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Over 50 Years of Inspiring Children with Music: Bob Frank and Gary Adams

spring 2008look inside for:

50 Years of Inspiring Children 1-2

Stocker Foundation Support 3

Mad Hot Ballroom Gala 4

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG AUDIENCES! 5-8

After School Programming 9

YANEO to Work with Consulting Frim 9

Students Become Cartoonists 1, 10

Welcome New PTO/PTA Members 11

Summer Institute 11

YANEO is among the largest of thirty-two affiliated professional chapters of Young Audiences, Inc., the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit arts-in-education organization dedicated to making the arts essential to the education and development of all school-aged children. YANEO is the only Northeast Ohio multi-arts resource for preschool through high school students and teachers. Visit www.yaneo.org for a complete online catalog.

What is Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio?Years of Experience Within Your Reach

2007-2008 Board of Directors

Isabella T. Dorr Chairperson Katherine Solender William Specht Vice Chairpersons

Scott HarperTreasurer

Anne GinnSecretary

Fred Asbeck Durga Chigurupati Anthony Decello John Eby Gail Garon Era Griffin David Herbruck Ann Kent Denise Kestner Joanne Kim Margaret Krudy Andrea Lyndes Dale Markworth Lyman Millard

John Mitchell Marion T. Murfey Melanie Nealis W. Robert Perkins Deborah Pye Linda Rae Connie Roop Thomas C. Stevens Samuel Tobin Meredith Weil Stan Weiner Steve Weitzner Leonard D. Young

Advisory Board

Barbara Robinson Chairperson

Sunnie HellmanBert HoltJane HorvitzMichael HorvitzAlex MachaskeeSally MengesStanley MillerRichard W. PogueDeborah RatnerSally Schulze

Two veteran YANEO artists, Bob Frank and Gary Adams, have been bringing the wonder of music to children in Northeast Ohio for over 50 years. Learn how the students, schools and music has changed over the years from Bob and Gary’s rich and deep perspective.

Bob Frank Bob Frank is a Cleveland native and has been a teaching musician with Young Audiences for over 27 years. He plays the guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, and dobro (a resonator guitar). In addition to his work with YANEO, Bob plays in an 8 piece jazz band called Blue Lunch.

YANEO: How has YANEO changed over the years?BF: In 1981 there were 11 artists on the roster, all of them classical musi-cians. And back then YANEO was just a two person office. Marsha Dobryznski has totally transformed the organization since she assumed the Executive Director Story continued on page 2

Then and Now:Bob Frank

Students Become Cartoonists at H. Barbara BookerYoung Audiences illustrator Jim Gill and musician Dave Young brought their exciting Tunes for Tunes program to H. Barbara Booker Elementary School in Cleveland this spring. The program builds upon a residency developed by the artists in collaboration with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and is being provided to various K-8 schools in Cleveland and Lorain counties. Story continued on page 10

Gary Adams

Gary Adams grew up in Cleveland, went to Cleveland public schools through 8th grade and attended Shaker Heights High. In 7th grade Gary was asked to play with the band. The fantastic band director, Ralph Tiniano, said he needed someone to play tuba. He agreed and was soon hooked. Gary has been with Young Audiences since 1975 and has been performing with the Metropolitan Brass Quintet since 1981.

YANEO: How have students and schools changed over the years? GA: I’m not sure that things have changed. It seems like there is less money

for the arts in certain areas that we serve. But interest in the arts has remained consistent. Radio and popular music have such an impact on things and that hasn’t changed since the ‘80s. And I don’t think the students have changed much, either.

YANEO: Why is what you’re doing important?GA: Music takes kids places that they’ve never been – we give them a spark of appreciation for this great body of classical music that they may not know about. They have fun with it, and I hope that it stays with them. Most people get only popular culture. We want to present this whole body of glorious classical music as well as Jazz that they can appreciate all their lives. A lot of pop stuff is good and fun, but I think it’s important for people to be exposed to all things positive and classical music is all positive.

Then and Now:

Gary Adams

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position 14 years ago. YANEO has diversified beyond classical music and has attracted all kinds of artists; the board has grown, and there is a whole new level of competency in the organization.

YANEO: How have the schools and students changed?BF: When I started, the city of Cleveland schools purchased programs and paid for our work. Now there is little money for programming, so funding has to come from other sources. 25 years ago when I asked a group of kids what a banjo was, everyone knew what I was talking about. Now kids can choose to watch popular music videos or whatever they want on TV and they are not getting exposed to anything else. Now when I ask kids what a banjo is, hardly any-one raises their hand. That’s why it’s more important than ever for our children to have arts and performers of all kinds come to their school.

YANEO: How have your programs changed?BF: We used to just do a performance and expose kids to music. Now we integrate other aspects like math into the programs, and we not only do performances but also residencies and classroom teaching. Next year I am bringing a new suite of programs, including one called “Roots to Rock” which will be an assembly program that gives the history of rock and roll.

YANEO: Why is it important for kids to hear your music? BF: I bring an understanding of musical and social history and traditions to kids. I think it’s also important for youth to realize that you don’t have to play in a band or perform – it is fun just to make your own music for yourself. Music is important for students because it gives them a sense of who they are.

