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Rocky Ridge Music Center Foundation

Rocky Ridge Music Center Foundation

Boulder, CO 80304
Tax ID84-6035931

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About this organization

Revenue

$809,671

Expenses

$978,678

Mission

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH MUSIC, NATURE, AND COMMUNITY.

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SUMMER SEMINARS MUSIC INSTRUCTION YOUTH PROGRAMS ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER'S YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS EVERYTHING FROM HALF HOUR LESSONS TO A MONTH-LONG RESIDENTIAL MUSIC INTENSIVE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AT THE BOULDER AND ESTES PARK LOCATIONS. DURING THE FOUR WEEKS YOUNG ARTIST SEMINAR, STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES 18 TO 24 RECEIVE TWO WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSONS, PERFORM TWO ORCHESTRA CONCERTS, DELVE DEEPLY INTO ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC AND PERFORM FOR THEIR PEERS AND THE PUBLIC AT OUR HISTORIC CONCERT HALL AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO WINNERS PERFORM WITH THE YOUNG ARTIST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, PARTICIPATE IN YOUNG ARTIST PIANO TRIO FELLOWS PROGRAM, ATTEND PANEL DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND TAKE PART IN MOCK AUDITIONS AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM SEASONED ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS. YOUNG ARTIST COMPOSERS RECEIVE READINGS BY FACULTY AS WELL AS PREMIERE PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING OF THEIR WORKS. IN TWO WEEKS OF JUNIOR MUSIC PROGRAMS, STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES 10 TO 17 HONE THEIR SKILLS AND DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE MUSICAL VOICES THROUGH COMPOSITION, ENSEMBLES, PERFORMANCE, AND PRIVATE TUTORIALS. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS COLLABORATE TO COMPOSE A NEW ORCHESTRAL WORK FOR THE FINAL CONCERT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH INCLUDE ELECTIVES IN JAZZ IMPROVISATION, FIDDLING, OR MUSICAL THEATRE. THEY ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES FURTHER THROUGH STUDY OF ADVANCED CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE OR PARTICIPATE IN THE CONCERTO COMPETITION. ADULT PROGRAMS THE ADULT PIANO SEMINAR AT THE ESTES PARK CAMPUS PRODUCES TWO, FOUR DAY SEMINARS WHICH OFFER ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS TO ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS IN LESSONS AND MASTER CLASSES WITH PROFESSIONAL PIANO INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS. CHAMBERRE-IN-THE-ROCKIES OFFERS AMATEUR STRING PLAYERS A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED PEERS WHO ENJOY PLAYING CHAMBER MUSIC OVER ONE TO FIVE DAYS, AND FORMING LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH SHARED LOVE OF MUSIC.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Rocky ridge music center transforms lives through music, nature, and community.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Rocky ridge music center transforms lives through music, nature, and community.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CO.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 3970 BROADWAY, BOULDER, CO, 80304.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 92 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$169,007.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1955.
  • The organization pays $443,808 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $86,008 in fundraising expenses.

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