Our Mission
Transforming the lives of youth through choral artistry and the ensemble experience
Our Core Values and Guiding Principles
Respect: We value the gifts and experiences of all singers and are guided by the principle that every individual has significance and worth. Through every interaction we treat each person with respect, value, and dignity.
Diversity and Accessibility: We understand the richness that a diverse community brings to creative expression. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all children and work to ensure that all youth, regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or income are able to participate in our chorus.
Mastery and Excellence: We are dedicated to developing outstanding musicianship by providing quality teaching, inspirational learning opportunities, and excellence in performance. Through the ensemble experience, we inspire the artistic and personal growth and development of all of our youth.
Transformation: We create an environment that provides our youth and audience with an experience that is impactful and memorable. We encourage musical connections that instill confidence, optimism, and a sense of shared purpose.
Service: We believe in serving others through music; we contribute to the broader good and strengthen the community we serve through our music.
Partnership: We promote strong and healthy relationships among our singers through the ensemble experience, and we build collaborative partnerships with families, schools, and our larger community.
Who We Are
- We are an established youth choral arts organization and a contributing force in the community.
- We are an organization that reflects the diversity of the community and welcomes children regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or income so that they are able to participate in our program.
- Our singers reach a high level of participation, motivation, and commitment. They are inspired and fully engaged in rehearsals and performances. Camaraderie is high.
- Through the ensemble experience, we instill a passion for music in our singers while developing their musical talent and skills.
- We provide a choral foundation for a lifetime of music making.
- Through advocacy and participation, our alumni demonstrate continuing engagement with the arts.
- We have an engaged board who is committed to our mission and values.
- Alumni are a dynamic part of our organization. They are board members, donors, volunteers, mentors, and staff. Their families and acquaintances participate in the program, both as singers and audience members.