Fine Arts Chorale (nviewable) General Information Contact Information nprofit Fine Arts Chorale (nviewable) Address PO Box 32975 Kansas City, MO 64171 7975 Phone (913) 485-9953 Website Facebook Twitter Email www.fineartschoralekc.org facebook.com/pages/fine-arts-chorale- KC/291568460897733?ref=hl twitter.com/ info@fineartschoralekc.org At A Glance How to donate, support, and volunteer Donations may be submitted at each concert or by check to "Fine Arts Chorale," PO Box 32975, Kansas City, MO 64171-7975. Volunteer opportunities include helping with mailing promotional materials, creating promotional materials, ushering at concerts, and serving as a singer or a board member. Singers are asked to audition with Dr. Terri Teal, the Music Director. Please contact us at info@fineartschoralekc.org for an appointment. 1
Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission Statement The Mission Statement for Fine Arts Chorale is Enriching the life of our community through great choral music. This mission is met through: Performance of choral literature that is not commonly heard in Kansas City;High performance values and expectations of Chorale members;focus on classical choral music from the Renaissance period through contemporary compositions;collaborations with other excellent musicians, choral groups and artists;brilliant programming;outreach in community concerts to encourage young people to become participants in music making. Audiences who attend Fine Arts Chorale concerts will find their taste in music expanded and their expectations for high quality performances enhanced. Background Statement FineArts Chorale is one of the most enduring choirs in Kansas City history, and recently celebrated 40 years of making great music. Since 1972, we have enriched the community with great choral music and provided choral education and opportunities for singers who share a love of and commitment to great choral music. Although great historical choral literature distinguishes Fine Arts Chorale's repertoire, we constantly add to the literature by commissioning and performing new works by local composers. Our collaborations have a thinking outside the box quality that includes concerts for families with young children, and with youth choir organizations. Through our outreach to other organizations, Fine Arts Chorale continues to find and fill an important niche in the Kansas City musical community. Dr. Terri Teal, Music Director since 1992, is one of the finest choral conductors (and one of the few female conductors) in the area. She creates programs of wonderful variety, beauty and challenge, and encourages singers to continue developing their personal artistic skills. Through collaboration and inclusiveness, we hope to pass our love of choral singing to others. Impact Statement For the 2012-2013 season, Fine Arts Chorale presented four concerts with the theme "Touchstones," celebrating 40 years of making great music. In October, with the Plaza Library, we presented Howl-o-Ween Laughter," in collaboration with library staff. This concert was a great success with an audience of over 150 kids and families. For this one concert, singers wear silly costumes and sing silly songs, with a few classical greats thrown in. This particular concert featured a book, a Halloween alphabet, read by one of the librarians. Furthering the enjoyment was a milk and cookies reception provided by the Fine Arts Chorale Board of Directors. Holiday Touchstones" featured organist Jan Kraybill, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. This was our third collaboration and choral and organ arrangements of ancient carols by different composers. This programming has been hailed as one of the most enjoyable and creative Christmas programs in the city. A second performance featured organist Geoffrey Wilcken at First United Methodist of Lawrence, Kansas. In February, Fine Arts Chorale hosted two romantic evenings of great food and song titled Latin Lovers, featuring guitarist Beau Bledsoe and flamenco dancer Zhanna Saparova. This elegant buffet supper and entertainment package, held at Californos Westport, featured songs from Spain and South America, and tango and flamenco by Bledsoe and Saparova. An elegant champagne toast capped off the evening. In April, Fine Arts Chorale hosted a celebration of 40 years of making great music, "Choral Cornerstones," with guest conductors Arnold Epley, Mark Ball, John Schaefer, Matthew Christopher Shepard and Geoffrey Wilcken, all of whom have conducted and/or been associated with the organization in the past. Fine Arts Chorale continues to reach out, establishing ties and connections within and without the Kansas City arts community. Needs Statement BOARD: We seek board members who love the musical arts and translate that love into action. FUNDING: We seek funding to support our programs. VOLUNTEERS: To assist with ushering at programs, setting up for receptions. CONNECTIONS: We seek to create more connections within the business community. SINGERS: We seek singers to join us in our mission of enriching the life of our community through great choral music. 2
CEO/Executive Director/Board Chair Statement Fine Arts Chorale has made great strides in fulfilling our mission of enriching the Kansas City community through great choral music. The last season saw dramatic increases in audience size. We continue to face economic challenges, as do all arts organizations, but the Board of Directors and singers continue to believe that Fine Arts Chorale concerts are one of the best entertainment values in the city! From the delightful music to the warm receptions provided by our wonderful sponsors, a Fine Arts Chorale concert is a feast for the senses. We look forward to continuing our mission in the community for many years to come! Service Categories Music Singing & Choral Groups Areas of Service Areas Served Areas MO - Jackson County KS - Johnson County MO - Jackson County Urban Core MO - Clay County KS - Lawrence KS - Wyandotte County MO - Eastern Jackson Co MO - Liberty 3
