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LETTERDear friends of The St. Louis Children’s Choirs:

OGETHER WITH OUR amazing staff, volunteers and young singers, 2014-15 marked great growth and increased community outreach for The St. Louis Children’s Choirs!

Over 20,000 community members embraced our gift of song. Our 447 students performed at seven seasonal con-certs, and many also sang with the Bach Society, the Drake University Choir, and at a premiere performance at the Pulitzer Contemporary Arts Museum. The Choirs’ Summer Music Camp for elementary students had a record enrollment of 30 young singers, and 24 high school singers enrolled in our new Vocal Jazz Camp. And in June, members of Concert Choir became young St. Louis ambassadors during a tour that included performances in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.

Outreach and inclusion continued as a high priority of the Choirs. Last season, SLCC increased financial support for students from low-income families. We also introduced Music Made Together, a new program which provided professional development for music teachers and students in the under-resourced districts of Normandy, Riverview Gardens, and St. Louis City Public Schools.

We have been very busy. Chances are you have seen us out and about St. Louis…

■ We partnered with students of Washington University’s Olin Marketing Communications Client Project class (MCCP), who contributed wonderful ideas for improving the Choirs’ brand recognition and outreach messaging, many of which are already being implemented.

■ Board Member and RAF announcer, Kathy Lawton Brown, conducted a lovely interview with Barbara Berner on her radio program.

■ With board member Charlotte Bohlmann’s leadership and the hard work of staff and volunteers, the SLCC Trivia Night raised a record $16K—despite a raging snowstorm!

■ Choir parent and volunteer, Alec Wild, produced a stirring video highlighting the community impact of our Serving St. Louis through Song performances (see https://vimeo.com/137278701).

■ We installed a 29-foot window display in the baggage claim area of Terminal 1 of Lambert St. Louis International Airport (with thanks to parent volunteer, Asa Wild).

What is the reason for our great success? You! You helped us “shape young lives through musical excellence.” You helped make a positive impact on children and adults throughout St. Louis. Together, we united, transformed, healed, inspired, and filled hearts with hope.

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OUR MISSIONSHAPING YOUNG LIVES THROUGH MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

For 37 years, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs has provided exceptional musical training and character development to young singers from across St. Louis through world-class performances of quality choral literature.

■ Excellence

■ Character Development

■ Integrity

■ Diversity and Inclusiveness

■ Harmony and Community

CORE VALUES

Music is a universal language. Music

draws children together as a unified team, dedicated to sharing beautiful choral works with others—regardless of who they are, where they live or what language they speak.

Guiding Principles

■ Love and respect one another.

■ Love and respect the music.

■ Always do our best.

197814 students

1 choir

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs is founded by Diane Finley. Her vision: Establish a permanent, nonprofit St. Louis organization dedicated to sharing quality choral music—featuring the pure, beautiful sounds of children’s voices.

198248 students

3 choirs

Ethlyn Sparfeld is named Artistic Director. Over the next 16 years, she leads the Children’s Choirs in achieving national and international recognition. The following year, the Choirs begins performing as the official young treble chorus for the St. Louis Symphony.

198577 students

3 choirs

The Choirs performs in Japan, beginning a tradition of annual national and global tours.

1993355 students

5 choirs

The Choirs performs in Carnegie Hall, the first of several prestigious New York performances over the years that have also included Lincoln Center and the White House.

537 Years of World-Class Music and Education

HISTORYFROM SMALL BEGINNINGS TO GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS

1995404 students

6 choirs

The Children’s Choirs is invited by the Russian Ministry of Culture to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of World War II. The tour is featured in the Emmy Award-winning PBS documentary, “Notes from Russia,” released in 1996.

1999429 students

6 choirs

Barbara Berner is appointed Artistic Director of the Children’s Choirs. Under her guidance, the Choirs expands community-wide engagement and inclusion strategies.

2003480 students

5 choirs

The Children’s Choirs performs at the White House for President and Mrs. George W. Bush.

2015447 students

6 choirs

The Choirs receives its 10th award in support of community engagement from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Children’s Choirs has appeared in over 90 performances with the St. Louis Symphony.

“When you can’t see, sound becomes so important. In essence, the spoken word becomes your eyes. And a song can light up your entire being!”

