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Form 990Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

OMB No 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 005Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung

benefit trust or private foundation )Open to Publi,j

► The organization may have to use a copy of this retu rn to satisfy state reporting requirements. i . • f

A For the 2005 calendar year, or tax year beginning June 1 , 20(

B Check if applicable f

q Address change i le^ôa^êee^^reoeot^êêei^îêo^îelêeooêê^âeioee^^ a (e^^

and ,20D Employer identification number

-3 G 'D D I II ., v.,--

0000E Telephone number

R (815)356-6296$ F Accounting method : [3 Cash q Accrual

q Other (specify) ►H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations.H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? q Yes [N No

H(b) If "Yes," enter number of affiliates ► N/A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

H(c) Are all affiliates included ? q Yes q No(If "No," attach a list See instructions.)

NIAH(d) Is this a separate return filed by an

organization covered by a group ruling? Yes [N No

I Group Exemption Number ►

I 29 IB 200605 03 15 3IMCHENRY COUNTY MUSIC CENTER1401 COUNTRY CLUB RD

F-1CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014-5605

Amended return

q Application pending • Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitabletrusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

G Website : ► WWW . mcmusic . or.-

J Organization type (check only one) ► ® 501(c) (j ) 4 (insert no) U 4947(a)(1) or U 527

K Check here ► q if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000 Theorganization need not file a return with the IRS, but if the organization chooses to file a return, besure to file a complete return Some states require a complete return.

I Gross receipts . Add lines 6b , 8b, 9b , and 10b to line 12 ► 357933 .60M Check ► q if the organization is not required

to attach Sch B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)

Revenue, Expenses , and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions.

1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received:

a Direct public support . . . . . . . . . . . . . is 75 626 . 02

b Indirect public support . . . . . . . . . . lb ---

c Government contributions (grants) 1c 1008 00d Total (add lines 1 a through 1 c) (cash $ 8 5 711, 0 2 noncash $ ---- ) . Id 8

2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 2 6 1614.913 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ---4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Dividends and interest from securities . . . . . . . . . . . 56a Gross rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a

b Less: rental expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b __

c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) . .. . . . . . . 6c ---

7 Other investment income (describe ► ) 7

8a Gross amount from sales of assets other(A) Securities (B) Other

than inventory . . . . . . 8a

b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses, 8b

c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) . . . 8c

d Net gain or (loss) (combine line 8c columns (A) and (B)) . . . . . . . . . 8d_

, . .9 Special events and activities (attach schedule). If any amount is from gaming , check here ► q

__ a Gross revenue (not including $ 2534o33 ofcontributions reported on line 1a) . . . . . . . 9a 6616.67

b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b 22806. 00CYD c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) . 9c ( 1618 9

10a Gr ss s less returns and allowances 10a 86. 93,

b Le s: co 0V

10b 1118 . 7 2 - 68.21c Gr ss ro I s of in ntory (attach schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10a). 10c

r) 11 0 re (from Part VII, lW 03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 612 T f81 a=(Jiojli , 2 , 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 1 Oc, and 11) . 12 114008 .8 813 P og line olumn (B)) . . . . . . . . 13 2 8 1745.2714 anag 6r n I rom ne 44 column (C)) 14 95201.15t . . . . . . ., . . . .

15 Fun rats olum (D)) 15 1862.69i 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ---

17 Total expenses (add lines 16 and 44, column (A)) 17 362809.11-18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) . . . . . . . . . 18 ( 48800.23)

column (A)) . .19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73 19 1129 03.23Qm

,20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation). . . . . . . 20 ( 2 5571 , 08 )

z 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20) 21 3 8 55 8 ,A?-For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions . Cat No 11282Y Form 99 (2005)

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Form 990 (2005)

Statement of All organizations must complete column (A). Columns (B), (CJ, and (D) are required for section 501(c)(3) and 4)

Functional Expenses organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others. (See the instructions.)

Do not include amounts reported on line6b, 8b, 9b, 10b, or 16 of Part 1.

(A) Total (B) Programservices

(C) Managementand general (D) Fundraising

22 Grants and allocations (attach schedule r(cash $ -0- noncash $ 13352.5 )7If this amount includes foreign grants , check here ► q

2213352.57 13352.57

23 Specific assistance to individuals (attachschedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 --- ---

24 Benefits paid to or for members (attachschedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

__- _

-25 Compensation of officers directors etc. 25 4 9 922.7 1 17 3 57 . 69__ __

32365.56 199-4-6, ,26 Other salaries and wages . . . . 26 52097.05 28997.61 2024 .14 - 2853-30.27 Pension plan contributions . . . . . . 27 --- --- - ---

28 Other employee benefits . 28 2 2 . 22 37.65 190-37 ---

29 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 29 10043. 6 3 43 6b .7 6 5295.23 359. 6 230 Professional fundraising fees 30 --- --- --- ---. . . . . .31 Accounting fees . . 31 2000.00 --- 2000.00 ---. . . . . . . .32 Legal fees . . . . . 32 --- --- --- ---. . . . . . .

33 Supplies . . . . . . . 33 3976.19 1741.55 2234.64 ---. .. . .34 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 4233.51 2010.92 2010.91 211.69-35 Postage and shipping 35 4438.66 2152-75 2152. 75 133.16. . . . . . . .

36 Occupancy . . . 36 40777 -88 3 5356.2 8 54 22.60 ---. . . . . . . .

37 Equipment rental and maintenance . . . 37 4585.60 723.01 3 862. 59 ---.

38 Printing and publications . 38 11218.82 9123 .1 9 1 990.16 105.4739 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39790.8 4 0.8 --- ---

40 Conferences conventions and meetings . 40 17 .26 4 2.00 1717 .26 ---, ,41 Interest 41 173 6.20 1 1 02.15 0 ---. . . . . . .42 Depreciation depletion etc. (attach schedule) 42 --- --- --- ---, ,

43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize):a

_Insuri"_nce---------------------------------43a 5 204. 00 2602 00 2602 . 00 ---

b _1ndependent__Contractors____ 43b 1 24497, 21 11871 0 .70 57 66 .51 ---c _1V is c_,___concert _ $c__rec tai _ e so 23 86 . 6 3 2 3 86 . 6 1 --- ---d _Znst ^^nt__ __e_qu ment__-Dur dL s,3 000 82 2247.95 75 2 . 8 7 ---

,e. `-I ue-s-----Li lae 43e 2 53 6 .96 490 . 00 204 6 .96 ---f --- 43f 3 0 7 2 , 911.00 2161.99 ---s _Qthex_-_feaes--&---e Uen,9eB-------- 439 1928 ,60 --- 1928.60 ---

44 Total functional expenses . Add lines 22through 43 . (Organizations completingcolumns (B)-(D), carry these totals to lines13-15) 4 P 82809 .11 283 74 5 .27 95201-15 3862.69

Joint Costs . Check ► q if you are following SOP 98-2.Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? . ► q Yes Q No

If "Yes," enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ , (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $

(iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ ; and (iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising $

Form 990 (2005)

Form 990 (2005)

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the instructions.)

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people , serves as the primary or sole source of information about aparticular organization . How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presentedon its return . Therefore , please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes , in Part III , the organization'sprograms and accomplishments.

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ► Mus1.c__EdUDati le.....SEE--EXh NA_o Program Service

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner. State the number ( Required for 501(c)(3) andof clients served , publications issued , etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable . (Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) (4) orgs, and 4947(a)(1)

organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others .)trusts, ouh ast) nai for

a MICHENRY__COUZNl'Y__YOUTH ORCI-_IESTRAS ------Full concert & rehearsalschedule-_ for- a p^?roxiniatelyy 120 student musicians in 3_ e_nsem-- ------------- -bl_e_s__carred__on__by__anproxim,tel^r conductors, consultants,extra__musicians,^__ soloists-}__ concerto competition judges-,.. andcomt^osers_a _____T.ncluded_ a tour- to Europe dring-_June 2005_a_____See

andE_xhiblt No_o___2 (r!Iem'oership Hanb ok^ o(Grants and allocations

_$

__6303 94 ) If this amount includes fore ign g rants , check here ► q

b THE ACADEMY & LISA ALEXANDRA IVEMORIAL MUSIC SCH LARTHIP:37 part-time instructors taught private and group lessons toapproximately 20 students throughou E he__year,__. YncYu.dec^ 4student recitalss_performances -by .chamber music ensembles,___aPlay--In_x_ and _determination of A^MIS awards for this year.

- ----- ----See_ Dhotoco-oies of MCMC (Acad_Lemy)i------ers-------at- ±ached as tixhibits

- - _fl- ---------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ 7648.6 3 ) If this amount includes foreign grants,

--check here ► q

c CQ TEMPORt^RY -CHILDREN'S CHOIR: Full concert & rehearsal --schedule- for__approximat_e-1_y_ 60--student musicians in ensem ecarried on by pproxiately_8__conductors9 accompanists, extramusicians_9__ and instructors Included a tour to New York City

-(Carnegie__ Hall)__during the summer of 2005._ -See photocopiesof CCC schedules attached as Exhibits Nog 6 and 7.

------------------------------------------- -------------------- --- --------------inc- lud-----esore-f--------g rants- , -

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--►---(Grants and allocations $ --- ) If this amount--

foreign che--

q

d EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS e Classes offered at most Kinder-mus k Internationial__levels throughout the ,year sl.c_ 2'o-g2trler__ classes-.were-__offered throughout themMCMC ! s facility

and__at__Ilome__of__the__ Sp .rrow!_s__facility. ____3__Pe.rt-time nstruc-to __thx ov hout__ the rea.r__served_-approximately-_52_ students en-rQ11e __-i)a_ !.ICPI^C!_.s__.Early__Chilclhood__Programso Some classes__-

Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants , check here ►program services (attach schedule)

(Grants and allocations $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ► q

f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column

107479085

130204.12

2588.1

Form MOU (2005)

Form 990 (2005) Pa e 4

Balance Sheets (See the instructions.) •^Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the descnption (A) (B)

column should be for end-of-year amounts only Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash-non-interest - bearing . . . 20 ° 00 45 5 .00

46 Savings and temporary cash investments See attached 8 2137.54 46 33352.31schedule.

47a Accounts receivable . . . . . . . 47a

b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts . 47b 47c

48a Pledges receivable . . . . . . . 48a

b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 48c

49 Grants receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

50 Receivables from officers, directors , trustees, and key employees(attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

51a Other notes and loans receivable (attachschedule) . . . . . . . . . 51a

b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 51b 51c

52 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . 53

54 Investments-securities (attach schedule) ► q Cost q FMV 54

55a Investments-land, buildings, andequipment : basis . . . . . . . . 55a

b Less : accumulated depreciation (attachschedule) . . . . . . . . . . . 55b 55c

56 Investments-other (attach schedule) . . . . . . . 56

57a Land, buildings , and equipment : basis . 57a

b Less : accumulated depreciation (attachschedule) . . . . . . . . . . 57b 57c

58 Other assets (describe ► See__atta ched_. achedule...of 81 6,92 - 77 58 73558,64Assets Purchased & Donated Assets

163840 31 106915 9559 Total assets (must equal line 74). Add lines 45 through 58. ° 59 °

60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . 2212 2 60 41017. 3 861 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 00 61 2000.0062 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

d 63 Loans from officers directors trustees and key employees (attach=

, , ,schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Lo 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . 64a.

b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) . 2 000 .00 64b 25000.00

65 Other liabilities (describe Do- (A)___C_ar..raffle._liabli4t 3 6 3 6. 5 6 65 3 39 .65to. IIC70 Activity Account & CCC Activity

50910.08 68357 °0366 Total liabilities . Add lines 60 through 65 C count • (B) 66

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 , check here ► © and complete lines67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74.

37186 07 14399 096 67 Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ° 67 °

2 68 Temporarily restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ° 1 68 77975m 69 Permanently restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . ° 69 °

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► q andu. complete lines 70 through 74.

