Grand Teton Music Festival, Inc.
Mission
Grand Teton Music Festival provides exhilarating musical experiences to the residents and visitors of Teton County.
Ruling year
1970
Executive Director
Emma Kail
Main address
PO Box 9117
Jackson, WY 83002 USA
EIN
23-7034152
NTEE code
Music (A68)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The primary concern Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) is addressing is how to maintain and expand an audience for classical music in Teton County, Wyoming. Nationwide, the number of individuals attending classical music presentations has declined more than 3% from 2002 to 2017 according to the National Endowment for the Arts. All presenters of classical music, including Festivals and Symphony Orchestras, are spending significant resources to address this trend, especially as it pertains to traditional classical programming. Compounding the issue is a rapidly diversifying audience demographic (including aging patrons) and increased competition for attention from sources that didn’t exist 15 years ago (Social Media, Smart Phones, high quality Video Streaming). Although GTMF is tucked away in rural northwest Wyoming, the market dynamics affecting metropolitan presenters of classical music are the same.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Grand Teton Music Festival
The festival was founded in 1962 by the Jackson Hole Fine Arts Festival to foster classical music experiences for performers and audiences and to improve and enrich the cultural awareness and opportunities for people in Wyoming and the adjacent area. Sixty years since its humble beginnings performing in a tent at the base of the Tetons, the Festival is now sought after for both listeners and performers alike as a destination to experience the finest in classical music throughout the summer.
The Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra consists of top talent from across the country, including more than 200 musicians from 80 orchestras and 55 institutions of higher learning, many performing together each summer for over 25 years. The Festival also welcomes some of the most sought-after soloists and visiting artists in classical music today.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total Number of Events
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Grand Teton Music Festival
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Increase in Audience Attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Grand Teton Music Festival
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Increase in fundraising support from Individuals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Grand Teton Music Festival
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Grand Teton Music Festival is aiming to increase attendance to classical music performances in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In order for GTMF to remain relevant, financially stable, and sustainable, the organization needs to focus on having a strong attendance base to traditional classical music presentations. The audience provides the foundation for a strong and diverse donor base.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Grand Teton Music Festival has focused on three strategies for increasing attendance. The first is to program classical music that has broad audience appeal. We ascertain the potential appeal by regularly surveying our audience for feedback. The second strategy is to increase local marketing efforts, both traditional print and online media outlets. The third strategy is to keep ticket prices at an affordable level, provide free tickets for all students and offer reduced day-of ticket rates.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Since 2014, Grand Teton Music Festival has implemented these strategies primarily through recruiting and developing a high-performing staff. Having an experienced, talented and professional team that can deliver on programming, marketing, and customer service has been essential in advancing the organization’s mission.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Grand Teton Music Festival has seen a nearly 70% increase in total attendance to its summer festival. Events that take place during the remainder of the year have also seen increases.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
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Grand Teton Music Festival, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 06/16/2023
Barbara McCelvey
No Affiliation
Term: 2021 - 2024
John Costello
John Costello
Katherine Brooks
Laurentius Marais
Barbara McCelvey
Ari Rifkin
Mark Yockey
Andrew Watson
Robert Spetzler
Philip Sherringham
Gary Harvey
Matthew Lusins
David Donovan
Don Larson
Suzanne Mesinoglu
Jack Selby
Madeline Adkins
Natalie Clark
Peter Fenton
Daniel Laufer
Matthew Stoner
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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