activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 18
- Choir Performances and ToursOffers booking of its choirs for performances and conducts regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
- Choir Performances and Tours Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOffers booking of its choirs for performances and organizes regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
- Choral Education Programs Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsProvides 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.
- Choral Education Programs Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsProvides 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).
- Choral Festivals Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsHosts 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 ProgramsHosts 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 EducationOperates 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 EducationOperates 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 EducationProvides 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 ProgramsOperates 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 ProgramsOperates 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 ProgramsRuns 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 PerformancesBooks 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.
- Summer Camp Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers 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.
- Summer Camp Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers 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 ProgramsOffers 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 ProgramsRuns 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 ProgramsOperates 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
- Capacity-building for music educators Music Educator Professional Development & Peer Mentorship ProgramsSupports 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 InternshipsOffers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral students to gain experience through the organization.
- Internship and training programs for choral students Arts and Cultural InternshipsOffers 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 ProgramsProvides 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 ProgramsProvides 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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- Centralized Digital Communication centralized_digital_platformThe organization uses a centralized digital platform (Chorus Connection) to efficiently share information with families, streamlining communication and access to program details.
- Centralized digital communication platform centralized digital platformUses Chorus Connection as a centralized platform to streamline communication with families, improving information sharing and operational efficiency.
- Community Building for Caretakers community_buildingThe organization provides opportunities for caretakers to connect with each other, fostering friendships and support networks within the program's community.
- Community building among caregivers community buildingCreates opportunities for caretakers to connect with one another, fostering friendships and support networks that extend beyond the choral program.
- Community-Embedded Music Education and Engagement community_engagementThe organization expands access to music education by partnering with schools, especially those lacking existing choral programs, and offering community-wide singing opportunities and professional development for music educators. This dual-pillar approach aims to directly engage the community and build systemic capacity for music education.
- Community-Embedded Program Delivery and Capacity Building community_engagement_and_capacity_buildingThe organization expands its reach and impact by partnering with schools to deliver choral music instruction, especially in underserved areas, and by investing in the capacity of music educators through professional development and in-classroom support, thereby extending music opportunities beyond its direct rehearsals.
- Dual-pillar community engagement model two-pillar community engagementUses a two-pronged approach to community engagement that combines direct community singing programs with systemic investment in music education capacity, such as supporting educators and expanding access in underserved schools.
- Early Childhood Development through Experiential Music early_childhood_music_developmentThe organization utilizes experiential music education, including singing, movement, and guided play, to stimulate auditory senses, foster a love for music, and develop motor, verbal, and social skills in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Early Childhood Music Development early_childhood_development_through_musicThe organization uses experiential musical activities, including singing, movement, and instrument play, to stimulate auditory senses, foster a love for music, and develop motor, verbal, and social skills in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Experiential music education for early childhood development experiential music educationUses guided musical play involving singing, movement, listening, and instrument play to introduce basic musical concepts and support developmental milestones in young children.
- Expert-led music education across genres and ages music educationUses expert instructors to guide participants through diverse musical genres, instruments, and rhythms, aiming to stimulate auditory development and cultivate a lifelong love of music from an early age.
- Financial aid to ensure equitable access financial_aid_for_accessOffers tuition scholarships to ensure financial need does not prevent participation, actively removing economic barriers to program access.
- Holistic Youth Development through Choral Music holistic_youth_developmentThe organization uses choral music education and performance as a vehicle for holistic youth development, fostering confidence, compassion, belonging, and leadership skills in young people, and preparing them to be confident leaders through a program that integrates music, performance, leadership training, and community service.
- Holistic Youth Development through Choral Music holistic_youth_developmentThe organization uses choral music education and performance as a vehicle to develop confidence, compassion, belonging, and leadership skills in young people, contributing to their long-term personal and social development.
- Holistic youth development through music and leadership holistic youth developmentPrepares young women to be confident leaders through a program that integrates music education, performance, leadership training, and community service to support comprehensive personal growth.
- Inclusive and Accessible Music Education inclusive_accessThe organization ensures broad access to music education by offering financial aid, providing inclusive programs for children regardless of prior experience or ability, and actively practicing inclusion, diversity, access, and equity across all demographics.
- Inclusive and Accessible Participation inclusive_accessThe organization ensures broad participation by offering inclusive programs for all abilities and experience levels, providing financial aid to remove economic barriers, and practicing non-discrimination based on various identity factors.
- Inclusive and equitable participation policy inclusive practicesPractices inclusion, diversity, access, and equity by welcoming all female-identifying youth regardless of background or ability, and providing fully inclusive instruction through board-certified music therapists.
- Inclusive participation in choral festivals for elementary students inclusive_participationProvides choral festival opportunities for elementary school children regardless of prior singing experience, lowering barriers to entry and fostering early engagement with choral music.
- Leveraging Internal Expertise for Program Delivery instructor_leverageThe organization utilizes its own conductors as camp staff to deliver programming, effectively leveraging existing musical leadership and expertise.
- Leveraging existing musical leadership for program delivery instructor_leverageUses the organization's own conductors as camp staff to deliver programming, leveraging existing expertise and leadership within the organization to maintain artistic continuity and reduce external staffing needs.
- Low-Barrier Recruitment low-barrier_recruitmentThe organization uses a low-barrier interest form to engage prospective members, allowing them to express interest without an immediate commitment to join.
- Low-barrier recruitment for program access low-barrier recruitmentUses a low-barrier interest form to engage prospective members without requiring an immediate commitment, reducing entry obstacles and expanding outreach to diverse youth.
- Relational Choir Model relational_choir_modelThe organization fosters meaningful relationships and a collective identity among participants by emphasizing shared breathing and singing within its choral programs.
- Relational Choir Model relational_choir_modelThe organization fosters meaningful relationships and a collective identity among participants by emphasizing shared breathing and singing within the choral experience.
- Relational choir model to build collective identity relational_choir_modelEmphasizes shared breathing and singing as a way to build meaningful relationships and collective identity, using the choral experience as a tool for social cohesion and emotional connection.
- School-based partnerships to expand choral access school partnershipsPartners with schools lacking choir programs—especially Title I and private/charter schools—to establish site-based choirs and deliver choral instruction at a subsidized rate, increasing geographic and socioeconomic access.
- Selective Participation for Advanced Choral Opportunities selective_participationThe organization offers advanced choral opportunities by engaging high school treble singers who demonstrate musicianship and have teacher approval to participate in specialized choral festivals.
- Selective participation for advanced choral experiences selective_participationEngages high school treble singers with demonstrated musicianship and teacher approval in choral festivals, ensuring a high level of artistic preparation and peer learning in advanced programming.
- Social-emotional learning through choral participation social_emotional_learning_through_musicUses singing as a vehicle to develop confidence, compassion, and belonging in young people, intentionally fostering personal growth and long-term social development through music.
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.