0 70 Capital stock, trust principal , or current funds . . . . . . . . 70

71 Paid - in or capital surplus , or land , building , and equipment fund . 71W

72 Retained earnings , endowment , accumulated income , or other funds 72

73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or linesZ 70 through 72;

column (A) must equal line 19; column (B) must equal line 21 ) . . 112930 ° 23 73 38558.9274 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . Add lines 66 and 73 . 163 40 . 1 74 106915.95

Form 990 (2005)

Fo 990 (2005)

' Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return (See theinstructions. NIA

a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . ab Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12:1 Net unrealized gains on investments . . . . . . . . . . . bi

2 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . b2

3 Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Other (specify)- ----------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- b4

Add lines bl through b4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bc Subtract line b from line a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cd Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b . . . . . . d1

2 Other (specify):d2

Add lines dl and d2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . de Total revenue (Part I, line 12). Add lines c and d . ► e

• Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return N /A

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . ab Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17:

1 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . bi

2 Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 . . . . . . . b2

3 Losses reported on Part 1, line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . b3r.N.

4 Other (specify)- ----------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------b4

Add lines bi through b4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bc Subtract line b from line a . . . . . . . . cd Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b . . . . . . di

2 Other (specify)- ............................................................... •d2

Add lines d1 and d2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . de Total expenses (Part I, line 17). Add lines c and d . ► e

Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.)

(A) Name and address(B)

Title and average hours per(C) Compensation(H not paid , enter

(0) Contributions to employeebenefit plans & deferred

( E) Expense accountand other allowances

week devoted to position -0-. compensation fans

S. '.7alkup Av.Vos,Iarie n 4 Executive erector, voice teac er con-___;r

------------aake IL 0014--- sultant 40 1735503 -0- -0-

Timber-,tichard C.o Williams Trustee/Exec utive Dil ,ector- ___ake Dre Barre ton IL 60010 40 20108.8 -0- -0-

10701 RedHoyt, IV ,Lyndonf Q Treasurer/Tr s teeu__ _ __-- _-lawk Lane , Seri Grove IL 600 1 30 925000 -0- -0-

1Slesuk Anderson,.arlene Assistant Di ec or T s ee•_;o ington CT• Sto Charles 6-------------- 174 15 3208.5 -0- -0-

,.retcg or __Alexsnd>iar_,__ 640 Leonard Trustee'a a Cry stal Lake , IL 60014 2 -0- -0- -0-

_etex..C,er pl,1.,__112.5__Prescott Ln , Secretary residen Trus ee"rystal Lake , 60014 3 -0- -0- -0-

)iane..X-ee-u,...1454._ti'Joodscreek Cis TrusteeCrystal Lake , IL 60014 1 -0- -0- -0-

-o?.^ter--F-•-- oen^, --43---5 °---',lalku Trusteev Lake , 6001 2 -0- -0- -0-

TrusteeTT, 6oo83Groveri-n 1 -0- -0- -0-,g)p -

?atty..Sheer& n..Sehugt rive , Seconj Vice-Pre ident/Tru tee,t TT, 60159

See attachmentForm 990 (2005)

Form 990 (2005)

KIMUM Current Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees (continued)' Yes No

75a Enter the total number of officers , directors , and trustees permitted to vote on organization tfusiness at boarmeetings . l.j current-_L--------------------

b Are any officers , directors , trustees , or key employees listed in Form 990 , Part V-A, or highest compensatedemployees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independentcontractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or Il-B , related to each other through family or businessrelationships? If "Yes," attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) . . 75b X

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensatedemployees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independentcontractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whethertax exempt or taxable, that are related to this organization through common supervision or common control? 75C X

Note . Related organizations include section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations.

If "Yes," attach a statement that identifies the individuals, explains the relationship between thisorganization and the other organization(s), and describes the compensation arrangements,including amounts paid to each individual by each related organization.

d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75d X

Former Officers, Directors, Trustees , and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits (If any formerofficer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list thatperson below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the instructions.)

(A) Name and address (B) Loans and Advances (C) Compensation(D) Contributions to employee

benefd plans & deferredcom nplans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

N A

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------ ---------------------------------------------------------- FOther Information (See the instructions.) Yes No

76 Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes " attach a detailed,description of each activity . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 X

77

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Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? . . . . 77 X

78a

If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes.

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 000 or more durin the ear covered b, g y ythis return? . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78a X

b If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? . . . . . 78b A

79. . . . . . . . .

Was there a liquidation dissolution termination or substantial contraction during the ear? If "Yes " attach, , , y ,a statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 X

80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) throughcommon membership governing bodies trustees officers etc to an t or nonexem tother exem, , , , ., y p porganization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80a X

b

81a

. . . . . . . . .if "Yes," enter the name of the organization ► - NLA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ---------------------------------------------------________________________________________________________ and check whether it is El exempt or q nonexemptEnter direct and indirect political expenditures. (See line 81 instructions.) 1 81a

b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . 81 b XForm 990 (2005)

Forth 990 (2005)

Other Information (continued) Yes No

82a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge Xor at substantially less than fair rental value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82a

b If "Yes," you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include thisamount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II.(See instructions in Part III.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82b S6 7000. 00

83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83a x

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? . . 8313 X84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . 84a X

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions orgifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8413

85 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations. a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? . . . . . 85a

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . 8513

If "Yes" was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organizationreceived a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year.

c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members . . . . . . . . 85c

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures . . . . . . . . . .e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices . .f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? . . . . . . . 859

h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85fto its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for thefollowing tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85h

86 501(c)(7) orgs. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included online 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86a

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities . . . 86b

87 501(c)(12) orgs. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . 87a

b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to othersources against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . 87b

88 At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation orpartnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 X

89a 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:section 4911 ; section 4912 ; section 4955

b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) orgs. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If "Yes," attach Xa statement explaining each transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8913

c Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the yearunder sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► -0-

d Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . . . ► -0-

90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► I11inQZS___________________________________________________________

b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2005 (Seeinstructions .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9013 8

91a The books are in care of A ,, _ T!afdon Hoyt' IV __ _ _ Telephone n . 0- ) -Located at Red Hawk Zene, . Sprir II^rove, ZIP + 4 ► - 00 1-X263.:.:..:::::.:::::

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest i^ or a signature or other authorityover a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial Yes No

Xaccount)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . /. . . . . . . . . . . . . .If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ► NA_______________________________________

9113

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Fonn TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bankand Financial Accounts.

c At any time during the calendar year, did the organizatio maintain an office outside of the United States? 91c X

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 111,-_37

- - - ---------------92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Fonn 1041-Check here . . . . . . ► q

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . ► 192 1Form 990 (2005)

Form 990 (2005)

CEZZ-Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (See the instructions.

Note: Enter gross amounts unless otherwise Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (E)

indicated. (A) (B) (C) (DRelated or

) . exempt function93 Program service revenue :

Business code Amount Exclusion code Amount income

a Admissions 19176. 8 9b Contracted service revenue 1600 .21c Ad Campaign- 1597 •00d Travel & related 1233 5. 81e Other 12 5 -00f Medicare/Medicaid payments . . . . .g Fees and contracts from government agencies

94 Membership dues and assessments . . .95 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14 495 - 7996 Dividends and interest from securities . . 1 2 4 1 . 28

97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:a debt-financed property . . . . . . .b not debt-financed property . . . . . .

98 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property

99 Other investment income . . . . . .100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory101 Net income or (loss) from special events .102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory103 Other revenue: a Miscellaneous

b

c

de

104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E))105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) . . . . . . . . . . . .Note: Line 105 olus line 1d. Part I. should equal the amount on line 12. Part I.

► 2482g7.86

Relationshi p of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (See the instructions.)Line No.y

Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishmentof the organization ' s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes).

93 a Admission fees to concerts: music education & music -performance.93 ( b ) Fees for music lessons , classes , & ensemble rehearsals: music

education. Student/faculty chamber ensemble performances:music performance , music education , community awareness , &

Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the instructions.

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,partnershi p , or disregarded entity

Percentage ofownershi p interest Nature (activities Total (0) End- -year

assets

IWA %

%

;a intormatlon ttegaraing i ransters Assoclatea win Personal tienent contracts (See the instructions.)

(a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indir(b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, dinNote : If "Yes" to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see ins

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that 1 have examined this return,and belief, it is true, corr d complete eclaration of parer

Please '4

SignSignature of officer

Here k 14. Landon. Hoyt, IV, Treasur

V Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer's'signature

Preparer's'

Use OnlyFirm s name (or yoursif self-employed),

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SCHEDULE A Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3)(Form 990 or 990-FZ) (Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(1), 501(k), 501(n),

or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information-(See separate instructions.)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service ► MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ

Name of the organization

McHenry County T+iusic Center

OMB No 1545-0047

2005

T

loyer identification number

; 3166311Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees(See page 1 of the instructions. List each one. If there are none , enter "None.")

(a) Name and address of each employee paid morethan $50 , 000

(b) Title and average hoursper week devoted to position (c) Compensation

(d) net:tplansemployeeed be ne fit &

deferred com pensation

(e) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Total number of other employees paid over $50,000 . ►

0:M-511W Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services(See oaae 2 of the instructions. List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter "None.")

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

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Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for

professional services . . . . . . . . . ► sa

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals orfirms. If there are none, enter "None." See page 2 of the instructions.)

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------NONE

Total number of other contractors receiving over

$50,000 for other services . . . . . . . ► ---

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EL Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Page 2

Statements About Activities (See page 2 of the instructions.) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any

attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or refere dum? If "Yes," enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities ► $ N A (Must equal amounts on line 38, XPart VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A. Other

organizations checking "Yes" must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of

the lobbying activities.

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with anysubstantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, orwith any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majorityowner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes,"attach a detailed statement explaining thetransactions.)

a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b. . . . .

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c. . . . .

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)? . . . 2d. ..

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc.? (If "Yes," attach an explanation of howyou determine that recipients qualify to receive payments.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a X

b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b

c During the year, did the organization receive a contribution of qualified real property interest under section 170(h)? 3c

4a Did you maintain any separate account for participating donors where donors have the right to provide advice onthe use or distribution of funds? . . . . .

X

b Do you provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? 4b X

Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 3 through 6 of the instructions.)

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (Please check only ONE applicable box.)

5 q A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

6 q A school. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Also complete Part V.)

7 q A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

8 q A Federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

9 q A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)( 1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital 's name, city,and state

10 q An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)

11 a ® An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public. Section170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)

1lb q A community trust. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)

12 q An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receiptsfrom activities related to its charitable, etc., functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its supportfrom gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the

organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)

13 q An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizationsdescribed in: (1) lines 5 through 12 above; or (2) sections 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2). Checkthe box that describes the type of supporting organization: ► q Type 1 q Type 2 q Type 3

Provide the following information about the supported organizations. (See page 6 of the instructions.)

(a) Name(s) of supported organization(s)(b) Line number

from above

14 q An organization organized and operated to test for public safety. Section 509(a)(4). (See page 6 of the instructions.)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005


Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting.

Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for convertina from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ► (a) 2004 (b) 2003 (c) 2002 (d) 2001 (e) Total

15 Gifts , grants , and contributions received. (Do

not include unusual grants . See line 28 .). 6020 7 .6 3 4646 .86 44965.84 69724.51 23 9544.8 Z16 Membership fees received 2 6 476.28 30246-03 18561-72 19019.24 94303.2 '17 Gross receipts from admissions , merchandise

sold or services performed , or furnishing of 79225 , 96 316783.4 1512107- 8.facilities in any activity that is related to the

'34626 00 281472.44

organization s charitable , etc., purpose .

18 Gross income from interest , dividends,amounts received from payments on securitiesloans (section 512 (a)(5)), rents , royalties, andunrelated business taxable income (lesssection 511 taxes) from businesses acquired 881202 414.3 996.8 938 .1 3552.2,'by the organization after June 30, 1975 .

