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TRUE CONCORD VOICES AND ORCHESTRA INC

Tucson, AZ · EIN 562488631 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A68 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · trueconcord.org
revenue
$813K
expenses
$799K
net assets
$683K
employees
2
volunteers
80
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

True Concord Voices & Orchestra creates experiences that move, enrich and inspire through the performance of musical events.

profile · synthesized from sources

True Concord Voices & Orchestra is a professional choral and orchestral ensemble based in Tucson, Arizona, known for innovative programming that blends masterworks with contemporary compositions. The ensemble performs across southern Arizona, commissions new works, and supports emerging composers and young musicians. It has received Grammy and Emmy recognition for its performances and recordings.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $31K
    Primarily progress payments on composers commissions, funded by designated gifts received in prior years from individuals.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

2025-26 Season: The American Dream
Concert series exploring American music and identity through works by Copland, Bernstein, and contemporary composers, performed across Tucson and Green Valley
Close-Up Vocal Recital Series
Intimate recitals featuring nationally recognized vocalists and True Concord ensemble members performing diverse repertoire
Compose Like a Girl
Program led by Composer-in-Residence Jocelyn Hagen in partnership with Tucson Girls Chorus and Literacy Connects, connecting young authors and composers
Lessons and Carols by Candlelight
Annual holiday concert featuring American choral works and carols, accompanied by recordings and community performances
Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition
National competition that commissions and premieres new works by emerging composers in honor of Stephen Paulus
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 9 activities
    • Coordinate Multi-Organizational Premieres
      Coordinates large-scale premieres of multimedia symphonies, such as "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci," involving multiple U.S. choirs and orchestras.
    • Perform Choral and Orchestral Concerts
      Performs major choral and orchestral works, including classical pieces, American folk songs, spirituals, and contemporary compositions, often featuring guest artists and soloists. These performances take place in various venues, including an annual holiday concert series in Tucson.
    • Perform Choral and Orchestral Concerts
      Performs major choral and orchestral works, including classical pieces, American folk songs, spirituals, and arrangements from The Great American Songbook, often featuring guest soloists and its Choir, Orchestra, and Chamber Players in the Tucson area and occasionally at national venues like Lincoln Center.
    • Perform Choral and Orchestral Concerts
      Performs major choral and orchestral works, including classical pieces, American folk songs, spirituals, and contemporary compositions, often featuring guest artists and soloists. These performances take place in various venues, including an annual holiday concert series in Tucson and special engagements like the Lincoln Center debut.
    • Perform Choral and Orchestral Concerts
      Performs major choral and orchestral works, including classical pieces, American folk songs, spirituals, and contemporary compositions, often featuring guest artists and soloists. These performances take place in various venues, including an annual holiday concert series in Tucson and special engagements like the Lincoln Center debut.
    • Performance of major choral and orchestral works
      Conducts performances of major choral-orchestral repertoire, including works by Copland, Bernstein, Lauridsen, and Sacred Harp traditions, as well as folk songs from diverse cultural traditions, with its Choir, Orchestra, Chamber Players, and guest artists.
    • Presenting annual and themed concert series
      Presents recurring concert programs such as "Lessons and Carols by Candlelight" focusing on American Christmas music, and develops multi-year thematic concert series like "The American Dream" to mark national milestones.
    • Presenting guest artist collaborations and special performances
      Hosts guest artists such as GRAMMY-nominated baritone Will Liverman and Metropolitan Opera soloists in special concert programs, including appearances at festivals like the Tucson Desert Song Festival.
    • Presenting historical and culturally themed music programs
      Stages performances centered on historical themes, such as music from 1776 and the 9/11 anniversary, often incorporating multimedia elements and video projections, including the nationwide coordination of The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci symphony.
  • Commissioning New Musical Works 5 activities
    • Commission and Premiere New Musical Works
      Commissions and premieres new works from leading American composers, including multi-media symphonies and choral/orchestral pieces, and supports emerging composers through competitions.
    • Commission and Premiere New Musical Works
      Commissions and premieres new works from leading American composers, including Stephen Paulus, Jake Runestad, and winners of the Stephen Paulus Composers Competition, contributing to the contemporary choral and orchestral repertoire.
    • Commission and Premiere New Musical Works
      Commissions and premieres new works from leading American composers, including Stephen Paulus, Jake Runestad, and winners of its annual Stephen Paulus Composers Competition, often resulting in world premiere recordings and multimedia symphonies.
    • Commission and Premiere New Musical Works
      Commissions and premieres new works from leading American composers, including multi-media symphonies and choral/orchestral pieces, and supports emerging composers through competitions.
    • Commissioning and premiering new American choral works
      Commissions and premieres new choral and orchestral works by leading and emerging American composers, including Stephen Paulus, Jake Runestad, Hans Bridger Heruth, and Gregory Spears; several of which have received GRAMMY recognition.
  • Choral and Orchestral Recording Production 5 activities
    • Produce and Release Musical Recordings
      Releases recordings of its performances, including world premiere recordings and albums featuring American composers, some of which have received GRAMMY nominations.
    • Produce and Release Musical Recordings
      Releases recordings of its performances, including world premiere recordings and albums featuring American composers, which have received GRAMMY nominations for Best Choral Performance.
    • Produce and Release Musical Recordings
      Releases recordings of its performances, including world premiere recordings and albums featuring American composers, some of which have received GRAMMY nominations.
    • Record and Release Albums
      Produces and releases recordings of its performances, including world premiere recordings and albums that have received GRAMMY nominations for Best Choral Performance.
    • Recording and release of choral music
      Produces and releases professional recordings of choral music, including world premiere recordings, resulting in GRAMMY nominations for Best Choral Performance in 2015 and 2025.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Offering accessible concert admission and seating options
      Provides discounted $5 admission for full-time students and offers reserved seating for mainstage concerts to enhance audience access and experience.
    • Operating composer and performer development programs
      Supports emerging talent through the Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition, the Compose Like a Girl program, and high school masterclasses to train young performers and composers.
    • Support Emerging Composers and Young Performers
      Supports young talent through initiatives such as the Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition, a high school masterclass program, and the Compose Like a Girl program.
    • Support Young Composers and Performers
      Supports emerging talent through programs such as the Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition, a high school masterclass program, and the Compose Like a Girl program.
    • Support Young Musicians and Composers
      Supports young performers through a high school masterclass program and the "Compose Like a Girl" program, and fosters new talent through the Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition.
    • Support Young Musicians and Composers
      Supports young performers through masterclass programs for high school students and initiatives like "Compose Like a Girl," and fosters emerging talent through the Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$813K
Contributions & grants$661K81%
Program service revenue$140K17%
Investment income$3380%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$799K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$200K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$760K
Cash$700K
Investments$40K
Liabilities$77K
Net assets$683K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -29.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Eric Holtan Founding Director 40 $68K
board members · 12
  • Andrea Robson — Treasurer
  • Andrew Watson — Director
  • Claire West — Director
  • Eve Shaprio — Vice Chair
  • Jeannette Segel — Director
  • Julia Pernet — Secretary
  • Lendre Kearns — Director
  • Nancy March — Chair
  • Rhonda Rugg — Director
  • Sandra Um — Director
  • Sarah Dinham — Director
  • Susan Markovich — Director
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • Andrew Watson Funder — Season Sponsor
  • Arizona PBS Partner — Collaborates to film concerts, adapting to new formats during the pandemic.
  • Brian Turner Partner — Provided texts for Runestad's work "Dreams of the Fallen".
  • Carol des Cognets Funder — Associate Season Sponsor
  • Catalina Foothills H.S. Music Hall Partner — Uses Catalina Foothills H.S. Music Hall as a venue for performances.
  • Catalina Foothills High School Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Catalina United Methodist Church Partner — Uses Catalina United Methodist Church as a venue for performances.
  • Catalina United Methodist Church Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Christ the King Episcopal Church Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Community Performance & Art Center Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Sponsor
  • Dale Warland Partner — Received assistance from Dale Warland as an advisor for their Christmas album.
  • Dove of Peace Lutheran Church Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Partner — Uses Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as a venue for performances.
  • Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Hacienda Del Sol – Historic Inner Courtyard Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Holsclaw Hall, University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • InConcert Consulting Partner — Consultant organization providing services to True Concord Voices and Orchestra
  • Jake Runestad Partner — Commissioned and premiered his choral/orchestral work, Earth Symphony, and featured his works in a GRAMMY-nominated recording.
  • Jeffrey Biegel Partner — Featured as a solo pianist in Runestad's work "Dreams of the Fallen".
  • Jocelyn Hagen Partner — Co-Composer-in-Residence collaborating with True Concord Voices and Orchestra on new musical works.
  • John E. Wahl Funder — Fall Season Sponsor
  • Literacy Connects Partner — Partner in the Compose Like a Girl program, bringing together authors and composers.
  • Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior Partner — Venue for True Concord events
  • Marlys A. Beider Funder — Spring Season Sponsor
  • Mary Lou Forier Funder — Fall Season Sponsor
  • Minnesota Public Radio Partner — Brian Newhouse, Managing Director of Classical Programming at Minnesota Public Radio, provided a positive review for their Christmas choral album.
  • Mountain Oyster Club Partner — Venue for True Concord events
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