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ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 2012-2013 MISSION high-profile performances they develop life skills that shape their bright futures while inspiring and entertaining people in their own communities and around the globe. We approach our work through MAKING A SINGING DIFFERENCE an anti-bias lens, and with choral education and performance as the frame, BCC participants learn to acknowledge and move through the discomfort that arises when dealing with issues that separate them. Starting with a small cohort of just 20 WHAT HAPPENS IN BCC children, BCC has rapidly grown into a community The Boston Children’s Chorus harnesses the of 500 singers representing more than 50 of power and joy of music to unite the city’s Boston’s urban and suburban neighborhoods diverse communities and inspire social change. making up 12 dierent choirs spread out through The young artists transcend social barriers in five Boston locations. a celebration of shared humanity and love of music. Through intensive choral training and 2WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG LEADERSHIP Tim Ferguson David C. Howse Anthony Trecek-King As we enter our eleventh season, Boston experiences, we are equally committed to Children’s Chorus has had the opportunity to enriching and connecting the lives of our singers. reflect on the strides we have made towards fulfilling our vision of a more connected Boston. At BCC we believe in engaging in a dialogue We welcomed more singers than ever before, that works to enhance our understanding of the had our largest ever self-produced concert, shifting demographic landscape of our country. commissioned a sophisticated choral work and This work continues because of the superb caliber performed its world premiere at the Institute of of our singers, the commitment of the parents Contemporary Art, toured Southeast Asia, and and the support of our funders. most importantly answered our nation’s call in the aftermath of the events at the Boston Marathon We are continuing to build and reinforce by participating at the Interfaith Service. partnerships with funders, other organizations, singers, and families. Without their commitment, BCC comes together because we believe in the BCC would not be where it is today. Thank you for community building power of music - especially Getting Vocal. its ability to connect us more deeply to each Tim Ferguson, Board President other. With an unquestionable commitment to David C. Howse, Executive Director high quality music education and performance Anthony Trecek-King, Artistic Director WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG3 “I would like to thank BCC for their continued dedication to building a better Boston through song” --Thomas M. Menino, Mayor STAFF 10th Anniversary Season BCC opened its 10th season with a celebration on Boston City Hall plaza where the City of Boston declared September 16, 2012 as BCC Day in the city. In conjunction with its 10th Anniversary, BCC launched a new brand identity that reflects the organization’s maturity and ambition. WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG “It is an understatement to say you are doing wonderful work for young people in Boston.” --Henry Leck, Guest Artist Music Educator Professional Development BCC held its annual professional development weekend for over 40 area music educators and 250 young singers - all who had the opportunity to work with Guest Artist Henry Leck, an internationally recognized choral director and founder of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG FINANCES Condensed Statement of Financial Position ($) 2013 2012 Total Assets 1,357,734 1,142,108 Total Liabilities 222,922 64,654 Total Net Assets 1,134,813 1,077,454 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 1,357,734 1,142,108 Condensed Statement of Activities ($) 2013 2012 Total Revenue & 2,226,490 1,903,915 Support Total Expenses 2,169,123 1,695,291 Change in Net Assets 57,367 208,624 Net Assets at the 1,077,454 868,830 beginning of Year Net Assets at the beginning of Year 1,134,821 1,077,454 6WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG BOARD TIM FERGUSON PATRICIA FORBES President Consultant Next Street Financial, LLC JEAN KANARIAN HUBIE JONES CashEdge/Fiserv Founder, Past President KEVIN P. MARTIN Boston Children’s Chorus KPM & Associates ROBERT D. SIEFERT CHARLAYNE MURRELL-SMITH Treasurer Boston Children’s Museum Modera Wealth Management MYRAN PARKER-BRASS SARAH ROTHERMEL Boston Public Schools Clerk WilmerHale ADAM C. POWELL, IV Infinium PAMELA ADAMS 10th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther Community Volunteer JOEL SHERMAN McLane, Graf, Raulerson King, Jr Tribute Concert KRYSTAL P. BANFIELD, & Middleton 105 singers participated in the 10th Anniversary ED. D Berklee College of Music JON SOLINS MLK, Jr. Concert at New England Conservatory’s Broadcaster/Consultant Jordan Hall. This year Melinda Doolittle joined TAYLOR BODMAN