19 Net income from unrelated business

activities not included in line 18. --- --- --- --- ---

20 Tax revenues levied for the organization'sbenefit and either paid to it or expended onits behalf . . . . --- --- --- --- ---

21 The value of services or facilities furnished tothe organization by a governmental unitwithout charge . Do not include the value ofservices or facilities generally furnished to the --- 7000.0 7300.00 8500 , 00 22800 , 0(public without charge .

22 Other income . Attach a schedule . Do not688.60 466. 1 --- --- 1154.7

include gain or (loss) from sale of capital assets

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 . 88 78 6 L87-3462 .9 124 Line 23 minus line 17 . 8 81 . 8 9 3 61 355. 025 Enter 1 % of line 23 888 6 _- „

line 24 . . . . ►26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11 : a Enter 2% of amount in column (e) 26a 7 227. 11,

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a

governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 2001 through 2004 exceeded the __-

amount shown in line 26a . Do not file this list with your return . Enter the total of all these excess amounts ► 26b 9121.7colu n (e)c Total support for section 509 (a)(1) test : Enter Ii e 2 . . . . . ►. . 26c ^6TJ99 J), .. . . . .

d Add, Amounts from column (e) for lines . 1811-54o745 ^ 2 • 2 19 ---

22 1 26b . . . . 1, 26d 1383. .

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 26e 347524.4f Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) . ► 26f 96 . 2

27 Organizations described on line 12: a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualifiedperson," prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified person "Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum of such amounts for each year:

(2004) -------------------------- (2003) --------------------------- (2002) --------------------------- (2001) --------------------------b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than "disqualified persons"), prepare a list for your records to

show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000(Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as individuals) Do not file this list with your return . After computingthe difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excessamounts) for each year:

(2004) -------------------------- (2003) --------------------------- (2002) --------------------------- (2001) --------------------------

c Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 15

17 20

16

21

d Add, Line 27a total. and line 27b total .

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total). . . . . . . . . . . .

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount from line 23, column (e) . . ►g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator))

h Investment income percentage (line 18, column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f

► 27c

► 27d

► 27e

10.11110.

1

7

7

3L

28 Unusual Grants: For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2001 through 2004,prepare a list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a briefdescription of the nature of the g rant . Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2005


Private School Questionnaire (See page 7 of the instructions.)"(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV) N/A

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter bylaws Yes No, ,other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all itsbrochures catalogues and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,, ,programs, and scholarships ? . . . . . . . . . . 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media duringthe period of solicitation for students or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program in a way, ,that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31. . . . . . . . . . .

If "Yes," please describe; if "No," please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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32 Does the organization maintain the following:

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . 32a. .

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatorybasis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32b

c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealingwith student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32c

d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions ? . . . . . . . . 32d

If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:

a Students' rights or privileges ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

b Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33d

e

. . .

Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33h

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . .

b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . 34b

If you answered "Yes" to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement.

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covenng racial nondiscrimination? If "No," attach an explanation . . 35



Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page 9 of the instructions.)(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) N/A

Check ► a q if the organization belongs to an affiliated group. Check ► b q if you checked "a" and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures ) To be completedAffiliated) group for ALL electing(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)

totals organizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) . . . 36

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying). . . . . 37

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . . . . .

. . .

39

40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) . . . . . . . 40

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table-

If the amount on line 40 is- The lobbying nontaxable amount is-

Not over $500,000 . . . . . . . 20% of the amount on line 40 . . . .

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 _____ _

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000. $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000. . . . . . . . $1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . .

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41). . . . . . . . . . . . 42

43 Subtract line 42 from line 36. Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36. . . . . . 43

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38. Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38. . . . . . 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.

See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 11 of the instructions.)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (or

fiscal year beginning in) ►(a)

2005

(b)

2004

(c)

2003

(d)

2002

(e)

Total

45 Lobbying nontaxable amount . . . . .

46 Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 45(e))

47 Total lobbying expenditures . . . . . .

48 Grassroots nontaxable amount . . . . .

49 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 48(e))

50 Grassroots lobbying expenditures . .

alel Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See page 11 of the instructions.)

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national , state or local legislation, including any Yes No Amountattempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum , through the use of:

a Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.), X

c Media advertisements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X ---

d Mailings to members , legislators , or the public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X ^----

e Publications , or published or broadcast statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X ---

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X ---

g Direct contact with legislators , their staffs , government officials , or a legislative body . . . . . . X

h Rallies , demonstrations , seminars , conventions , speeches, lectures , or any other means . . . . X ---

i Total lobbying expenditures (Add lines c through h.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .If "Yes" to any of the above , also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities.


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005 Page 6Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With NoncharitableExempt Organizations (See page 12 of the instructions.)

51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization d501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations

escribed

?

in section

a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharltable exempt organization of: Yes No

(i) Cash 51 a ( i ) X

(ii) Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a(ii) X

b Other transactions:

(i) Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization . . . . . . . . . . . b

X

(ii) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b (ii) X

(iii) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b (iii) X

(iv) Reimbursement arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b iv X

(v) Loans or loan guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b v

(vi) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations . . . . . . . . . . . b (v i )

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . C

d If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fairgoods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization If the organization received less than fair mtransaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

marketarket v

valuealue i

of then any

(a) I (b) (c) (d)Line no Amount involved Name of nonchantable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

52a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3)) or in section 527? . . . . . . I q Yes ® No

b If "Yes," complete the following schedule-

(a) (b) (c)Name of organization Type of organization Description of relationship


2005-2006

Form 990Part I

Line 9 : Car Cheesecake Spaghetti All TOTALRaffle Sales Dinner Others

Gross receipts 25.00 5338.00 1808.00 1980.00 9151.00Less contributions --- 1406.00 740.83 387.50 2534.33Gross revenue 25.00 3932.00 1067.17 1592.50 6616.67Less direct expenses 17250.00 3932.00 1067.17 556.83 22806.00Net income (loss) (17225.00) ------ --- 1035.67 (16189.33)

Car Raffle : All car raffle tickets @ $25.00/ticket were sold during the prior fiscal year. Allproceeds from the sale of car raffle tickets were deposited in the prior fiscal year except for$25.00 which was deposited during 2005-2006. The raffle drawing was held at the intermissionof the MCYO spring concert at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL on May 22, 2005.First prize was a brand new Mini-Cooper car which was purchased from a car dealer. Secondprize was $500.00 in cash. Third prize was $250.00 in cash. All three prizes were funded fromthe proceeds of the raffle ticket sales during June 2005.

Cheesecake Sales : A variety of cheesecakes was marketed in cooperation with Gourmet'sDelight , Inc. during the fall of 2005.

Spaghetti Dinner : A spaghetti dinner was hosted by 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, IL onFebruary 19, 2006 with proceeds benefitting MCMC. There were two sittings with MCMCmembers serving and entertaining at each sitting. Takeout food was also available.

All Others : General Raffle, Spring Flower Bulb Sales, and Auction from preceding fiscal year(expenses only).

Line 10: Kindermusik materials authorized by Kindermusik International.

Line 20: (8124 . 13) Decrease in Other Assets(18893 . 86) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses(1850. 00) Increase in grants payable3296.91 Decrease in other liabilities(25571.08)

Part II Line 22: MCYO: $6303.94 (non-cash) in financial assistance was provided to studentsof 8 families, including extensive financial assistance for a tour to Europe.

The Academy & LAMMS : $7048.63 (non-cash) in financial assistance was awardedfor private instruction to students of 9 families in our Academy. No LAMMS funds wereexpended during 2005-2006.

CCC : No financial assistance during 2005-2006.Early Childhood Programs : No financial assistance during 2005-2006.

3,

Total non-cash : 6303.94 + 7048.63=13352.57

Part III (b): No. 3 & 4. See Exhibit No. 5 for information on LAMMS for 2006.

Part III (d): were offered off-site in cooperation with Home of the Sparrow. See the copy of anEarly Childhood Programs flier attached hereto as Exhibit No. 8.

Part IV Line 46: For savings and Temporary Cash Investments see attached spreadsheet.

Part IV Line 58: For 2005-2006 assets see attached spreadsheet.

Part IV Line 64(b): Mortgages and Other Notes Payable:Lender: Home State Bank, N.A.Original Amount: $25000.00Balance due: $25000.00Date of Note: May 23, 2006Maturity Date: May 23, 2007Repayment terms: Line of Credit which may be rolled overInterest rate: Prime rateSecurity provided by borrower: All of MCMC's business assetsPurpose of loan: Working capitalDescription and fair market value of the consideration furnished by the lender:

$25000.00 cash.There is no known relationship between the lender and any officer, trustee, or key

employee of the organization, other than some officers, trustees, or key employees being personalbanking customers of the lender.

Part V-A:Mark Stevenson, 4022 Meandering Way, Trustee -0- -0- -0-Crystal Lake, IL 60014 1

Suzanne Wallace, 316 Everett Av., First Vice-PresidentlTrusteeCrystal Lake, IL 60014-7163 2 -0- -0- -0-

Leslie Wood, 33198 N. Valley View,Wildwood, IL 60030

Tim Benolken, 3918 Acacia Drive,Crystal Lake, IL 60012

President/Trustee3 -0- -0- -0-

Trustee2 -0- -0- -0-

Dan Koruna, 1001 Bonita Lane,McHenry, IL 60050

Scott Hagedorn , 5803 Wild Ash Lane,Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Trustee1 -0- -0- -0-

Trustee2 -0- -0- -0-

Dora Tippens, 1043 Rose Court, Trustee

o -) - c - )- o ° ,_

Woodstock, IL 60098-3039 1 -0- -0-

Wayne Miczek, 2601 Bennington Lane, TrusteeMcHenry, IL 60050 1 -0- -0-

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Part VIII Line 93(b): cultural opportunities. Distribution of compact discs, apparel, Suzukimaterials, bags, photos, videos, and accessories: music education. Instrument and equipmentrentals: music education.

Part VIII Line 93(c): Printed programs for music performances: music education.

Part VIII Line 93(d): CCC tour to Carnegie Hall in New York City during June 2005, MCYOperformances at Orchestra Overnight in Williams Bay, Wisconsin and at various locations innortheast Illinois , MCYO tour to Germany during June 2005 , and attending Chicago SymphonyOrchestra concerts in Chicago and at Ravinia Park: music education and cultural exchange.

Part VIII Line 93(e): Music deposit refunds and NSF fees: music education.

Schedule A Part III Lines 2(c) & 2(d): See Part V-A of Form 990 for compensation paid toMarie Ann Vos and Richard C. Williams, key employees, and for compensation paid to trusteesN. Landon Hoyt, IV and Karlene Olesuk Anderson.

Sean Benolken, son of Trustee Tim Benolken, was paid $1190.16 for services rendered as astudent intern during the fiscal year.

Alexi Hagedorn, spouse of Trustee Scott Hagedorn, was paid $411.84 as Academy recitalcoordinator and was also paid $150.00 in the form of work exchange for coaching servicesrendered to the McHenry County Youth Orchestras during the fiscal year.

Schedule A Part III Line 3(a): See "Financial Assistance" section in the photocopy of the2005-2006 Membership Handbook for MCYO attached to Fonn 990 as Exhibit No. 2. Writtenapplications for financial assistance are submitted to the Treasurer for review. When applicationsare deemed to be complete, the Treasurer acts upon said applications and submits hisrecommendations to the MCMC Executive Board. The MCMC Executive Board at a regular orspecial meeting makes final determinations on all financial assistance applications. TheTreasurer notifies each applicant in writing of the decision of the Executive Board. Financialassistance is based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:

Demonstrated financial needParental involvement in MCMC programsStudent attendance and achievementLength and continuity ofmembership/studyFund-raising participationImportance to the balance of the ensemble, if applicableStudent or parental donation of services

Financial assistance is awarded without regard to gender, race, color, religion, creed, or nationalor ethnic origin. Financial assistance information supplied by applicants is treated confidentially.

