activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Choral Concert Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesPresents dynamic choral performances to audiences in Northern Arizona, reaching over 2,000 people annually. These performances showcase a variety of musical styles and traditions, including collaborations with local high school choirs and guest artists.
- Chorale Member Participation in International Festivals Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesFacilitates its members' participation in international choral festivals, such as the Dublin Choral Festival, allowing them to perform in various countries.
- Community Engagement Events Community Performance EngagementsOrganizes events like raffles and live entertainment featuring singers from the Master Chorale and local community groups to engage the community and raise funds.
- Hosting Fundraising and Community Events Community Performance EngagementsThe organization hosts events such as raffles and live entertainment featuring singers from the Master Chorale and local community groups to engage the community and support its activities.
- Maintaining a Volunteer Chorale Community Choral and Ensemble RehearsalsThe organization sustains more than seventy members annually and auditions new singers each semester. Members have performed internationally in various countries and participated in international festivals like the Dublin Choral Festival.
- Maintaining a Volunteer Chorale Community Choral and Ensemble RehearsalsThe organization sustains more than seventy volunteer members annually and auditions new singers each semester, with members performing locally and internationally.
- Organizing Community Entertainment Events Community Performance EngagementsThe organization hosts community entertainment events, such as raffle events with snacks and drinks, and live entertainment featuring singers from the Master Chorale and local community groups performing Broadway favorites.
- Presenting Choral Concerts and Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesThe organization presents dynamic choral performances to audiences in Northern Arizona, showcasing a variety of musical styles, traditions, and innovations. These include multiple free concerts each season, annual "Carols in the Mountains" concerts, and collaborations with local high school and youth choirs.
- Presenting Choral Concerts and Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesThe organization presents dynamic choral performances to audiences in Northern Arizona, showcasing a variety of musical styles, traditions, and innovations. These include multiple free concert events each season, annual "Carols in the Mountains" concerts, and collaborations with local high school and youth choirs, reaching over 2,000 people annually.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Artistic Excellence and Transformative Experiences artistic_excellenceThe organization emphasizes quality and excellence in performance, utilizing bold collaborations and rich harmonies to provide transformative experiences through choral music.
- Artistic Excellence in Performance artistic_excellenceMaintains high artistic standards by emphasizing excellence and quality in choral performance as a core principle of the organization's musical output.
- Community Access Through Free Concerts community_access_through_free_eventsRemoves financial barriers to attendance by offering free concert events, thereby increasing community access to choral music and broadening public engagement.
- Community Access through Free Events community_access_through_free_eventsThe organization promotes community access to choral music by offering free concert events.
- Community Engagement via Social Events community_event_engagementFosters deeper community connections and supports organizational sustainability through community-focused social events that extend beyond performances.
- Cultivating choral artistry for transformative experiences choral_artistryThe organization aims to provide transformative experiences through choral music by emphasizing artistic excellence, bold collaborations, and rich harmonies, believing that high-quality performance creates profound impact.
- Diverse and Evolving Repertoire diverse_and_evolving_repertoireThe organization curates a repertoire that includes both historical choral works and music by underrepresented composers, addressing contemporary concerns to ensure relevance and inclusivity.
- Evolving and Inclusive Repertoire diverse and evolving repertoireSelects repertoire that spans historical choral works and contemporary pieces by underrepresented composers, ensuring artistic relevance and addressing current social and cultural themes.
- Fostering community engagement through social events community_event_engagementThe organization utilizes community-focused social events to engage participants, build relationships, and support its activities, recognizing the importance of social connection in sustaining its mission.
- Hybrid Governance Model hybrid_volunteer_boardUses a hybrid board structure that includes both singing members of the chorale and non-singing community volunteers to balance artistic insight with broader civic perspective and organizational capacity.
- Leveraging music for healing, unity, and education music_as_a_tool_for_healing_unity_and_educationThe organization believes in music's power as a tool for healing, unifying communities, and providing educational experiences, drawing inspiration from performers, the community, and global influences.
- Music as a Tool for Healing, Unity, and Education music_as_a_tool_for_healing_unity_and_educationThe organization recognizes music as a powerful tool for healing, unifying communities, and providing educational experiences, drawing inspiration from performers, the community, and global influences.
