People

The Trustees of the trust which established the Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund are:
Myron Sildon, a retired business and estate planning attorney in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Sildon is proud to have counted Martha Lee Cain Tranby among his many clients. He has been involved as a board member, volunteer and financial supporter of many arts organizations in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
Don Dagenais, retired real estate lawyer from Lathrop GPM, LLP. Mr. Dagenais has served on many nonprofit boards of directors and is known as a volunteer for many local music organizations, as well as for presenting lectures and teaching courses in classical music, opera and the performing arts.
Elaine Mann, an activist for several nonprofit performing arts organizations and a longtime volunteer and financial supporter for many music organizations in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

The members of the Selection Committee which advises the Trustees on the selection of grant recipients for the Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund are:
Emily Behrmann, Chair, general manager of the Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College.
Dr. Elisa Bickers, associate director of music and principal organist at Village Presbyterian Church and keyboard artist with the Bach Aria Soloists.
Jane Christison, professional accordion performer, owner of Music With a Smile Productions, and educator and representative of Sigma Alpha Iota music sorority.
Brad Cox, one of the co-founders of the Owen Cox Dance Group and a well known Kansas City composer, band leader and performer.
Allan Gray, former member of the Missouri Arts Council and former chair of ArtsKC Regional Arts Council, and a supporter of many local arts organizations.
Vicki Olson, the founding artistic director of the Heartland Chamber Music Academy.