Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc.
\nAlso Known As: The Santa Fe Symphony
\nMailing Address: 301 Griffin St.
\nCity: Santa Fe
\nState: NM
\nPostal Code: 87501-1822
\nMain Phone: (505)983-3530
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.santafesymphony.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 85-0331684
\nOrganization Tax Status: Nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/22\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Santa Fe Symphony\u2019s In-School Music Mentorship Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
\nAccess to quality music education is uneven across New Mexico, where many schools lack robust programs or rely on overextended teachers. As a result, students\u2014especially those from low-income backgrounds\u2014often miss out on the academic, social-emotional, and developmental benefits of learning music.
\nThe Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus addresses this gap through its in-school music mentoring program. In partnership with public-school educators, professional teaching artists provide individualized coaching and small-group instruction during the school day\u2014support that can determine whether a student continues or gives up.
\nCurrently, SFS serves 24 middle and high schools (13 Title 1) in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, reaching 450 students (more than 50% low-income) through 15 mentors. However, limited funding allows for weekly mentoring in only eight schools; the remaining 14 receive intermittent support. Demand from teachers\u2014many managing multiple grade levels and instruments\u2014continues to grow, underscoring the need for consistent, weekly engagement.
\nFunding will expand our mentors\u2019 time in schools supporting school music programs, ensuring that more students receive sustained, high-quality instruction. This investment will:
\n\u2014 Increase access for students who cannot participate in after-school programs
\n\u2014 Support differentiated instruction, improving student outcomes
\n\u2014 Reduce teacher burnout and strengthen school music programs
\n\u2014 Provide equitable opportunities for musically talented students to advance
\nDespite increasing its mentoring budget by 50% (from $20,000 in 2025 to $30,000 in 2026), SFS cannot meet current demand. Foundation support will directly fund teaching artists, expanding proven, high-impact services that help students thrive and sustain music education in our schools.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $30,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Lineberry Foundation ($10,000); Delle Foundation ($10,000) <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 9\/1\/26- 5\/31\/27
\nGeographical Area Served: Santa Fe and Los Alamos, NM (Northern NM)
\nAge Group To Be Served: 14-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jennifer
\nContact Last Name: Ferraro
\nContact Title: Grants Manager
\nContact Phone: (505)983-3530
\nContact Email: grants@santafesymphony.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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