Welcome New PTO/PTA Presidents and Members!Is it your job to find programming for

AssembliesAfter school programsArts residenciesGrade level workshopsFamily night/ice cream socials/festivals?

For years Young Audiences has worked with PTO and PTA groups to help find excellent and inspiring arts programs for all ages and needs.

Young Audiences is committed to enhanced learning experiences through the arts and offers a wealth of programs in all the arts disciplines – music, dance, theater and visual arts – ready for delivery, artist and all, right to your school.

We can help you secure additional funding for arts programming. Please call or email us to discuss any programming ideas that will engage your students and support their education through the arts. 216/561-5005 or requests@yaneo.org.

Teachers! Summer Professional Development OpportunityThe Arts for Every Classroom: Developing Integrated CurriculumPresented by Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland State University

June 11th and 12th 8:30-4:00 • June 13th 8:30-12:00 At Cleveland State University

Whatever your level of arts experience or subject area, this three-day course will provide strategies for enhancing your curriculum through arts-integrated lessons. Teachers and teaching artists will learn to maximize arts experiences to engage students and improve learning.

Experience hands-on activities • Collaborate with teachers and artists from across Northeast OhioDevelop ideas to use at your school and in your classroom.

One Graduate Credit = $439.25 • Participant Fee with no graduate credit = $300ICARE/Art is Education Teachers = No charge unless taking course for graduate credit

For more information go to www.yaneo.org or contact Annie McNally-Dienes at 216-561-5005 x13 or ann@yaneo.org

Marsha Dobrzynski traveled to Istanbul with several Cleveland area arts professionals to help develop arts programming for Turkish youth. Read the full story at www.yaneo.org.

The Cleveland-Istanbul connection: Can the arts save at-risk kids?

Photo by Kathleen Cerveny

YANEO News

Stocker Foundation Supports Literacy in Lorain CountySupported by a generous grant from The Stocker Foundation, students at Garfield Elementary School in Lorain par-ticipated in several workshops aimed at improving literacy through arts programming. By involving the students in a fun and interactive play about the alphabet, Young Audiences theater artist Jonathan Graham taught them about sounds and letters.

Garfield’s principal Mrs. Carol Zacovic said of the program, “This is great enrichment that is so beneficial to the kids. They are so engaged, and the Young Audiences programs are aligned to the Ohio Academic content standards.”

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The project exposed students to the rich history of animation and music that makes cartoons so engaging. The residency programming met curricula needs and also introduced students to an industry with multiple career opportunities. Students designed a storyboard with the visual artist and selected accompanying music with the guidance of the computer keyboardist. The finished product was a DVD with a 6-8 frame storyboard complete with a 30-second musical score.

Seventh and eighth grade mathematics teacher Cedric McEachron enjoyed observing his students participate. Mr. McEachron noted that “the students are excited about the program. Both artists related well to the kids. The arts play such a vital role in education. Even if they don’t grow up to be musicians, the arts make them think and be creative.”

Cedric McEachron

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YANEO News

After School Programming Partnership Brings the Arts to StudentsStudents at Charles Dickens Elementary have the opportunity twice a week to participate in an after school program that keeps them engaged and learning. YANEO and other community groups offer programming through a partnership with Mt. Pleasant Community Zone’s Out-of-School Program. We continue to reach an increasing number of students as A.J. Rickoff Elementary School was added to the program this year.

Young Audiences artist Carol Lynn Mitchell worked with a group of second grade students to create a number of innovative art projects. After one class, she noted, “the students created beautiful birds…they were able to use their imagination (and patience!) to create birds out of pine cones.”

Some of the programming offered to students includes:

Visual arts with YANEO artists Bonnie Dolin, Wendy Mahon, and Carol Lynn Mitchell

Movement and leadership training with Dance Africa Dance

Reading skill reinforcement with Vision of Change through Spellmaster tools

Training in leadership and school skills with the Neighborhood Leadership Institute

A dance workshop with YANEO artist Desmond Davis

Theatre arts with YANEO artist Jimmie Woody

YANEO News

A terrific line-up of entertainment!

Children from Cleveland area schools participating inMetLife Foundation’s Dance for Life program.

A friendly Dancing with the Stars-type competition featuring local celebrities.

Music by the Jerry Bruno Orchestra to dance the night away.

And a special appearance by Karen Gabay and Raymond Rodriguez of Pointe of Departure.

To find out how you can volunteer or become a sponsor, call Jerry at 216/561-5005 ext. 16.

Karen Gabay

Raymond Rodriguez

YANEO To Work With Consulting FirmExpanding Reach to More Children in Northeast Ohio

YANEO is excited to announce that Community Wealth Ventures Collaborative selected the organization to participate in its 10 month program in Cleveland. The multi-step application process was very competitive, with over 20 other local non profit organizations applying.

Community Wealth Ventures (www.communitywealth.com) is a Washington, DC based firm that helps non profit organizations become more self-sustaining by generating revenue. With the help of the Collaborative’s experienced consultants, YANEO will develop a business plan to expand its reach to all counties in Northeast Ohio (in the past, YANEO has provided services mainly in Cuyahoga County and the adjoining counties).

