<div><strong>Every child should have the opportunity to experience creating music with their own being. Goal:</strong> $17,000 (minimum per location to run for 1 year) Allows the chorus to initiate and run for a whole year and build a foundation so it can become a mainstay for young people in the community. Become a founding member with a tax-deductible donation* of any size to our fundraiser. Let's make it Rock!
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<div><strong>Ways you can help:</strong>
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<li>Help us raise awareness about this fundraiser: other events can incorporate this fundraiser into their offerings, PR opportunities, etc.
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<li>Donate to this fundraiser.
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<li>Auction your items or skills and donate the proceeds to this fundraiser.
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<div><strong>WHY it needs to exist:</strong>
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<li>Kids &amp; teens should have the chance to learn and make art with their very own being.
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<li>No instrument rentals. They learn to use their own voice for anywhere they go, throughout their lives.
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<li>Community youth have reported that schools are closing choruses for “lack of interest,” but we know that when funding gets cut, things can’t run.
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<li>Music is one of the rare avenues to learning connection, how to feel and express, and to create art that moves. We need people growing up in spaces that promote these things. There are not enough.
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<li>Music education is a source of inspiration, hope, creativity, and life-long impacts for generations to come – an investment in the future and the cultural enrichment of our community.
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<li>They are in community with other youth and learn from dedicated music professionals (bands, artists, producers). Guided in the craft, they'll learn how to create something larger than themselves that they can be proud of and remember for the rest of their lives.
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<div><strong>Vision:</strong>
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<li>Ages 9-17 from all walks of life. 2+ locations: Concord Mills area &amp; West Charlotte.
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<li>One of our focuses will be on inviting refugee youth that are here from around the world. With utmost care and respect, we learn about music from their home countries, and share music from ours – connecting with each other in the process – traditions, languages, and more.
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<li>2X a year, both choruses perform all together.
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<li>Collaborate with local music artists, bands, producers, &amp; composers to perform exciting music with local creatives who are innovative and passionate about what they do. They will make hyper-relevant local connections and relationships with local artists, and can visit them at local shows &amp; events.
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<li>Music created at the highest quality level, reflecting themes appropriate for the ages of the singers.
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<div><strong>Where funds go:</strong>
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<li>A Music Director.
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<li>Rehearsal space, materials, administrative costs.
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<li>Artistic collaborators, performance costs.
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<li>A space for young voices to find safety &amp; growth.
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<li>Materials &amp; marketing to get the word out.
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<li>Eliminate of the cost-barrier for participation.
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<div>Become a founding member. Music education inspires, empowers, and transforms young lives. It fosters creativity, discipline, communication, expression, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. We’re passionate about ensuring that these benefits reach as many children as possible and your generous support makes a world of difference.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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<div><a href="https://charlottenewmusic.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charlotte New Music</a>
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<div>#kidsarethefuture
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<div><em>*Charlotte New Music is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization as a d/b/a of The Savvy Organization, Inc.</em>
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<div><a href="https://charlottenewmusic.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.charlottenewmusic.org</a>
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Help us start a chorus for local youth!

Help us start a chorus for local youth!

Still $31,835 to go. Help us build momentum.