ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23 SEASON
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Transformational. That one word describes the landmark 2022-23 Season of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus as we embarked on a future featuring a new headquarters with performance space, and an evolved purpose among our leadership, staff, volunteers, children, and parents. Our longstanding commitment to developing a world class choral organization for youths reached a new highpoint with the visionary new headquarters downtown. Thanks to the generosity and partnership of VyStar Credit Union, the Downtown Investment Authority, and other supporters and donors, we opened the doors to a fantastic new home that returns us to Downtown Jacksonville and the heart of the community’s cultural scene. Our new location offers not just modern accommodations and offices, but performance space that will bring modern technology and space to match the talents and aspirations of the children who make up our renowned choral education program. This location – replete with our signature SING! Art sculpture marking the destination – has already attracted accolades from other organizations for our work and is a credit to each member of our organization. More than 180 singers took part in our yearlong programs and another 1,000 participated in outreach programs in front of audiences of more than 66,000 people. The Chorus’ commitment to opportunity and inclusion continued with more than 30 percent of participants in our core programs receiving scholarship aid totaling more than $50,000. Through the leadership of President and Artistic Director, Darren Dailey, we continued the strong tradition of high caliber events including the “Cool Side of Yuletide” concert – back in person – the “Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing” celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther
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King Jr., and many more. Once again, River City Dancing With the Stars proved a success that brought together leaders and organizations of the First Coast to support choral arts education. As we enter our new era, the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus stays focused on being a contributor to the growth of arts and culture through the development of choral education for our youth. We recognize every day the need and opportunity that we are privileged to support for the families of our region, and the generous support propelling us. This important mission has only reinforced the commitment of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to deliver for our youths the opportunities and resources to support their future. With a new place to call home for the long-term, we are setting our North Star to deliver on our commitments to Northeast Florida to support our most precious resource: our children. Thank you to VyStar, the City of Jacksonville and Downtown Investment Authority, our supporters, volunteers, and community leaders for the trust and partnership to make our vision and programs a reality for a new generation to come.
With Gratitude,
David DeCamp Chair, Board of Directors
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THE MISSION The mission of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is to provide high-quality choral music education for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, accomplishment and pride while filling an important cultural need in the community and sharing the beauty of the choral art form through artistically excellent performances.
The JCC was founded in 1995 at Jacksonville University to fill a need for a children’s music program, led by Dr. Frances B. Kinne, then-JU president, and implemented by Dr. Jon O. Carlson and Jim Taylor. From 16 voices in 1995, the JCC has grown to serve nearly 1,200 singers in year-long choirs and outreach programs in FY2223.
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YEAR-LONG CHOIRS AT THE JCC, our goal is to provide an environment
rich with diverse opportunities for children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We aim to develop their social, emotional, and intellectual capabilities to prepare them for success across diverse disciplines, in music and beyond. In the 2022-2023 program year, the JCC accomplished this goal by offering six year-long choirs for differing abilities and ages.
CHOIR NAME
GRADES SERVED
NUMBER OF SITES
SITE LOCATIONS
Primary
K-2nd
5
Mandarin, Orange Park, Arlington, Southside, Downtown
Vocal Exploration
2nd-6th
1
Arlington
Training
2nd-5th
5
Mandarin, Orange Park, Arlington, Southside, Downtown
Intermezzo
4th-12th
3
Orange Park, Arlington, Downtown
Concert
5th-12th
3
Orange Park, Arlington, Downtown
Touring
6th-12th
3
Orange Park, Arlington, Downtown
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SOCIOECONOMICS & SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2022-2023 SEASON, the JCC’s year-long membership reached
181 singers. Throughout its expansion over the years, the JCC continues to hold true to its core values: that diversity within singer membership is essential to its mission, and that no child who wants to sing will be turned away because of their family’s inability to pay. The JCC’s scholarship program widens access to music education and personal development for everyone. The awarded scholarships cover tuition, uniforms, and the cost of performances and trips. For some singers, these trips include international travel—the JCC opens up the world to many children who have never even left the state of Florida.