Programs Programs Light-Hearted Description Category Population Served I. PUBLIC SERVICE CONCERT for Families with Young Children: Free and open to the public Kansas City, MO Public Library Plaza Branch Friday, October 11, 2013 Our 5th Friday Fun Night concert at the Plaza Library is geared toward families with young children. In years past, the theme of the concert has simply been Halloween, but this year we have recast the event around the 100th anniversary of the Caldecott Award, featuring music that will go along with some of the wonderful medal winners. A milk-and-cookies reception follows. Literature: Cat Duet Gioachino Rossini Concerto for Singing Chickens Stephen Lawrence Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Music Appreciation Children and Youth (0-19 years), Families, Minorities Short-Term Success By the end of the performance, families with young children, up to 250 people, will be exposed to fine choral singing. Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Children from urban neighborhoods will receive exposure to fine classical choral music of topical interest while being engaged in storytelling activities. As a non-ticketed event, FAC will request assistance of volunteers to count the number of audience members participating in the mini-concert. This data will be compared to the baseline data from the first three concerts. We hope to have 250 attendees for the mini-concert. We hope to be able to create interest in the underserved indigent population of urban Kansas City, Missouri. 4
Follow the Star Description Category II. Holiday Concert Ticketed event, $15/adult, $10/senior, $5/student Kansas City, Missouri venue and possibly a Lawrence, Kansas venue December 13, 2013 (Friday) and/or December 15, 2013 (Sunday) The concert, with a celestial theme, will focus on star songs for the season, including Poulenc's Videntes stellam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the composer's death. The concert will also feature Lloyd Pfautsch's A Day for Dancing, in collaboration with a woodwind trio, percussion and a corps of dancers. Reception to follow the concert. Literature: Videntes Stellam Francis Poulenc Morning Star Arvo Pärt A Day for Dancing Lloyd Pfautsch Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Musical Performances Population Served General/Unspecified,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Attendance for the Christmas Concert 2013 will show a 50% increase over attendance for the Christmas Concert 2012. Fine Arts Chorale consistently provides the Kansas City community with beautiful programs of life-enriching choral music. Central Ticket Office will provide data regarding the number of attendants. Audience size of 160 people of all ages. Moonlight and Music Description Category III. VALENTINE'S CONCERTTicketed event, $49/personCalifornos Westport in Kansas City, MissouriFebruary 13 or 14, 2014The Valentine's concert offers patrons a supremely romantic evening dinner, gourmet chocolates, flowers, champagne and music. Our fourth dinner-concert at Californos Westport will center on arrangements of Beatles' love songs in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their first American tour.literature: O schöne nacht - BrahmsBEATLES SONGS: When I'm 64 arr. Ward Swingle Can't Buy Me Love arr. Keith Abbs And I Love Her arr. Bob Chilcott Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Musical Performances Population Served Adults,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success This program will be successful if 125 persons are in attendance. This concert will sell out at 125 tickets. Numbers will be determined by Central Ticket Office based on total number of tickets purchased or comped. This program will be successful if 125 persons attend. 5
Inner Light Description Category IV. SPRING CONCERT Ticketed event, $15/adult, $10/senior, $5/student Kansas City, Missouri venue April 26 (Sat) or 27 (Sun afternoon) The concert celebrates spiritual qualities that make life meaningful--love, gratitude, freedom, service. It features settings of texts from authors who have inspired others to seek justice and compassion for all: e e cummings, Langston Hughes, Anne Bronte, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela. Inspired by the 20th anniversary of the first inclusive South African elections and of Nelson Mandela's presidency (May), and the 50th anniversary of Mandela's conviction (June). Reception to follow the concert. Literature: A Girl Born in Afganistan Greg Bartholomew Sahayta Ben Allaway (Afro-Caribbean style, words in 8 languages for peace, love, unity, helpfulness - audience participation) South African Medley arr. Nyberg Fruits of the selfless heart (SSAA) Elizabeth Atkinson (Mother Teresa) I thank you God Lloyd Pfautsch (e e cummings) I dream a world Dave Brubeck (Langston Hughes) Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Musical Performances Population Served General/Unspecified,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Audience will enjoy exposure to great choral music. We seek to enrich the choral traditions in Kansas City. Program will be recorded and evaluated by Music Director. Choral music will enhance the lives of audience members and participants. 6
