes Covidien
Mr. Michael Jacobs RBC Wealth Management
Ms. Christine Jean-Louis Connecticut Attorney General's Office
Dr. Byron Kennedy New Haven Health Department
Mr. Richard LoPresti United Illuminating
Mr. James (Jim) T. Morley Jr.Retired, Broadcasting
Mrs. Gloria Schaffer Retired
Mr. David E. Schancupp Attorney At Law
Ms. Fay Sheppard Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Advisor
Dr. Stephen Squinto Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Ms. Cristi Stroud Northwestern Mutual
Dr. Charles E. Warner Retired, New Haven Public Schools
Mr. Mario Zangari Attorney, Zangari, Cohn, Cuthbertson, PC
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 3
Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Caucasian 21
Hispanic/Latino 1
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 1 0
Board Demographics - Gender
Male 18
Female 7
Unspecified 1
Governance
Board Term Lengths 3
Board Meeting Attendance %HelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends at least 65% board attendance (http://us.bbb.org). 70%
Number of Full Board Meetings AnnuallyHelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body, with a majority in attendance and face-to-face participation (http://us.bbb.org). The Standards for Excellence Institute recommends a minimum of four board meetings per year (www.standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org). 8
Written Board Selection Criteria Yes
Written Conflict of Interest Policy Yes
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100%
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100%
Constituency Includes Client Representation No
Risk Management Provisions
Accident and Injury Coverage
Automobile Insurance and Umbrella or Excess Insurance
Commercial General Liability and D and O and Umbrella or Excess and Automobile and Professional
Medical Health Insurance
Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability
Computer Equipment and Software
Crime Coverage
Employee Dishonesty
General Property Coverage
Special Event Liability
Youth Board Members
Additional Boards: Youth Board Members
NameAffiliationStatus
Standing Committees
Executive
Audit
Finance
Nominating
Education
Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts
Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction
Human Resources / Personnel
CEO Comments
   The New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Nominations Committee is actively seeking new members. We are particularly eager to meet representatives from Fairfield County, the Naugatuck Valley, and diverse ethnic communities. We welcome the interest of women and those under 50 years of age. 
 
 
Financials
Fiscal Year Start July 01 2017
Fiscal Year End June 30 2018
Projected Revenue $1,974,004.00
Projected Expenses $1,981,266.00
Endowment ValueHelpA legal definition of endowment is used in this system (i.e. restricted assets or a supporting foundation). Rainy day funds are not included in endowments figures. $11,000,000.00
Spending Policy Percentage
Percentage (if selected) 5%
Credit Line No
Reserve Fund Yes
Documents
Form 990s
NHSO Fiscal Year 2016 Form 9902016
NHSO Fiscal Year 2015 Form 9902015
NHSO Fiscal Year 2014 Form 9902014
NHSO Fiscal Year 2013 Form 9902013
NHSO Fiscal Year 2012 Form 9902012
NHSO Fiscal Year 2011 Form 9902011
NHSO Fiscal Year 2010 Form 9902010
NHSO Fiscal Year 2009 Form 9902009
NHSO Fiscal Year 2008 Form 9902008
NHSO Fiscal Year 2007 Form 9902007
Audit Documents
NHSO FY16 Audited Financials2016
NHSO FY16 Audited Financials2016
NHSO Audited Financials FY20152015
NHSO Audited Financials FY20142014
NHSO Fiscal Year 2013 Audited Financials2013
NHSO FY12 Audited Financials2012
NHSO FY11 Audited Financials2011
NHSO FY10 Audited Financials2010
NHSO FY09 Audited Financials2009
NHSO FY08 Audited Financials2008
NHSO FY07 Audited Financials2007
IRS Letter of Exemption
IRS Letter
Other Documents
Other Documents 3
NameYear
NHSO Annual Report 2011-122012View
2012-13 Information Packet2012View
Reviews of NHSO Programs2012View
Detailed Financials
Prior Three Years Total Revenue and Expense Totals ChartHelpFinancial data for prior years is entered by foundation staff based on the documents submitted by nonprofit organizations.Foundation staff members enter this information to assure consistency in the presentation of financial data across all organizations.
Fiscal Year201620152014
Total Revenue$1,807,606$2,029,959$1,821,542
Total Expenses$1,900,869$2,003,828$1,797,790
Prior Three Years Revenue Sources ChartHelpThe financial analysis involves a comparison of the IRS Form 990 and the audit report (when available) and revenue sources may not sum to total based on reconciliation differences. Revenue from foundations and corporations may include individual contributions when not itemized separately.
Fiscal Year201620152014
Foundation and
Corporation Contributions		$1,126,589$1,310,366$1,183,822
Government Contributions$98,829$41,221$40,583
Federal------
State------
Local------
Unspecified$98,829$41,221$40,583
Individual Contributions------

