CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. Num. 77 of May 30,1980, as amended, creates the Conservatory of Music, as an autonomous entity, with the purpose of reaffirming and strengthening of musical education and promoting and administering the programs and operations of the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico.

MISSION

Educate and prepare interested students to help them become talented musicians and help them establish a musical career that continues to enrich Puerto Rico cultural groups.

VISION

To become the foremost musical school in Latin America.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Library
  • Dean of Administration and Finances
  • Dean of Student Affairs
  • Dean of Preparatory School
  • Board of Directors
  • Office of Institutional Activities
  • Office of Human Resources
  • Office of Development and Public Relations
  • Rectory

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico is located on Avenida Ponce de Leon, Num. 951, Miramar, in San Juan. It also has offices on Rafael Lamar Street, Num,340, on the corner of Ave. F.D. Roosevelt in Hato Rey.


PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE



POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 210 228 228 227 227

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.



PROGRAM

Musical Talent Development

Program Description

Its main objective is the formation of professional musicians in the areas of interpretation of instruments and song and the formation of music teachers for the schools of Puerto Rico. It also offers continuing education for professional musicians, certifies teachers so they can continue their education in the public system and obtain licenses in the public education system. At the same time, programs are offered to develop the musical talent of children, youths and adults.

Objectives

  • Shape music professionals to cultive a broad, rich and active musical life.
  • Inspire musical composition and creation in Puerto Rico.
  • Educate and prepare music teachers for the schools in Puerto Rico
  • Expand, develop and maintain the knowledge provided by professional musicians of Puerto Rico.
  • Provide the Puerto Rican community, formative programs in music, that allow children, young people and adults to discover and develop their musical and artistic talent.

The general index of retention of the Conservatory is of approximately 90%. 95% of new students are retained. 75% of the graduates are working in areas related to their studies or graduate studies outside of Puerto Rico.


Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Concerts Assistance 25,000 25,000 25,000
Concerts and other activities 325 325 325
Non university registration 1,450 1,450 1,450
University Registration 550 550 550

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

Students with high school diplomas who aspire to a professional career in music, as well as music professionals who want to expand and update their knowledge. 31% are transfer students from other universities and 7% are international students.

The Preparatory School clientele is made up of children, youth and adults of all ages who desire to discover, form and develop their musical talents.


Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 42 40 40 39
Teachers 147 166 166 166
Other staff 21 22 22 22
Total, Positions 210 228 228 227


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012 is $8,372,000. The resources included are: $5,023,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund, $1,000,000 from Special Appropriation General Fund, $175,000 from State Special Funds, $2,050,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources and $124,000 from Other Income.

The Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $2,408,000, in comparison with the assigned resources for the fiscal year 2010-2011. This is due to the termination of non-recurrent funds of the Reinvestment Program and Federal Economic Stimulus (ARRA) and the corresponding economies associated with ACT No. 79 of July 2, 2010.

The resources of the Joint Resolution of the General Fund will be used to cover operational expenses and payroll. A Special Appropiations Fund will be used to continue the work related to 100 x 35 music project which looks to create youth choirs and orchestras with the goal of reaching social transformation through music and creativity. This initiative is directed at low income sectors. During the year 2010 the pilot project had 200 students of public housing projects and communities of San Juan. This project is sustained with funds from the Prevention Program of the Administration of Public Housing (APH) and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

10% of the event revenues is allocated to the state special fund, according to provisions in Law Num. 280 of Sept. 1, 2000.

Revenues from Internal Sources from tuition fees will be used to defray operational expenses.




SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Musical Talent Development 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
Total, Program 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 5,372 2,197 1,081 5,023
Special Appropriations - General Fund 180 0 0 1,000
Other Income 124 124 124 124
Revenues from Internal Sources 2,000 2,050 2,050 2,050
State Special Funds 175 175 175 175
Local Stabilization Fund 0 2,442 4,080 0
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 1,578 3,270 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
Total, Funding Sources 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 4,599 5,000 6,372 4,666
Rent and Utilities 268 442 442 438
Purchased Services 805 1,208 1,208 1,202
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 107 152 152 152
Professional Services 140 129 129 129
Other Expenses 1,273 97 97 97
Non Distributed Allocations 0 850 1,692 1,000
Equipment Purchases 304 327 327 327
Office Supplies and other Materials 292 298 298 298
Advertising and Media Expenses 63 63 63 63
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372
Total, Expense Category 7,851 8,566 10,780 8,372