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Line 46 (Form 990)Account Beginning End of

Of Year YearHome State Bank General Operating Account $3 , 150.08 $4,306.12DWS Money Market Fund MCYO Heraldry Guard $1,222. 22 $1.358.28Home State Bank MCYO Activity Account checking $23,020.45 $4,999.19Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Raffle Account $510 . 23 $1,706.39Crystal Lake Bank & Trust CCC Activity Account $9,964 . 19 $110.79Home State Bank LAMMS Account $8,043 . 63 $8,135.33DWS Money Market Fund Endowment Account $5 , 189.02 $5 , 380.24Home State Bank Wesley Vos Memorial Fund $4,568.43 $4,621.52Home State Bank Building Fund $1 , 510.85 $1,528.08Home State Bank Car Raffle Account $24,958.44 $0.00Marie Ann Vos Orchestra Scholarship Fund $0. 00 $ 1 , 206.37TOTAL $82,137.54 $33,352.31

Line 58 (Form 990) 2005-2006 AssetsAssets Purchased - Musical InstrumentsPurchased Musical Instruments Beginning End of

Of Year YearViola case $70 .00 $70.00Snare drum outfit $289.01 $289.013 A clarinets $3,100.00 $3,100.00Percussion trap case $145.35 $145.35Suspension cymbals , stand & straps $66.10 $66.10Bass bow (German ) $47.75 $47.75Bass clarinet $150.00 $150.00Bass clarinet & mouthpiece $375.00 $375.00English horn & case $4, 077.60 $4,077.60Piccolo $499.00 $499.00Bb clarinet $300.00 $300.00Ludwig drum set $400 .00 $400.00Concert bass drum outfit $725.00 $725.00Glockenspiel & stand $764 . 95 $764.95Set of 4 timpani with dust covers , bongos & misc. small percussion $8,394.70 $8,394.70Kindermusik Instruments $558.56 $558.56CCC Instruments $177.92 $177.92Kurzweil digital keyboard with hard case $1 , 991.00 $1,991.00Metal plates for percussion & basses $22.00 $22.00Crash cymbal , cymbal bag & hihat stand $359. 98 $359.98Choir chimes $150.00 $150.00Gong , gong stand , triangle & storage bags $784.32 $784.323 percussion bags $99.33 $99.33Heads for drum set & gong case $199.63 $199.63Tambourine $72.65 $72.652 storage cases $251.98 $251.98Xylophone $1,800 . 00 $1,800.00Xylophone cover & 4 timpani cases $1,040 . 16 $1,040.16Autoharp $245.00 $245.00

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Bass coverBar chimesBongo bagEnglish horn neck strapAlto flute

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Purchased Musical EquipmentStereo duplicating deck2 Korg tunersConductor's podiumAudiotape recorderMicrophone36 music stands5 choral risers & backrailsPanasonic boom box2 string bass storage racksKindermusik musical equipmentMusic stand cart3 cassette storage systemsMetronomeDigital cameraCD duplicator and CD writerCamcorder & accessoriesTrailerGarment bags & hangersWalkman case5 crates84 folding chairsTier hanging chair rack

Subtotal

Purchased Office Equipment

17 filing cabinetsTelephone equipmentFurniture, portable fans, dehumidifiers, & mirrorsComputers, peripherals, softwareElectronic postage scaleChalkboard1 photocopier4 ice chestsMini-refrigerator3 window air conditioners2 wall document organizers3 portable heatersFootrest3 calculatorsRaffle barrel

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$58.00 $58.00$58.00 $58.00

$103.05 $103.05$0.00 $21.950.00 $914.00

$27,376.04 $28,311.99

$2,375.73 $2,375.73$200.00 $200.00$186.28 $186.28$251.90 $251.90$100.00 $100.00$876.10 $876.10

$3,090.00 $3,090.00$140.00 $140.00$676.16 $676.16$247.34 $247.34$218.00 $218.00$51.71 $51.71

$149.45 $149.45$835.93 $835.93$359.00 $359.00

$1,132.95 $1,132.95$4,505.00 $4,505.00

$26.15 $26.15$29.99 $29.99$55.93 $55.93

$1,123. 92 $1,123.92294.00 294.00

$16,925 .54 $16 , 925.54

Beginning End ofOf Year Year

$2,210.00 $2,210.00$358.71 $358.71

$1,104.16 $1,104.16$11,382.45 $11,486.39

$26.96 $26.96$50.00 $50.00

$4,558.00 $4,557.00$106.84 $106.84$100.00 $100.00

$660.00 $660.00$110.00 $110.00$97.49 $97.49$25.00 $25.00

$150.46 $150.46$144.00 $144.00

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Dehumidifier hoses $8.28 $8.283 portable steel cabinets, shelves & carts $624.90 $624.90Outdoor sign $2,652.55 $2,652.55Coroplast signs & bulletin boards $493.00 $616.23Wastebaskets $14.29 $14.29Shop vacuum $122.98 $122.98Tools $51.98 $137.46Easel $21.99 $21.992 lateral file cabinets $990.00 $990.00Microwave oven $84.99 $84.99Credit card terminals $385.00 $385.00Hole punch $34.19 $34.19Bookends $8.98 $8.98Document binder $53.99 $53.99Long-arm stapler $0.00 $25.19Coffee maker $0.00 $27.299 mini blinds $0.00 $186.05Storage racks & shelving $0.00 89.7

Subtotal $26,631.19 $27,271.11

Total $70,932.77 $72,508.64

DONATED ASSETSMusical Instruments

Bb clarinet2 flutes'cello outfit7 violin outfitsViolin bow5 viola outfits [$750.00 included in Line 58(B)]Bass bow (French)4 upright pianos2 half size string basses with bows & cases2 three-quarter size string basses with bows & casesGuiroRoland Juno 2 digital keyboardRifle caseKawai X-140-D Electronic Keyboard

Musical Equipment6 footstools3 Mirrors2 rolling chair cartsFolding hand cart56 chairs6 portraits of composers; various printsCassette recorder & head phones5 choral risers & backrailsMicrophone stand

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Conductor's chairAmplifierPortable light fixtures/shades/extension cords8 cassette storage systemsVideo storage systemTelevisionHigh stool

Office EquipmentTelephone systemVarious furnitureDesktop computer, monitor, computer keyboard,

& computer speakersUnder-desk computer keyboard pullout1 mini-refrigerator3 humidifiers29 filing cabinetsPortable heater7 clocksMobile storage cartFire extinguisherPrinterNetwork printer7 wastebaskets6 bulletin boards5 dehumidifiersShredderKey boxDustbuster vacuumLong-arm stapler3 window air conditionersTable top mini-fanCalculatorGeorge Foreman grill

Quantex desktop computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse& printer/copier/scanner

OTHERSize 10 waist length dyed blue mink jacket with a fair

Market value of $300.00 [Included in Line 58(B)]Party bingo barrelEar protectorsTool boxSet of skewers

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McHenry County Music Center offers a highlydiverse musical education environment. Programsinclude the McHenry County Youth Orchestras,the Early Childhood Program. The Academy, andThe Contemporary Children's Choir.

All programs are administered by a professionallytrained arts administrators and/or educators.

MCMC' s goal is to continue to make an artisticcontribution and grow our role of providing qual-ity music education for the McHenry County andsurrounding areas.

The mission of the McHenry County Music Centerand Academy is to help enrich the cultural life ofMcHenry County and surrounding areas by offer-ing a strong music program and community-wideperformances.

McHenry County Music Center, (MCMC), hasrecently moved its studios and offices to a newlocation . We are now at the Lakeside Arts Park at401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake , IL 60014

Lisa Alexander Memorial MusicScholarship

Lisa was a singer who had just embarked on hermaster' s degree in vocal performance at NIU inDeKalb . She was returning home from classeswhen she was killed. Lisa and her family havestudied at MCMC, and a scholarship was estab-lished in her name.

A $750 scholarship is awarded annually to a musi-cian (instrument or voice) who can demonstratefinancial need and passion for the pursuit of excel-lence in music performance or education.

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Contemporary Children'sChoir

The Contemporary Children's Choir of McHenryCounty has over 10 years of performance and tours tocelebrate. The summer of 2005 included a Chamberchoir trip to New York City and performance in Car-negie Hall.

The choirs currently include Chamber/Touring, Cho-rale and Concert Choir. These provide a program ofsequentially developed skills which cultivate excellencein musicianship.

All children will find singing in choir an enjoyableexperience and will develop a love of singing choralmusic. The communities and schools we representwill become aware and supportive of the excellentwork of children and youth in the arts.

The Contemporary Children ' s Choir has two talentedand experienced conductors/directors that have re-cently joined the staff. Rose Marie Domeny is leadconductor for the Chorale and Concert Choirs.Marianna Kosaya is lead conductor for the Treble andChamber Choirs. Marianna Kosaya is also joining thestaff of the Academy and will be teaching piano atMCMC.

All rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings. See schedulefor exact times of specific choirs.

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J Academy JJ:The Academy offers private instruction in orchestralinstruments (violin, viola, cello, oboe, trumpet.French hom, trombone, clarinet and flute), piano,guitar and voice, at our facility in Crystal Lake. TheAcademy directs its programs toward teaching forthe individual - adapting instruction to the potentialand goals of each student.

Seven private studios and one larger rehearsalroom/classroom are available for lessons. Lessonsmay be scheduled during the day (for pre-school,home-school students and adults with flexible sched-ules), after school and evenings.

Instruction at the Academy uses either Suzuki ortraditional methods according to the age and devel-opment of the student. Suzuki instruction may alsoinclude weekly group classes. Teachers using Suzukipedagogy all have registered Suzuki Association ofthe America's teacher training.

Recitals are planned four times a year and all stu-dents are strongly encouraged to participate in oneor more recitals each year. Tuition is pro-rated forstudents who begin after a term has begun. Thereare opportunities for summer instruction as well.

The Academy has over 200 young and adultstudents enrolled in private and/or group musiclessons. Most teachers have at least a master's de-gree and several hold doctorates. Being active per-formers themselves, the faculty members perform ina variety of orchestral, choral and chamber musicpositions in the Chicago area. Lessons are taught by19 highly qualified teachers.


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Youth Orchestras IThe McHenry County Youth Orchestrasare in their 26th season . The summer of2005 included the Symphony Orchestra performance tourthroughout Germany.

Auditions are held three times per year. April and May forthe upcoming fall season, and in December for the springseason.

Prelude Orchestra

Prelude is for young string players who have had a basicintroduction to music reading. Members are primarily ingrades 3-6. Auditions are not required for Prelude Orches-tra.

Intermezzo Orchestra

Intermezzo is primarily made up of young musicians inMiddle School and High School. Emphasis Is on buildingorchestral playing skills and reading ability.

S phony Orchestra

A majority of Symphony Orchestra members are in highschool, or are selected from advanced, mature middleschool students. The Symphony Orchestra performs stan-dard orchestral literature, generally not arrangements.

Rehearsal Schedule

The 2005-2006 schedule at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Parkincludes:

Prelude : Thursdays @ 5:30-7:00 pm in Conservatory A

Intermezzo : Saturdays @ 9:00-10 : 30 am in the Sage Gal-lery

Symphony: Saturdays Q 10:45am -1 : 15pm in the Sage Gal-lery


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Early Childhood

Kindermusik International has more than 25 years ofexperience creating curricula based on new andproven research in child development. The award-winning books, CDs, games, and instruments nurtureskills in the whole child: cognitive, physical, social,emotional, and language.

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agaodbcginning their children through joyfulnewrcru activities, using music and

movement. The learning proc-ess continues at home, guided by specially designedbooks, CDs, and instruments. Classes cover 15 weeksemesters.

Music Together is preschool music education thatwelcomes siblings and families into the classroom.Originally offered to the public in 1987, it pioneeredthe concept of a research-based, developmentallyappropriate early childhood music curriculum thatemphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.

