named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
2026 MCC Vocal Music Tuition Scholarship
Annual scholarship for Mesa Community College vocal music students, including a solo performance opportunity with the Chorale and tuition support for the following semester
Choral Performance Season
Four-concert season with performances in October, December, March, and May, featuring diverse repertoire from ancient folk music to modern compositions
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals 3 activities
- Choral PerformancesThe organization conducts four performance segments per season, with performances held in October, December, March, and May. Each segment involves eight rehearsals and two performances, featuring a diverse repertoire of music.
- Seasonal concert performancesProduces four performance segments per season in October, December, March, and May, each consisting of eight rehearsals and two public performances, featuring a diverse repertoire to promote unity and understanding through song.
- Weekly choir rehearsalsConducts weekly rehearsals from August through early May at Mesa Community College for its performing members, who come from diverse professional backgrounds and share a passion for music and performance.
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Music Scholarship with Performance Requirement 2 activities
- Vocal Music Scholarship ProgramThe organization provides tuition scholarships to vocal music students, with funds disbursed directly to their educational institutions. Scholarship recipients are required to perform at the Sonoran Desert Chorale concerts.
- Vocal music scholarship programProvides tuition scholarships to vocal music students, disbursed directly to educational institutions, with recipients required to perform at Sonoran Desert Chorale concerts as part of their engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Performance ticketing and patron servicesSells tickets through multiple channels including online via PurplePass, email, phone, and U.S. mail, and provides integrated seating for patrons with disabilities—including companion seating—at venues in Mesa and Scottsdale, with usher support available.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$47K61%
Program service revenue$29K37%
Investment income$2040%
Other revenue$71
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$63K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +63.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Peterson | Artistic Director | 16 | $22K |
board members · 3
- John Page — Board President
- Jon Sywassink — Board Secretary
- Kevin Gardner — Board Treasurer
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Fry’s Food and Drug Partner — Partner in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, providing ongoing financial support through customer shopping activity.
- Mesa Community College Partner — Artistic Director has directed choirs and taught music education classes at the college.
- Mesa Community College Partner — Collaborates with MCC to provide vocal music tuition scholarships to enrolled students.
- Mesa Community College Partner — Hosts rehearsals for the Sonoran Desert Chorale.
- PurplePass Partner — Online platform used for purchasing tickets for performances.