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SUPPORT MYC
Madison Youth Choirs touches the lives of over 29,000 people annually in our community through a wide variety of meaningful, accessible music education experiences. Because tuition only covers a small percentage of MYC’s expenses, we rely on the generosity of individual donors, business supporters, foundations, and grants to continue providing our singers with outstanding music education and performance opportunities.
Our Champions: MYC’s 2018-2019 Donor List
2018-2019 Friends and Donors
Madison Youth Choirs is exceedingly grateful to the foundations, businesses and individuals who participate in our mission by making a financial contribution.
Thank you for your generous support of youth music education in our community!
This list reflects donations and pledges to our annual campaign received between July 1, 2018 and
June 30, 2019. We regret any errors or omissions–please contact the MYC office with your
corrections.
It’s MYChoir Campaign
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the 705 donors who responded to a singer’s It’s MYChoir appeal this spring. Nearly $40,000 was raised through this campaign which reflects the enthusiasm expressed by our singers in the stories they shared. Thank you for your part in keeping MYC financially healthy and accessible to all.
4 Seasons Kings LLC
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Laurie Adashek
Sylvia Adrian
Penny Aguilera
Philip Ahern
Jane Ahlstrom
Lori Aitken
Nana Shirley Aizenstein
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation
Lisa Anderson
Mike Anderson
Teri Angell
Meredith Ann
Saira Annelise
Kathi Anthony
Abolfazl and Nasrindolcht Arabshahi
Erica Avery
Bruce Awad, M.D.
Judy Babler
Sheila Bagley
Helen Holt Baillies
Nancy K. Baillies
Michelle Baldonado
Rose Baltes
Sara Baltes
Johna Banal
Kelly, Paula & Emily Banes
Karen Bankston
Erin Barbato
Raymond Barbush
Sylvia Barbush
John Baron
Rebecca Baron (P)
Renata Baron
Leah Barr
Vicky Bartholomew
Tim Bartholow
Kathy Bartling
Michael Bassetti
Ed Batchelor
George and Rebecca Bauman
Mary Baumgarten
Marco Baxter
Stephanie Beale
Jan Beaver
Andi Becerra
Carrie Benedon
N. Polly Benesch Hamner
Paul and Pamela Benish
Holly Bergum
Mary Berkelman
Lisa Bernabei
Camille Bernier
Emil Bertalot
Carl & Sophia Beusse
James Beusse
Wesley Beusse
Shiva Bidar
Lynn and Cheryl Binnie
Euan Bitzer
Kay Black
Deborah Blackwell
Carol Bliske
Kenneth and Marlene Block
Kristine Bobb
Carri Bohn (P)
Brooks and Katrina Boyd (P)
Dina Boyle
Vicki Braden
Dorann Bradford
Marcy Bradley
Dean and Deanne Bremer
Glen and Bonnie Broderick
Robert Bryan
Fred and Sue Buchholz
Sherry Budziak
Sally & Ron Burdick