But scholarships provide more than tuition and uniforms. The JCC offers children in Northeast Florida a forum for personal expression, skill development, and music education. In many schools, music programs are defunded and devalued. Music teachers may see their students just once a month for less than an hour—certainly not enough time to become musically literate or gain the benefits that come with music education. Can you imagine trying to learn reading or math skills with just one class a month? JCC singers, on the other hand, benefit from a rigorous and rich educational experience. They learn music theory, voice, leadership skills, positive character traits, and work ethic that follows them into adulthood. Singers learn teamwork, respect, kindness, self-discipline, and encounter the satisfaction of an outstanding performance after months of hard work. The JCC strives to foster excellence throughout our singers’ lives. Your support of our scholarship program advances student success beyond performance art and into the very fabric of their lives. 6
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THE JCC HAS PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS
to its singers since 1998, and the commitment to its scholarship program has meant a need for increased fundraising efforts to keep up with the growth of the organization. More than one-third of JCC singers receive full or partial scholarships each year. More often than not, the JCC is providing more tuition scholarships than what is funded by the community through the scholarship fund. While overall enrollment and scholarships have continued to increase since the beginning of the organization, the JCC has seen a dip in these numbers over the past couple years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the impact of the pandemic, scholarships were provided without interruption in order to meet the community’s needs. In FY2223, 32% of singers were awarded full or partial scholarships. While the COVID-19 crisis presented many obstacles in the logistics and expenses associated with new rehearsal and performance protocols, it also inspired the generosity of our donors. For instance, the 2020 scholarships saw a gap of $70,000 in funding. However, last season the gap closed to $20,000, and it is thanks to the support and stewardship of the community that made this year possible for so many students. As the global crisis slows, the JCC is looking forward to increased fundraising opportunities and partnerships in order to continue providing financial assistance to singers.
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My time in JCC has had a profound effect on my growth as a person and a musician. JCC has taught me the values of hard work, collaboration, discipline, professionalism, and an appreciation for global culture. The JCC has also been the source of some of my closest friendships and provided me with role models to look up to. JCC has been like a family and has always supported me. My musical skills have grown significantly with JCC preparing me for any musical endeavors I may take on in college or later in life. Further than simply musical skill, JCC has exposed me to a wide variety of music. Different languages, styles, time periods, and composers are all parts of our repertoire. Traveling with the choir has given me unique opportunities to experience first-hand the different cultures we look at in our music as well as share the music we cultivate. I have been able to see cultural icons, artwork, experience a wide variety of languages, and eat cultural foods. The experience, skills, and relationships I’ve gained from traveling and singing in the choir are irreplaceable and have been such a core part of who I am today.
— Sarah B
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TOURING CHOIR MEMBER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Fiscal Year
Number in Year-Long Choirs
Number of Scholarship Singers
Scholarship Dollars Disbursed
Scholarship Dollars Fundraised
Funding Gap
2223
181
58
$50,813
$30,837
$19,976
2122
167
55
$41,622
$9,113
$32,509
2021
125
49
$46,627
$46,193
$434
ADVISORY BOARD:
1920
279
108
$79,740
$9,386
$70,355
Richard Hadden, Chair Jackie Cornelius Dane Gray Marsha Oliver Craig Smith Amanda Warford Videll
1819
334
148
$103,212
$32,710
$70,502
1718
300
111
$93,257
$50,675
$42,582
1617
401
130
$93,444
$49,074
$44,370
David DeCamp, Chair Susana Cruz, Vice Chair Pamela F. Smith, Treasurer Yvonne McClain Gomes Amanda Hegeman Allison Hollander Kim Rowland Jesse Shimp Heather Solanka
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REASONS TO IN A
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Choral singing can benefit people suffering from breathing conditions by strengthening the lungs and vocal chords. Research has shown that singing may even help to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s and lung disease.1
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Singing, specifically in a choir, positively affects one’s mental health. “In a study conducted among people dealing with grief, researchers found that for those who sang in a choir, depression symptoms didn’t get worse over time and their sense of wellbeing remained stable.”2
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Singing and performing increases confidence and self-efficacy. 3
