Verdigris Ensemble Inc.

“The preparer submitted form 990 for review by the finance committee and all adjustments required were made as recommended.”

“During the budget approval process the Board of Directors outlined and approved a maximum budget for an Executive Director. After interviews the Board of Directors determined a final amount to offer to the Executive Director who was hired.”

“Programming: Commission Fees 27,100 Musicians 123,023 Other Contractors 47,885. Administration: Other Contractors 1,140.”

“| Description:, Expense Amount:, Grants Amount:, Revenue Amount:| The National Anthems was a choral performance that explored universal truths and aimed to facilitate a space to help break down preconceived notions of country territory political affiliation and nationalism. Through the repetition of text from national anthems around the world the performance encouraged audiences to reflect on their own national heritage while also finding common ground in the shared experience of humanity. The performance made three key statements: 1 that we should not live in chains again 2 that change and repair require gradual courage and 3 that we can still do good despite past mistakes. The immersive 360-degree experience incorporated vocal performances projection art and choreography to create an engaging multimedia production. Collaborators included a film artist choreographer and students from a local high school. The goals were to inspire courage positive action and a sense that we are all part of a larger global family. Activities included rehearsals promotion of the performance and the final concert at a local church venue. This artistically ambitious program aligned with the organization's mission to bring people together through powerful musical experiences., $31147, $0, $4620| Education Residencies at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy and Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center: The Education Residencies provide ongoing supplemental choral music education to students at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy middle school and Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center high school in Dallas TX. The program includes in-class and after-school instruction by teaching artists including private voice lessons rehearsal support masterclasses and mentorship. It aims to enrich music education provide high-level vocal training build bridges between students and professional artists and reinvigorate choral music through creative programming. The residencies serve a predominantly Hispanic low-income student population. Outcomes include increased enrollment student musical development commissions collaborations and college arts high school admissions., $29143, $0, $0| Dust Bowl 2024 - Venue Deposit, $8625, $0, $0| Verdigris Ensemble a Dallas-based contemporary choral group collaborated with ensembleNewSRQ a Sarasota-based contemporary chamber music ensemble in a joint concert at Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts on September 26 2021. This partnership marked the beginning of future collaborative efforts between the two ensembles. Verdigris Ensemble provided vocal soloists to perform Missy Mazzoli's "Vespers for a New Dark Age" alongside ensembleNewSRQ's musicians. Sam Brukhman Verdigris' Artistic Director expressed honor in collaborating on this highly relevant work by a composer they "deeply love and respect." The concert was part of SMU's Distinguished Music Series and occurred at the Caruth Auditorium. It featured contemporary works at the "post-genre intersection of rock pop and art music" by composers like Mazzoli Glenn Kotche and Ted Atkatz who also performed with bands like Wilco and Nyco. For Verdigris Ensemble this collaboration provided an opportunity to present thoughtfully curated programs featuring innovative vocal music to new audiences. It aligned with their mission to create multi-layered experiences through choral storytelling and meaningful collaborations that redefine classical music., $7396, $0, $6580| The Big Bang 2022 - Final Deposit finalized, $4807, $0, $0| Caroling: touring a program to different venues and performances most of which were accessible to the general public, $5300, $0, $2500| Dia De Muertos 2022 Final payments from the previous program, $4105, $0, $0| MisLead 2024: venue deposit for future main series program, $1144, $0, $0| Season Launch Event: A free-to-attend celebration of the upcoming 23-24 season with a push for donations and season subscriptions. The listed revenue is all from the pu”

“| Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| minor discrepancy caused by rounding to the nearest dollar for all fields as required for filling out the Form 990, Rounding Discrepancy, $2|”