The Music Together approach encourages the experi-ence of music rather than the learning of concepts orinformation about music. Classes cover 10 week quar-

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l0 PurposeA Historyn Programs• Auditionsn School Music Programs.P Yearly CalendarlP Annual Awards Eventn Fund Raising Activities10 Financial Assistance10 AdministrationP Attendance PolicyA Rules & RegulationsP Concert Dress1P Overnights, Trips & Tours.: Music and Folders1P Health & Permission Forms1P The McHenry County Music CenterA General Hints for Successful Orchestra Membership

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The McHenry Country Music Center (MCMC)

INTRODUCTION TO MCMC

MCMC's PURPOSE and MISSIONThe purpose of the McHenry County Music Center is to enrich the cultural life of McHenry County and the

surrounding area by offering opportunities for musical participation and related cultural activities to all members

of the community. We believe strongly in the value of musical education and musical performance experience,

and believe that by offering it to children and to adults that we will make them better individuals.

HISTORY and BACKGROUNDThe program began in the summer of 1980 with 14 string players and has now expanded to include 140 young

people performing in three orchestras. In 1986, the McHenry County Youth Orchestras-Community Arts

Center (MCYO-CAC) was established to provide private instruction in orchestral instruments. In June 1999

the name of the overall organization was changed to the McHenry County Music Center (MCMC).

McHenry County Youth Orchestras and the Contemporary Children's Choir are the large ensemble programs

of MCMC.

ORCHESTRA PROGRAMSMCMC offers three orchestras , as described below.

PRELUDE ORCHESTRA (grades 2 through 6)Prelude Orchestra is a beginning string orchestra experience for young players. A Suzuki-method background

and some introduction to music are helpful, but not mandatory. Emphasis is on developing reading skills,

basic orchestra rehearsal techniques and ensemble playing as a section. No audition is necessary.Membership is based on recommendation of school or private music teacher. Private lessons either

through MCMC's Academy or other private instructor should greatly accelerate an individual's learning.

Auditions are required for the Intermezzo and Symphony orchestras:

INTERMEZZO ORCHESTRA (grades 6 through 9, according to ability)This group includes woodwind, brass and percussion players in addition to strings. The young musiciansfurther develop their ensemble and playing skills. There is coaching and musical instruction by professionalmusicians at weekly orchestra rehearsals and in rehearsal prior to performances. This coaching may beaugmented by private instruction in our academy, or through your own private instructor.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (grades 9 through 12, according to ability)The Symphony performs traditional orchestral repertoire and has a full instrumentation of strings, winds,brass and percussion. As with Intermezzo, there is coaching and musical instruction by professionalmusicians at weekly orchestra rehearsals and in rehearsal prior to performances. This coaching may beaugmented by private instruction in our academy, or through your own private instructor.

ORCHESTRA AUDITIONSAuditions serve to insure that students will integrate well into the orchestra they are auditioning for, with theunderstanding that the person may be "reaching" some if they are at the entry level for that group.

Placement within the orchestra, e.g. first chair, etc. is based on audition performance and observed performanceduring rehearsals and concerts.

May/December August/JanuaryAuditions for Intermezzo Orchestra Re-auditions/ challengesAuditions for Symphony Orchestra Supplementary auditionsP All current members are expected to re-audition each season on the assigned dates. Re-audition during term

is by conductor approval only.

PRIVATE STUDY 'One of the crucial elements of an excellent youth orchestra is the high percentage of members who study

privately. MCYO strongly suggests that all of its members study with a private teacher where they can work

individually on technique and solo and ensemble repertoire. MCMC offers an Academy at our Lakeside facilities

with an exceptional faculty in virtually all of the orchestral instruments.

PARTICIPATION IN YOUR SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMMCYO strongly encourages every member to participate in his/her school music program to the fullest

extent possible. It is each student's responsibility to obtain their school music program's performance

calendar at the beginning of each term and present any conflicts with the MCYO calendar to the

orchestra manager. If a significant number of students have a conflict we will try to plan around the

conflict.

MCYO's YEARLY CALENDARMCYO operates within a two-semester calendar: fall, and spring. Each semester concludes with a concert for each

orchestra in various combinations. The MCYO Orchestras also perform in the community for civic and cultural

groups. Activities planned for the groups include the Orchestra Overnight for the Intermezzo and Symphony

Orchestras and a daylong Retreat for the Prelude Orchestra (September), the Perform-a-thon (a fund-raising activity

for all groups), tours and educational trips. A calendar of upcoming events is printed in each program and

newsletter. Please check flyers sent home from rehearsals for any changes and updates. Transfer dates to yourfamily calendar AS SOON AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. Notify the office IMMEDIATELY of any unavoidableconflicts.

ANNUAL AWARDS EVENTIn the spring of each year we hold our annual awards event. The young musicians are awarded membershipplaques. Those who have been members for more than one year receive a bar engraved with the current year anddate to add to their plaque.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIESMCYO is funded by memberships and contributions from parents, friends and grants. Fund-raising projects includethe annual Perform-a-thon, the Pops Concert, an Auction, and an annual Raffle. Several other performances may beadded to provide performance opportunities and to provide publicity for the MCO program.

PARENTS Each family is expected to participate in all fund-raisers as they benefit the orchestra and MCMC as awhole. It is recommended that families choose one project in which they will put extra work. Parentalcontributions are in the form of an annual family membership fee covering all family members. We do suggestadditional contributions if at all possible. MCMC is a non-profit organization with little or no surplus. The MCYOfiscal year is June 1 to May 31.

AD CAMPAIGN The largest source of income for the general budget of the program is the advertising sold in theannual program books. Renewal letters have gone out to all advertisers from last season. We need your help incontacting those who have not renewed yet and in securing new advertisers. If your family has a business it wouldbe very helpful to consider advertising in the program to benefit MCYO and of course to publicize your business tothis group of parents.

PERFORM-A-THON The Perform-a-thon is a chance to raise community awareness of MCYO and MCMC and,at the same time, let our young musicians help raise money for the general operating budget. The students sendletters to friends, neighbors and family members who they think might support our programs with a donation. Thestudents then spend a half day performing in small ensembles out in the community at businesses, banks, retirementhomes and hospitals. For MCYO the Perform-a-thon is usually the first Saturday in December and the ensemblesperform holiday music. This provides an excellent performance experience for the musicians and is greatlyappreciated by the audiences.

MATCHING GRANTS It is IMPORTANT that everyone inquire about Matching Gift Programs with employers,friends, family and donors associated with the Symphony. Through this program, companies "match" any given

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amount by its employees to a non-profit organization. Matching is easy, generally requiring completion of a simple-

form at your employer. This doubles our donations where matching is available.

DONATIONS/GRANTS Each year, MCYO seeks donations from businesses and applies for grants from

foundations. Grant support comes from several sources, including the Illinois Arts Council and the Barrington Area

Arts Council (ARTS BOOST grant). Again, the single most important source of revenue comes from advertising in

our season program book.

TICKET SALES The income from ticket sales is also significant. Please invite all of your family to see you play at

concerts and consider inviting friends and neighbors who will be proud of your abilities and who may not normally

get to see events like our concerts.

FUNDRAISING FOR TOUR ACCOUNTS (PRODUCT SALES) MCYO occasionally conducts fund-raising activities

through product sales and other more significant funding efforts. There is usually a sale of cheesecakes each year, we

have sold raffle tickets for cars, and more frequent opportunities may be offered if an extensive tour (over-seas or

either coast) is planned that involves higher costs to plan and conduct.

This type of fund-raiser is strictly voluntary, but strongly encouraged, as a "team" effort. Some or all of the profits

accrue to a musician's individual "tour account." This money is tracked separately by student and held in a separate

bank account from the other MCYO bank accounts. Tour accounts are not to be considered a "private savings

account" for the musician. It is money that is earned to help cover the cost of a trip and if there is a surplus in theamount, it cannot be "withdrawn" to use elsewhere. In the case of a surplus, it is then put into the general touraccount for general tour expenses.

Money in a musician's "tour account" can be applied to MCYO tour activities and/or the annual orchestraovernight, but cannot be applied to membership fees, regular tuition, suggested additional contributions andinstrument rentals. Any unused balance in a musician's tour account when she/he leaves the MCYO accrues to theorchestra for general tour expenses. Balances may be transferred to siblings in the MCYO program, but not outsidethe family.

When events are planned, the proposed sales plan will be distributed in writing to all families offered theopportunity to participate at least two weeks before distribution of product (s) and/or order forms. The sales planwill include: sale price(s), distribution, payments, profit per unit, sale order deadline, deliveries and calendar forsign-up. Since all product sales fund-raising is voluntary, a family will have the opportunity to sign up in advance byreturning a written participation slip. Families not participating in fund-raisers are expected to pay the cost of theirchild's participation in cash.

MCYO member fundraising projects serve three goals:1. To raise funds to keep tuition as low as possible.2.To help each member build awareness in their own community about their MCYO participation, a positive

and enriching activity.3.To help each member build lifelong skills in volunteerism and charitable giving.

Please contribute generously to the fundraising effort.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIt is the policy of MCYO that no qualified young musician will be excluded from any activity for financial reasons, aslong as the child follows all MCYO regulations. The Board of Trustees of the McHenry County Music Center offersfinancial assistance to musicians in need of assistance to meet their orchestra and private or group instructionexpenses. Member families raise money, make cash donations, and/or donate their time throughout each fiscal yearin an effort to make financial aid available.

A Financial Aid is available for:Private Instruction/ Instrument Rental Partial/Full TuitionOrchestra Overnight Tour Expenses

NOTE: All members must pay the annual family membership fee of $75.00

Families receiving financial aid are asked to contribute their time and talents at the rate of one (1)

hour per ten (10) dollars of aid received.

QUALIFICATIONS - Financial assistance is based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:

-financial need -student attendance and achievement

-parental involvement -length and continuity of membership/study

-fund raising participation -importance to the balance of MCYO ensemble

-student or parent(s) donation of services

APPLICATION - Application forms are available from the MCMC office. Families wanting to

apply for financial aid must submit a completed MCMC financial aid application and a separate

cover letter for each request to the Executive Director. The cover letter should accompany each

application stating for what activity or instruction assistance is needed. Applicants may apply for

one term or for the entire fiscal year.

APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURE - Once the application is deemed complete the Executive

Director will submit the application in a confidential manner to the Financial Assistance Committee

(FAC). An incomplete or improperly filled out form will delay assistance. Incomplete applications

will be returned for completion before any action can be taken. Additional materials may be

requested if we have additional questions.

Throughout the award process, all applicants will remain anonymous. Selected applications will

be presented to the Executive Committee (elected officers) of the Board of Trustees for final

review. No financial assistance shall be awarded without Executive Committee approval. All

financial assistance requests shall be limited to review by the Executive Director, the FAC and the

MCMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee. Assistance is awarded without regard to gender,

race, religion or nationality.

INSTALLMENT PLAN - If needed, please indicate a proposed schedule of payment on the

registration form.

WORK EXCHANGE - Because funds are limited, work exchange agreements may be arranged.

MCYO conductors and administrative staff will recommend work exchange positions to the FAC.

The positions will vary in number and nature according to our needs and may not always be

available. Those on work exchange will be evaluated periodically by a staff member, with the

period to be determined by the FAC. Work scholarship positions will not be filled prior to the

approval of an application by the Executive Committee.

Financial assistance requests for MCYO activities such as tours and overnights must be submittedseparately to the MCMC office. These requests will be subject to the same criteria as requests for

tuition remission and to the availability of financial assistance fund for the specific activity. All

families are encouraged to participate in the numerous fund-raising activities each year. MCMC

recognizes that some families have limited resources. ***It is required that families receiving

financial assistance raise 50% of the student's annual tuition each fiscal year.***

The FAC will attempt to limit financial assistance to 10% of the enrollment in each ensemble.The needs of an ensemble and the financial status of MCYO will be considered in making awards.

