2021-04-06T08:11:54-07:00 2020-05-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2019-06-01 741157373 Houston Symphony Society HOUS 7132244240 615 Louisiana St Houston TX 77002 Elizabeth Condic CFO 2021-04-06 true Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z John Mangum 615 Louisiana St 102 Houston TX 77002 31193345 false X www.houstonsymphony.org X 1913 TX The mission of the Houston Symphony is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience in Greater Houston and beyond through exceptional orchestral performances, educational programs and community activities. 105 102 514 675 0 17930495 19903727 12524004 10718207 50810 80986 -36947 129759 30468362 30832679 0 0 21698871 22113143 26670 115599 3517285 11421595 11948869 33147136 34177611 -2678774 -3344932 8399635 7424701 29943902 33474197 -21544267 -26049496 The mission of the Houston Symphony is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience in Greater Houston and beyond through exceptional orchestral performances, educational programs and community activities. false false 22176307 10117368 Artistic EndeavorsMusic Director Andrs Orozco-Estrada began his sixth season at the helm of the Houston Symphony with an all-Stravinsky program at Jones Hall. The Sunday matinee performance of the classical subscription concert marked the Houston Symphonys first-ever online video broadcast of a concert from Jones Hall. Orozco-Estrada continued the month of September with the return of French piano star Jean-Yves Thibaudet in a program that explored the formers interest in music of the Americas. Then, Music Director Andrs Orozco-Estrada, an all-star cast of vocalists, the Houston Symphony, and the Houston Symphony Chorus united on stage for two thrilling choral masterpieces: Mahlers Das klagende Lied and Mendelssohn: Die erste Walpurgisnacht. During Thanksgiving, Orozco-Estrada and the Symphony delved into the music of Richard Strauss, with works including Strauss exquisite Four Last Songs with soprano Miah Persson, as well as the composers Death and Transfiguration, Don Juan, and Till Eulenspiegels Merry Pranks. The Houston Symphonys commitment to new music continued as it saw the world premiere of a Houston Symphony commission from Composer-in-Residence Jimmy Lpez, in the third and final year of his residency. Lpez Symphony No. 2, Ad Astra (December 2019), took its inspiration from a Houston space program. In February 2020, Orozco-Estrada led the Schumann Festival, a comprehensive exploration of the works of composer Robert Schumann, with performances in Jones Hall and other venues around the city. The festival included lectures and other special events to illumine further the artistry of the great German composer. Musical works included the composers four symphonies, the piano concerto with soloist Benjamin Grosvenor, the cello concerto with soloist Alisa Weilerstein, and choral selections from Dichterliebe (A Poets Life) and Der Rose Pilgerfahrt (The Pilgrimage of the Rose), with Houston Symphony Principal Keyboardist Scott Holshouser and the Houston Symphony Chorus under the direction of Dr. Betsy Cook Weber. The 201920 Classical Season also saw the return of esteemed guest soloists including Emanuel Ax, Gil Shaham, and Augustin Hadelich, as well as a chamber music series showcasing musicians of the orchestra and guest luminaries in intimate venues across Houston. During the 201920 POPS Series, Steven Reineke opened his third season as Principal POPS Conductor with Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actress and vocalist Rene Elise Goldsberry, original cast member of the musical phenomenon Hamilton. The season continued with best-selling travel author and PBS star Rick Steves and former Houston Symphony Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski in an immersive concert experience. In November 2019, Houston audiences experienced the blockbuster film, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen as the Symphony performed John Williams award-winning score live led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke. Former Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski returned to lead the orchestra and Houston Symphony Chorus in a cherished musical holiday tradition: an evening full of holiday tunes like Silent Night and Joy to the World. The program included the Symphonys commissioned holiday piece Glad Tidings. Closing out the holiday season, Steven Reineke welcomed the New Year with an all-Frank Sinatra program with vocalist and jazz pianist Tony DeSare. Reineke and the Symphony celebrated the centennial birthday of Nat King Cole, one of the most celebrated and influential recording artists of the 50s with a concert highlighting his music featuring three-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Ryan Shaw and vocalist Josette Newsam. After canceling the balance of the 201920 Season and its usual slate of summer performances in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Symphony began turning out content to keep its audiences connected and entertained during quarantine. But above and beyond its on-demand content, the Symphony was in the vanguard of American orchestras with live digital performance. Beginning in May and continuing through June, the Symphony began livestreaming its Living Room Series. Each Friday night, a musician from the Houston Symphony hosted a live-streamed concert from their home, often including musically distinguished family members. 6176966 600839 Education and CommunityThe Houston Symphony is committed to increasing the quality of life in Houston by addressing priority community issues, including education, healthcare, building community between disparate populations, and improving the welfare of underserved populations. The Symphony accomplishes this by presenting an extraordinary range of music education and community engagement programs both inside Jones Hall and in community venues throughout the Greater Houston area. Through nearly 1,000 interactions with Houston Symphony musicians and Community-Embedded Musicians, partnerships with schools, community centers, hospitals and other non-profits, the Society serves a wide range of Houstonians that reflects the diversity of the city. Whether they are underserved students, cancer patients, refugees, or homeless families, we put the people we serve first, asking how music can best meet their needs. Our goal is to remove economic and geographical barriers to music so that Houstonians from all walks of life can benefit from the art form. Houston Symphony Education and Community Engagement programs served more than 200,000 Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds and represented an investment of $6.1 million, or over 18% of the annual organization budget, during the 201920 Season. 