activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 20
- Accessible concerts for neurodivergent audiences (Azure series) Inclusive & Cultural Dance PerformancesPresents free, one-hour live concerts specifically designed for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders. The Azure family concert series includes themed events such as a Christmas Azure concert and reaches neurodivergent families through sensory-informed programming.
- Azure Family Concert Series Inclusive & Cultural Dance PerformancesPresents free, one-hour live concerts designed for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders, including a Christmas Azure Family Concert.
- Azure Family Concert Series for Neurodivergent Individuals Inclusive & Cultural Dance PerformancesPresents free, one-hour Azure events, which are live concerts designed for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders, including a Christmas Azure Family Concert.
- Chamber Music Education Programs Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsProvides chamber music education programs, including a year-round after-school Tetra Chamber Music Institute, summer workshops, and quartet residencies at high schools, fostering confidence and connection among youth.
- Chamber music education programs for youth Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsProvides chamber music education through school residencies, after-school programs, and summer workshops to foster confidence, connection, and belonging among young musicians. The Tetra Chamber Music Institute (TCMI), launched in 2021, offers year-round training in small ensemble performance, with scholarships available for up to 120 students annually.
- Educational Outreach Concerts Youth Music Access ProgramsPerforms educational concerts for thousands of K-12 students to enhance existing curriculums and organizes outreach concerts for students in various locations.
- Educational outreach concerts for K-12 students Youth Music Access ProgramsConducts educational concerts for thousands of K–12 students annually to enhance school curricula, including early outreach efforts such as a 2012 concert in Tempe.
- General Educational Concerts and Performances Youth Music Access ProgramsPerforms educational concerts for thousands of K-12 students to enhance existing curriculums and offers an instrument petting zoo after performances, reaching over 5,500 individuals annually.
- Instrument Petting Zoo Interactive Music Education for YouthOffers an instrument petting zoo after performances, allowing attendees to interact with musical instruments.
- Instrument Petting Zoo Interactive Music Education for YouthOffers an instrument petting zoo after performances to engage audiences with musical instruments.
- Instrument petting zoo outreach Interactive Music Education for YouthOffers interactive instrument petting zoos after performances, allowing audience members—especially children—to explore and engage hands-on with string instruments.
- Livestreamed and recorded musical performances Music Recording & Archival ProductionShares chamber music widely through digital platforms by livestreaming performances on Facebook and releasing recordings, including a Christmas album available on Spotify.
- Music Performances and Educational Outreach for Underserved Communities Youth Music Access ProgramsOperates the Play Out! initiative, providing free performances and educational opportunities, including bringing chamber music to Title One schools, juvenile detention centers (Mesa, Phoenix, Durango), and memory care facilities in Arizona.
- Play Out! Community Performances and Education Youth Music Access ProgramsOperates the Play Out! initiative, providing free performances and educational opportunities to underserved communities in Arizona, including Title One schools, elderly individuals in memory care facilities, and youth in juvenile detention centers.
- Play Out! free performance initiative Youth Music Access ProgramsDelivers free chamber music performances and educational opportunities to underserved communities across Arizona, including Title I schools, juvenile detention facilities (such as Durango, Mesa, and Phoenix), and memory care centers for elderly individuals.
- Programs for Youth in Detention Centers Creative Writing & Spoken Word ProgramsOffers free programs for young people at the Mesa, Phoenix, and Durango Juvenile Detention Centers, including assembly programs based on the "Kids at Hope" curriculum and rap writing workshops, since 2015.
- Public Performances and Recordings Music Recording & Archival ProductionReaches over 5,500 individuals annually through performances, livestreams performances on Facebook, and has released a Christmas album available on Spotify.
- Rap Writing Workshops Creative Writing & Spoken Word ProgramsOffers rap writing workshops to youth, introducing them to creative writing, song structure, rhythm, and melody, and providing music for their original songs, including at Durango Juvenile Detention.
- Rap Writing Workshops Creative Writing & Spoken Word ProgramsOffers Rap Writing Workshops to youth, introducing them to creative writing, song structure, rhythm, and melody, and providing music for their original songs.
- Rap Writing Workshops for youth Creative Writing & Spoken Word ProgramsOffers creative writing and music workshops introducing youth to rap, song structure, rhythm, and melody, with original music composed for participants' lyrics. These workshops are conducted at juvenile detention facilities, including Durango Juvenile Detention.
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- Annual reporting and financial transparency Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingProduces annual reports and financial statements to demonstrate organizational impact and maintain transparency with stakeholders.
- Fundraising and planned giving programs Planned Giving and Bequest SolicitationAccepts planned gifts including bequests, retirement plan beneficiary designations, life insurance policies, and donor-advised fund distributions to support long-term sustainability.
- Youth internship and assistantship opportunities Structured Internship Programs with Hands-On Nonprofit ExperienceOffers internships and teaching assistant roles, such as a 2018 Fundraising Assistant internship and a TCMI Summer Workshop Teaching Assistant position in 2018, to support youth development and workforce experience.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Chamber Music as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Development chamber_music_educationTETRA STRING QUARTET uses chamber music education as a primary mechanism to develop a wide range of life skills in young musicians, including communication, collaboration, perseverance, artistry, community awareness, creativity, and personal responsibility, fostering both musical and interpersonal growth.
- Chamber Music as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Development chamber_music_educationTETRA STRING QUARTET uses chamber music education as a primary vehicle to teach not only musical skills but also critical life skills such as communication, collaboration, perseverance, creativity, and personal responsibility, fostering social-emotional growth and positive youth development.