Leadership & Staff Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Board Chair is Executive Director Experience This organization does not have a CEO/Executive Director. Senior Staff Dr. Terri Teal Title Experience/Biography Music Director Dr. Terri Teal has been Artistic Director and Conductor of Fine Arts Chorale since 1992. She received her Doctor of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of Kansas, where she held a choral assistantship with Professor Simon Carrington for three years. She holds a master s degree in Musicology from University of rth Texas and bachelor s degree in Voice Performance from Louisiana College. She teaches music theory and directs choirs at Johnson County Community College. As a soprano soloist, she has most recently been heard in recital. Her favorite solo roles are Poulenc s Gloria and Haydn s Creation. Mr. Geoffrey Wilcken Title Experience/Biography Accompanist Geoff Wilcken has studied composition since the age of 10 at Iowa State University. He won the Music Teachers' National Association composition contest in 1985 and 1986. He completed a Bachelor of Music degree at Iowa State University in Composition under Dr. Jeffrey Prater (1995) and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Kansas (1998). In addition to serving as accompanist for the Kansas City Fine Arts Chorale and the Lawrence Civic Choir, he serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at Johnson County Community College, where he teaches and assists with musical ensembles, and as director of music at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence, where he conducts choirs, handbells, and serves as organist and pianist. Staff Paid Full-Time Staff 0 Volunteers 30 Retention Rate 100% Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency 7
nmanagement Formal Evaluation n Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Plans & Policies Organization Has a Fundraising Plan Organization Has a Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Under Development Collaborations Fine Arts Chorale collaborates with the Kansas City, MO Public Library Plaza Branch to offer the community concert "Light-Hearted The Holiday concert, "Follow the Star," will feature collaboration with a dance troupe. Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the government? CEO Comments Management is provided by the Board of Directors, with assistance from the Advisory Board members. The new President and Secretary of the Board are dedicated to common sense solutions to funding, performance and management tasks. The outgoing President will continue to support Fine Arts Chorale financially and as a volunteer. 8
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms. Mary Ball Company Affiliation Vangent Term May 2013 to Apr 2014 Email marydball@gmail.com Board Members Name Ms. Mary Ball Ms. Aileen Ball Mr. Bill Cannon Ms. Christy Cubbage Ms. Mary Jane Houston Ms. Nancy Sparlin Affiliation Community Volunteer KU Library Reece Nichols Company Rubin Brown Retired Volunteer Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 6 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 1 Female 5 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 98% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% 9
Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 10 Standing Committees Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Finance CEO Comments Fine Arts Chorale is a labor of love for those who participate in its management and governance. Each Board member donates financially, but also gives time in managing concerts, maintaining financial and other records, and setting up performance venues. The Board is committed to maintaining Fine Arts Chorale as a legacy for our community. Current opportunities include developing and increasing board membership in the community. Board members will participate in board recruitment activities presented by the Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City. The Board is confident in the mission of Fine Arts Chorale, and seeks to recruit members who share that confidence and commitment to the arts in Kansas City. Advisory Board Members Name Mr. Kelly Gregory Ms. Pam Gregory Affiliation Retired Self-employed 10
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 01, 2013 Fiscal Year End June 30, 2014 Projected Revenue $32,355.00 Projected Expenses $30,490.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy Percentage 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $25,844 $25,360 $31,888 Total Expenses $25,064 $27,657 $33,406 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $18,158 $19,146 $10,395 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $12,069 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $12,069 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 $0 $6,317 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $7,686 $6,214 $3,107 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 11
Expense Allocation Program Expense $24,768 $26,841 $32,349 Administration Expense $296 $816 $1,057 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.03 0.92 0.95 Program Expense/Total Expenses 99% 97% 97% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $1,631 $851 $3,148 Current Assets $1,631 $851 $3,148 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $1,631 $851 $3,148 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- Missouri Arts Council $8,923 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- Kansas Arts Commission $3,146 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation/DST Systems, each $3,000 Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Goal $0.00 Amount Raised to Date 0 as of 2008 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Organization Comments The Board of Directors manages the finances and executive decisions for the organization. Singers are volunteers, and the Music Director is a contract position, with authority to hire accompanists and instrumentalists for rehearsals and performances. Terri Teal has directed Fine Arts Chorale since 1992. Her artistic vision focuses Fine Arts Chorale on our mission to enrich to our community through great choral music. Arts organizations continue to be affected by the 2008 economic downturn, and yet the arts in Kansas City grow and thrive. We are grateful to be a part of this dynamic time and place. 12
Foundation Comments FYE 6/30/2011, 2010, 2009, 2008: Financial data reported using IRS Form 990 EZ. For FYE 6/30/2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, foundation/corporate revenue line item includes contributions from individuals. Created 12.17.2018. Copyright 2018 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 13