Deborah Burkhart
Madelyn Busse
Diane Cali
Mary Campbell (P)
Bethany Cantwell
June Carey
Rev. & Mrs. Randy Carey
Jayne Carey-Ahlswede
Tricia Carls
Amber Carlson
Ellen Carlson
Peter and Sarah Case
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cashen
Marilyn Cashwell
Janice and Jack Cassingham
Dia Caulkins
Dawn Chambers
Chris Chambreau (P)
Mike, Pearl, and Jeff Chan
Andrew Chang
Jane Charbonneau
Judy and Leonard Charles
Kim Choe
Bomi Choo
Milan Chrtek
Victoria Chung
Barbara & Don Clay
Chris and Nicole Clayton (P)
Karen Coburn
Thayer Coburn
Tim-Vickie Connors
Ann Conroy
Penny Coogan
Heather and Jason Cooper (P)
Melissa Corrigan
Sally Cox
Leah Coyne
The Crim Family
John and Marilyn Cross
Jan Crump
Brad and Joanie Crump (P)
Melissa Cusumano
Timothy Cypher
Jane & William Dale
Deb Dawson
Barb DeAngelo
Del Deg
Kathleen Dimmer
Daniel Doherty
Elmhurst Dohertys
Becky & Mike Donohoe
Christy Donovan
Althea Dotzour (P)
Bethany Duckert
Gail and Jerry Duncan
James Dunn
Rick Dunsirn
Bill & Donna Dusso
Elizabeth Dziekonski
Jeremiah Eenigenburg (A)
Penny Elizabeth
Kim Ellingson (P)
Barbara and Rick Elnes
Jerilyn Endrizzi
Chris & Carrie Enstad (P)
Steve Enstad
Jennifer Erdmann
Lois and Richard Erdmann
Alana Erickson
Jennifer Erickson
Jo Ann Erickson-Franz
Jorge Ernie
Mark Eskritt
Scott Evans
Brad Everlast
Jennifer Fafinski (P)
Nadine Fakhran (P)
Cara Coburn Faris (P)
Caroline Farley
Ma Fea
Laurie Fellenz (P)
Richard Fellenz
Vicki Feltz (P)
Drs. Alan Moore & Caroline Fife
Marika Fischer Hoyt
Margaret Fisher
Lisa Fishman and Henry Morren (P)
Atlas Flack (S)
Charles Flack (P)
Lydia Flack
Robert Fleming
Audrey Flemming
Susan and Robert Flemming
Cheryl Forcier (P)
Uncle Tyson
Lara Freidline
Kristin Friel
Elizabeth Friend-Ennis
Afton Fruit
Daniel and Mary Ann Gaeddert
Joseph Gaeddert
Stephani Gallenberger
Sharyn Gardill
Gordon Gavin
Lyndsay Gavin
Larissa and Mark Gavin
Sarah Gehrenbeck (P)
Art Gesell
Samantha Gibbons
Ron and Jean Giese
Paul and Evelyn Gildrie-Voyles (P)
Global Services Inc.
NY Gnay
Therese Gonzalez
Bette Gorman
Laura Grady-Veloff
Beth Graf
Margery Graybar
Dan Greavey
Judy and Woody Greenberg
Kathleen Greene
Liz Greist
Karen and Tom Grover
Elida Grovergrys
Ed and Gloria Grys
Ava Julia Guerra
Danny Gutierrez
Alice and Terry Hallaran
Katherine Hallaran
Kristen Hammes
Jerome L. Hancock
Linda Hancock
Sherri Hansen
Barry Hanson
Larry Harris
Susan S. Harris
Wendy Harris (P)
Amy Harrison
Ann Hart
Mary Hart
Barbara Hartman
Edward Hasselkus
Gina Haugen
Gretchen Hayward
John Hayward
Nik Hazelbaker
Heather Isle Housewrights
Anonymous
Raymond Hellmer
Roald Henderson
Dennis Hesthaven
Karen Hettenbach
Jo Ann Heuring
Heidi Heuser-Addis
Meggen Heuss (P)
