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Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc

AZ · EIN 860505318 · $599K rev · operational · www.tucsongirlschorus.org
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The Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women through music education and performance. They provide a variety of choral programs for female-identifying youth, emphasizing leadership, community service, and inclusivity. The organization operates primarily in Tucson, Arizona, and has expanded its reach through community engagement initiatives.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 18
  • Choir Performances and Tours
    Offers booking of its choirs for performances and conducts regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
  • Offers booking of its choirs for performances and organizes regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
  • Provides choral education programs for girls in grades K-12, including specific choirs like Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (grades 4-5), Mariposa Singers (grades 6-8), Jubilate Choir (grades 8-12), Advanced Choir (grades 9-12), and a Pop Acapella Group (grades 9-12). It also offers co-ed programs for youth in Tucson, such as the Tutti Choir for all abilities.
  • Provides choral education programs for girls in grades K-12 and co-ed programs for youth in Tucson, including various choirs such as Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (grades 4-5), Mariposa Singers (grades 6-8), Jubilate Choir (grades 8-12), Advanced Choir (grades 9-12), Pop Acapella Group (grades 9-12), and Tutti Choir (co-ed, K-12).
  • Hosts annual choral festivals for youth, including the Southern Arizona Children's Choral Festival for children in grades 3-6 and the Young Women's Festival for high school treble singers, to perform challenging repertoire and connect with peers.
  • Choral festivals for youth across Arizona Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Hosts annual choral festivals for youth, including the Southern Arizona Children's Choral Festival for grades 3–6 and the Young Women's Festival for high school treble singers. These day-long events provide performance opportunities and peer connection, with scheduled festivals in January and September 2025–2026.
  • Early Childhood Music Program Early Childhood Music Education
    Operates the "Tunes for Tots!" program, a music class for babies and toddlers (3 months to 5 years old) and their caretakers, designed to foster musical exploration, development, and bonding.
  • Early Childhood Music Program Early Childhood Music Education
    Operates the "Tunes for Tots!" music class for babies and toddlers (3 months to 5 years old) and their caretakers to foster musical exploration, development, and bonding.
  • Early childhood music programs Early Childhood Music Education
    Provides music classes for babies, toddlers (ages 3 months to 5 years), and their caregivers through the Tunes for Tots! program, fostering musical exploration, development, and bonding.
  • Engagement Choirs in Underserved Schools Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Operates year-round after-school choral programs, known as Engagement Choirs, in partnership with underserved schools in Tucson that lack existing choir programs, including specific schools within the Amphitheater and TUSD School Districts, for students in grades 2-5.
  • Engagement Choirs in Underserved Schools Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Operates year-round after-school choral programs, known as Engagement Choirs, in partnership with underserved schools in Tucson that lack existing choir programs. These choirs, such as Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs, serve students in grades 2-5 and participate in weekly rehearsals, community performances, and annual concerts.
  • Engagement Choirs in underserved schools Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Runs after-school Engagement Choir programs in Tucson schools that lack existing choirs, including Las Estrellas Choirs at five elementary schools in the Amphitheater and TUSD districts, serving students in grades 2-5. Programs include weekly rehearsals, joint performances, and participation in annual concerts.
  • Performance and touring programs Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Books ensembles for public performances and organizes regional, national, and international tours. The Jubilate Choir tours regionally each spring, and the Advanced Choir has conducted international tours since 2006 to destinations including Europe, China, Argentina, and Canada, as well as performances at national events like the ACDA Children and Youth Retreat.
  • Offers summer camp programs, such as "Singing in the Summer!", where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and radio, culminating in a revue-style performance. These camps are offered in multiple one-week sessions.
  • Offers summer camp programs, such as "Singing in the Summer!", where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and radio, culminating in a revue-style performance, with two one-week sessions offered annually.
  • Summer camp programs for youth Youth & Adult Theater Education Programs
    Offers summer camp programs where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and the radio, culminating in revue-style performances. Hosts two one-week sessions annually in June, with a history of summer camps dating back to 1995.
  • Tohono O'Odham Nation Engagement Choir Youth Music Access Programs
    Runs an engagement choir program in the GuVo District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation in partnership with the Native American Advancement Foundation.
  • Year-round choral programs for girls and co-ed youth Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Operates multiple choral ensembles for girls in grades K-12, including Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (4-5), Mariposa Singers (6-8), Jubilate Choir (8-12), Advanced Choir (9-12), and a Pop Acapella Group (9-12), as well as a co-ed Tutti Choir for students of all abilities in grades K-12. Also includes an Alumnae Choir for past members.
capacity building · 5
  • Supports music educators through year-round services including free classroom visits, professional development workshops, an annual Summer Professional Development Series, and free reading and resource sessions. Also collaborates with peer organizations like the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus.
  • Internship Opportunities Arts and Cultural Internships
    Offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral students to gain experience through the organization.
  • Internship and training programs for choral students Arts and Cultural Internships
    Offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral students to gain hands-on experience within the organization, supporting the development of future choral leaders.
  • Music Educator Support and Professional Development Music Educator Professional Development & Peer Mentorship Programs
    Provides year-round support to music educators through free classroom visits, professional development workshops, advocacy resources, and an annual Summer Professional Development Series and free reading and resource sessions.
  • Music Educator Support and Professional Development Music Educator Professional Development & Peer Mentorship Programs
    Provides year-round support to music educators through free classroom visits, professional development workshops, and advocacy resources, including an annual Summer Professional Development Series and a free reading and resource session.
strategies · 30

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Advanced Choir
A choir for grades 9-12 that participates in regional and international tours.
Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs
Partnerships with schools to provide choral programs for students in Title I schools without existing choir programs.
Pop Acapella Group
A performance group for grades 9-12 focusing on contemporary pop music.
Tunes for Tots!
An early childhood music program for babies and toddlers, focusing on musical exploration and development.
Tutti Choir
A fully-inclusive choir for students K-12, co-ed, and open to all abilities.
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • ACDA Children and Youth Retreat Partner — The Bumblebee Singers performed at the retreat in Tucson in 2022.
  • Amphitheater School District Partner — Partners with the school district for the Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Provided the house at Mehl Park for the TGC in 1994 and worked with TGC to ensure accessibility of rehearsal spaces.
  • ESA Government — Accepts ESA funds for program participation.
  • Holaway Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Keeling Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Morgan Maxwell Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Native American Advancement Foundation Partner — Partnership to operate an engagement choir in the GuVo District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation
  • Prince Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Safford Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • TUSD School District Partner — Partners with the school district for the Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs.
  • Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Partner — Collaborates on workshops for professional development.
  • Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Partner — Hosts choral festivals in partnership with Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc.