2025-02-15T10:36:48-07:00 2024-09-30 990EZ 2023-10-01 742169044 THE LAREDO PHILHARMONIC LARE 9562511970 PO Box 451644 Laredo TX 78045 Elizabeth Casso Treasurer 9562511970 2025-02-14 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X 130948 X 106907 24041 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130948 0 0 0 116174 0 581 19295 136050 -5102 44512 0 39410 44512 39410 0 0 0 0 44512 39410 0 0 44512 39410 Primary exempt purpose is to provide the highest musical performances to engage, enrich and entertain the community with a special emphasis for children and students. The Laredo Philharmonic performed four concerts during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. "Deck the Halls" Christmas concert was held on December 3, 2023 at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center at Laredo College. The Orchestra, joined by over 70 local singers, performed classical and popular Christmas music for an audience of 440 people. Gifted local students had the opportunity to play with the orchestra and be part of The Laredo Philharmonic Chorale. On January 12, 2024, the Laredo Philharmonic Brass Quintet performed Educational Concerts at Santa Maria Elementary School, Leon Daiches Elementary School, and United South to over 800 students. The concerts were interactive with students showcasing how each instrument worked. "Melodies Around the World" was performed on March 24, 2024 at Texas A and M International University Fine and Performing Arts Center. The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale performed works by Rodrigo Loman, Camille Saint-Saens, John Corigliano, and Giuseppe Verdi. A highlight was the performance of "Sing A Joyful Song" by Dennis Eveland. The fourth concert of the year, "Let Freedom Ring" was held on June 30, 2024 at Texas A and M International University Fine and Performing Arts Center. The concert featured diverse American music, including "My Fair Lady", "Wicked", and "Rhapsody in Blue" with Dr. Mary Grace Carroll on piano. The second half showcased Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man", and 'Lincoln Portrait" narrated by Ruben Villarreal. The concert honored local veterans with performances of the Armed Forces Salute, Washington Post March, and The Stars and Stripes Forever. Veterans and students attended free of charge. 0 131332 131332 Joe Crabtree President 4 0 0 0 Laura Llanes Vice President 4 0 0 0 Elizabeth Casso Treasurer 4 0 0 0 Anna Isabel Alvarez Secretary 4 0 0 0 Nancy De Anda Board Member 4 0 0 0 Ardith Epstein Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Judith Kilburn Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Nora Montemayor Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Gene Belmares Board Member 4 0 0 0 John Reimund Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Sandy Jacaman Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Marylyn De Llano Board Member 2.0 0 0 0 Molly Higgins Board Member 4.0 0 0 0 Gregorio Lopez Board Member 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Elizabeth Casso PO Box 451644 Laredo TX 78045 9562511970 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 42033 21402 20010 53671 106907 244023 42033 21402 20010 53671 106907 244023 62316 181707 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152 29 0 0 0 181 244204 0.74408 0.99667 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Musician Travel and Hotel Expenses;11965|General Liability and Board Insurance;2087|Office and Administrative Expenses;2832|Music Purchase and Rental;2411^Total;19295^