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“Studies have shown that singing can also be a helpful tool in emotion-focused coping.”1
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According to PBS, “Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language…”4
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“There’s some good neuroscience research that children involved in music have larger growth of neural activity than people not in music training….you have to be using more of your brain.”4
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6 Psychological and Physical Benefits of Choral Singing. (2018, July). Cmuse.org. https://www.cmuse.org/psychological-and-physical-benefitsof-choral-singing/
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HealthLine. (2020, November 10). Benefits of Singing: 10 Ways Singing Boosts Your Health. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/ benefits-of-singing#benefits
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Sing Up Foundation | Singing & Health. (n.d.). Sing up Foundation. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from singupfoundation.org/singinghealth?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnbmaBhD-ARIsAGTPcfXbKNdPMlwBT1V0ejdRme3T jcFa3kM13lSy7ybAW2ffY3yUQ8KWQUEaApRWEALw_wcB
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The Benefits of Music Education (2012, May 7). PBS.org. Retrieved July 26, 2023, from pbs.org/parents/thrive/the-benefits-of-music-education
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A STAFF MEMBER’S STORY I’ve been blessed to be involved with the JCC since its beginning. I helped the Founding Director, Jim Taylor as a
volunteer and did the same when Twila Miller took over. When she left, the JCC Board asked me to help lead a choir while they conducted a nationwide search for a new artistic director. It was a fun year, and I learned a lot! In 2006, the Board brought on Darren Dailey from the Boston Children’s Chorus. I’ll never forget how he watched me conduct a rehearsal. I was so nervous! But he put me at ease when he asked me to stay and continue as a conductor, and I did whatever I could to help the Chorus grow throughout our large city.
It’s been amazing to watch the Chorus grow from 16 original singers to well over 350... My husband and I have made the financial commitment to support the Chorus every year. When you witness first-hand how singing in the Chorus has changed the lives of young people, it will move you to give as well! I encourage you to visit the JCC website and take a moment to listen to their recordings. Our world is going through some tough times right now. The sound of children singing is perhaps the purest sound on earth. Every child deserves a chance to shine on stage and your monetary gift to the Chorus will help ensure that continues to happen. I encourage you to support this worthiest of all causes... the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus!”
- Virginia Dickert,
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YEAR-LONG CHORAL STUDENTS
OU ANTS PARTICIP
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STUDENTS ON SCHOLARSHIP
1,191
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS
66,52CE9 AUDIEN MEMBERS
79
ARTISTS
0 67,72 L TOTA BENEFITTING
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The JCC is one of, if not the, best youth arts organization in Jacksonville. The staff is composed of highly educated teachers who deeply care about the children they serve. Their impact is obvious throughout Jacksonville-whether you hear them sing at a Jags game or see the billboards around town, it’s clear that they are an important institution to the city. The art they create is unparalleled, and I’m grateful to have a relationship with such a remarkable organization.
- Ally Schneider, Friend of JCC
“JCC opened me up to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and gave me the resources to learn and grow in music with others, who ended up becoming some of my closest friends who I now consider family. I loved going on tour and being able to experience parts of the world I never thought I’d get to sing at and see, and I will always cherish the space JCC provided for me to grow as an individual, and its part in creating lasting friendships and musical skill at such an early age.”
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- Mackenzie Q., JCC Touring Choir member
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FYE 6/30
Students on Scholarship
Percentage on Scholarship
Year Long Choral Students
Outreach Participants
All Students
Audiences
Artists
1314
77
25%
306
273
579
51,631
170
1415
124
37%
338
222
560
62,112
171
1516
128
35%
369
485
854
84,283
176
1617
130
33%
402
601
1,003
81,448
174
1718*
111
37%
300
418
718
260,177
129
1819
148
44%
334
578
912
91,739
126
1920**
108
39%
279
330
609
212,735***
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2021**
49
39%
125
647
772
104,402
37
2122
55
33%
167
1,015
1,182
34,639
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2223
58
32%
181
1,010
1,191
66,529
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*The drop in singer numbers was due partly to lower registrations and singers dropping after Hurricane Irma. **Decreased singer numbers due to the pandemic. *** Increase in virtual audience after cancellation of in-person performances.