By expanding its services, YANEO will become closer to achieving its vision of bringing arts education to every child, every day in Northeast Ohio. Growth in services will also bring increased earned income, which will enable the organization to gain greater stability and sustainability.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support Young Audiences while enjoying a great evening of food, entertainment, and dancing.

SAVE THE DATE! MAD HOT BALLROOM GALANovember 1, 2008Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a dance-filled fundraiser for Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio at the Metropolitan Ballroom in downtown Cleveland.

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We are grateful to following corporate, foundation, and government supporters that account for more than 41% of the annual operating budget and

make our programs affordable and accessible to Northeast Ohio’s children.

ICAREThe Abington FoundationThe Althans FoundationThe Cleveland FoundationCleveland Metropolitan School DistrictThe Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening FoundationFifth Third BankThe Gund FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationJohn P. Murphy FoundationOhio Arts CouncilThomas H. White Foundation, a KeyBank Trust

ART IS EDUCATIONThe Ford Foundation

ARTWORKSDeaconess Community FoundationHot Topic FoundationThe Leonard H. Krieger Fund of the Cleveland FoundationKulas FoundationJohn P. Murphy FoundationThe Reinberger FoundationDominion FoundationForest City EnterprisesKey FoundationNational City

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

PROGRAM SUPPORTCommmunity Foundation of Greater Lorain CountyJennifer Ferchill FoundationLake-Geauga Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationMet Life FoundationNord Family FundNordson CorporationThe Edward and Betty Sloat FoundationThe Stocker FoundationYoung Audiences, Inc.

UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORTAnonymous(1)

Bensch Friedlander Coplan Aronoff LLPDollar BankThe George W. Codrington FoundationFox FoundationGiant EagleHankins FoundationThe Human FundThe Sisters of Charity FoundationThe Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation

GIFTS IN KINDeBlueprintKim Ponsky PhotographyMarcus ThomasRoss PrintingSaltz, Shamis & Goldfarb

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG AUDIENCES

All gifts on this and the preceeding pages were received as of April 30, 2008 in support of the 2007-2008 program year. Please forgive us if we have made an error or omission and call Courtney at 216/561-5005 ext. 17 so we can include your name on future lists.

AT YOUNG AUDIENCES EVERY GIFT IS A MAJOR GIFTEach of our donors is important to us, and every gift is appreciated. In addition to members of Virtuoso Society and Fan Club, we thank the following individuals who are helping us reach our $100,000 Annual Fund goal to support our mission of enriching lives of children and promoting creative learning by uniting arts and education.

List of Donors

PatronMr. Fred Asbeck and Dr. Ellen Rome AsbeckMs. Margaret ClarkeStacy and Michael GoldbergChas and Jennifer GrossmanMr. and Mrs. Alex HerbruckMr. and Mrs. Richard HubbardMr. and Mrs. William M. JonesPatti KeenerMr. and Mrs. Andrew KohnMr. and Mrs. William LafaveLyman Millard and Shannon O’ConnorJudge and Mrs. Joseph NahraKen and Katie OutcaltJames and Connie RoopBrit and Kate StensonMr. and Mrs. Stuart Van WagenenMr. Stephen Zenczak and Ms. Patricia FeighanMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyAlvah Stone and Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund

SponsorAnonymous (1)Mr. and Mrs. John AndricaJohn and Diane AndricaMs. Kathleen L. BarberDavid Barnes and Elizabeth BabcoxMr. and Mrs. Larry CarliniMr. and Mrs. Lee ChilcoteMr. and Mrs. Homer ChisholmRichard and Suzanne CooperMr. and Ms. David DemingJohn and Janeth EbyMr. and Mrs. Andrew FabensMs. Susan L. Hanna and Mr. Marvin FeldsteinWilliam Gaskill and Kathleen BurkeMr. Richard Goddard and Mrs. Anne UnverzagtMr. and Mrs. Gerald GoldGary Hanson and Barbara KlanteNancy HarveyMr. Henry HatchMr. David Kantor and Mrs. Mary Ellen McNultyMr. and Ms. Steven KestnerMr. and Mrs. Mark S. LewineSarah MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Chris McCrackenMr. and Mrs. Thomas McLaughlinAnnie McNally- DienesWilliam and Margaret MitchellChristine MittonRobert and Janet NearyDrs. Roland Philip & Linda SandhausMs. Gerilyn Presti and John Sedor

Ms. Courtney K. PriceRonald PriceMr. and Mrs. Albert B. RatnerMr. and Mrs. James A. RydzelMr. and Mrs. James SaksMr. and Mrs. James SchattingerMr. and Mrs. John D. SchubertAbbie and Steve SenderJeanne Shatten & Larry OscarMr. and Ms. Timothy SheeranMs. Ann Sherif and Mr. Len SmithMr. and Mrs. John ShieldsBill Specht and Andrea GonzalesMs. Susan Stechschulte and Mr. William PlesecMr. and Mrs. Bert StrattonMr. and Mrs. Anthony VeghStephen and Carolyn WarnerMr. and Mrs. Harry WeltmanMeredith Williams