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MCYO andMCMCADM/N/STRAT/ON

MCYO ADMINISTRATORSRick Williams , Executive Director 847-526-7294Cathy Ames. Orchestra & Academy Operations Manager 815 -3356-6296 or

cames(mcmusic .org 815 -459-3803

MCYO CONDUCTORSRuss Vinick, Music Director/Conductor Intermezzo & Symphony 773-477-2318

rvinick(@,aol.comJanet Kvam-Holub, Conductor Prelude Orchestra 815-337-4410

ORCHESTRA CONSULTANTSDavid Katz ViolinCathy Schmidt Violin 815-459-7948Janet Kvam-Holub Violin 815-337-4410Desi Tantcheva ViolinAlexi Hagedorn Cello 815-356-9158Sherri Dees Percussion

BOARD OF TRUSTEESMCMC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. Elected each May, according to the by-laws, there may be amaximum of 30 Trustees. The board is responsible for hiring administrative and artistic staff and oversees allocationof funds raised for MCMC programs. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The BoardDevelopment Committee submits nominations to the annual meeting in May for the selection of new Trustees. Thecommittee attempts to balance the Board of Trustees geographically and to include community leaders and parentsor adult students of all MCMC programs. Individuals who would like to serve on the Board should speak to theChairman of the Board Development Committee.

VOLUNTEERINGAs in all non-profit organizations, volunteering is essential to the success of our program. There are many yearlyprojects and short-term jobs, some of which include: Orchestra Overnight, Symphony Tour, Pops Concert, rehearsalset-up/tear-down, library, office, chaperoning, ushering, ad campaign, equipment transportation, and othermiscellaneous tasks.

ATTENDANCE POLICYMembership in the McHenry County Youth Orchestra is both a privilege and a responsibility. Because of continuingMCYO commitment to the entire musical group, and because of the limited number of rehearsal hours to achieve thehighest artistic level possible, leaving early, being tardy or absent is strongly discouraged.

RESPONSIBILITYIf you have three excused absences or one unexcused absence per semester, your membership in the orchestra will bereviewed and you may be asked to perform excerpts of your parts for your director to demonstrate proficiency inthe current repertoire. This policy requires that students make a list of any possible conflicts and plan ahead. Allschool music performance conflicts should be obtained and communicated at the beginning of each term. Otherconflicts must be communicated to the office no later than 7 days prior to the absence. In the event of a bona fideemergency or unanticipated illness, a parent must call the MCMC office and leave a message for the OperationsManager. All messages are time/date stamped. At the discretion of the Music Director, any student who exceeds theallowed number of absences for any reason may be asked not to play in the ensuing concert. If a student is late threetimes, it will count as one absence. Tardiness both at the beginning of rehearsals and break, counts toward the threeabsences. Late arrivals must come in with two copies of a written explanation explaining the

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reason for their tardiness.

CONSEQUENCES OF ABSENCESIf more than three rehearsals or sectionals are missed, the student MUST re-audition for the conductor of your

ensemble and may be asked to leave the organization or not play at that concert.

REHEARSAL TIMESRehearsals for all Orchestras will be at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake.

.P Prelude Orchestra rehearses on Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm in Conservatory A.

., Intermezzo Orchestra rehearses on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 10:30am. in the Sage Gallery.

p Symphony Orchestra rehearses on Saturday mornings from 10:45am to 1:15pm. in the Sage Gallery.

Your children will need to be picked up within 10 minutes of the end of a rehearsal. The staff member or parent

volunteer does not leave until all students have been picked up. If you are 20 or 30 minutes late, this affects the

staff member or parent volunteers schedule. If this is a problem because of a work schedule, please make other

arrangements or give the office a call so that we can assist you with a car-pool option.

ORANGE SLIPSAttendance variance forms (orange slips) are available to the students at all rehearsals or through the MCMC office.

If a student fails to fill out an orange slip (7 days prior to an absence) a parent note is required to excuse the

absence.

FINAL REHEARSALSFinal Rehearsals before each concert are MANDATORY. This is the last full-ensemble rehearsal before the

performance and will usually be held where the performance will take place. Musicians who miss a final rehearsal

FOR ANY REASON may, at the discretion of the conductor, be excluded from performance at that concert. You

need not be dressed in performing clothes for this rehearsal.

PERFORMANCESIf you miss a performance for any reason other than the above, and the MCYO must hire a professional substitute,

you will be responsible for paying the cost of your substitute (about $100), due by the date of the performance. If

you miss a concert for any reason other than those accepted by the conductor (via written request), you will not be

permitted to attend the Tour with the orchestra, forfeit your deposit, and will need to meet with the conductor to

discuss continued participation in MCYO.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONAll MCYO members are encouraged to study with a private teacher EVERY WEEK to keep current with expected

progress in their instrument and with music they are playing.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESMCYO has a strictly enforced policy regarding drug and alcohol use. Anyone found using any controlled substances

during any MCYO activity may be suspended.

CONCERT DRESSTo achieve uniformity and a professional look, a concert dress code has been adopted.

PRELUDE & INTERMEZZOGirls:black skirts (full/ three-quarter length, no shorter than mid-calf) or full black dress slackssimple long-sleeved white blouse, conservative neckline, worn tucked in .black flats & black hose (Prelude Orchestra members may wear white anklets)earrings no larger than a dime may be wornsimple barrettes may be wornBoys:black dress slacks (Dockers acceptable)long-sleeved plain white dress shirtblack socks/ shoes (no tennis shoes- no boat shoes UNLESS all black)black long ties

SYMPHONYThe men will wear tuxedos, the women all-black outfits.Details about the concert dress will be available at the Parent's Meeting on the 10th of September 2005.TICKET SALESAll MCYO concerts for the 2005-2006 season will be held at the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown CrystalLake. All ticket sales will be handled by their box office.There are more than 800 seats at the Raue Center so there will be plenty of seating available. All seats will bereserved. In order to handle the ticket sales efficiently it is important to buy or order your tickets in advance of theconcert day. This will avoid long lines at the box office and will-call window on concert day.

HOW DO WE BUY OUR TICKETS?> In person: The box office is located in the theater on Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake. The box

office hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. Cash and checks are preferred but VISA,MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. MCYO is charged a credit card fee if you use a credit card. As aspecial service to MCYO families the box office will also be open from 10:00 am to noon on the day of finalrehearsal. On concert day the box office will open one hour before performance times.

> Order by phone: Tickets may also be ordered by phone (credit card only). The box office phone number is:815-356-9212. Tickets can be mailed (until one week before concert day) or held at the will-call window.

> Mail: Tickets may be ordered by mail using check or credit card. Tickets can be mailed (until one week beforeconcert day) or held at the will-call window.

TICKET PRICESAdults: $18.00 Students/Seniors: $16.00 Family (admits up to 5): $52.00

FAMILY TICKETThe Raue Center is cooperating with us on a one-year trial period to continue our popular family ticket. Therationale for the family ticket is to encourage our own parents to both attend the concert and to bring all thesiblings. New this year: at the time of purchase you will need to specify the exact number of tickets you want foryour family. The Raue Center usually does not allow children younger than age five at concerts. They havegraciously agreed to cooperate with us on a one-year trial basis allowing younger siblings to attend our concerts. Ifyou are bringing young children please request an aisle seat and take them out immediately if they become restless.

IMPORTANT NOTES> Performers do not need tickets. Seats will be reserved for them as a group so that they can hear the other

orchestras perform. The will enter the hall from back stage.Both for final rehearsal and for the concert, performers should be dropped off and picked up at the StageEntrance on Grant Street. We suggest you drop off and pick up in the Brink Street Mall parking lot since thedrop-off area at the Stage Door is limited.

' Parent or Sibling Volunteers: We will need volunteers (age 14-adult) to be trained as ushers and to work onstage crew. Please let the Orchestra Operations Manager know if you are interested in being a volunteer.Volunteers will not need tickets and may be included on the Raue Center volunteer roster to serve at otherevents. For ushers, there will be a training session, most likely an hour before the house opens on each concertday. Stage crew will be needed for both final rehearsal and performances.

â The galleries and box office will be open one hour before concert time. The house will open 30 minutesbefore concert time. A few chairs will be available in the galleries for the elderly to wait.

> Because of performing/recording license issues the Raue Center has a "no recording" policy. MCYO hasreceived permission and will make a professional audio recording. We are allowed to make a recording forgrant applications for the purpose of "study". CDs of performances are available for sale by reservation only.There will be order forms available at rehearsals. If there is sufficient interest we will make arrangements for aprofessional videotape as well. In order to make a videotape cost effective, we will need assurances for aminimum 25 orders for each concert. These orders are by reservation (using an order form and prepaid).

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

November 13 3:00 p.m.P 4:00 p.m.

February 26 3:00 p.m.n 4:00 p.m.

May 14 3:00 p.m..0 4:00 p.m.

May 2119 Time TBA

Box Office opensConcert Time



Lake Shore Side by Side Concert

OVERNIGHTS - TRIPS & TOURSOvernights and tours are an important part of the MCYO experience for orchestra members. These trips aredesigned as a musical retreat to expose orchestra members to new music techniques, rehearsal etiquette and overallmusicianship. Our young musicians come from a wide geographic area and have busy school and sports schedules,so the overnight is a good opportunity for them to meet and make new friends with other orchestra members.

ORCHESTRA OVERNIGHTEvery fall, usually early in the semester, older musicians are strongly encouraged to participate in an out-of-townovernight trip. This is a wonderful way for them to meet other musicians in MCYO through a series of workshops,rehearsals and sectionals. There is time for group and individual recreation and a campfire. There is a daylongretreat on that Sunday (only) for our younger musicians in the Prelude Orchestra. It is a musically intense andproductive time to kick-off the new season.

TOURIn the spring semester, there is an overnight "tour" for the Symphony Orchestra. We usually tour in Illinois one yearand take a more distant tour the following year. The 25th Anniversary Tour was to Europe.

TOUR ACCOUNTSFinancing of all tours and trips is done separately from the general operating budget of the orchestras. Variousgroup and individual fund-raising activities are held throughout the season. Each member is part of a larger tourbank account and credits are made in relation to their share of general and individual fund-raising activities. Anymoney in an individual tour account accrues to the general tour fund for general tour expenses when a memberleaves the orchestras. Money in an individual account may be transferred to that of a sibling, but may NOT beapplied to other MCYO financial obligations.

MUSIC FOLDERSWhen you join MCYO, as a new member you will receive a sturdy leather-like music folio with brass cornerreinforcements . The folder has a pencil pocket and will have your name imprinted on it. It can take up to6 weeks for the new imprinted folders to arrive. At the beginning of the season, you will be assigned atemporary folder to be returned when your personalized folder arrives.

ORCHESTRA MUSIC#1 RULE : NEVER USE INK TO MARK YOUR MUSIC.#2 RULE: KEEP ALL MUSIC FOR MCYO IN YOUR FOLDERS.#3 RULE: TURN IN YOUR MUSIC ON TIME.

To safeguard against loss of material (music and money), musicians will be given numbered parts andrequired to hand in a deposit before each semester. The complete deposit will be returned only if all musicis returned in good shape and by the specified deadline.The music you will use is usually owned or borrowed by MCYO, but occasionally pieces are rented for themore advanced ensembles. Unless advised by the Orchestra Manager or your Conductor, YOU NEED TOERASE ALL MARKINGS you make in RENTAL parts before you hand them in.

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HEALTH AND PERMISSION FORMSHealth and permission forms will be required for any one 18 years old and younger. Attention will be

given to medications and allergies if we are made aware of them. In emergencies, every effort will be made

to reach parents before medical treatment is administered. We usually have an R.N. and/or an M.D. on our

overnight trips.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AT MCMCThe Center is a community school of music offering private instruction in violin, viola, cello, string bass,

flute, clarinet, horn, percussion, trumpet, guitar, piano and voice. Lessons in musicianship can be arranged.

Private instruction for additional instruments will be added upon demand, as teacher availability and studio

space allow.

The MCMC also hosts a successful Chamber Music program, which includes string quartets, trios and piano

trios, as well as woodwind quintets. A Flute Choir, Contemporary Children's Choir and private instruction

(Academy) are other fine programs at the Center.

