Kansas City Chorale

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Oct 18, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$346,889

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

To bring audiences a rich and diverse repertoire that entertains, provokes, inspires and educates. The Chorale will use its reputation as a world class artistic ensemble to broaden its reach and touch an increasing base of listeners in a wide variety of socio economic, ethnic and geographic communities through its performances, broadcasts and recordings. In addition to direct marketing to specific target audiences, a key element in attracting new and diverse audiences is in our programming. The Chorale programs concerts each season to reach specific segments of the general Kansas City audience. Examples in past years would include Boys to Men designed to integrate young men and boys into the established choral community and encourage their artistic growth; a concert in partnership with People to People featuring music from Brazil, China, Finland, Africa, Samoa and Japan; Milagros de Navidad, a holiday concert of latino works; Music of Jewish traditions; Music of Ireland; Rhythm of Life, a concert of Native American and Western African music.

Activity 3

To provide students and choral instructors the opportunity to compose, rehearse and perform with world class artists. In conjunction with Missouri University faculty, we challenge students of composition to submit a piece to be judged by a panel of experts from the University, the chorale and arts community. The winning composer will receive a cash award, and his/her piece will be presented by the Chorale as part of its concert series. A holiday concert each year features a performance of the Chorale with over 200 honor students from high schools across the metro. Working with their teachers, Chorale singers prepare the students for rehearsal and performance with the Chorale and provide many of them with individual solo performances. We feel that being exposed to the rigors of making art with a professional chorus instills respect, self confidence, discipline and commitment. Conductor charles Bruffy provides a program of workshops and performance coaching at schools through the nations. We offer a "free at curtain" program which provides students free admission to any chorale concert ten minutes prior to the start of the concert.

Filer

EIN

43-1283321