Brown Brothers Harriman WENDELL TAYLOR the chorus again to sing a concert based on Dr. WilmerHale JOSH BINSWANGER King’s quote that “I have a dream that my four little Broadcast Consultant PHILIP A. WEITZEL children will one day live in a nation where they will Ercolini & Company LLP SUSAN CONKLING not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the Boston University TONY WOODCOCK content of their character.” New England KARIM FADEL Conservatory Unison Realty Partners WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG “We can handle these kinds of mature topics and handle them thoughtfully and bring meaning to them.” --Emma Kromm, BCC Singer New Commission BCC commissioned and premiered an ambitious new work entitled, A Boy Called King, in partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Arts/Boston. Written for chorus and dance, the singers explored social issues that impact youth from all walks of life. WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG STAFF MICHELE ADAMS FANNY LORA Assistant Artistic Teaching Fellow Director ALEXANDRA LUTKEVICH AMANDA BEDFORD Accompanist Development Associate JOHN REYNOLDS JULIA CAREY Conductor Accompanist HEATHER ROGERS JENNY CHOU Director of Finance and Accompanist Administration JOHN CONNOLLY WHITNEY SIMMONDS Marketing Manager Conductor CHRISTINA DEVAUGHN ANTHONY VICTORIA Executive Administrator Manager of Programs CAROLINE HARVEY JAN WOILER MEUSE Accompanist Director of Institutional Giving BEN HIRES BCC Anthem Director of Programs We Sing, BCC’s new anthem, was written EMILY HOWE by composer Jim Papoulis. It is now a BCC Teaching Fellow tradition to sing the anthem at all performances- IRENE IDICHERIA DAVID C. HOWSE including this impromptu performance at Pine Conductor Executive Director Street Inn where BCC singers engaged in SARAH KOONCE ANTHONY TRECEK-KING community service. Accompanist Artistic Director WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG “I developed a deeper level of respect and understanding of the THEplight of the VietnameseSEASON and Cambodians.” --Touring Singer Cultural Exchange Tour The season culminated in a 12-day tour to Southeast Asia where 63 singers participated in performances, exchanges, workshops and home stays with local families. From performances in orphanages, historic sites and opera houses, BCC singers become steeped in Southeast Asian culture. WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSCHORUS.ORG DONORS BCC is grateful for these gifts July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 FOUNDATIONS Deutsche Bank Americas Blue Cross Blue Shield of United Way of Mass Bay $1,000 - $4,999 Michael and Linda Frieze Foundation Massachusetts and Merrimack Valley Boston Cultural Council $100,000 + Barbara and Amos The Boston Foundation Krupp Family Foundation Loomis, Sayles & Company Wheelock College INDIVIDUALS Hostetter The Ludcke Foundation $75,000 - $99,999 State Street Corporation Jean Kanarian and Nathan $500 - $999 $100, 000 + Linde Family Foundation William E. Schrat & Bertha Greater Boston Convention Pamela and Robert Adams Hagen E. Schrat Charitable Trust $5,000 - $9,999 Klarman Family Foundation & Visitors Bureau Diana Korzenik Citizens Bank $25,000 - $49,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Hercules Technology Surdna Foundation Sovereign | Santander Bank Willa and Taylor Bodman Michael Miles and Therese Clipper Ship Foundation Growth Capital Martinez-Miles $25,000 - $49,999 Tim and Corinne Ferguson Free for All $1,000 - $4,999 Sea-Dar Construction BPS Arts Boston Medical Center Ms. Sarah A. Rothermel Expansion Initiative Concert Fund Anonymous Universal Dental Plan David Weinstein Mary W. B. Curtis Trust Boston Symphony Herman and Frieda L. Miller $250 - $499 $10,000 - $24,999 Orchestra $1,000 - $4,999 Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 Acadian Asset Kathleen and Castanea Partners, Inc Robert Collman Paul and Evelyne Alexander J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foley Hoag Foundation Management Dana Farber Anonymous Foundation The Peter and Elizabeth ARGUS COMMUNICATIONS Cerise Lim Jacobs, for Cancer Institute C. Tower Foundation, Charles Ellen Berkman and David Klarman Family Foundation Daniel Dennis & Company, sponsored by Trustee Bryant in collaboration with Barr Eastern Bank LLP Robert Siefert and Maureen Foundation’s Capacity Sherif and Mary Nada Charitable Foundation Shea-Siefert John and Dianne Building Initiative Flatbread Somerville, Inc. The Ramsey McCluskey Fidelity Charitable Kate and Tai Sutli Bridgeman Rowland Foundation Family Foundation Gift Fund Foodie’s Urban Market Gregory Torres and Fay M. Chandler MathWorks Edith Glick Shoolman Rita J. and Stanley H. Kevin P. Martin & Elizabeth Pattullo Susan and Tim Conkling Children’s Foundation Kaplan Family Foundation, Associates, P.C. Inc.; Ms. Susan B. Kaplan & $100 - $249 $5,000 - $9,999 Donna Cowan and Barry Massachusetts Harvard University Barr Foundation Nancy and Mark Belsky Lauren Budding