2015 annual report - Note

2015 ANNUAL REPORT
WHY IS MUSIC SO IMPORTANT?
Music helps us to connect, express, heal and thrive.
That’s a bold statement. Yet more and more scientific studies are backing it up.
• Music has played an important
role in every society and
culture, and there is growing
evidence that music evolved
as a means of creating social
connection.
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• Music is processed unlike
anything else in our brains. It
helps us speak, think, move,
and communicate in ways
that nothing else can.
• Music can also improve
our mental well-being and
overall quality of life in ways
that we are just beginning to
understand.
MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE.
We tend to believe that music is something for children or people who are gifted
musicians. The rest of us would do best to be quiet and let others play, sing and dance.
At Note-Able Music Therapy Services, we create lasting change in the lives of people of
all ages and abilities through music.
We all have a voice. We all have our own inner rhythm. And we all deserve the opportunity
to express ourselves without fear or judgment.
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Unfortunately, that belief keeps us from embracing all of the benefits and joys of
music. This belief is particularly harmful for people with disabilities or health challenges,
because they are often already marginalized. When it comes to music, the people who
need it the most have the least access.
LIKE MANY PEOPLE WITH AUTISM...
...Charles is drawn to music. Music therapy
is helping him develop his ability to connect
and communicate.
As Charles was drumming during a recent
music therapy session, he decided that he
wanted to show his mom what he could do.
He went out to invite her in to his session
and started to play. As mom filmed his
performance, she began to cry.
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After a minute, Charles noticed her tears.
He stopped playing and said, “You’re crying,
Mom. I think you’re feeling joy, right?” As she
nodded through her tears, he got up, gave
her a hug, and reassured her, “It’s okay mom,
I’m feeling happy too.”
Music opened a rare window for mother and
son to truly connect.
“It’s okay mom, I’m
feeling happy too.”
WHO WE SERVED THIS YEAR
597
Participant breakdown by age
Total number of participants.
12,712
Total outreach
1,910
Hours of programming
12% - 0-5 year olds
10% - 31-40 year olds
Participant hours
14% - 6-10 year olds
14% - 41-55 year olds
18% - 11-20 year olds
19% - 55+ year olds
2,810
Volunteer hours
13% - 21-30 year olds
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6,868
ADAPTIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS & PRIVATE LESSONS
We offer group classes for music and dance as well as adaptive lessons for people
with disabilities to focus on an instrument. We can make modifications to instruments
or class situations so that everyone can participate as fully as possible in their chosen
musical expression.
MUSIC THERAPY
Our board-certified and licensed music therapists work with people with a range of
diagnoses. Music therapy is the evidence-based use of music to help people reach their
full potential in multiple dimensions including social, cognitive, physical, neurological,
and emotional health.
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THE NOTE-ABLES
Founded more than 16 years ago, The NoteAbles is a group of professional musicians
who shatter the stereotype that people with
disabilities have limited talents and abilities.
They are artists and advocates who play a
vital role in the dynamic arts community of the
Truckee Meadows.
JODI LEADS...
...music therapy groups in an inpatient
dementia unit at Northern Nevada Medical
Center. This past fall she met a man on the
unit who was buckled into his wheelchair
due to his fall risk. He was unhappy and
agitated.
As soon as Jodi started singing and playing
Blue Skies, this man reached out to her,
smiled, and sang along. He did not remember
his name or where he was, but he knew the
song and it brought him great joy.
The mood in the
room shifted...
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Seeing how happy he was, a kind nurse
helped him out of his chair. With the help
of another nurse, they danced around the
room - smiling, laughing, and swaying
together. The mood in the room shifted
from one of discomfort and isolation to one
of connection and compassion for everyone.
SHARRI IS A VITAL AND JOYOUS WOMAN...
...who had a stroke five years ago, taking with it her ability to speak freely. After five
years of recovery, many people do not expect to see vast improvements in abilities, but
that hasn’t been true for Sharri.
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Because music uses both hemispheres
of the brain, Sharri is able to sing
language that she has difficulty
speaking. Working with Jodi, Sharri
has written simple songs with lyrics
containing phrases of her daily
life, including being able to tell her
husband that she loves him. Sharri can
now say these important sentences
and continues to gain freedom in
her speech, even without needing to
write everything into song first.