DonorMr. Edward Baker and Dr. Anna VanHeeckerenDr. and Mrs. James R. BashawRobert Brody & Mary Ann Conn-BrodyMs. Jennifer BrosiusMs. Nancy M. CrawfordT.J. and Isabella DorrDr. and Mrs. John FeighanMs. Barbara FramkeStanley and Mary FriedmanMs. Amy FulfordMs. Catherine F. FullerMr. and Mrs. Chris HerbruckMark and Ellen Hoffman

Robert and Linda JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Keith KerrStuart and Theresia KlineMr. and Ms. Chris LangmackMr. and Ms. Clyde LoughridgeMr. and Mrs. Richard A. ManuelJanice Matteucci and Parnell TillotsonMs. Deidra PearsonMs. Elinor PolsterJerome Pomeranz & Barbara BarnaMr. and Mrs. Norman RobbinsDavid and Janet SchiopotaMs. Norine SharpMr. and Mrs. Reuben SilverMs. Judy SkillicornDr. and Mrs. Arthur VanDykeWendy and Jay WasmanThe H & R Block Foundation

Matching Gift CompaniesAmTrust Charitable FoundationCharities FoundationThe H & R Block FoundationMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyNordson Corporation

All gifts on this and the following pages were received as of April 30, 2008 in support of the 2007-2008 program year.

Your Gift To Young AudiencesThe Virtuoso Society is comprised of Young Audiences’ most generous individual contributors who give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. These leadership donors provide a significant percentage of the Annual Fund’s total dollars and important unrestricted support to give Northeast Ohio students and teachers unparalleled arts education experiences in their classrooms.

MaestroMr. and Mrs. David HerbruckWalter and Jean KalbererMr. and Mrs. Ronald Ratner

FounderHermann and Sally MengesMr. and Mrs. Thomas StevensStanley and Donna Weiner

VisionaryScott and Mary Lynn HarperJoanne Kim and Jim NashW. Robert and Ginny PerkinsLeonard and Pam Young

LeaderAnn and Hugh CalkinsMs. Durga Chigurupati and Mr. C.V. RamanaMr. and Mrs. John H. CorriganMr. Anthony Decello and Ms. Rebecca ZutiMarsha Dobrzynski and Roger BreedloveClaudia and Dave FultonJohn and Margaret GiltinanAnne and Walter GinnMr. and Mrs. Randall GordonStephen and Denise KestnerDale and Jennifer MarkworthSkip and Marion MurfeyMelanie and Peter NealisBob and Kristin PerkinsMr. Richard W. Pogue Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Melvin PyeMrs. Linda Rae and Mr. Andrew HertzMrs. Barbara RobinsonMrs. Gretchen SmithJerry Smith and Sue StarrettMs. Katherine Solender and Dr. William KatzinBill Specht and Andrea GonzalesDr. and Dr. Frederick A. SpechtSamuel and Suzanne TobinDeborah Warner and Michael UngarMr. and Mrs. Michael Weil

The Virtuoso Society Members

YOUR GIFT OF ANY SIZE IS IMPORTANT… and WE WILL DOUBLE IT!A generous group of Young Audiences donors have created the 2008 Challenge Fund, which will match dollar-for-dollar all new and increased gifts from individuals up to $60,000 to this year’s Annual Fund.

Help us reach our goal by making your gift before June 30, 2008!

$48,495$30,000

$15,000

• Children in Mrs. Maragliano’s kindergarten class “dramatically” improved their capital letter recognition after participating in theatre artist Jonathan Graham’s Dramaphonics at Roxboro Elementary School in Cleveland Heights

• Mrs. Guzman’s classroom at Hilliard Elementary School in Westlake explored the world of dinosaurs through storytelling and paper-mâché with artist Augusto Bordelois

• Mrs. Delgrange at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School had never heard one of her special needs student’s voice until the little girl began saying “bye” to dancers Mark and Amy after their ICARE partnership visits

How can you make a difference in a child’s life?

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Will Make A Big DifferencePROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY for a young

person to gain real and valuable work experience while earning a wage as an ArtWorks apprentice

Your tax-deductible gift of $1,250 will enable one student to spend six weeks as an apprentice to a teaching artist and .

Unleash creativity

Gain transferable work skills

Prepare for college

Work cooperatively on a diverse team

HELP PREPARE TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE

Our future is in their hands

Fan Club presidents Meredith Weil and Lyman Millard invite you to join the Club with a gift of $500 and receive these great benefits:

• Get a VIP pass to visit a Young Audiences program with a member of the staff

• Direct your gift to a particular school district or art discipline

• Meet the creative individuals who comprise the YANEO artist network

Joe and Sue CilloT.J. and Isabella DorrMr. and Mrs. Art FalcoMr. and Mrs. Frederick FloydDave and Binney FoutsRobert and Gail GaronTimothy and Era GriffinMaria HermannJane and Michael HorvitzMs. Ann KentDr. and Mrs. Adrian KrudyMr. and Mrs. Tom LucchesiAndrea LyndesHeather and Jami MeekerMr. and Mrs. John R. MitchellJohn and Charlotte NewmanMr. David Porter and Ms. Margaret PoutasseMr. and Mrs. Robert RuhlMr. and Mrs. Steve WeitznerSuzanne and Paul Westlake

FAN CLUB MEMBERS

We’ll hang on to the mugs, T-shirts, and event tickets and keep your gift 100% tax-deductible

Become a Young Audiences Groupie!