MaryBeth Heydt
Jackie Hill Howard
Laura Hilty
Mary Hoddy
Rosemary Hoffman
Amy Holt (P)
Kirsten Houkom
Marlene & William Howe
Carol and Al Huebner
Barbara Huhn
Marnie Hyland
Alex & Katie Ignatowski
Ann Imig
Gary and Jean Isaac
Mitchell Isaac
Jennifer Jacobs
Elinor Jacobson
Alison Jaeger (P)
Jamie Jaeger
John G. Jaeger
Kelly Janke
Carol Leybourn
Virginia Jefferds
Matt Jenson
Jane Johns
Rick Johnson
Jennifer Johnson-Burian
Emily Jones
Suzanne Jones
Paul Jozefowicz
Carolyn Kammen
Kim Kamper-Demarco
Amy & Matt Keefer
Jim and Mary Keefer
Oliver Keefer
Terezija Keglevic
Loydene Keith
Bob Keller
Judy and Richard Kelly
Donald Kenney
Dan Killeen
Erlene Killeen
Sarah Kim
Gary King
Malia King
OnCampus College Planning
Pamela Klein
Carrie Klotzbach
William Knaack
Susan Koch
Robert & Lori Koeritzer
Lora Koerner Kuehl
Tami Kohlhoff
Guenther and Tory Kolb
Katherine Kolb
Poli Komini-Hyseni
Judy Kopp
Nives Kovacevic
Kelly Kozar
Diane Kramer
Steve Kramer
Stephanie Krehbiel
Kate Krueger
Dennis and Kathy Kruschke
Adrian Kruse
Scott and Cynthia Kuenzi
Debbie Kutchin
Maelanie and Peter Kuzma (P)
Katherine M. Kvale
Nichela Ladson
Chad LaFlash (A)
Christopher Laine (A)
Bruce & Betty Lauer
Monica Lauer
Gwendolyn Leachman
Soua Lee
Lenz
John Levisay
Jennifer Lewis
Emily and Keith Likosar
Ellen Lindgren
Anna Lindy
Margaret Linell
Karen Ludvigsen
Leigh Luedtke (P)
Amy Lynn
Patrick Lytle (P)
Tom Mosgaller and Donna MacDowell
Nora Mack
Madison Community Foundation
Kevin & Deborah Magee
Heidi Magill
Alyssa Mahaffay
Jane Maher
Craig and Julie Mahlum
Detlof-Maldonado
Shirzad Malekpour
Jeff and Chris Mand (P)
Tessa Manek
Adela Mansilla
Angie Marie
Eva Marlowe
Richard & Jacqueline Martin
Lynn Martin
Myron & Lois Martin
Nathan Martin
Richard Martin
Sara Martin
Kelli Massey
Andrea Mast
Pamela K. Mather
Elana Matthews
Marcy Maxwell-Theis
David & Teresa Maynard
Bridget McClain
Deb McComas
Kate McCulloh (P)
Tom McDonald
Matt McGinnis
Hildy McGown
David & Mary McKeith
Terri McKinley
Melissa McLimans (P)
Gerald McManama
Michelle McNett
Nathan McNulty
Angie Mead
Gladding Family
David Merz
Marc Messina
Lori Mettel
Erika Meyer (P)
Linda Meyer
Stephen Meyers (P)
Susan Morrison and Kelly Miess (P)
Peter & Marilyn Miess
Heather Miller
Erik Minter
Kevin Mirus (P)
Jack & Bonnie Mitchell
Mliner Family
MMG Law LLC
Cara Moll (P)
Janet Moore-Lindstrom
Amy Morgan
Virginia Morgan
Margaret Morrison
Tom Mosgaller & Donna MacDowell
RA Murnane
Karen and Dave Murphy
Victoria Nason
Mike Natiello
Ana Negovani
Tani Negovani
Viktoria Negovani
Frank and Cynthia Nemet
Gregory Nemet (P)
Jim Newmann
Christine Nicholson
Beth and Bob Niemann
Sharon Niemmann
Jacki Nowack
Cemil Nuriler
Dreanna Nuss
Jon O’Dowd-Ceballos