Sharri can now speak these
important sentences...
Music has become an important key
to rebuilding her ability to communicate and connect with the world.
SURVEY OUTCOMES
It is important for us to know how our programs are
impacting the lives of our families and participants, so
we ask them for feedback at least twice a year. After
six months of participating in NMTS programs:
100%
83%
would recommend
NMTS to others
feel they’re more involved in
the community
90%
100%
feel their overall experience
at NMTS has been positive
100%
feel NMTS is having a positive
impact on their or their child’s life
“My memory has improved. I
feel less alone and I’m doing
better physically and mentally.”
“She has more self-esteem and
looks forward to music.”
“I now have friends and have
a reason to get up in the
morning.”
“I really like everything you all
do for us!”
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feel good about
themselves
“My son is very happy.”
FINANCIALS
“I DONATE BECAUSE...
…I’ve witnessed the
incredible power of music
therapy through NMTS
firsthand. Many lives can
be impacted in a great way
and I enjoy being a part of
that discovery process.”
Chuck Kazemi
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Momentum
32% - Individual Contributions
6% - Contracts
28% - Grants
<1% - Other
18% - Class Fees
<1% - Performance Income
15% - Evening of Romance
* Endowment Founding Circle
City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission
Nevada Arts Council
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
Ms. Heidemarie Rochlin*
**High Notes Society
The Stillwater Foundation
Tousson & Geilan Toppozada*
Terry Lee Wells Foundation
Earl & Peggy Whitney (Mathguy.us)*
Benefactors ($5,000 -$9,999)
Barbara Anderson, CPA
AIG
Jon Ben Snow Memorial Trust Susan Mazer & Dallas Smith**
Millard Reed
Patrons ($1,000 – $4,999)
Alliance with the Washoe
County Medical Society
Dermody Properties Foundation
Larry & Laura Duffrin
Cheryl Eckert – Loving Paws*
Community Foundation of
Western Nevada‘s High School
Giving Circle
Steven & Jeri Fisher
Mary Lee & Chuck Fulkerson
Great Basin Brewing Company
Hi Point Coffee & Cafe
Pythian Sisters of Nevada:
Jeanille Hyde, Grand Chief*
The Life Change Center**
Joe Macaluso*
Tony Macaluso*
Marilyn Melton
Charles H. Stout Foundation
Judge Nancy Oesterle*
Chris & Cindy Prescott
Reno Access Advisory
Committee
Reno Sparks Scheels
Renown Health Foundation
Dr. Frank E. Roberts
Reno Sunrise Rotary
Trinity Applied Internet
Union Pacific Foundation
United Federal Credit Union
David & Connie Wilson*
You MicroSpa (Alex Leeder)
Florence Cordine
Frontier Financial Credit Union
Sustainers ($500 – $999)
City of Sparks Leisure Without Limits
Jaime Briscoe Collins
Mary & Louis Corona
Ty Martin – Craft Wine & Beer
Barbara Croucher
ERGS Property Management
Scott Faulkner & Andrea Lenz
John & Wendy Firestone
Ray & Gayle Freeman
Gunderson Law Firm
Scott Harrington
Tia Henderson
Kate & Jay Kirkpatrick
Law Offices of Thomas J. Hall
Amie Laughlin – VanZant Auctions
Chuck Kazemi–Make Your Momentum**
Camille Montgomery
Pauline & Jeanine Mooers
John & Marilyn Morrey
Nevada Governor’s Council on
Developmental Disabilities
Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association
Pediatric Associates
Chuck Reider
Reno Fire Department
Reno Jazz Orchestra
Lorraine & Eric Renteria**
Lisa Rizzoli**
Jim Robertson
Rounds Bakery
Sierra Nevada Chocolate Company
Michael Connelly – Sierra Tap House
Mark Simon
Mike & Carolyn Smith
Sparks Fire Department
Ellie & Jim Van Winkle
Supporters ($250 – $499)
Giles Altenburg
Dee Dee Bossart
Debra Bradshaw
Steven & Lois Brown
Daryl Distefano – Distefano Photography
Dennis & Diana Doty
Nate Eng
Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston
David Evans - 509 Creative
Bob Fulkerson
Angela & Tobin Fuss
Dan Gustin
Jackie Hogan
Mark Trujillo – The Hub Coffee Co.
Karlene Lovering
Shelby McAuliffe
McAuliffe Therapy
Debbie McCarthy
Stuart Murtland
The Neon Dragonfly
Re/MAX
Eric Roberts
Ivan & Joanne Rosdahl
Savage and Son
Larry & Karen Smith
Chris & Doyle Stewart
Ken & Doreen Vogel
Jonathan Wilson
Boosters (up to $249)
Amber Aiton
Danielle Archuleta-Mosier
Backstage Pass
Sandy Backus
Roberta Baker
Mark Bell
Lois & David Bianchi
Susan Boskoff
Lorraine Bruce
Laverne Burmeister
Marlene Burnsky
Mayte Castro
Christine Cheney
Melou Stewart Cline
Judith Cole
Kevin Craik
Lois Craik
Deborah & Fred Crist
Barbara Daliposon
Kristen Darnielle
Leslie Debeaux
Mark Puig De Vall
John T. Drakulich
Kathleen Edwards
Judy & Ron Ethridge
Joyce Fisher
Foresight Vision Care
Ed & Marge Fraser
Anne Fulkerson
Sybil Furman
Joe & Liesa Garcia
Brigham & Jane Gardner
Linda Gardner
Tim Gavagan
Jan & Michael Gilbert
Susan Gottsacker
Theresa & Nicholas Grant
Thomas & Pamela Griffin
Barbara Gruenewald
Emily Hammer
Sharon Hickox
Roger & Linda Mae Hivert
Diana Hoffman
Jackie Hogan
Chuck Holt, PhD.
Millie Hopper
Kathy Imboden
William & Beth Isaeff
Yvonne Isola
Jan Johnson
Lauren Johnson
Java Ship Coffee
Don & Martha Jessup
Monica & David
Kemppainen
Lucille Knight
Marilyn & Chuck Landolt
Tina Leighton
Ginger Lenox
Peter Lenz
Falynne Lewing
Michelle Scott-Lewing
Loud as Folk
Karlene Lovering
Linda & John Madsen
Lisa Mancini
Brook Marlowe
Luna Maya
Laura & Wayne McAuliffe
Debbie McCarthy
Barbara McMeen
Gregory & Amy Poulos
Rick & Natalie Michaelson Michael Prescott
Mary Miller
Sophie Ralston
Patricia Mooers
Councilwoman Julia Ratti
Paul Moon
Theresa Reilly
Elaine Moser
Raquel Riggle
Nevada Gay Men’s Chorus Richard & Vicki Rinehart
Charles & Kathleen
Gerardo Rodriguez, M.D.
Noneman
David Scher
Monica Pappa –
Elaine Schmidt
Fingerprint Express
Sharon Schomberg
Organic Taste of Chicago Terri Schultz
Michelle Pappas
Stephen & Cheryl
Chuck & Marylyn Parmelee Schumacher
Darcy Shepard
Ron Short
Larry & Judy Simcoe
Dean Staples
Margaret Stewart
Rose & Greg Stuart
Judy Sturmer
Dena Sweigart
Laurel & Dean Sweigart
Jerry & Linda Taylor
Jean Taylor
Jennifer Tibben
Sarah & Nate Toney
Gail Trounday
Walter & Shirly Walsh
Bert & Chris Wells
Kenneth Winter
Nancy Young
Sandy Young
Susan Zeiter
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Champions ($10,000 and above)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kate Kirkpatrick, President
Scott Harrington, Past President
Jim Robertson, Secretary
STAFF
Chuck Kazemi, Treasurer
Manal Toppozada, Founder and Executive Director
Debra Bradshaw
John Firestone
Dave Stockman
Sarah Toney, Development Director
Jodi McLaren, Program Coordinator and Music Therapist
Dena Sweigart, Administrative Assistant
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Note-Able Music Therapy Services
Barbara Anderson
Tammy Borde
925 Riverside Drive, Suite 1
Christi Cakiroglu
Scott Faulkner
Reno, NV 89503
Bob Fulkerson
Mary Lee Fulkerson
Joe Macaluso
Lisa Mancini
Jeanine Mooers
Cindy Oesterle-Prescott
Toni Taylor
775.324.5521
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mail@note-ables.org