Your Gift To Young AudiencesThe Virtuoso Society is comprised of Young Audiences’ most generous individual contributors who give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. These leadership donors provide a significant percentage of the Annual Fund’s total dollars and important unrestricted support to give Northeast Ohio students and teachers unparalleled arts education experiences in their classrooms.

MaestroMr. and Mrs. David HerbruckWalter and Jean KalbererMr. and Mrs. Ronald Ratner

FounderHermann and Sally MengesMr. and Mrs. Thomas StevensStanley and Donna Weiner

VisionaryScott and Mary Lynn HarperJoanne Kim and Jim NashW. Robert and Ginny PerkinsLeonard and Pam Young

LeaderAnn and Hugh CalkinsMs. Durga Chigurupati and Mr. C.V. RamanaMr. and Mrs. John H. CorriganMr. Anthony Decello and Ms. Rebecca ZutiMarsha Dobrzynski and Roger BreedloveClaudia and Dave FultonJohn and Margaret GiltinanAnne and Walter GinnMr. and Mrs. Randall GordonStephen and Denise KestnerDale and Jennifer MarkworthSkip and Marion MurfeyMelanie and Peter NealisBob and Kristin PerkinsMr. Richard W. Pogue Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Melvin PyeMrs. Linda Rae and Mr. Andrew HertzMrs. Barbara RobinsonMrs. Gretchen SmithJerry Smith and Sue StarrettMs. Katherine Solender and Dr. William KatzinBill Specht and Andrea GonzalesDr. and Dr. Frederick A. SpechtSamuel and Suzanne TobinDeborah Warner and Michael UngarMr. and Mrs. Michael Weil

The Virtuoso Society Members

YOUR GIFT OF ANY SIZE IS IMPORTANT… and WE WILL DOUBLE IT!A generous group of Young Audiences donors have created the 2008 Challenge Fund, which will match dollar-for-dollar all new and increased gifts from individuals up to $60,000 to this year’s Annual Fund.

Help us reach our goal by making your gift before June 30, 2008!

$48,495$30,000

$15,000

• Children in Mrs. Maragliano’s kindergarten class “dramatically” improved their capital letter recognition after participating in theatre artist Jonathan Graham’s Dramaphonics at Roxboro Elementary School in Cleveland Heights

• Mrs. Guzman’s classroom at Hilliard Elementary School in Westlake explored the world of dinosaurs through storytelling and paper-mâché with artist Augusto Bordelois

• Mrs. Delgrange at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School had never heard one of her special needs student’s voice until the little girl began saying “bye” to dancers Mark and Amy after their ICARE partnership visits

How can you make a difference in a child’s life?

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Will Make A Big DifferencePROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY for a young

person to gain real and valuable work experience while earning a wage as an ArtWorks apprentice

Your tax-deductible gift of $1,250 will enable one student to spend six weeks as an apprentice to a teaching artist and .

Unleash creativity

Gain transferable work skills

Prepare for college

Work cooperatively on a diverse team

HELP PREPARE TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE

Our future is in their hands

Fan Club presidents Meredith Weil and Lyman Millard invite you to join the Club with a gift of $500 and receive these great benefits:

• Get a VIP pass to visit a Young Audiences program with a member of the staff

• Direct your gift to a particular school district or art discipline

• Meet the creative individuals who comprise the YANEO artist network

Joe and Sue CilloT.J. and Isabella DorrMr. and Mrs. Art FalcoMr. and Mrs. Frederick FloydDave and Binney FoutsRobert and Gail GaronTimothy and Era GriffinMaria HermannJane and Michael HorvitzMs. Ann KentDr. and Mrs. Adrian KrudyMr. and Mrs. Tom LucchesiAndrea LyndesHeather and Jami MeekerMr. and Mrs. John R. MitchellJohn and Charlotte NewmanMr. David Porter and Ms. Margaret PoutasseMr. and Mrs. Robert RuhlMr. and Mrs. Steve WeitznerSuzanne and Paul Westlake

FAN CLUB MEMBERS

We’ll hang on to the mugs, T-shirts, and event tickets and keep your gift 100% tax-deductible

Become a Young Audiences Groupie!

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We are grateful to following corporate, foundation, and government supporters that account for more than 41% of the annual operating budget and

make our programs affordable and accessible to Northeast Ohio’s children.

ICAREThe Abington FoundationThe Althans FoundationThe Cleveland FoundationCleveland Metropolitan School DistrictThe Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening FoundationFifth Third BankThe Gund FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationJohn P. Murphy FoundationOhio Arts CouncilThomas H. White Foundation, a KeyBank Trust

ART IS EDUCATIONThe Ford Foundation

ARTWORKSDeaconess Community FoundationHot Topic FoundationThe Leonard H. Krieger Fund of the Cleveland FoundationKulas FoundationJohn P. Murphy FoundationThe Reinberger FoundationDominion FoundationForest City EnterprisesKey FoundationNational City

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

PROGRAM SUPPORTCommmunity Foundation of Greater Lorain CountyJennifer Ferchill FoundationLake-Geauga Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationMet Life FoundationNord Family FundNordson CorporationThe Edward and Betty Sloat FoundationThe Stocker FoundationYoung Audiences, Inc.

UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORTAnonymous(1)

Bensch Friedlander Coplan Aronoff LLPDollar BankThe George W. Codrington FoundationFox FoundationGiant EagleHankins FoundationThe Human FundThe Sisters of Charity FoundationThe Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation

GIFTS IN KINDeBlueprintKim Ponsky PhotographyMarcus ThomasRoss PrintingSaltz, Shamis & Goldfarb

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG AUDIENCES

All gifts on this and the preceeding pages were received as of April 30, 2008 in support of the 2007-2008 program year. Please forgive us if we have made an error or omission and call Courtney at 216/561-5005 ext. 17 so we can include your name on future lists.

AT YOUNG AUDIENCES EVERY GIFT IS A MAJOR GIFTEach of our donors is important to us, and every gift is appreciated. In addition to members of Virtuoso Society and Fan Club, we thank the following individuals who are helping us reach our $100,000 Annual Fund goal to support our mission of enriching lives of children and promoting creative learning by uniting arts and education.

List of Donors

PatronMr. Fred Asbeck and Dr. Ellen Rome AsbeckMs. Margaret ClarkeStacy and Michael GoldbergChas and Jennifer GrossmanMr. and Mrs. Alex HerbruckMr. and Mrs. Richard HubbardMr. and Mrs. William M. JonesPatti KeenerMr. and Mrs. Andrew KohnMr. and Mrs. William LafaveLyman Millard and Shannon O’ConnorJudge and Mrs. Joseph NahraKen and Katie OutcaltJames and Connie RoopBrit and Kate StensonMr. and Mrs. Stuart Van WagenenMr. Stephen Zenczak and Ms. Patricia FeighanMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyAlvah Stone and Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund

SponsorAnonymous (1)Mr. and Mrs. John AndricaJohn and Diane AndricaMs. Kathleen L. BarberDavid Barnes and Elizabeth BabcoxMr. and Mrs. Larry CarliniMr. and Mrs. Lee ChilcoteMr. and Mrs. Homer ChisholmRichard and Suzanne CooperMr. and Ms. David DemingJohn and Janeth EbyMr. and Mrs. Andrew FabensMs. Susan L. Hanna and Mr. Marvin FeldsteinWilliam Gaskill and Kathleen BurkeMr. Richard Goddard and Mrs. Anne UnverzagtMr. and Mrs. Gerald GoldGary Hanson and Barbara KlanteNancy HarveyMr. Henry HatchMr. David Kantor and Mrs. Mary Ellen McNultyMr. and Ms. Steven KestnerMr. and Mrs. Mark S. LewineSarah MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Chris McCrackenMr. and Mrs. Thomas McLaughlinAnnie McNally- DienesWilliam and Margaret MitchellChristine MittonRobert and Janet NearyDrs. Roland Philip & Linda SandhausMs. Gerilyn Presti and John Sedor

Ms. Courtney K. PriceRonald PriceMr. and Mrs. Albert B. RatnerMr. and Mrs. James A. RydzelMr. and Mrs. James SaksMr. and Mrs. James SchattingerMr. and Mrs. John D. SchubertAbbie and Steve SenderJeanne Shatten & Larry OscarMr. and Ms. Timothy SheeranMs. Ann Sherif and Mr. Len SmithMr. and Mrs. John ShieldsBill Specht and Andrea GonzalesMs. Susan Stechschulte and Mr. William PlesecMr. and Mrs. Bert StrattonMr. and Mrs. Anthony VeghStephen and Carolyn WarnerMr. and Mrs. Harry WeltmanMeredith Williams

DonorMr. Edward Baker and Dr. Anna VanHeeckerenDr. and Mrs. James R. BashawRobert Brody & Mary Ann Conn-BrodyMs. Jennifer BrosiusMs. Nancy M. CrawfordT.J. and Isabella DorrDr. and Mrs. John FeighanMs. Barbara FramkeStanley and Mary FriedmanMs. Amy FulfordMs. Catherine F. FullerMr. and Mrs. Chris HerbruckMark and Ellen Hoffman

Robert and Linda JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Keith KerrStuart and Theresia KlineMr. and Ms. Chris LangmackMr. and Ms. Clyde LoughridgeMr. and Mrs. Richard A. ManuelJanice Matteucci and Parnell TillotsonMs. Deidra PearsonMs. Elinor PolsterJerome Pomeranz & Barbara BarnaMr. and Mrs. Norman RobbinsDavid and Janet SchiopotaMs. Norine SharpMr. and Mrs. Reuben SilverMs. Judy SkillicornDr. and Mrs. Arthur VanDykeWendy and Jay WasmanThe H & R Block Foundation

Matching Gift CompaniesAmTrust Charitable FoundationCharities FoundationThe H & R Block FoundationMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyNordson Corporation

All gifts on this and the following pages were received as of April 30, 2008 in support of the 2007-2008 program year.

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YANEO News

After School Programming Partnership Brings the Arts to StudentsStudents at Charles Dickens Elementary have the opportunity twice a week to participate in an after school program that keeps them engaged and learning. YANEO and other community groups offer programming through a partnership with Mt. Pleasant Community Zone’s Out-of-School Program. We continue to reach an increasing number of students as A.J. Rickoff Elementary School was added to the program this year.

