CURRENT GOALS
What we're up to in 2021-22
Primary goals — Seed Money fundraiser:
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Cover cost of next two concerts. REACHED!
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Become eligible for grant applications through fiscal sponsor. REACHED!
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Cover immediate start-up and operational costs, e.g. online tools and platforms. REACHED!
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Set the series up for growth and sustainability.
ONGOING MISSION
Support musicians
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Provide a platform for new and sorely neglected classical vocal works.
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Provide honoraria for participating groups, with a clear plan for increasing pay over time / as we grow.
Generate new work
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Work toward developing a regular commissioning program.
Build community
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Bring works to wide audiences through online concerts.
Connect musicians and followers
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Email newsletter, interviews and more, to spread news about our new music community
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Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
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Podcast to spotlight innovative artists (release TBD)
Giving back
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Support carefully selected grassroots nonprofits.
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Focus on smaller organizations, where money can go further.
Advocating for diversity
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Program a wide variety of works within our niche.
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Open submissions, as unrestricted by non-musical factors as possible.
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Offer concerts that are accessible to the broader community.
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YouTube premieres for maximum accessibility
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Low-cost tickets
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Other outreach TBD