Jen O’Handley
Ellen O’Laughlin
O’Laughlin Family Fund
Elizabeth Odders-White (P)
Casey Oelkers (P)
Brett Ogorzalek
Jill Olofson
Cherie and Bruce Olsen
Carl Olson
Olson Family Fund
Molly Rice and Dave Otterson
Bernadette Overkamp
Brianna Overkamp
Amitabh Pal (P)
Quyen Palenik (P)
Linda Palmer
Soumya Palreddy
Kathy Panaro
Kip Parker
Nilesh Patel
Jeanne Patenaude
Paul Patenaude
Philip Patenaude
Sean Patrick
Sarah Paul
Chris Paulu
Jon Pearce
David Pederson
Allison Peret-Derosia
Carol Pfeiffer
Elizabeth Phelan
Ginger Pippert
Christine & Rick Pitt
Jamie & Brian Pitt
Laura Pitt
The Planert Family
Joyce Plazas de Holicek
Kathleen Plunkett
Eric Powell
Frances Powell
Steve Powell
Barb Premo
Mark Premo
Matthew Premo
Renee Premo-Schwinefus
The Primozic Family
Randy Primozic
Anne Pringle (P)
Mary Prior
Meghann Fougerousse Proper
Michelle Quinn Welch
Irene Radcliffe
Kevyn Radcliffe
Tracy Radel
M. Jeannie Rainbolt
Leila Ramagopal-Pertl
Marsha Rana
Ramachandra and Diana Rao
Bob Factor & Kris Rasmussen
Nancy & Roger Rathke
Susan Rathke
Heather Rattmann (P)
Petri Rauhakallio
Alison Read
Don Read
Beth & Andy Reeser
Louise & Larry Reeser
Deanna Regel
John and Cynthia Rice
Karyl Rice
Laurel Rice
Lisa & Stephen Rice
Kathryn Richmond
Maira Rivera
Hossein and Fereshthe Rod
Gretchen Rodefeld (P)
Emily Rodriguez
Roberta Rogers
Brenda Rohloff
Dottie & Elmer Roorda
Kaycie Rose
Michael Ross
Bruce Rounds
Cheryl Rowe
Rebecca and James Runo
Alphonso and Ja’Nette Russo
Deb Rusy
Kellie Ryan
Luisa & Umberto Saffiotti
James & Susan Sahlstrom
Ken and Julie Sahlstrom
Ricki and Pat Sajbel
Mark Saltzman
Rachel Salvo
Ceferino Sanchez (P)
Norma Sanchez
Leyla Sanyer
Charlotte & Asher Sattin
Jack and Marilyn Schairer
Linda Scharnberger
Patricia Schlafer
Nancy Schmidt-Nason
Ingrid Schmit
Heather Schoff
Barb Schrank
Debra Schueller
Kate Schuett
Doris & Ken Schultz
Char and Sandy Scrima
Alyssa and Steve Sellwood
Shirley Sercombe
Mary and Joel Sherer
Angie Sheskey (P)
Geri K. Shouba
Artur Siklos
Rajiv & Vibha Singh
David and Betty Sippel
Hali Smalley
Debra L. Smith
Frank Snell
Megan and Benjamin Snell
Randall and Susan Snell
Mike Solheim
Brook Soltvedt and Dave Nelson
John Sommer
Margaret Sommer
Karla Souzek
Mary Spielbauer (P)
Judy & Howard Spindler
Colleen & Mark Sprecher
Ruth St. John
Kristy Staszak
Erin & Jeff Staver (P)
Rafaela Stavro
Debbie Stecker
Meghan Stecker
Maggie Steele
Barbara Claymaker Steen
George and Patricia Steil
Mary Stoffel and Rich Novotney
Jennie Stoltz
Jim and Linda Stolzenburg
Mark Stolzenburg
Tom Stolzenburg (P)
Anne Stone
Cheryl Stormes
Lindsay & Ty Cashen (P)
Ellie’s Grammy
Heather Stotts
Jane Streicher
Jodi Streicher-Bremer (P)
Ken & Joanne Streit
Joseph A. Stripling Jr.