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is a fantastic organization that provides immeasurable skills, training, and education to children of all ages that are interested in the musical arts. Having 3 children participate has been one of the most memorable and amazing experiences for our family. What our children have been able to learn, experience, see, and do, plus the different cultures and genres they have been educated about has opened their eyes to so much more than the tangible world they live in.
JCC has truly been a blessing and such a milestone in our lives.
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AGE DISTRIBUTION In FY2223, age distribution for the JCC’s year-long choirs and its preschool program was: 68% age 0-5, 25% age 6-10, 6% age 11-15, and 1% age 16-18. The increased popularity of our Virtual Preschool program meant that we serve many more young children than in past years!
Age > 3
55%
Age < 3
45%
Age 16-18
1%
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Age 0-5
6%
Age 6-10
25%
Age 0-5
68%
YEAR-LONG CHOIR MEMBERS
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82% The trend continues to include more boys with 35% of singers identifying as male, and 65% as female in FY2223 (compared to 18% male in FY1112).
65%
64%
GENDER DISTRIBUTION
Girls Boys
18% FY 1112
35%
36%
FY 2021
FY 2223
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION THE JCC STRIVES TO BE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ACCEPTS ALL STUDENTS,
celebrates their similarities and differences, and teaches them to treat one another with respect and dignity. And this year, the JCC’s racial and ethnic makeup was even more diverse than Jacksonville’s. The U.S. Census Bureau reports, as of 2022, that 44% of Jacksonville residents are non-white. In FY2223, 56% of our year-long singers were Black, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, Mixed, or Other. In our free Virtual Preschool program, which included participants from across the globe, 69% were non-white. Additionally, the JCC served twelve children with disabilities in FY2223; ranging from mood disorders, ADHD, mobility aids, speech pediments, and learning disabilities; all participated fully in their year-long choirs and performances.
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20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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VIRTUAL STATISTICS As with most organizations, reaching our community virtually has become more important than ever these past few years, and so the JCC has worked to revitalize our marketing and programs to reach even more people, in Jacksonville and beyond.
9 1,9I0 TTER
55,399
TW IONS T INTERAC
YOUTUBE VIEWS
1,238,059 FACEBOOK INTERACTIONS
69,157
INSTAGRAM INTERACTIONS
28,444 WEBSITE HITS
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1,392,970 TOTAL VIRTUAL IMPRESSIONS
IT IS WELL KNOWN that performing on stage
helps children expand their self-efficacy by increasing confidence and self-presentation skills, developing empathy and compassion for others, and increasing perseverance and problem solving. Performing regularly also teaches children self-reliance and that collaboration with others is necessary to reach a common goal. Many studies have proven that children who habitually perform also experience higher academic achievement and learn that there are many different pathways to develop a skill. This year, JCC was able to offer 29 different performing opportunities at 23 venues world-wide, representing a variety of languages, cultures, and venues, both live and virtual. In programming year 2022-2023, our singers sampled cultures and traditions from all over the world and performed in several different languages, including:
GERMAN TORRES STRAIT LANGUAGE DAKOTA FRENCH SOUTH SÁMI JAPANESE ENGLISH LATIN
HEBREW SWAHILI GAELIC CHINESE SPANISH ZULU
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OUTREACH PROGRAMS THE JCC IS UNIQUE
among other Jacksonville arts programs. It is the only children’s chorus of its size and professionalism in Northeast Florida, serving nearly 800 children and music educators through year-long choirs and outreach programs. The JCC was one of the few children’s choirs in the nation to continue operating during the pandemic, thanks to the support of the community and the hard work of our staff and singers. We greatly value reaching into the community to expand music education, and this year was no exception.
