Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Urban Strings Columbus
Legal Name (if Different): NA
Also Known As: NA
Mailing Address: 191 Melyers Court
City: Columbus
State: OH
Postal Code: 43235
Main Phone: 614-888-9929
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.urbanstringscolumbus.org
Employer ID Number: 83-1233959
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/16/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Out of the Box Strings
Project Description:

The “Out of the Box Strings” Project is a unique project to attract and introduce underserved minority youth to string instruments. Urban Strings Columbus (USC) is requesting $10,000 to fund Master Classes of different musical genres by professionals for youth string musicians. The Master Classes will be conducted by well-trained and credentialed professionals who have a proven record in music instruction in different genres, i.e., classical, sacred, jazz, contemporary, R&B, and hip-hop. The suggested conductors are: 1) Dr. Juliet White Smith, viola chair and professor, the Ohio State University (classical techniques, body care and posture; 2) Dr. Khari Joyner, Head of Strings Department, Baldwin Wallace, Conservatory of Music (classical, sacred music); 3) David Robinson, composer, arranger and founder of Stillwater Youth Orchestra, Atlanta, GA (spirituals, contemporary, hip hop) 4) Jerry Bracey, Jazz Orchestra Conductor, Hampton University, Hampton, VA (jazz, traditional and contemporary) 5) Special Summer program coordinated and conducted by Urban Strings Columbus alumni, introducing beginning youth musicians to strings instruments and music.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Greater Columbus Arts Council – $5,000 Potential: Columbus Foundation – $5,000 Potential: Donors/Sponsors from fundraisers $5,000

Project Duration: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Central Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Catherine
Contact Last Name: Willis
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 6148889929
Contact Email: cat4face@gmail.com