activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Conduct Choral Concerts Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesPerforms live choral concerts, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical themes and collaborations.
- Conducts domestic and international concert tours Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOrganizes 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.
- Conducts domestic and international performance tours Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOrganizes 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.
- Host Choral Festivals Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsHosts choral festivals for students, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders.
- Hosts youth choral festivals Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOrganizes 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 range Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOrganizes 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 level Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOperates 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 choruses Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOperates 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 Youth Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOperates 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).
- Operate Youth Camps Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates 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 camps Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsRuns 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 camps Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsRuns 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.
- Organize Choral Tours and Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert 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.
- Participates in community events and parades Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesThe Towne Singers participate annually in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, performing from the TABC float, and choruses make holiday appearances throughout Arizona.
- Produces live choral concerts Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesStages 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 annually Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesStages 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.
- 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.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Blended choral tradition with cultural identity european choral tradition with american repertoireRoots the choir in the European choral tradition while developing a unique American identity through repertoire and sound, reflecting a distinct cultural expression.
- Choral Music Education for Holistic Development choral music educationUses the study and performance of choral music as a vehicle to provide an enriched educational experience that builds musical proficiency, social skills, leadership abilities, and self-esteem in boys and young men.
- Choral music education for holistic development choral music educationUses the study and performance of choral music as a vehicle to develop musical proficiency, social skills, leadership abilities, and self-esteem in boys and young men.
- Community engagement through accessible programming community engagementStrengthens community ties by offering free after-school programs in local schools and hosting low-pressure preview events like "Family Fun Day" to broaden access and involvement.
- Community-Embedded Music Outreach community engagementStrengthens community ties by offering free after-school on-site programs in local schools and hosting preview events like "Family Fun Day" to increase access and engagement with families.
- Community-focused outreach and access community engagementStrengthens community ties by offering free after-school programs in local schools and hosting low-pressure preview events like "Family Fun Day" to increase accessibility and family engagement.
- Cultural Tradition with National Identity european choral tradition with american repertoireRoots the choir in the European choral tradition while cultivating a distinctively American sound and repertoire, creating a unique cultural identity that reflects both heritage and national context.
- Distinctive choral tradition blending European and American elements european choral tradition with american repertoireRoots its artistic identity in the European choral tradition while cultivating a uniquely American sound and repertoire.
- Inclusive and Accessible Entry Model inclusive music educationRemoves barriers to participation by requiring no prior singing experience and offering year-round, low-pressure auditions designed to be short, simple, and fun, ensuring broad accessibility for boys aged 6-21.
- Inclusive and accessible music education inclusive music educationRemoves barriers to participation by welcoming boys and young men aged 6–21 regardless of prior experience and conducting year-round, no-prep auditions designed to be short, simple, and fun.
- Inclusive and accessible music education inclusive music educationRemoves barriers to participation by requiring no prior singing experience and offering year-round, low-pressure auditions designed to be short, simple, and fun for young boys.
- Music literacy and vocal technique development music educationFocuses on building foundational music skills such as music literacy and vocal technique, particularly in the Towne Singers program.
- Relaxed Experiential Learning Environment for Young Singers experiential learningEngages younger boys (grades 1–5) through a relaxed and fun approach to learning choral music, emphasizing experiential learning in programs like Cadet Choir and Northwest Voices to foster early interest and development.
- Relaxed, age-appropriate experiential learning experiential learningEngages younger boys in choral music through a fun and relaxed environment in programs like the Cadet Choir and Northwest Voices, emphasizing experiential learning over formal training.
- Relaxed, experiential learning for early engagement experiential learningEngages younger boys (grades 1–5) through a fun and relaxed introduction to choral music, using experiential learning to foster early interest and comfort with group singing.
- Structured Music Skill Development skill_developmentFocuses on deliberate cultivation of music literacy and vocal technique in more advanced programs like Towne Singers, providing a progression path for developing skilled young male choral singers.
- Structured music skill development music educationFocuses on deliberate cultivation of music literacy and vocal technique in more advanced programs like the Towne Singers, providing a foundation for artistic growth.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Cadet Choir
Choir for 1st to 3rd graders providing a relaxed introduction to choral music.
Neighborhood Choirs
After-school programs in local schools, providing free choral music education to boys.
Touring Chorus
Flagship chorus for boys in 5th to 8th grade, performing locally and touring annually.
Towne Singers
Choir for 4th to 8th graders focusing on music literacy and vocal technique, performing at local concerts.
Young Men's Ensemble
Advanced choir for high school and college-age singers, performing complex repertoire and collaborating with the Touring Chorus.
relationships · 12
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.