- Music as a Transformative Social Force music as a tool for healing, unity, and educationLeverages music as a tool for healing, unity, and education, drawing on performer experiences, community input, and global influences to create socially resonant performances.
- Promoting community access to choral music through free events community_access_through_free_eventsThe organization uses free concert events as a mechanism to ensure community access to choral music, thereby broadening engagement and appreciation for the art form.
- Promoting diverse and evolving repertoire diverse_and_evolving_repertoireThe organization intentionally includes both historical choral works and music by underrepresented composers that addresses contemporary concerns, ensuring relevance and broad appeal while promoting inclusivity in its artistic offerings.
- Structured Board Governance with Term Limits three_year_term_governanceEnsures leadership continuity and institutional memory by implementing three-year terms for board members, supporting stable and effective organizational governance.
- Transformative Choral Artistry choral artistrySeeks to create transformative audience and performer experiences through rich harmonies and bold artistic collaborations that elevate the choral art form.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Carols in the Mountains
An annual holiday concert featuring the Elden Brass Quintet and collaborations with Flagstaff and Coconino High School Choirs, including seasonal favorites and a community sing-along.
Go for Baroque
A concert featuring Baroque classics and new discoveries, including highlights from Handel’s Messiah, performed with the Flagstaff Chamber Music Society and soloists.
Light Unbound: Poulenc & Adams
A collaborative concert presented with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and Shrine of the Ages Choir.
Young at Heart
A concert celebrating whimsical songs, featuring the Northern Arizona Youth Chorale, Cromer Elementary School, and Thomas Elementary School choirs.
relationships · 28
who they work with
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Partner — Season sponsor and donor to the Flagstaff Master Chorale Inc
- Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Partner — Donor and concert sponsor for Carols in the Mountains
- Arizona Music Pro Partner — Concert sponsor for Big Sing! Flagstaff 2024
- Black Bart's Steakhouse Partner — Host venue for the Master Chorale's raffle event.
- City of Flagstaff / BBB Revenues Partner — Season sponsor and donor to the Flagstaff Master Chorale Inc
- Coconino High School Partner — Collaborates with the high school choir for the "Carols in the Mountains" concert.
- Coconino High School Choirs Partner — Featured in the "Carols in the Mountains" performance.
- Creative Flagstaff Partner — Season sponsor and concert sponsor for Following a Light and Big Sing! Flagstaff 2024
- Cromer & Thomas Elementary School Choirs Partner — Featured in the "Young at Heart" performance.
- Cromer Elementary School Partner — Featured in the "Young at Heart" concert.
- Elden Brass Quintet Partner — Guest artists performing in the "Carols in the Mountains" concert.
- Flagstaff Chamber Music Series Partner — Featured in the "Go for Baroque" performance.
- Flagstaff Chamber Music Society Partner — Collaborated on a concert.
- Flagstaff High School Partner — Collaborates with the high school choir for the "Carols in the Mountains" concert.
- Flagstaff High School Choirs Partner — Featured in the "Carols in the Mountains" performance.
- Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates on concerts.
- Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Partner — Presented "Light Unbound: Poulenc & Adams" with the organization.
- Little Music Makers of Flagstaff Partner — Season sponsor of the Flagstaff Master Chorale Inc
- Lowell Observatory Partner — Concert sponsor for Following a Light
- Master Chorale of Flagstaff Network — Referred to as a long-standing arts organization with extensive community relationships in northern Arizona.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Collaborates with vocal and instrumental musicians from the university.
- Northern Arizona Youth Chorale Partner — Featured in the "Young at Heart" concert.
- Northern Arizona Youth Chorale Partner — Featured in the "Young at Heart" performance.
- Renewal by Anderson Partner — Concert sponsor for Big Sing! Flagstaff 2024
- Shrine of the Ages Choir Partner — Presented "Light Unbound: Poulenc & Adams" with the organization.
- Tesano Contracting Partner — Season sponsor of the Flagstaff Master Chorale Inc
- Thomas Elementary School Partner — Featured in the "Young at Heart" concert.
- Z&G Emporium Partner — Concert sponsor for Celebrating Broadway