- Chamber Music as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Development chamber_music_educationTETRA STRING QUARTET uses chamber music education as a primary mechanism to develop a wide range of life skills in young musicians, including social-emotional skills, communication, collaboration, perseverance, creativity, and personal responsibility, through a curriculum that emphasizes values like Collaboration, Artistry, Perseverance, and Service (CAPS).
- Inclusive Arts Access and Community Engagement inclusive_arts_accessThe organization aims to break down barriers to classical music by providing inclusive performance experiences, free community concerts, and educational outreach, believing that access to the arts is a human right and a means for cross-cultural connection and healing, particularly for underserved communities.
- Inclusive Arts Access and Community Engagement inclusive_arts_accessThe organization is committed to breaking down barriers to classical music by providing inclusive performance experiences, ensuring financial accessibility for students, and engaging underserved communities through free concerts and workshops, based on the belief that access to the arts is a fundamental human right and a tool for social connection and healing.
- Inclusive Performance Design for Accessibility inclusive_performance_designThe organization designs curated performance experiences to be all-inclusive and welcoming to all people and behaviors, specifically catering to families with children with ASD or sensory processing disorders, to break down barriers to classical music access.
- Individualized and Experiential Learning individualized_experiential_learningThe organization nurtures participants intellectually, emotionally, and musically by focusing on each student as an individual and developing their skills through experiential learning methods such as peer-led rehearsals, coachings, formal recitals, and community concerts.
- Music for Social Impact and Community Connection music_for_social_impactTETRA STRING QUARTET believes in the transformative power of music to enable cross-cultural connection, healing, and positive change, using live concerts and workshops to build lasting relationships and engage with underserved segments of the community, linking performance with public service.
- Music for Social Impact and Community Connection music_for_social_impactTETRA STRING QUARTET believes in the transformative power of music to enable cross-cultural connection, healing, and positive change, using live concerts and workshops to build lasting relationships and engage with underserved segments of the community, based on the conviction that access to the arts is a human right.
- Positive Youth Development through Music positive_youth_developmentThe organization designs its programs based on the "Kids at Hope" curriculum, focusing on a child's talents and potential for success rather than potential negative behavior, to empower young people through classical music education.
- Positive Youth Development through Music positive_youth_developmentTETRA STRING QUARTET designs programs based on the "Kids at Hope" curriculum, focusing on a child's talents and potential for success, and links performance with public service to foster positive development in young musicians.
- Professional Mentorship for Skill Development professional_mentorshipTETRA STRING QUARTET leverages the expertise of professional string quartet members and faculty to provide mentorship in chamber music technique, youth engagement, public speaking, and communication skills, thereby enhancing the development of young musicians.
- Professional Mentorship for Skill Development professional_mentorshipTETRA STRING QUARTET leverages the expertise of professional string quartet members and faculty to provide mentorship in chamber music technique, youth engagement, public speaking, and communication, thereby enhancing the skills of young musicians.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Azure Family Concerts
Free, one-hour performances tailored for families of children with autism spectrum disorder or similar sensory processing challenges.
Chamber Music Residency Project
Ongoing residency with area elementary, middle, and high schools.
Educational Concerts
Interactive concert experiences for K-12 students designed to enhance existing curriculums and introduce active listening.
Play Out!
Initiative providing free performances and educational opportunities to underserved communities in Arizona, including Azure Family Concerts and performances at juvenile detention centers and memory care facilities.
Rap Writing Workshops
Workshops in collaboration with Colby Jeffers at Maricopa Juvenile Detention Center.
Tetra Chamber Music Institute (TCMI)
Trains young musicians to perform in small ensembles, fostering creative strengths and positive change. Includes summer workshops and a year-round after-school program.
relationships · 23
who they work with
- ASU Partner — Organized an educational outreach concert at ASU in 2012.
- Azure Family Concerts Partner — Created the Phoenix chapter to provide free performances for those on the autism spectrum.
- City of Tempe Funder — Annually awarded the Wavemaker Arts Grant.
- City of Tempe - Community Arts Grant Funder — Partially funds the Azure project.
- Colby Jeffers Partner — Partnered with to offer Rap Writing Workshops to youth.
- Executive Director Jenna Dalbey Partner — Contact point for the organization as Executive Director.
- Friendship Village Tempe Partner — Partners as an ensemble-in-residence.
- GuideStar Network — Recognized with the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Hao & Michelle Wang Foundation Funder — Funder contributing $1,000-4,999.
- Heidi Partner — Member of the Tetra String Quartet expressing gratitude for support
- Jenna Partner — Member of the Tetra String Quartet expressing gratitude for support
- Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Funder — Funder contributing $1,000-4,999.
- Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation Funder — Funder contributing $15,000+.
- Kids at Hope Partner — Designed assembly programs for juvenile detention centers based on the "Kids at Hope" curriculum.
- Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center Partner — Performs twice a year for youth at the detention center.
- Meghan Partner — Member of the Tetra String Quartet expressing gratitude for support
- Phoenix VA Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Community Living Center for performances.
- Rose Partner — Member of the Tetra String Quartet expressing gratitude for support
- Spotify Partner — Platform where their Christmas album is available.
- Tempe History Museum Partner — Hosts performances.
- Tempe South Rotary Foundation Funder — Funder contributing $1,000-4,999.
- Tempe Union High School District Partner — Partnered with the district since 2013.
- Young Audiences Partner — Collaborates to perform for over 3,000 K-12 students in Nogales, AZ.