For more information on private instruction and chamber music please contact the office.

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT and GENERAL HINTS.P PENCILS! PENCILS! PENCILS! Never use ink to mark your music. Keep at least two pencils in your instrument

case and/or folder at all times.n MUSIC STANDS All musicians should bring their music stand to every rehearsal. There are no music stands

available for use other than their own at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park. When an MCYO group performs at a location

other than a public school please bring your own music stand there, too. Please be sure you name is

PERMANENTLY on your music stand.

** PLEASE IDENTIFY YOUR INSTRUMENT & ALL ACCESSORIES WITH YOUR NAME! **

STRING PLAYERS.P Have at least one COMPLETE extra set of strings in your case at all times..r Have a mute on your instrument or at your stand at every rehearsal..t Other accessories you may need : shoulder rests , rosin and dust cloths. When you purchase a violin case,

consider buying a rectangular case because they have more room for your music and accessories..i A limited number of double basses are available for use at rehearsals . Bass players should make their own

arrangements for instruments at concerts . MCYO can help with this, but arrangements are the responsibility of theindividual player..i Double basses and violas are available to rent from MCMC on a first-come, first -served basis. We have a limitednumber of instruments and rental fees apply. For more information inquire at the MCMC office.

WOODWIND PLAYERSn Have an extra supply of reeds on hand. Keep a minimum of four playable reeds with you at all times.i It is highly recommended that EVERYONE consider investing in an electronic tuner- especially oboe players, asthey will be giving the tuning pitch for the entire orchestra. MCYO has two electronic tuners for use at rehearsalsand they may be checked out for one-week loans through the office.JJ Woodwind instruments are available for MCYO members to rent: Piccolo, English horn, two A-clarinets, two

bass clarinets and a bassoon.

BRASS PLAYERSA A straight mute is REQUIRED equipment for orchestra, and you should have it with you at all times.n Arrangements have been made to borrow a tuba for rehearsals. You must provide your own mouthpiece andinstrument for concerts.

PERCUSSIONISTS

. You must provide your own snare drum sticks and your own chromatic pitch pipe for tuning timpani.

.P You should have your own mallet bag to keep these items in and any additional equipment you acquire.

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A MCYO owns, borrows or rents most percussion equipment needed for performances. Please handle these

instruments carefully as if they were your own.. Percussionists (and their families) are expected to assist with moving and setting up percussion equipment. For

this purpose you must plan to arrive 30-45 minutes early for all rehearsal and concert calls, depending on the

requirements for any call. You will be asked to help move and load equipment to and from concert sites held away

from schools, tours, and to and from events.

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MCYO in the Sage Gallery 2005-2006

For accuracy all Saturdays are listed . Those MCYO will not be using The Sage Gallery are in italics. The3 Friday night rehearsals are bolded.

Saturday, September 10 9:00-1:30Saturday, September 17 8:00am check-in 0005 all activities at Conference Point

Saturday, September 24 9:00-1:30 LLAP OktoberfestSaturday, October 1 9:00-1:30Saturday, October 8 9:00-1:30Saturday, October 15 9:00-1:30Saturday, October 22 9:00-1:30Saturday, October 29 9:00-1:30Saturday, November 5 9:00-1:30Friday, November 11 5:30-9:30 Special RehearsalSaturday, November 12 9:00-1:30Sunday, November 13 4:00pm Fall ConcertSaturday, November 19 9:00-1:30Saturday, November 26 TGIVING BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, December 3 9:00-1:30 Auditions; Concerto Competition apps. dueSaturday, December 10 HOLIDAY BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, December 17 HOLIDAY BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, December 24 HOLIDAY BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, December 31 HOLIDAY BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, January 7 9:00-1:30Saturday, January 14 9:00-1:30 Concerto CompetitionSaturday, January 21 9:00-1:30Saturday, January 28 9:00-1:30Saturday, February 4 9:00-1:30Saturday, February 11 9:00-1:30Saturday, February 18 9:00-1:30Friday, February 24 5:30-9:30 Special RehearsalSaturday, February 25 9:00-1:30Sunday, February 26 4:00pm Pops ConcertSaturday, March 4 9:00-1:30Saturday, March 11 9:00-1:30Saturday, March 18 9:00-1:30Saturday, March 25 SPRING BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, April 1 SPRING BREAK No RehearsalSaturday, April 8 9:00-1:30Saturday, April 15 9:00-1:30Saturday, April 22 9:00-1:30Saturday, April 29 9:00-1:30Saturday, May 6 9:00-1:30Friday, May 12 5:30-9:30 Special RehearsalSaturday, May 13 9:00-1:30Sunday, May 14 4:00pm Spring ConcertSaturday, May 20 9:00-1:30Sunday, May 21 TBA Lake Shore Side by Side Concert*rehearsal and party for Perform-A-Thon (Holi-Day of Music)

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2005-2006 Concert Dates

November 13 MCYO Fall ConcertThe Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake

February 26 Pops ConcertThe Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake

May 14 MCYO Spring ConcertThe Raue Center for the Arts. Crystal Lake

May 21

Russ Vinick, Music Director, Intermezzo & Symphony Conductor

Cathy Ames, Orchestra & Academy Operations Manager



MCYO side-by-Side with Lakeshore SymphonyOrchestra, Chicago

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

TBA

Events

September 17 & 1&

December 3

December 3

January 14, 2006

February 19

Conference Point, Lake GenevaAnnual overnight trip

Holi-Day of Music, Crystal LakeMCYO Holiday Program

Mid-Year Auditions &(Concerto Competition apps due)

Concerto Competition

1776, Crystal LakeAnnual Spaghetti Dinner

8:00 amcheck-in

10:00 am

2:00 pm

TBA

5YM Tour - TBD

IMZ Tour - TBD

connects to the bookkeeper's office. Wenow have 7 spacious, Academy studios.They are located In the same hallway as theMain Office. The Executive Director's officeis across the hall from the Main Office. TheSouth Tower doors will take you to the stair-

way that takes you down to the Garden An-

nex. At the bottom of the stairs, on the

right, there is a comfortable lobby/waiting

area. Off of this lobby area are Conservatory

A, the office of the Programs Director and

MCYO Operations Manager, sectionals and

percussion studios and Kindermusik class-

rooms and the McHenry County Youth Or-

chestras, (MCYO). The office in the GardenAnnex now houses the music library as well

as the sectional studios. It also has storage

areas for our large string instruments (bass)

and all of the percussion equipment. Prior to

the move to the Lakeside Center for the Arts,

401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake, much of

the equipment was housed off-site. It is very

convenient to have everything in one loca-

tion and readily available for use.The McHenry County Music Center's

Board of Trustees holds their monthly

meetings in the Garden Annex.

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(MCMC), Academy offers private instruction

in orchestral instruments (violin, viola, cello,

oboe, trumpet, French horn, trombone, clari-

net and flute), piano, guitar and voice, at our

facility in Crystal Lake. MCMC Academydirects its programs toward teaching for theindividual - adapting instruction to the po-

tential and goals of each student.Seven private studios and one larger re-

hearsal room/classroom are available for les-sons. Lessons may be offered for any instru-ment where we have potential students total-ing at least three hours of instruction.

Lessons may be scheduled during the day,(for pre-school, home-school students andadults with flexible schedules), after schooland evenings.

Instruction at the Academy uses either Su-zuki or traditional methods according to theage and development of the student. Suzukiinstruction also includes weekly group classes.Teachers using Suzuki pedagogy all have reg-istered Suzuki Association of the America'steacher training.

Recitals are planned four times a year andall students are strongly encouraged to par-ticipate in one or more recitals each year.

Academy, the private instruction programat MCMC, operates on a two-semester sys-tem closely following the school calendar.While most students begin lessons at the be-ginning of a semester, students may begin atany time where there is an opening in theteacher/studio schedule. Tuition is pro-ratedfor students who begin after a term has be-gun. There are opportunities for summerinstruction as well.

The Academy has over 200 young and

adult students enrolled in private and/or group The Missionmusic lessons. Adult students taking privateinstruction has steadily increased and continues The mission of the McHenry Countyto do so. Music Center and Academy is to

Office hours for the Academy are Monday help enrich the cultural life ofthrough Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The McHenry County and surroundingtelephone number is 815-356-6296. The fax areas residents and neighbors by of-number is 815-356-6298. Our website is fering a strong music program andwww.mcmusic.org . community-wide performances.

Our address is: 401 Country Club Road, Our focus is on education with anCrystal Lake, IL, in the Dole Mansion. emphasis on team growth and de-

velopment.Facul

The McHenry County MusicAll faculty members at the Academy provide Center

expert instruction in a wide range of instru-ments, voice and musicianship (theory). Most McHenry County Music Centerhave at least a master's degree and several hold (MCMC) is a highly diverse musicaldoctorates. Being active performers them- education environment. Programsselves, the faculty members perform in a variety include the Early Childhood Pro-of orchestral, choral and chamber music posi- gram, The Academy, The McHenrytions in the Chicago area. Lessons are taught by County Youth Orchestras and The19 highly qualified teachers. Contemporary Children's Choir.

All musicians are accepted into allFinancial Assistance programs without regard to the abil-

ity to pay.Financial Assistance is available for all pro- All programs are administered

grams of the McHenry County Music Center by a professionally trained arts ad-(MCMC) to students with demonstrated finan- ministrator &/or educator.cial need.

McHenry County Music CenterBenefits to the Community Moves

Since 1980, MCMC has made a positive im- McHenry County Music Center,pact on the musical life of individuals and the (MCMC), has recently moved itsmusic groups as well as to the community studios and offices to a new loca-on the whole. We hope to continue to make tion. We are now at the Dole Man-an artistic contribution and grow our role of sion at 401 Country Club Road,providing quality music education for the Crystal Lake, IL 60014.McHenry County and surrounding areas. You can use the center main doors

to get to the Main Office and studioson the 2nd floor. The Main Office

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of their employees. Inquire in the human resources department of youremployer for forms to claim these donations, an Important source ofincome for us.

WHAT ISA COMMUNITYSCHOOL?

A member school of the National Guild of Community Schools of the ArtsIs chartered as a not-for-profit corporation. It is governed by a volunteerBoard of Trustees. Because of its commitment to providing artsopportunities for all in the community, it has adopted a formal policy forfinancial assistance to students who are otherwise qualified for Itsprograms. Fund raising is to support not only the scholarship program butalso the general operating budget. Member families are expected to assistwith this fund raising. Parents who might like to serve on the Board areasked to notify the Director.

FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITIES

As a not-for-profit institution MCMC must raise between 35 & 40% of Itsannual operating budget from contributions, grants, ticket sales and othernon-tuition sources. We depend on our students, their families and friendsto assist with this fund raising. Suggested additional contributions andmatching money from corporations and foundations is an Importantsource of income. The single largest source of Income for our programs isthe advertising In our concert program books. There are three orchestraconcerts and two children's choir concerts each season. We sell programadvertising for all five books in the fall. We save money on printing costsby printing all the advertising pages at once and then preparing a coverand center pages with the performance details for each concert. Weencourage students and families of students at MCMC to consider Joiningus in this effort. You may place an individual ad congratulating your child,for your business or for anything else that you would like to see In theprogram books. Details of how you can advertise or secure advertisingfrom others are available in the Office. Deadline for ad sales for thisseason Is October 1, 2005.

McHenry County Music Center401 Country Club Rd.

1 Crystal Lake IL 60014-6101815/356-6296www.memusic.org

GENERAL INFORMATION - 2005 - 2006

PURPOSE

The purpose of the McHenry County Music Center MCMC shall be tofoster educational, cultural, and musical activities for students and otherqualified persons and to furnish performing, educational, and culturalactivities for the students, their families, and the community. The Suzukiphilosophy will be emphasized where appropriate, and Instruction will begiven by a qualified teaching staff. The Center shall provide appropriatesupport services and activities for students, parents, and teachers.