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VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES
One of our greatest successes during the pandemic was our Virtual Preschool Program. This program serves daycares and children ages 18 months to five-years old and allows them and their caretakers to experience singing, creative movement, simple instruments, and fingerplays through traditional songs and rhymes. The reach of these classes surpassed our expectations—by the end of the last session of the fiscal year, we had served families in 18 U.S. states, and 19 countries. The Virtual Preschool Program is entirely free, widening accessibility for low-income families across the globe.
19TH ANNUAL FIRST COAST HONORS CHOIR FESTIVAL
Created in 2003, this day-long annual festival serves area school children recommended by their music teachers from public and private schools. The Treble Ensemble features fourth through eighth graders, the High School Women’s Ensemble serves ninth through twelfth graders, and the Tenor and Bass Ensemble features fifth through twelfth graders. Each ensemble featured a specialized Guest Conductor: Rollo Dilworth joined us from Temple University, Rosephanye Powell from Auburn University, and Shawn Pendry from LaVilla School of the Arts.
RIVER CITY DANCING WITH THE STARS
In April 2023, the JCC held its River City Dancing with the Stars fundraiser, an event in which community leaders are paired with professional dancers, take weeks of dancing classes, and compete against each other to raise money for the JCC. This year, the event featured eight celebrity contestants, two emcees, and seven professional ballroom dancers.
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FINANCIALS EARNED REVENUE
The JCC earns revenue from several sources including income from its 29 different performances, tuition payments of year-long choir singers, and from registrations for its various outreach programs offered throughout the year.
CONTRIBUTED REVENUE
Contributed revenue at the JCC comes from corporations, city and state governments, foundations, and individuals. These dollars provide the JCC muchneeded support, contributing to JCC’s scholarships and ongoing programming so that no child who wishes to sing is turned away. The JCC spent $50,813 on tuition scholarships last year.
EARNED REVENUE - 27%
19%
CONTRIBUTED REVENUE - 73% GOVERNMENT INDIVIDUALS FOUNDATIONS
PROGRAMS TICKETS
CORPORATIONS ENDOWMENT
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OPERATING EXPENSES
63%
Artistic Administrative
37%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
Administrative expenses directly relate to the operations of the organization such as accounting expenses – including administrative staff salaries and our annual nonprofit audit fees, fundraising expenses including staff and postage for mailing request letters, and administrative rental space so our organization has a mailing address and a place to take payments.
ARTISTIC EXPENSE
Artistic expenses include artistic staff salaries, sheet music, production expenses, instruments, fees for world-renowned guest artists and musical experts, and rehearsal space. These expenses related directly to the production of our year-long choirs and outreach programs. JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS
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OUR COMMUNITY 1,9a3tio0ns
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Worldwide Venues
Don
29
Performances
66,529 Live Audience Members
1,191
Year-long Choir Singers and Outreach Participants 26
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100
Community and Parent Volunteers
4
2
Choreographers
Conductors
1
Accompanists
1
10
Intern
Board Members
8
Administrative Staff
72
Guest Artists 2
Instructors
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THANK YOU DONORS SUSTAINER’S DIVISIONS ($50,000 AND UP) VyStar Credit Union Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville JoAnn Tredennick and Jack Meeks
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000 - $49,999)
BENEFACTORS ($5,000 - 9,999)
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida CSI Companies Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund State of Florida, Division of Arts and Culture Florida Blue The Haskell Foundation Hardwick Electrical Henry and Lucy Gooding Endowment Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Jacksonville Transportation Authority Kids Hope Alliance Laura Lee Pattillo Norquist Charitable Foundation Live Oak Contracting Sharon & John C. Meyers, III PNC Foundation Rice Family Foundation
Bank of America BBF Anesthesia Services Beatheadz BestBet Burr & Forman LLP Congruent Wealth The Gooding-Bell Endowment Guidewell Group The Jess and Brewster J. Durkee Foundation Shakawn Jones Miriam’s Jewelry