Indirect Public Support HelpIndirect public support represents revenue received through solicitation campaigns. This includes funding United Way and other federated fundraising organizations, but does not include donor designated contributions.

$0----

Earned Revenue HelpEarned revenue represents income generated in direct exchange for a product or service.Earned income includes income from government contracts.

$530,929$598,829$512,575
Investment Income, Net of Losses$3,435$872$905
Membership Dues$0----
Special Events$1,900----
Revenue In-Kind$0----
Other$10,615$78,671$83,657
Prior Three Years Expense Allocations Chart
Fiscal Year201620152014
Program Expense$1,489,477$1,698,369$1,497,869
Administration Expense$218,947$128,432$128,171
Fundraising Expense$192,445$177,027$171,750
Payments to Affiliates------
Total Revenue/Total Expenses0.951.011.01
Program Expense/Total Expenses78%85%83%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue16%13%14%
Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart
Fiscal Year201620152014
Total Assets$1,244,809$989,773$807,599
Current Assets$880,739$603,502$785,429
Long-Term Liabilities$0----
Current Liabilities$289,531$379,103$235,691
Total Net Assets$955,278$610,670$571,908
Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources
Fiscal Year201620152014
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount --New York Community Trust $50,000NHSO Foundation $46,770
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount --NHSO Foundation $45,887The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven $39,331
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount --National Endowment for the Arts $41,100Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library $30,000
Solvency
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201620152014
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities3.041.593.33
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201620152014
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets0%0%0%
Capitial Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign? No
Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No
Comments
CEO Comments

The NHSO has taken a pro-active and flexible approach to providing quality programming in a difficult economic climate. Our stated goal is to invest in programs onstage and in schools, and over 75% of our budget is expended in program services. 

As our administrative structure was realigned to support this goal, the NHSO learned it was one beneficiary of a landmark gift from the Estate of Richard English. Interest from this donor directed fund is already benefitting the NHSO and, when fully capitalized, the earned income from the Trust will underwrite 20% of the NHSO’s projected $2 million budget.

All box office functions were brought in-house, allowing for superior customer service and 24 hour ticketing capacity. 

The NHSO musicians voted to support a regionalization strategy that “runs out” our fourth rehearsal for each Symphony Series concert as an additional performance opportunity. In addition to reaching new audiences, these performances allow us to expand our sponsorship and donor bases, and thus create additional income.

Our Pops series is performing to sold-out audiences in Shelton and Hamden audiences. Focusing in these venues allows us to offer additional work to our musicians while building new audiences, attracting new sponsors, and taking advantage of significantly reduced operations costs. Due to the sustained levels of attendance in Shelton, the NHSO was pleased to announce its move to Shelton High School for the 2016-2017 season. This will give the NHSO additional capacity to grow its audience base in the Valley.

The NHSO has earned significant international recognition by releasing our Nimbus CD and earning several nationally competitive awards including the ASCAP Award for Adventuresome Programming, Meet the Composer and National Endowment for the Arts grants. These awards shine a light on the cultural achievements of the New Haven region and celebrate the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s achievements. The financial changes implemented in the past two season guarantee the NHSO’s financial stability and success for the long-term.
Foundation Staff Comments

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Address 4 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Primary Phone 203 865-0831 12
Contact Email ECarroll@NewHavenSymphony.org
Website http://www.NewHavenSymphony.org
CEO/Executive Director Ms. Elaine C. Carroll
Board Chair Mr. Paul Hermes
Board Chair Company Affiliation Medtronic

 

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