Young Audiences artist Carol Lynn Mitchell worked with a group of second grade students to create a number of innovative art projects. After one class, she noted, “the students created beautiful birds…they were able to use their imagination (and patience!) to create birds out of pine cones.”

Some of the programming offered to students includes:

Visual arts with YANEO artists Bonnie Dolin, Wendy Mahon, and Carol Lynn Mitchell

Movement and leadership training with Dance Africa Dance

Reading skill reinforcement with Vision of Change through Spellmaster tools

Training in leadership and school skills with the Neighborhood Leadership Institute

A dance workshop with YANEO artist Desmond Davis

Theatre arts with YANEO artist Jimmie Woody

YANEO News

A terrific line-up of entertainment!

Children from Cleveland area schools participating inMetLife Foundation’s Dance for Life program.

A friendly Dancing with the Stars-type competition featuring local celebrities.

Music by the Jerry Bruno Orchestra to dance the night away.

And a special appearance by Karen Gabay and Raymond Rodriguez of Pointe of Departure.

To find out how you can volunteer or become a sponsor, call Jerry at 216/561-5005 ext. 16.

Karen Gabay

Raymond Rodriguez

YANEO To Work With Consulting FirmExpanding Reach to More Children in Northeast Ohio

YANEO is excited to announce that Community Wealth Ventures Collaborative selected the organization to participate in its 10 month program in Cleveland. The multi-step application process was very competitive, with over 20 other local non profit organizations applying.

Community Wealth Ventures (www.communitywealth.com) is a Washington, DC based firm that helps non profit organizations become more self-sustaining by generating revenue. With the help of the Collaborative’s experienced consultants, YANEO will develop a business plan to expand its reach to all counties in Northeast Ohio (in the past, YANEO has provided services mainly in Cuyahoga County and the adjoining counties).

By expanding its services, YANEO will become closer to achieving its vision of bringing arts education to every child, every day in Northeast Ohio. Growth in services will also bring increased earned income, which will enable the organization to gain greater stability and sustainability.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support Young Audiences while enjoying a great evening of food, entertainment, and dancing.

SAVE THE DATE! MAD HOT BALLROOM GALANovember 1, 2008Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a dance-filled fundraiser for Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio at the Metropolitan Ballroom in downtown Cleveland.

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Stocker Foundation Supports Literacy in Lorain CountySupported by a generous grant from The Stocker Foundation, students at Garfield Elementary School in Lorain par-ticipated in several workshops aimed at improving literacy through arts programming. By involving the students in a fun and interactive play about the alphabet, Young Audiences theater artist Jonathan Graham taught them about sounds and letters.

Garfield’s principal Mrs. Carol Zacovic said of the program, “This is great enrichment that is so beneficial to the kids. They are so engaged, and the Young Audiences programs are aligned to the Ohio Academic content standards.”

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The project exposed students to the rich history of animation and music that makes cartoons so engaging. The residency programming met curricula needs and also introduced students to an industry with multiple career opportunities. Students designed a storyboard with the visual artist and selected accompanying music with the guidance of the computer keyboardist. The finished product was a DVD with a 6-8 frame storyboard complete with a 30-second musical score.

Seventh and eighth grade mathematics teacher Cedric McEachron enjoyed observing his students participate. Mr. McEachron noted that “the students are excited about the program. Both artists related well to the kids. The arts play such a vital role in education. Even if they don’t grow up to be musicians, the arts make them think and be creative.”

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Gary Adams

Gary Adams grew up in Cleveland, went to Cleveland public schools through 8th grade and attended Shaker Heights High. In 7th grade Gary was asked to play with the band. The fantastic band director, Ralph Tiniano, said he needed someone to play tuba. He agreed and was soon hooked. Gary has been with Young Audiences since 1975 and has been performing with the Metropolitan Brass Quintet since 1981.

YANEO: How have students and schools changed over the years? GA: I’m not sure that things have changed. It seems like there is less money

for the arts in certain areas that we serve. But interest in the arts has remained consistent. Radio and popular music have such an impact on things and that hasn’t changed since the ‘80s. And I don’t think the students have changed much, either.

YANEO: Why is what you’re doing important?GA: Music takes kids places that they’ve never been – we give them a spark of appreciation for this great body of classical music that they may not know about. They have fun with it, and I hope that it stays with them. Most people get only popular culture. We want to present this whole body of glorious classical music as well as Jazz that they can appreciate all their lives. A lot of pop stuff is good and fun, but I think it’s important for people to be exposed to all things positive and classical music is all positive.

Then and Now:

Gary Adams

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position 14 years ago. YANEO has diversified beyond classical music and has attracted all kinds of artists; the board has grown, and there is a whole new level of competency in the organization.

YANEO: How have the schools and students changed?BF: When I started, the city of Cleveland schools purchased programs and paid for our work. Now there is little money for programming, so funding has to come from other sources. 25 years ago when I asked a group of kids what a banjo was, everyone knew what I was talking about. Now kids can choose to watch popular music videos or whatever they want on TV and they are not getting exposed to anything else. Now when I ask kids what a banjo is, hardly any-one raises their hand. That’s why it’s more important than ever for our children to have arts and performers of all kinds come to their school.