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PLATINUM ($2,500-$4,999) Baker Design Build Bank Of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. GATE Hospitality Group Congruent Wealth Stephanie and Tim Cost Danis Construction Virginia Dickert Furniture Mart Southeastern Grocers John Harman Her Heart Gardens Jacksonville Aviation Authority Kids Hope Alliance Gasper and Irene Lazzara Ponte Vedra Club Realty, Inc. Pamela Smith Kathleen Shaw Towe Family Foundation, Inc. Zisser Family Law, PLLC
GOLD ($1,000-$2,499)
Andrea Watts Sparling Fund for Children Sherry Bennetts Matthew Carlucci Susanne and Darren Dailey Melinda and Peter Darbee Mike and Nancy Darragh Jennifer And David Decamp JC Demetree John M. Godfrey Lee And Drew Haramis Tionna and William Hatchett Monica Jacoby Jax Chamber Yvonne McClain Matthew F. Carlucci Insurance Agency Tina Meskel Melanie And Will Messer Ron Moody Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida
Patty and John Otterson Pajcic and Pajcic PGA Tour Kimberly Rowland RS&H, Inc. William Shafnacker Lee Ann and Brian Siegmann Penny Smith Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP Cyndy Tomassetti William H. Walton, III
LEAVE A LEGACY: A GIFT OF MUSIC FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Do you have a will? In your will you can arrange to have assets you need today gifted to your favorite charity tomorrow such as IRAs, real estate, vehicles, life insurance contributions, and much more. A bequest to the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is a commitment to the musical education of Northeast Florida’s children for generations to come. For more information, contact Business Manager & Development Officer, Katherine Boling at 904.353.1636 ext. 4 or katherine@jaxchildrenschorus.org. JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS
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THANK YOU For your civic leadership and stewardship. People like you
make Northeast Florida a lively place to live, work, and play, and this is why the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is appealing to you to consider supporting its efforts.
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The JCC is committed to providing an educational and accepting place for children to express themselves and develop their music knowledge. If the JCC is to demonstrate that it is a world-class chorus, our best and brightest “ambassadors of harmony” must showcase one of Jacksonville’s most treasured exports – our SONG! Thank you so much for your consideration.
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Dear Community Leader, I am delighted to present to you our Annual Report for the 2022-2023 season which serves as a reflection of our organization’s achievements, challenges, and ongoing commitment to our singers and our mission. Looking back on the past year, we can take pride in the progress we’ve made and the impact we’ve had on our community. As you delve into the detailed pages of this report, which provide a comprehensive overview of our accomplishments and financial performance over the past year, I trust that you will be inspired by our gifted singers, as well as the remarkable impact of the JCC’s artistic and administrative team. This past year also marked a significant milestone as we moved into our new headquarters in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to VyStar Credit Union, among other generous donors and foundations, for making this possible and for their generous contribution to creating an iconic space for our growing music education programs in Jacksonville. For 28 years, the JCC has performed all across the First Coast. And for many of those years, the JCC’s top singers have traveled and performed all over the world. This season, our Touring Choir had the honor of being invited to participate in the final occurrence of the International Children’s Choir Festival. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our singers to work with world renown conductors, collaborate with other choirs from across the globe, and perform in illustrious venues like Canterbury Cathedral. Experiences like this are available to all our singers, regardless of their families’ financial situation, because of JCC’s scholarship program supported by donors like you - 70% of singers in this year’s traveling choir received full or partial scholarships. These opportunities teach our young singers to be musical ambassadors for Jacksonville, to collaborate with artists from different backgrounds, and that establishing relationships in our global economy is integral to success as artists and as citizens of the world. These past few years have been a testament to the strength and resilience of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. We have faced adversity head-on, adapted to changing landscapes, and emerged stronger than ever! Our commitment to our missions remains unwavering, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we will continue to inspire, nurture, and uplift the voices of our future generations, all while bringing song to the heart of Jacksonville! With gratitude,
Darren Dailey, President and Artistic Director
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