ANNIE graduating senior – May 2015

“ It’s always a pleasure to work with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and I go out of my way each season to find repertoire in which they can participate. They are among the best children’s choirs that I have found in my travels around the globe.”

MAESTRO DAVID ROBERTSON – St. Louis SymphonyPhoto by Michael Tammaro

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PROGRAMS

■ Students served: 441 students

■ Leadership: 9 choral directors

■ Music: 100 classical and contemporary selections

■ Performance opportunities: 35 performances

■ Audiences reached: 20,881 audience members

■ Music skills: Music reading, choral performance, artistry, expression, vocal technique

■ Character skills: Confidence, inclusion, leadership, respect, achievement, community involvement

MUSIC MAKERS a beginning choral experience for children in 1st and 2nd grades

CONCERT CHOIR the top treble-voiced performing choir which tours nationally and internationally

CHORISTERS an advanced level choir for experienced students with strong sight-reading skills

CHILDREN’S CHOIR a training choir for students in 3rd grade and above

CHORALE an intermediate level choir for middle school students

CHAMBER SINGERS a select high school ensemble singing advanced literature for mixed SATB voices

ENSEMBLES

P arents report that singing with

SLCC helps children become more

confident, secure, disciplined, responsible, and inclusive of others

—and nurtures a life-long love of

music and the arts.

MUSIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

737 Years of World-Class Music and Education

YOUNG AMBASSADORS FOR ST. LOUISNational and International performances enable our young singers to share their music with—and learn from—other cultures and traditions.

“ The word harmony is not only the blending of notes and music to create different tones, but also the blending of cultures in peace. Unlike words, music communicates across nations.” COURTNEY MERRELL, choir alum

Concert Choir performed in

Austria, Germany and the

Czech Republic.

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1984 – Michigan

1985 – Japan

1986 – Toronto, Canada

1987 – NY, MA, DC

1988 – Vancouver, Canada

1989 – OK, TX, AR

1990 – New York, NY Intl. Children’s Choirs in Concert

1990 – Russia

1991 – Atlanta, GA DeKalb International Choral Festival

1991 – Phoenix, AZ

1992 – Carnegie Hall (NY)

1994 – Washington, DC

1995 – Kansas City, MO ACDA

1995 – Russia

1996 – Kansas City, MO MMEA Conference

1996 – Disney World (FL)

1997 – Glen Ellyn, IL

1998 – Scandinavia Choral Music Experience Institute

1999 – Des Moines, IA International Choral Festival

2000 – Scotland Choral Music Experience Institute

2001 – Ames, IA Midwest Children's Choir Festival

2001 – New York, NY Carnegie Hall

2002 – Austria, Czech Rep.

2003 – Eugene, OR Picfest & Oregon Bach Festival

2003 – New Orleans, LA Crescent City Choral Festival

2003 – Washington, DC White House Holiday Concert

2004 – Little Rock, AR ACDA Southwest Division

2004 – England/Wales Choral Music Experience Institute

2004 – Washington, DC White House Holiday Concert

2005 – Branson, MO

2005 – Los Angeles, CA ACDA National Convention

2005 – Toronto, Canada

2006 – New York, NY SLSO/Carnegie Hall

2006 – Kansas City, MO Choral Music Experience Workshop

2007 – Los Angeles, CA Walt Disney Hall

2007 – New York, NY Lincoln Center

2008 – Australia

2008 – Jefferson City, MO State Dinner

2008 – Nashville, TN

2009 – Denver, CO Sing A Mile High Children’s International Choral Festival

2010 – New York, NY Carnegie Hall

2011 – Nashville, TN Crossroads Children’s Chorus Festival at The Grand Ole Opry

2012 – Wisconsin Choral Music Experience Institute

2012 – Scotland

2013 – Tan-tar-a Resort (MO) 75th MMEA Conference

2013 – New York, NY Lincoln Center

2014 – New Orleans, LA Crescent City Children’s Choral Festival

2015 – Germany, Austria, Czech Republic

TOURS

The Power of MusicTo unite, transform, heal, inspire and fill our hearts with hope.