YANEO: How have your programs changed?BF: We used to just do a performance and expose kids to music. Now we integrate other aspects like math into the programs, and we not only do performances but also residencies and classroom teaching. Next year I am bringing a new suite of programs, including one called “Roots to Rock” which will be an assembly program that gives the history of rock and roll.

YANEO: Why is it important for kids to hear your music? BF: I bring an understanding of musical and social history and traditions to kids. I think it’s also important for youth to realize that you don’t have to play in a band or perform – it is fun just to make your own music for yourself. Music is important for students because it gives them a sense of who they are.

Welcome New PTO/PTA Presidents and Members!Is it your job to find programming for

AssembliesAfter school programsArts residenciesGrade level workshopsFamily night/ice cream socials/festivals?

For years Young Audiences has worked with PTO and PTA groups to help find excellent and inspiring arts programs for all ages and needs.

Young Audiences is committed to enhanced learning experiences through the arts and offers a wealth of programs in all the arts disciplines – music, dance, theater and visual arts – ready for delivery, artist and all, right to your school.

We can help you secure additional funding for arts programming. Please call or email us to discuss any programming ideas that will engage your students and support their education through the arts. 216/561-5005 or requests@yaneo.org.

Teachers! Summer Professional Development OpportunityThe Arts for Every Classroom: Developing Integrated CurriculumPresented by Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland State University

June 11th and 12th 8:30-4:00 • June 13th 8:30-12:00 At Cleveland State University

Whatever your level of arts experience or subject area, this three-day course will provide strategies for enhancing your curriculum through arts-integrated lessons. Teachers and teaching artists will learn to maximize arts experiences to engage students and improve learning.

Experience hands-on activities • Collaborate with teachers and artists from across Northeast OhioDevelop ideas to use at your school and in your classroom.

One Graduate Credit = $439.25 • Participant Fee with no graduate credit = $300ICARE/Art is Education Teachers = No charge unless taking course for graduate credit

For more information go to www.yaneo.org or contact Annie McNally-Dienes at 216-561-5005 x13 or ann@yaneo.org

Marsha Dobrzynski traveled to Istanbul with several Cleveland area arts professionals to help develop arts programming for Turkish youth. Read the full story at www.yaneo.org.

The Cleveland-Istanbul connection: Can the arts save at-risk kids?

Photo by Kathleen Cerveny

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Over 50 Years of Inspiring Children with Music: Bob Frank and Gary Adams

spring 2008look inside for:

50 Years of Inspiring Children 1-2

Stocker Foundation Support 3

Mad Hot Ballroom Gala 4

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG AUDIENCES! 5-8

After School Programming 9

YANEO to Work with Consulting Frim 9

Students Become Cartoonists 1, 10

Welcome New PTO/PTA Members 11

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YANEO is among the largest of thirty-two affiliated professional chapters of Young Audiences, Inc., the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit arts-in-education organization dedicated to making the arts essential to the education and development of all school-aged children. YANEO is the only Northeast Ohio multi-arts resource for preschool through high school students and teachers. Visit www.yaneo.org for a complete online catalog.

What is Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio?Years of Experience Within Your Reach

2007-2008 Board of Directors

Isabella T. Dorr Chairperson Katherine Solender William Specht Vice Chairpersons

Scott HarperTreasurer

Anne GinnSecretary

Fred Asbeck Durga Chigurupati Anthony Decello John Eby Gail Garon Era Griffin David Herbruck Ann Kent Denise Kestner Joanne Kim Margaret Krudy Andrea Lyndes Dale Markworth Lyman Millard

John Mitchell Marion T. Murfey Melanie Nealis W. Robert Perkins Deborah Pye Linda Rae Connie Roop Thomas C. Stevens Samuel Tobin Meredith Weil Stan Weiner Steve Weitzner Leonard D. Young

Advisory Board

Barbara Robinson Chairperson

Sunnie HellmanBert HoltJane HorvitzMichael HorvitzAlex MachaskeeSally MengesStanley MillerRichard W. PogueDeborah RatnerSally Schulze

Two veteran YANEO artists, Bob Frank and Gary Adams, have been bringing the wonder of music to children in Northeast Ohio for over 50 years. Learn how the students, schools and music has changed over the years from Bob and Gary’s rich and deep perspective.

Bob Frank Bob Frank is a Cleveland native and has been a teaching musician with Young Audiences for over 27 years. He plays the guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, and dobro (a resonator guitar). In addition to his work with YANEO, Bob plays in an 8 piece jazz band called Blue Lunch.

YANEO: How has YANEO changed over the years?BF: In 1981 there were 11 artists on the roster, all of them classical musi-cians. And back then YANEO was just a two person office. Marsha Dobryznski has totally transformed the organization since she assumed the Executive Director Story continued on page 2

Then and Now:Bob Frank

Students Become Cartoonists at H. Barbara BookerYoung Audiences illustrator Jim Gill and musician Dave Young brought their exciting Tunes for Tunes program to H. Barbara Booker Elementary School in Cleveland this spring. The program builds upon a residency developed by the artists in collaboration with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and is being provided to various K-8 schools in Cleveland and Lorain counties. Story continued on page 10