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<br /> Narrative Spring 2017 Arts Program Application
<br /> Organizational Profile
<br /> The Chapel Hill Philharmonia(CHP), originally named the Village Orchestra, was
<br /> formed in 1903 to provide a setting for local amateur musicians to meet and perform together
<br /> as a symphony orchestra. The CHP's mission has remained consistent over time:
<br /> • Offer accomplished volunteer adult and student instrumentalists an opportunity to
<br /> play together in an orchestra
<br /> • Inspire both adults and children to appreciate, study, and play classical music by
<br /> providing free classical music concerts
<br /> • Encourage musicians of all ages to strive for musical excellence
<br /> In the CHP's early years active membership was approximately 50 players and the
<br /> group played two or three concerts per season. Since the year 2000, under the leadership of
<br /> Prof. Donald Oehler, the orchestra has grown to more than 85 active players and now
<br /> presents four free concerts per season, reachi a total audience of around 1200 people each
<br /> year. The CHP is open to musicians without audition and draws members from Chapel Hill,
<br /> Carrboro, Pittsboro, Durham, Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Burlington, and
<br /> Mebane. Musicians span a wide range of occupations, including scientists, engineers,
<br /> teachers, physicians, homemakers, students, and faculty members. The youngest players are
<br /> sometimes still in their teens, while the oldest are over 80. What they all share is a love of
<br /> music and a commitment to playing it for their e joyment and the enjoyment of others.
<br /> In addition to growing in size, the orchestra has broadened the scope of its activities in
<br /> recent years:
<br /> • Beginning in 2005, the group has given a few premieres of new works by
<br /> contemporary composers, including Eddie Bass(partially funded by an OCAC grant),
<br /> Terry Mizesko, Jay Greenberg, Garth Molyneux, and Ann Millikan.
<br /> • In 2008, the orchestra first teamed with vocal students from the UNC Music
<br /> Department to present a concert of opera arias and ensembles. Repeated again in
<br /> 2012 and 2014, these"Divafest"programs have allowed developing singers the rare
<br /> opportunity to appear with full orchestral accompaniment.
<br /> • Under the leadership of guest conductor Andrew McAfee,the orchestra initiated a
<br /> children's concert in 2007 and has made it an annual event since 2009. With
<br /> attendance of around 300 (evenly split between elementary-school-aged children and
<br /> adults), this concert in particular reaches beyond traditional classical music audiences.
<br /> The 2015 children's program was partially funded by an OCAC grant.
<br /> • Starting in 2015, the orchestra has sponsored summer chamber music concerts
<br /> featuring orchestra members. Though this program is still in its infancy,the CHP
<br /> hopes to reach audiences in smaller, less formal venues through these concerts.
<br /> • The orchestra has also occasionally collaborated with other area ensembles, including
<br /> the Chapel Hill Community Chorus(2009), the Piedmont Youth Orchestra(2012),
<br /> and the Chapel Hill Youth Violin Ensemble (2012).
<br /> The orchestra has always been primarily supported by member donations. In the past
<br /> few seasons the CHP has tried to diversify its funding sources, starting a small endowment
<br /> fund in 2013, selling some advertising in our programs, applying for local grant funding, and
<br /> collecting small donations at concerts. The group's revenue plan for the current year is 60%
<br /> from member donations, 10%from endowment returns, 15% from grants and 15% from
<br /> outside sources.
<br /> The CHP is governed by a board of directors elected from the ranks of the orchestra.
<br /> Most organizational chores are performed by volunteers, though the music librarians and
<br /> stage managers are paid a nominal fee.
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