937 Years of World-Class Music and Education

2014-2015 REACH

PARTNER PERFORMANCES & SONG-SHARINGSBach Society,Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration,Drake University, Lexington Singers Children’s Choirs

SEASONAL CONCERTSFamily & Friends, Holiday, Spring, Tour Bon Voyage

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTSSwank Motion Pictures, Kiwanis, Pulizer Arts Foundation, The Fabulous Fox, American Guild of Organists

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCESUnderserved schools and communities, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Griscom Juvenile Detention Center School, Senior Living Residences, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

INTERNATIONAL TOURPerformances in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSummer Music Camp, Vocal Jazz Camp, Festival Judging for Archdiocese, St. Louis Music Educators Association, St. Louis Public Schools, Music Made Together, Music Teacher Conducting Workshop, Music Careers Workshop, District Workshops

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MORE THAN 20,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS

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SHARING THE POWER OF MUSIC

Community EngagementThe goal of the Choirs is to become an organization which represents the rich diversity of the entire St. Louis Region. In 2014-2015, we served and inspired students from 85 zip codes and 196 schools across St. Louis. We also expanded engagement and inclusion activities, allowing us to serve more under-resourced schools through our life-changing music programs.

■ Music Conducting Workshop – This professional development series helps music educators improve teaching and conducting skills and receive advanced accreditation. Credit may be earned through Webster University. Scholarships are available to teachers from under-resourced schools.

■ Music Made Together – In partnership with St. Louis Public Schools, this new professional development program is designed to help music educators and their students strengthen their choral conducting and singing skills.

■ Music Careers Workshop – This workshop includes an expert panel providing information to students interested in professional career paths in music.

■ Audition Workshop and Masterclass – This free public workshop prepares music students and their parents for the college music application and audition process.

■ Vocal Jazz Camp – This two-week summer camp for high school age singers immerses students in our nation’s rich jazz heritage.

■ Summer Music Camp – This fun one-week camp for students entering grades 3-6 provides an introduction to choral singing.

MUSIC BENEFITS ARTISTIC, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH

Research demonstrates powerful academic, social and emotional benefits to children participating in quality music education programs. These benefits are particularly profound in underserved children, an audience the Children’s Choirs is committed to including.

1137 Years of World-Class Music and Education

…THROUGHOUT ST. LOUISSERVING ST. LOUIS THROUGH SONG

Every April, select ensembles perform in community outreach concerts for underserved audiences across metro St. Louis. Many of the people we reach would not otherwise hear and participate in live choral performances. With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Children's Choirs brings the joy of singing to students and adults while engaging them in the creative process of choral performance.

Outreach & Inclusion In 2015, nine interactive performances were held for 1,870 students, educators and community members at:

■ Bayless Elementary

■ Holy Cross Academy

■ Normandy Schools Collaborative (Jefferson, Barack Obama, Lucas Crossing, and Washington elementary schools)

■ Long Elementary

■ Pershing Elementary

■ The Wilson School

■ Griscom Juvenile Detention Center School

■ Laclede Groves Senior Living

■ St. Louis Children’s Hospital

An Intentional Focus on Program Diversity 2014-2015 Enrollment Demographics

Inclusion Growth Indicators 2013-2014 2014-2015 Season Season

Total Student Enrollment 436 447 (# unique students; excludes several dual ensemble enrollees)

Minority Students/# 109 128

Minority Students/% of total 25% 29%

Financial Aid Students/# 59 68

Financial Aid Students/% of total 13% 15%

Other

Multi-Racial

White

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

African American

Other

Multi-Racial

White

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

African AmericanAfrican American, 10.4%

Asian, 8.1%

Hispanic/Latino, 4.0%

White, 71.8%

Multi-Racial, 3.1%

Other, 2.6%

OVERVIEW OF CHOIR OPERATIONS, 2014 – 2015 SEASON STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE 2014 – 2015 SEASON COME FROM THE COUNTIES IN BLUE

St. Charles

St. Louis County

Madison

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Jefferson

Franklin

Lincoln

St. Louis City

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Source: 2015 AuditA copy of the audit is available upon request

YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS

$20,764

BEGINNING NET ASSETS

$488,870

ENDING NET ASSETS

$509,634

The Children’s Choirs

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and integrity.

Operating Reserves

of 50% of Annual

Budget ensure

fiscal stability.

