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“Saying ‘I’m a cellist’
makes you feel better
about yourself than
how the community
may define you.”
Pictured at right: William, Ascension cellist.
More information at macphail.org/partnerships
The Ascension Strings Program Thrives Toting their instrument cases, a group of fourth
through eighth grade students from Ascension
Catholic School in North Minneapolis file
off a school bus every Thursday afternoon
for lessons at MacPhail, while kindergarten
through third grade students participate in
music classes at Ascension.
Twenty-five years ago, MacPhail teaching
artists began a conversation with Ascension
Principal Dorwatha Woods that led to the first
MacPhail community partnership.
Today, Ascension students continue to enjoy
music learning with MacPhail. Thanks to a
matching grant in 2014 from the Richard M.
Schulze Family Foundation, students can also
participate in after school lessons and camps
throughout the summer months.
“When you’re an inner-city boy, there are
many ways you can be defined. Saying ‘I’m a
cellist’ makes you feel better about yourself
than how the community may define you,”
said one parent.
Today 92 school and community groups
provide music learning to 7,000 students
through partnerships with MacPhail.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 25 YEARS STRONG!
DONOR NEWS OF NOTE Spring 2015
Celebrating Decades of Dedication: Sonja and Lowell Noteboom Lowell and Sonja Noteboom are the recipients of the 2014 Duet Award, the highest honor offered by MacPhail recognizing those that advance its mission.
As he accepted the award, Lowell shared the story of MacPhail’s transition from being part of the University of Minnesota to an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Lowell and a dedicated group of visionary board members helped MacPhail grow to where it is today—earning approximately 70% of its income and attracting approximately $4 million annually in contributions, including gifts to the strategic MacPhail 6.0 initiative.
Sonja recalled being a MacPhail Suzuki parent and the joy she felt years later as a board member when she brought her grandchildren to MacPhail for Early Childhood Music classes.
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) was the organization recipient of the 2014 Duet Award. Since 2010, MELSA and MacPhail have offered more than 600 free events reaching 21,260 children and adults at public libraries in the metro area as well as produced two original CDs reaching nearly 50,000 families.
Nominations for the 2015 Duet Award are underway. Visit MacPhail.org for more information on how to nominate deserving individuals or organizations.
Duet Award Honors ALUMNI LIVE! MacPhail alum Joe Kneer (former Suzuki and Mary West violin student) together with Shirley Yoo, pianist, performed An Evening of Brahms, Bartok, Mozart and Kreisler in Antonello Hall for friends and alumni in March. Joe is a Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University alumnus, where he studied under MacPhail Suzuki alumnus Andrew Talle.
VOLUNTEER VOICES The newest MacPhail Music for Life™ program, Giving Voice Chorus, provides a joyful experience for those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. A group of dedicated volunteers sing and assist with each practice and performance. Building friendships and giving back are part of this unique volunteer experience.
Please become a MacPhail volunteer. Visit the website to complete our online volunteer application, or contact Lisa Salzl at [email protected], or call 612.767.5327.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
ECOLAB A Music Matters Luncheon Sponsor and generous supporter of the MacPhail Early Childhood Music program, Ecolab has partnered with MacPhail since 1994. Looking for ways to blend science and music learning, Kristine Williams—new MacPhail board member and VP of Research & Development, Global Food & Beverages at Ecolab—hopes to build a connection between MacPhail and Ecolab employees through meaningful volunteer engagement. This long-term relationship provides MacPhail with a chance to explore new opportunities for building community with our corporate partners.
THANK YOU, MICROSOFTMacPhail Center for Music is pleased to announce Microsoft has donated software valued at $1.1 million to help MacPhail automate and simplify the way we deliver highly customized learning plans for students, regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers.
Lowell and Sonja Noteboom with Kyle Carpenter, MacPhail CEO and Patty Murphy, board chair.
Oksana BrynMarch 9, 1924–April 4, 2015MacPhail is mourning the death of Oksana Bryn who joined the voice faculty in 1969 and taught hundreds of students over more than 45 years. Many of them achieved prominence as professional singers in opera and other popular styles.
Bryn attended the Theatre and Music Conservatory in Ukraine, studying with Salomea Kruszelinicka and teachers
in the United States, including Donna Pegors who studied at MacPhail.
Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich declared March 24, 1985, as “Oksana Bryn Day” for her contributions as a Ukrainian artist and educator to
the cultural life of Minnesota and the United States.
In 1997 the Oksana Bryn Voice Scholarship was established with contributions from a recital. With many gifts from admirers and students over the years, the scholarship has grown to support the studies of two MacPhail voice students each year.
Ever a believer in the power of music, in her final days Oksana taught a voice lesson to her hospice care worker and told everyone to skip buying flowers and put money toward her scholarship for students. For more information, contact Jennifer Halcrow, 621.767.5309 or [email protected].
Contact us! MacPhail Advancement Office Telephone: 612.767.5327Email: [email protected]: macphail.org
eventsMay is Teacher Appreciation Month.Banners at MacPhail sites are filled with notes of appreciation on a grand scale. There will be an open house on May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., recognizing MacPhail faculty. Special honors will go to those with 35+ years of service: Bob Adney, Robert Anderson, Stella Anderson, Marjory Black, Elizabeth Ericksen, Susan Genaw, Susan Hellerud, Frances Ouellette and Guna Skujina.
Summer camp concerts sizzle! Visit the MacPhail website for a full list of summer camp concerts.
• Composition Camp concert, June 26 at 3 p.m. in Antonello Hall
• Rock Week concert, July 31 at 1p.m., the Seventh Street Entry
• Hip Hop Camp concert, August 14 at 7 p.m., the Capri Theater
EncoreJoin the MacPhail Encore Giving Society and receive invitations to FREE Spotlight Series pre-concert dinners and other events, as well as free parking and special recognition. Visit the website to learn more, or contact Jennifer Halcrow, Vice President for Advancement, at 612.767.5309 or Marty Martin, Individual Gifts Officer, at 612.767.5334.
DEAR FRIENDS,Our community has an incredible and growing need for an array of music services. At the Music Matters Luncheon, we heard a compelling story about MacPhail Music Therapy client Rob, told by his father. As a guitarist myself Rob’s story really resonates with me. Rob came to us after experiencing a traumatic brain injury. Music is a bright spot in his often difficult life journey. I look forward to the day that MacPhail Music Therapy is available to every person in need, regardless of financial constraints. Without donor support, MacPhail would not be able to serve people like Rob.Working with you to expand the reach of music is a privilege—and Take Note is an opportunity to say thank you.
Kyle Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer
501 South 2nd StreetMinneapolis, MN 55401macphail.org
InsideDuet AwardAlumni LiveVolunteer VoicesCorporate PartnersOksana BrynEvents
The 2015 Music Matters Luncheon was an exceptional event! We are sincerely grateful to all our partners. Special thanks go to Lifetouch, an incredibly generous corporate sponsor. Over the past two years, Lifetouch has created four inspiring videos
for MacPhail, in addition to providing all of the event print materials. The luncheon videos were short clips from Lifetouch Life to the Max programs. Thank you to all of the individuals, corporations and community organizations that helped make the 2015 Music Matters Luncheon possible.
Thank You
MacPhail Giving Voice Chorus under the direction of Jeanie Brindley-Barnett.