Ellen Sullivan
Michael and Kathleen Sullivan
Judy Swanson
Randal Swiggum
Paul Synnes
Chris Tall
Granpa & Grammy T
Nancy Thayer-Hart
The Theoharis Family
Deb Tichenor
Edith Tiedt
Lisa Tiedt (P)
Nancy Toft Brooks
Cathy Toft
Sally Toft
Bianca Tomasini
Paula Tomsha
Brian and Lynn Tool
Nick & Laura Webster (A&P)
Kendra Toseff
Lynne Toseff
Sally and Jeff Toseff
Gary Toth
Kathy Treadway
Erin Trondson
Aaron Truscott (P)
Vicki Truscott-Tridle
Jessa & Brent Valentine (P)
Ken Van Dyke (P)
MJ Van Dyke
Kayla Van Dyke-Griena
Bruce and Becky Van Houten
Laureen Van Norman
Shelly & John Van Note (P)
Teri Varney
Jean Verban
Buzz Verucchi
Dick and Dawn Verucchi
Douglas Veum
Kimberly Virden
Nick Vitale
Wayne & Sue Vorpahl
Joe Walker
Jeannine Walters
Lennie Walters
Josh Wang
Nicole Wascoe Bauman
Ralf Wehlitz (P)
Brian Weidner
Kate Wellenstein (A)
The Band ROSSER
Lorraine and Hans Westermark
Ingrid Westin
Judy White
Denise & Randy Wiggins
Craig & Brenda Wilcox (P)
Michelle Wilkes
Nick Wilkes
Carl & Jodie Williams (P)
KJ Williams
Lindsay Williams (P)
Ondra Williams
Jaelan Wilson
Craig Wuerzberger (P)
Karianne Wyse
The Yancey Family (P)
Adam Yeazel
Daniel Yeazel
Linnea Yeazel
Nathan Yeazel
Roy Yeazel
Steve Yeazel (A&P)
Beth Yerly
Katherine Yi
Teresa Young
Kristine Zaballos
Dolores & Ray Zielinski
David and Susan Zumdahl
The Impact of Your Gift
- $50 supports the cost of music for one choir for one semester
- $100 allows ten concert tickets to be set aside for our scholarship students’ families, ensuring that all of our singers have a cheering section
- $300 provides safe and reliable transportation to rehearsals for one semester for a student in need of assistance
- $500 sponsors a full need-based scholarship for a singer in Purcell or Choraliers.
- $1,000 covers the cost of t-shirts, tour transportation and supplies for the School and Community Choral Program, offering choral enrichment opportunities during recess at a Madison public school, for one semester.
Donor Bill of Rights
PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. | VI To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law |
| II To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities. | VII To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. |
| III To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements. | VIII To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors. |
| IV To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. | IX To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. |
| V To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition. | X To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers. |
Our Financial Information
Madison Youth Choirs is proud to have received the honor of Gold Status through GuideStar, a national organization which provides comprehensive information on non-profits to a broad public audience. This distinction is granted to only 0.5% of the 1.8 million non-profits represented on GuideStar and recognizes MYC’s strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
You can find our listing, which includes links to past 990 forms, on Guidestar.org
WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to show your support for MYC.
Sponsor a Concert
Sponsor a Concert
Sponsoring an MYC concert or program can be a fantastic way for individuals, businesses and organizations to invest in high-quality youth arts education while reaching a large, family-oriented audience. All sponsors receive recognition in our concert programs and e-newsletter, as well as additional opportunities for acknowledgement and collaboration.
View the concert sponsorship opportunities below. Contact Nicole Sparacino, Development Director, for information about supporting a specific concert or program.
Sponsorship Opportunities & Impact
- Spring Concert
Your support of MYC’s season-closing concert will help us cover:- Facility rental at the Overture Center, giving our singers an opportunity to perform on a world-class stage
- Music licensing fees
- Printing and promotional materials
- Ticket underwriting, ensuring that access to the concert series remains affordable for all families
- Intergenerational Choir
Celebrating the power of creative expression at every age, this celebrated performing ensemble of MYC singers, alumni, and Capitol Lakes residents blends the voices of singers ages 15 to 95. Sponsorship support provides:- Outstanding choral instruction employing techniques to empower the senior voice
- Challenging classical and contemporary musical literature
- Complimentary tickets to MYC concerts for Capitol Lakes residents
- A national model for collaboration between artists of different generations
- School and Community Choral Program
This popular and growing outreach program provides a diverse group of students at two Madison public schools and three community centers with the opportunity to sing in a choir for the first time. Rehearsals are held directly in students’ music classrooms or community centers in their neighborhoods, making the program extremely accessible for many students who have been traditionally underserved in the arts. Sponsorship support provides:- Teaching materials, scores, and supplies
- Choir t-shirts for every student, bolstering pride among choir members
- Buses for the choirs’ concert tours to the State Capitol and local retirement communities
Advertise
Program Book Advertising
Ad placement with MYC solidifies your identity as a dedicated supporter of the arts and specifically of music education in our community. Our concert patrons are enthusiastic, loyal consumers of family-oriented excellence. MYC provides a comprehensive music education, meaningful performance opportunities, and social and personal skill development to any student desiring a place to grow through music. The benefits are many—thank you for your support!