ADMISSION

Candidates and/or parents of candidates for admission to MCMC should CJhave a short private conference with the Programs Director before P.registering for lessons . The purpose of these conferences is orientation and C+evaluation . Please call the office to schedule a conference. o

TUITIONAND REG/STRA TION -P

Tuition and registration are payable in advance by the term (or half term).The registration deadline for'05=06 is August 31. After that there will bea $15 late fee required. Individual lessons must be paid for whether takenor missed. Advance notification of an absence Is a courtesy to the teacherbut does not excuse payment for contracted lessons. Your paymentsreserve a place for you In your assigned teacher's schedule. It is yourresponsibility to be present at that time or to make advance arrangementsfor a switch with another student.

Students starting lessons after the beginning of the term will have thetuition and group class fee pro-rated . There will be a $25 charge for anycheck returned for any reason . After two returned checks, all futurepayments must be made in cash . Your registration form constitutes yourbill. If you pay in two installments, please put the due date for the secondinstallment on your calendar. Your payment should accompany theregistration form.

Rev. July 22, 2005

The Center policy is that all teachers will be paid for lessons that are paidfor in advance. For this reason, if there is any balance owing, a studentmay not register for the next term and no lesson time will be held for thatstudent. All of our teachers have waiting lists. To keep tuition low andadministrative costs to a minimum, the center operates with no significantcash reserve. Please help us keep costs down by paying on schedule.

Each student (or a parent) will be asked to acknowledge receipt of eachlesson by signing a form provided at the lesson by the teacher.

THE CENTER PHONE

The office hours are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There isvoice mall. Messages may be left for your teacher. Be sure to identifyclefirly for which teacher you are leaving a message. Some teachers preferthat you call their homes. They will notify you of this and provide theirhome number.

PARKING

There is ample parking on the south side of the parking lot.

LESSONS

All lesson schedules will be given to the parents and students. These willcontain student and parent names, phone numbers, lesson times and daysinvolved. To avoid losing a lesson, which cannot be attended, pleasecheck these lesson schedules and arrange to trade lessons with anotherstudent, notifying the teacher of any changes. Students with a goodattendance record who miss a lesson due to Illness and give a 24-hournotice may request a make-up lesson to be scheduled at the convenienceof the faculty member. Make-up lessons will be given at the discretion ofthe teacher. Keep in mind that both time In your teacher's schedule andstudio space at The Center are very limited. The scheduling of make-uplessons may be limited by these factors. Failure to notify the teacher Inadvance will result in forfeiting the opportunity for a make-up lesson.Notification at the time of the lesson is not considered advancenotification.

All lessons missed by the teacher will be made up or in exceptional casescredited in the next term. There are no make-ups for group classes.Students may choose to attend another group lesson for observation orparticipation at the discretion of the teacher.

WITHDRAWALS

Registration and scheduling of a lesson time commits the student to a full

semester of lessons. In the unlikely event that a student must withdrawbefore the end of the term, withdrawals must be made in writing, signed,dated, and sent to the Office. Verbal notification to the teacher does notexcuse payments for contracted lessons . The withdrawal is not effectiveuntil receipt of the written notice has been acknowledged by the Director.

There are NO REFUNDS unless the student withdraws due to seriousillness/injury or moving from the community and then only if more thanhalf the lessons will be missed. The membership fee is non-refundable.

REPERTOIRE CLASSES FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS

Repertoire classes for advanced instrumentalists and voice students will bescheduled as needed. A charge will be made to cover the cost of theteacher's time and for the accompanist.

RECITALS

Recitals will be scheduled for all students. Dates and locations for Center-wide recitals are announced on the yearly calendar. There may beadditional recitals within various teachers' classes. The recital dates for the'05-'06 season are: Nov. 6, Jan. 22, March 19 and May 21. Plan toattend and support your fellow musicians. Musicians requiring the servicesof an accompanist for recitals may make their own arrangements, with theapproval of their teacher. A list of accompanists will be provided aboutone month before each recital. Fees for one rehearsal and the recitalappearance are TBA for Suzuki Books 1 & 2, TBA for Suzuki Book 3, TBAfor Suzuki Book 4, and TBA for Suzuki Book 5 and beyond and forconcertos. Most other accompaniments are $20.00. If additionalrehearsals are needed, it is the responsibility of the student (or parent) tonegotiate any additional fee. To assure a well-prepared performance anda positive experience for the performing musicians, rehearsal times shouldbe planned well in advance. Accompanists MUST be arranged not lessthan two weeks before the recital date. Schedule rehearsal times directlywith accompanists on the list.

MEMBERSHIP FEE& MA TCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

All families registered in any programs at MCMC will be asked to pay anon-refundable $75 membership fee. This is a one-time annual fee and ispaid once by the family registering for one or more programs. $25 of themembership fee goes directly to the Facilities Fund to help to recoversome of the costs Incurred as a result of moving to Lakeside Legacy ArtsPark, 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake. There are membership benefitsincluding special programs and discounted admission to concerts forMCMC member families. Please remember that many employers matchmembership and donations to not-for-profit educational organizations.Other corporations make donations to honor the volunteer commitment

Exhib it No. 5

LISA ALEXANDER MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

$1 ,000 AWARD

Award based on a passion for music and thefinancial need of the applicant.

' Award may be used for:n private instructionn college tuitionn summer music camp or festivaln or other related music expenses

(purchase of music, new instrument etc.)

' Award applicable for music performance or musiceducation.

' Award applicable for voice, instrument, orcomposition

The scholarship is in memory of Lisa Alexander, a singerand passionate musician, who was killed in an automobileaccident in September 2000. She was just beginning hergraduate studies in music at Northern Illinois University.

Application blanks available fromn The McHenry County Music Center (815/356-6296)n On-line (http://www.mcmusic.org/alexander_scholarship_fund.htm)

n By e-mail (reception @ mcmusic.org)

Application deadline: March 15, 2006

Exhibit No. 6

Contemporary Children's Choir Schedule, 2005-2006

September 20, 2005 7-8pm, Sage Gallery, Lakeside Arts Park: Reception for Ms. Kosaya and Ms.

Domeny and Family Registration

September 23-25 Oktoberfest at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (rides, music, food, Dole Mansion tours)

October 4, 11, 18, Rehearsals begin 6:00pm

25, Nov. 1, 8, 15

Nov. 21-28 Thanksgiving Break

November 29 Rehearsal for Christmas At the Dole

December 2 Caroling, Christmas At the Dole

December 3 Caroling, Christmas At the Dole

December 6, 13, 20 Regular Rehearsals

December 21Jan 2 Holiday Break

January 3, 10, Rehearsals For Winter Concert

January 14 Dress Rehearsal , Winter Concert

January 15 Winter Concert, location TBA

Jan. 17,24,31 Rehearsals

February ACDA Conference, Chicago (Auditions required)

March 27-April 3 Spring Break

April 4,11,18,25 Rehearsals Resume

May TBA School Tours TBA

May TBA Dress Rehearsal, Spring Concert

May TBA Spring Concert, location TBA

May TBA 5:30-7pm: End of Year Party & Music Return

May TBA Placement Interviews for 2006-2007

TBA "Let's Sing" Festival (Chorale Only) - day event with evening concert

Exhibi t No. 7

Contemporary Children's Choir SpringSchedule 2006

March 27-April 3 Spring BreakApril 4, 11, 18, 25 Rehearsals, 6pm Ensemble and 7 m ConcertMay School Tours (TBA) - to help with this event please

call Lori Keller, 815-444-0536May 2, 9, 16 Rehearsals, 6 m Ensemble and 7pm ConcertFriday May 19 Concert Rehearsal, 6pm and 7 mSaturday May 20 CCC Spring Concert , Dole Mansion, 4pm (students

arrive 3:15pm)Reception following , including appetizers & beverages

Tuesday May 23 6-7:30pm: Both Choirs End of Year Pizza Party andMusic Return (all music and folders returned on thisdate) ($3 per person, families welcome) -Registrations accepted for Fall 2006

Thank youfor a great year oflearning and growing!!Have a great summer!

Contacts: Lori Keller 815-444-0536 or 815-404-9322Marianna Kosaya, Director, 847-361-7989Rose Marie Domeny, Director, 847-526-2783

Exhibit No. 8

MCHENRY COUNTY-o^

MUSIC CENTER &

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Providing community-wide, quality

music education since 1980

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

MUSIC PROGRAM

FALL/WINTER 2005-2006

LAKESIDE LEGACY ARTS PARK

401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014-5606

815.356 .6296 WWW.MCMUSIC.ORG

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.M 6rRl^w;c: ^•

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B- 18 MONTHS: 45 MINUTE CLASS

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Kmdermusik Village engages your Baby's senses while you learn how to

stimulate his/her learning object and instrument exploration, vocal play.

and creative movement. Multi-level activities encourage you to make

creative choices as Baby grows from lap baby to crawler to walker!

crmu1 14 - 3 YEAR OLDS: 40 MINUTE CLASS

Ou r twe "" Wmi PARENT/CAREGIVER

Our rime focuses on your child's healthy

emotional development as confidence, curiosity, self-control and com-

munication begin to take shape. Our Time focuses on the need for both

the freedom to try and the assurance of your support. Our Time intro-

duces your child to a musical world filled with singing, imitating sounds,

rhyming, sound identification, instrument exploration, and creative

q -43 - 5 YEAR OLDS: 45 MINUTE CLASS

ImI^`^!&rl PARENT ATTENDS LAST 15 MIN.

Imagine That[ pairs music with expressive language, storytelling, peer

interaction, movement, and pretend play. In Imagine That, the thinker.

creator and musician come together and find new musical ways to

explore the world and express discoveries.

ermu L^^ $/^[ • 4 1/2 - 7 YEAR OLDS: 60 MINUTE CLASS

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PARENT ATTENDS LAST 15 MIN.

tortYoung Child students explore many facets of music -

singing , moving , listening and playing instruments , and learning about

reading and writing music . This pressure-free developmentally appropri-

ate class helps the transition to formal instruction for children. Over 4

semesters , children study instrument families and learn the glockenspiel,

2-string dulcimer and recorder.

QL_ BIRTH - 5 YEAR OLDS: 45 MINUTE CLASS

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WITH PARENT/CAREGIVERE^1R

Music Together® is a music and movement approach to early

childhood music development for infant , toddler, preschool, and

kindergarten children in a mixed age setting . The Music Together

approach develops every child's birthright of basic music competence

by encouraging the actual experience of music. Children have many

opportunities to create and to play in a comfortable , encouraging

environment regardless of age and learning styles . Siblings accepted

FACULTY Bios

Lori Keller has taught Kindermusik since 2002,

and has been a Kindermusik parent since 1998.

She has sung in church choir since 1993 , first atthe United Methodist Church in Washington,D.C. then in Annapolis, Maryland . While at the

University of Washington in Seattle, WA, she

sang in and toured with the University Chorale.

She has training in piano , flute and viola. Lori

received a Bachelor of Science in Business and a

Bachelor of Arts in English composition at the

University of Washington . In 1996 she received

a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts , Philosophy and

Western Literature from St. John's College in

Annapolis , MD. She lives in Crystal Lake with

her husband Greg and three daughters Melissa

(8), Caroline (6), and Alison (4).

Lindsey Vela received her Bachelor of Music in

violin performance from Valparaiso University

and has done graduate studies also in violin

performance at University of Texas and North-

ern Illinois University . She has performed in

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, North-

west Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Southwest

Michigan Symphony Orchestra, and The Uni-

versity Orchestra at University of Texas where

she was concertmaster for two years. Lindsey

has performed in masterclasses for William Starr

and Rachel Barton. She is a registered Suzuki

violin teacher and has taught at music schools

in Valparaiso , IN, Austin, TX and the Chicago-

land area.

Music TOGETHER TUITION

(10 LESSONS)

CLASS PER LESSON SERVICE FEE TOTAL

Music $11 $28 $ 138

Together@

Sibling $11 $0 $ 110

Sibling under 8 months FREE

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