Annual Report 2023-2024-DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 32
BOARD OF MUSIC & ARTS
Chair: Dan Warren
Vice Chair: Elizabeth Belden
Secretary: Carol Stratemeyer
Staff Liaison: Christopher Goodson
Mission from Bylaws:
The Board of Music and Arts will oversee a comprehensive music
and arts program to complement Plymouth’s mission; oversee
Plymouth’s children, youth, and adult choirs; provide music and
art for Plymouth’s services; and foster growth and enrichment of
Plymouth members, of all ages, through music and the arts.
Major Events/Achievements in 2023-2024:
Meaning and Purpose:
• The Music & Arts program provided a full schedule of
programming.
• Developed and secured a budget that supported the Music
& Arts needs in an environment of increasing costs.
• Continued to retain and hire competent trained professionals
to direct our adult, youth, and children’s choirs and ensembles.
• Rebranded the department and board.
• Continued to plan for the organ refurbishment.
Justice and Kindness:
• Explore and integrate art that provides strong connections to
Plymouth’s Core Values and the entire community.
• Leveraged our brand through the rebranding process and
improved marketing to the community in order to attract
more participants to our program, worship, events, and concerts.
Hospitality and Belonging:
• Plymouth Music & Arts hosted a number of outside vocal
and instrumental groups, welcoming visitors both in person
and online.
Board Members:
30
2023-2024
2023-2025
2023-2026
Kate McLean
Cynthia Bahls
Mark Gruber
Julie Noland
Elizabeth Belden
Jason Crowley
Christine Polson
Caroline Peterson
Susan Lees
Dan Warren
Carol Stratemeyer
Melisa Johnson
