what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $126KWE RETURNED TO INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE TRAVEL WITH A TRIP TO IRELAND, ENGLAND, AND SCOTLAND.
- #2 $3KWE CREATED A MUSIC VIDEO WHICH WAS USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR RECRUITING AND FUNDRAISING.
what they call their work
what they do
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Youth Choral Education Programs 19 activities
- After-School Choral ProgramsProvides free after-school on-site choral programs at local schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, to offer choral music education to a broader student population.
- Choral Festivals for YouthHosts specialized choral festivals, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders, to encourage singing and musical development.
- Choral Training and Performance for Young BoysOperates multiple choruses (Cadet Choir, Northwest Voices, Towne Singers, Touring Chorus) for boys in 1st through 8th grade, providing choral music education and opportunities to perform in local concerts, holiday appearances, and annual tours within Arizona and nationally.
- Choral Training and Performance for Young MenOperates the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME) for high school and college-age singers, focusing on advanced repertoire, local collaborations with the Touring Chorus, and participation in domestic and international tours.
- Host Choral FestivalsHosts choral festivals for students, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders.
- Hosting Choral FestivalsHosts choral festivals for youth, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders.
- Hosting Choral FestivalsHosts choral festivals for students, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders, to encourage singing and musical development.
- Hosts youth choral festivalsOrganizes and hosts annual choral festivals for young male singers, including the Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th–12th grade tenors, baritones, and basses, and the Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd–6th graders regardless of singing experience.
- Hosts youth choral festivals by age group and vocal rangeOrganizes and hosts the Tenor-Bass Festival for boys in 7th–12th grades with tenor, baritone, and bass voices, and the Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for children in 3rd–6th grades who enjoy singing, regardless of prior experience.
- Manages multiple youth choruses by age and skill levelOperates several structured choruses: the Cadet Choir (1st–3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st–5th grade), Towne Singers (4th–8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade), and TAYME (high school and college-age), each with defined performance schedules and repertoire.
- Manages tiered youth chorusesOperates multiple age-specific choruses: the Cadet Choir (1st–3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st–5th grade), Towne Singers (4th–8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME) for high school and college-age singers, each with defined performance and training roles.
- Operate Choral Programs for YouthOperates several choral programs for boys and young men, including the Cadet Choir (1st-3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st-5th grade), Towne Singers (4th-8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th-8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (high school and college-age).
- Operating Choral Programs for YouthOperates multiple choral programs for boys and young men across different age groups (1st grade through college-age), including the Cadet Choir, Northwest Voices, Towne Singers, Touring Chorus, and Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME), providing musical education and performance opportunities.
- Operating Choral Programs for YouthOperates multiple choral programs for boys and young men of various age groups, including the Cadet Choir (1st-3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st-5th grade), Towne Singers (4th-8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th-8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (high school and college-age).
- Provide After-School Choral ProgramsOffers free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary.
- Provides free after-school choral programs in local schoolsOffers free on-site choral instruction and programming at local elementary schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, as part of its community outreach and music education mission.
- Provides free school-based choral programsOffers free after-school choral instruction at local elementary schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, bringing choral music education directly into school settings.
- Providing Free After-School Choral ProgramsProvides free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary.
- Providing Free After-School Choral ProgramsProvides free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary, to offer musical education to a wider audience.
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Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 7 activities
- Community Choral ConcertsPerforms live choral concerts for the public, including annual Merry Holiday, Classic, and Pops Concerts, often featuring diverse musical themes and collaborations, such as blending with mariachi sounds or performing specific repertoire in various venues.
- Conduct Choral ConcertsPerforms live choral concerts, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical themes and collaborations.
- Participates in community events and paradesThe Towne Singers participate annually in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, performing from the TABC float, and choruses make holiday appearances throughout Arizona.
- Performing Choral ConcertsPerforms live choral concerts, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical styles and collaborations.
- Performing Live Choral ConcertsPerforms live choral concerts throughout the year, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical themes and collaborations.
- Produces live choral concertsStages multiple annual public concerts, including the Holiday Concert, Classic Concert, and Pops Concert, performed at venues across Tucson such as Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Mark's United Methodist, and Catalina Foothills High School.
- Produces public choral concerts annuallyStages multiple live concerts each year, including the Merry Holiday Concert, Classic Concert, and Pops Concert, performed at venues across Tucson such as Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Mark's United Methodist, and Catalina Foothills High School.
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Live Music Festival & Concert Production 5 activities
- Conducting Domestic and International ToursConducts extensive domestic and international concert tours, performing in various locations across the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including notable venues like the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
- Conducting Domestic and International ToursConducts extensive domestic and international concert tours, performing in various locations across the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, and at notable venues like the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
- Conducts domestic and international concert toursOrganizes and performs in extensive concert tours across the United States and internationally, with past performances in Europe, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, and Eastern and Western Europe, including notable appearances at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House National Christmas Tree Lighting.
- International and National Choral ToursConducts extensive tours across the United States and globally, with performances in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, and various European nations, including notable performances at the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
- Organize Choral Tours and PerformancesConducts extensive tours across the United States and internationally, performing at various venues including the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, and making appearances in Arizona and the Southwest.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Conducts domestic and international performance toursOrganizes annual major tours for the Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade) and domestic/international tours for the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME), with past performances across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa, including notable appearances at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House.
- Operate Youth CampsOperates week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February for boys aged 6-14.
- Operates seasonal and specialty choral campsRuns a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, both designed for boys aged 6–14, offering choral and recreational activities.
- Operates youth choral campsRuns seasonal music and performance camps for boys aged 6–14, including the week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and the three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February.
- Operating Summer and Weekend CampsOperates camps for boys, including a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, for boys aged 6-14.
- Operating Youth CampsOperates camps for boys, including a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, for ages 6-9 and 10-14.
- Youth Day CampsOperates themed day camps for boys aged 6-14, such as the week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and the three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JULIAN ACKERLEY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $113K |
- ANTHONY GIMINO — SECRETARY
- ARDIS GROB — SCHOLARSHIP
- BETTY SPROUL — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS HUFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- GARRETT ROHWER — TREASURER
- KELLY BURKHOLDER — PRESIDENT
- KIM JONES — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHELLE SLAVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- RENEE SHANE-BOYD — ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
- TERRY KYTE — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM BIM — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM TRONSDAL — BOARD MEMBER
who they work with
- CCSD Partner — Hosted a Tenor Bass Barbershop festival with teachers from CCSD.
- Catalina Foothills High School Partner — Venue for a Pacific Pops concert
- Mariachi Rayos del Sol Partner — Joined with Mariachi Rayos del Sol for a "Classic Concert" to blend chorus harmonies with mariachi sounds.
- Our Mother of Sorrows Partner — Venue for a Classic Concert
- Prince Elementary Partner — Partnered with to bring after-school programs to local schools
- Prince Elementary Partner — Partners to bring after-school choral programs to the school.
- St. Mark's United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts the Northwest Voices choir rehearsals.
- St. Mark's United Methodist Church Partner — Location for the Northwest Voices program
- St. Mark’s United Methodist Partner — Venue for a Classic Concert
- The Gregory School Partner — Hosts the Tenor-Bass Festival.
- Vesey Elementary Partner — Partnered with to bring after-school programs to local schools
- Vesey Elementary Partner — Partners to bring after-school choral programs to the school.