For more information about program book advertising, contact Lynn Hembel.
2019-20 Program Book Advertising
Publication dates:
- Dec 7 /8, 2019 / artwork due: Nov 8, 2019
- May 2/3, 2020 / artwork due: Apr 3, 2020
| AD SIZE | PRICE | DIMENSIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Page | $300 | 2.5"w x 3.75"h |
| Half Page | $400 | 4.75"w x 3.75"h |
| Full Page | $600 | 5"w x 8"h |
| Full Page - Inside Cover | $700 | 5.5"w x 8.5"h, add .125" bleed |
| Full Page - Back Cover | $750 | 5.5"w x 8.5"h, add .125" bleed |
Thanks to our 2018-2019 season advertisers!
Audio for the Arts
Festival Choir
Nodramaturg
Madison Country Day School
Madison Opera
Madison Symphony Orchestra
Madison Women’s Health
Maple Grove Dental
Orange Tree Imports
UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic
Leave a Legacy
Madison Youth Choirs Legacy Society
Honoring MYC supporters who have made a planned gift
In July 2003, Madison Youth Choirs (MYC) was created through the merger of the Madison Boychoir and Madison Children’s Choir, combining nearly 50 years of service to young people in our community. Since 2003, participation in MYC’s choral programs has more than doubled, and a growing scholarship fund has ensured that every child, regardless of financial ability, has the opportunity to add his or her voice to the choir.
With a rich, historic past and a bright, expanding future, Madison Youth Choirs is thrilled to offer a new opportunity for our supporters to help assure the sustainability of the choirs for years to come. Anyone who chooses to make MYC the beneficiary of a planned gift, regardless of the amount, is eligible to be an honored member of the Madison Youth Choirs Legacy Society.
A planned gift can take many forms and may enable you to:
- Find a way to give more than you ever thought possible
- Enhance your income by making a gift that gives back
- Ease your income, gift, and estate tax burden
- Honor a loved one through a named endowment that will permanently support a program
For assistance with planning a legacy gift to MYC, contact Nicole Sparacino, Development Director.
Designating a Planned Gift
A gift may be given without restrictions or specified for a particular purpose or program that you find compelling. A planned gift can also provide you with the opportunity to establish an enduring legacy and partnership with MYC that will recognize your special support of the choirs. If you are already prepared to speak with your financial advisor or attorney about making a planned gift to MYC, please feel free to use the following sample language (PDF) to help you get started.
Bequest
- The most popular of all planned giving options, a bequest is a written statement in a donor’s will directing that a specific amount or a percentage of an estate will be donated to a charity
- Through a bequest, you will be able to support MYC with a gift that costs you nothing now, but will create amazing music opportunities for years to come
- A bequest to Madison Youth Choirs is fully deductible for federal estate tax purposes
Giving Appreciated Assets
- Giving appreciated property such as stocks, insurance policies, and real estate is often more beneficial to a donor than giving the equivalent amount in cash.
- Some assets can benefit you more if you give them away
- Some gifts cost nothing now, but leave a legacy later
- Some gifts allow you to pass more on to your heirs, while relieving a potential tax burden
- The tax savings when naming a charity as the beneficiary of a retirement plan rather than a non-charity can be as much as 75 cents on the dollar
Talk with your financial advisor or attorney about what makes sense for your particular situation.
Or contact us. We’d love to start a conversation about a possible partnership as we enter our second decade of providing thoughtful and innovative music education to students from throughout Dane County and beyond.
Thank you to our Sponsors.