28353273 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false true false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false true true true false false false false true true true false false true 164 0 true 514 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 105 102 true false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Elizabeth Condic CPA 7132381465 615 Louisiana St 102 Houston TX 77002 Andres Orozco-Estrada Music Director 40.00 0.00 532354 0 28382 John Mangum CEO/Exec Dir 40.00 2.00 X 344870 0 38637 Nancy Giles Chief Development Officer 40.00 0.00 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Houston Symphony Endowment (the Endowment) was established to support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society (the Society). The Endowment holds contributed funds in perpetuity, invests those funds, and makes contributions from time to time to the Society. Such contributions must meet the stated restrictions of donors as well as the current policies of the Endowment. The Endowment is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the officers of the Board of Directors of the Society. X X X X X X X true DCM 330 W 38th St 207 New York NY 10018 Telefundng false 1589416 115599 1473817 false 1589416 115599 1473817 TX Wine Dinner 539601 285276 254325 113141 140114 Opening Night 536151 320001 216150 73726 4000 12710 1 127730 107780 19950 16975 1203482 713057 490425 203842 4000 152824 360666 129759 X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false true false Andres Orozco-Estrada Music Director 117105 415249 28382 560736 Brinton Smith Musician 191302 7056 27948 226306 Elizabeth Condic CFO 174846 7278 27587 209711 Eric Halen Musician 192264 7056 19104 218424 John Mangum CEO/Exec Dir 344870 10255 28382 383507 Jonathan Fischer Musician 187179 7056 11027 205262 Mark Nuccio Musician 211660 7056 28382 247098 Nancy Giles Chief Development Officer 240309 369 11027 251705 Victoria Dominguez COO 199618 8036 10857 218511 William Ver Meulen Musician 170307 7056 28382 205745 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. The Society paid dues/entertainment costs to The Coronado Club on behalf of John Mangum during the fiscal year for a total $7,866 (of which $4,185 was membership fees). This amount was not treated as taxable compensation. Due to the social aspect of his position as CEO, these benefits are customary and necessary. Part I, Line 7: Non-Fixed payments not listed above The Music Director's other reportable compensation is comprised of conducting fees for a series of weekend classical concerts. Rand Group Owned by Dir 129362 IT services false CCM LP Owned by Dir 273107 Rent false Betsy Cook Weber Trustee Spouse 49039 Compensation false X 11 185792 FMV X Auction items 104 99325 Sales proceeds X Raffle items 12 6000 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee The Executive Committee of the Society is composed of not more than fifteen of the Governing Directors of the Society, exclusive of ex-officio members. The Executive Committee consists of the Society's President, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President-Elect (if and when in office), Vice Presidents, General Counsel, Secretary, and such other persons as may be designated annually by the President from among the elected Governing Directors.The Executive Committee has the power to propose the strategic direction of the Society for approval by the Governing Directors, propose any major policy of the Society for approval by the Governing Directors, propose the disposition of the properties and funds of the Society (through the proposal of the Society's budget) to the Governing Directors, make recommendations to the Governing Directors to retain or terminate the employment of the Music Director, and to take such other actions as shall be delegated to the Executive Committee by the Governing Directors from time to time. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Betty Tutor, Governing Director & Lifetime Trustee and Jesse Tutor, Audit Chair & Lifetime Trustee have a family relationship. Cora Sue Mach, Governing Director & Lifetime Trustee and Steven P. Mach, Board Chair & Trustee have a family relationship. Janice Barrow, Governing Director & Lifetime Trustee and Barbara McCelvey, Governing Director & Secretary have a family relationship.Ann Ayre, Trustee & Jonathan Ayre, Trustee have a family relationship.Janet Clark, President and Governing Director & Virginia Clark, Trustee have a family relationship. Bob Duff, Trustee & Joan Duff, Trustee have a family relationship.Paul Mann, Governing Director and Michael Mann, Trustee have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Members of the Society are defined as anyone who has contributed, or on whose behalf there has been a contribution of at least $100. Ten or more members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 is reviewed by the Financial Controller and CFO. After internal review, Form 990 is sent to the Governing Directors electronically for their review, questions, and suggested edits. Once their review is complete, the Society electronically files Form 990 with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Conflict of Interest Policy is provided annually to the Governing Board for their review and signature. If a conflict is noted, the Trustee is asked to recuse himself from any applicable decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Annually the Human Resources staff obtains salary surveys for both the Houston area and orchestras of a similar budget size. The Senior Human Resources Manager then shares the information with the Board President. The Compensation Committee, consisting of the Board President, Board Chairman, and any other members as may be appointed by the Executive Committee, are responsible for reviewing the comparative data and approving the Executive Director/CEO's compensation package. Budget constraints are taken into account. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Annually the Senior Human Resources Manager obtains salary surveys for both the Houston area and the Symphony universe. The Director then shares the information with the Board President. The Compensation Committee, consisting of the Board President, Board Chairman, and any other members as may be appointed by the Executive Committee, are responsible for approving the compensation packages for the Chief Financial Officer and other key employees. Budget constraints are taken into account. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The audited financial statements and Form 990 are available on the Houston Symphony website. Governing documents are available upon request through the Symphony offices. 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