TOTAL: $976,943REVENUE

Other

Government Support

Fundraising Events

Individual Support

Corporate/Foundation Support

Performance Fees

Tour Fees

Program Fees

PROGRAM FEES$338,086

35%

OTHER$31,133

3%

FUNDRAISING EVENTS$35,298

4%

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT$40,071

4%

CORPORATE/FOUNDATION

SUPPORT$101,655

10%

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT$81,394

8%

TOUR FEES$219,900

23%

PERFORMANCE FEES$129,406

13%

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FUNDRAISING$91,280

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MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

$146,61715%

PROGRAM SERVICES$718,282

75%

Legacy Circle – $5,000+Anonymous Howard & Barbara Berner Scott & Mary Ten Eyck

Conductor’s Circle – $2,500-$4,999

Ed & Julie Glotzbach

Angel – $1,000-$2,499

Anonymous Gene & Cindy Cunningham Robert & Madeline Drake Richard & Deborah Grossman Bruce & Catherine Hentges Quinn & Megan Kiley Herb King Jr.Fred & Kristin Kostecki Philip & Rina Kurian Bruce Lane Jim & Jennifer Lord Tim Mickelson & Tom MomphardJohn & Patricia Morley Olumide & Olaronke Ogunremi Chad & Laura Severson Dan & Yvette Whitehead

Benefactor – $500-$999

Marie Rogers Akers Dan & Gina Bauman Robert & Lois Baylis David & Laura Baylis Marie Juriet-BeamishJay Brieler & Michele Thomas Linda Buhr Edith Burns Thomas & Lisa Cook John & Libby Donnell John & Barbara Doyle Chris & Wan-In Koo Catherine Krucylak Thad & Lisa Leach Xudong Liang & Yiling Mi Thomas & Gayle Madden Todd & Libby McCandless

Jay Pepose & Susan Feigenbaum Joanie Rosenbaum Carla Schweizer Bob & Anne Steen Don & Marie Tonner J. Ellwood Towle Todd & Sandra Walker Bob Wardenburg Connie Williamson Paul & Donna Zoeller

Patron – $250-$499

James & Catherine Berges Tom Borcherding & Janet ClarkeMichelle Brady Mike & Belinda Burnworth William Crowell, Jr.Walter & Virginia Davis Barbara L. Donnell Leonard & Heather Essig Alyn Essman John & Anne Freitag Karin Hagaman & Mark Gorman Michael & Shelley Honer Carol Jackson Sandra Solomon KellerJosh & Amy Kramer Jodi Kratzer Michael & Leslie Lackey David & Cynthia Levin Frederick & Bonnee Majzun Chuck & Amy Moll Hon. Sheila O’Brien Paul & Anna Olsen Thomas & Jennifer Panasci Guanhao Qiu & Qin Zeng David Ren & Lianli Li Dan & Mary Riew Bill & Rene Sanders Dave & Diane Shuey Lori Strawbridge Chris & Laura Towle Michael & Maryann Vognild Jerry & Lisa Wallis Harry & Bunnie Willson James & Nancy Wolfe The Young Family

2014-2015 DONORS

SUPPORT Thank you to our

Program Supporters!

Ameren UE

Arts & Education Council of St. Louis

Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis

Cardinals Care

E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative

Edward Jones

Elizabeth Holloway Woods Foundation

Emerson Charitable Trust

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Esco Technologies

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

Maritz

Missouri Arts Council

The Monsanto Fund

National Endowment for the Arts

Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

Schnucks

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Swank Motion Pictures

Young Singers Foundation (Sweet Adelines International)

The Guth Foundation

The Saigh Foundation

Wells Fargo Advisors

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Sponsor – $100-$249

Thomas Abraham & Anita Joy Richard Alton & Pat Lacey Marilyn L. Amstutz Phyllis Avis Carl Bacher & Tivoli Majors Marc & Krissa Barclay Mike & Sandy Becker Robert & Catherine Birmes Jeffrey & Cynthia Bishop Marvin & Margaret Bleem Paul & Elizabeth Blessing Lynn Bodenheimer & Ray Finegan Charlotte BohlmannEric Musial & Julia Bollman Jay & Catherine Boulanger David M. & Kathy Lawton Brown Daniel & Helen Buckley Joshua & Joelle Calhoun Jeffrey Carter Michael Case & Alki Lappas-Case Bob & Jan Chamberlin Scott & Amee Colvin David & Pamela Copeland Lee & Cher Curtis Beth Curtiss Jialing Dai & