what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $5KOur organization holds a one week summer camp each year. Due to the pandemic we had to pivot and turn our summer camp into a virtual summer camp.
- #2 $2KWe continued our outreach program that began in 2018. This program provides after school choral education to two Title I elementary schools. We continue to see great interest with roughly 40-50 singers participants. Revenue and expense for this program shown are directly attributable only. Not included are expenses related to administrative oversight, staff training performed by our Artistic Director, etc.
what they call their work
what they do
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Choral Touring & Performance Exchange 6 activities
- Conducts domestic and international performance toursOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for advanced choirs, including performances at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, ACDA conferences, and cultural sites across the U.S., Canada, Ireland, England, and Italy.
- Regional, National, and International TouringOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff, tours across the Southwest (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park), and national/international tours to destinations such as San Francisco, New York City, Europe (Italy, Ireland, England), and Canada, with performances at venues like St. Peter's Basilica.
- Regional, National, and International TouringOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff for exchanges with other choirs, tours across the Southwest, and international tours to destinations such as Europe, Canada, and Italy, where they have performed at St. Peter's Basilica. The choirs also attend and perform at conferences like the ACDA Western Division Conference.
- Regional, National, and International ToursOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff, tours across the Southwest (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park), and national/international tours to destinations such as San Francisco, New York City, Europe (Italy, Ireland, England), and Canada, with performances at venues like St. Peter's Basilica.
- Regional, National, and International ToursOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff for exchanges with other choirs, tours across the Southwest, and international tours to destinations such as Italy (including St. Peter's Basilica), Ireland, England, Canada, and various US cities like New York City and San Francisco. The top ensemble also performed at a Western Regional ACDA Conference.
- Regional, National, and International ToursOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff for exchanges with other choirs, tours across the Southwest, and international tours to destinations such as Italy (including St. Peter's Basilica), Ireland, England, Canada, and various US cities.
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Youth Choral Education Programs 4 activities
- Choral Education and Performance ProgramsOperates four choirs for children aged 7-18, with weekly rehearsals from August to May, providing performance-based choral education to over 150 young singers. This includes an introductory Prelude Choir for ages six to eight and Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students annually.
- Choral Education and Performance ProgramsOperates four choirs for children aged 7-18, with weekly rehearsals from August to May, providing performance-based choral education to over 150 young singers. This includes an introductory Prelude Choir for ages six to eight and Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students annually.
- Choral Education and Performance ProgramsOperates four choirs for children aged 7-18, with weekly rehearsals from August to May, providing performance-based choral education to over 150 young singers. This includes an introductory Prelude Choir for ages six to eight and Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students annually.
- Operates choral programs for children aged 6–18Runs four main choirs and a Prelude Choir for children ages six to eighteen, with weekly rehearsals from August to May at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; includes over 150 young singers annually and offers age-specific ensembles to develop choral skills.
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Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
- Hosts annual summer camp with performance componentOperates a story-driven summer camp where children sing, dance, and perform an original show at the end of the week, providing immersive arts education each summer.
- Summer Camp ProgramOperates a story-driven summer camp where children engage in singing, dancing, and performing an original show at the end of the week.
- Summer Camp ProgramOperates a story-driven summer camp where children engage in singing, dancing, and performing an original show at the end of the week.
- Summer Camp ProgramOperates a story-driven summer camp where children sing, dance, and perform an original show at the end of the week.
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Uncategorized 22 activities
- Album ProductionReleased an album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances.
- Community Service ProjectsEngages singers in annual community service projects, including initiatives like Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community Service ProjectsEngages singers in annual community service projects such as Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community Service ProjectsEngages singers in annual community service projects, including initiatives like Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community Service ProjectsEngages singers in annual community service projects, such as Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community and Public PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Community and Public PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at free community concerts, charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Community and Public PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and free community concerts. The choirs also perform at various events including charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Community and Public PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Community and Public PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Engages in community service initiativesOrganizes annual service projects such as Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children, integrating community service into the choir experience.
- Honor Choir FestivalsRuns honor choir festivals, providing additional performance opportunities for singers.
- Honor Choir FestivalsRuns honor choir festivals, providing additional performance opportunities for singers.
- Hosts annual performances and themed concertsProduces four major performances each year in September, December, March, and May, along with themed concerts, honor choirs, and community events; also organizes end-of-session family performances for all choirs.
- Music Recording and ReleaseReleased an album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances.
- Music Recording and ReleaseReleased an album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances.
- Organizes educational and cultural exchange tripsFacilitates day and multi-day trips for junior choirs to collaborate with peer choirs and experience music culture, including visits to Tucson, Flagstaff, Broadway shows, the Musical Instrument Museum, Organ Stop Pizza, and the Phoenix Symphony.
- Participation in Choral Conferences and FestivalsParticipates in and directs ensembles at professional choral conferences, such as the ACDA Western Division Conference, and runs honor choir festivals.
- Participation in Choral Conferences and FestivalsPerforms at and directs ensembles at major choral conferences, such as the ACDA Western Division Conference, and runs honor choir festivals.
- Participation in Choral Conferences and FestivalsParticipates in and directs ensembles at choral conferences, such as the ACDA Western Division Conference, and runs honor choir festivals.
- Produces and releases recorded musicRecords and released a live album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances from their international tour.
- Provides community engagement and outreach programsOffers free community concerts annually, performs at cultural events such as the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa, and operates Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students each year.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Aimee Stewart | Artistic Director | 30 | $28K |
| Julie Schlarmann | Interim Executive Director | 20 | $15K |
- Adam Stewart — Chairman of the Board
- Chris Nguyen — Board Member
- David Coburn — Board Member
- Howard MacPhail — Board Member
- Issa Johnson — Board Member
who they work with
- ACDA Partner — Directed its top ensemble at a Western Regional ACDA Conference.
- American Choral Director's Association (AzACDA) Network — Chandler Children's Choir's founder is president of the Arizona chapter and the choir's ensemble was featured at the ACDA Western Division Conference.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Provides location for choir rehearsals.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Provides rehearsal facilities and scholarship funding for Sing City Summer Camp.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Rehearses weekly at the church's location.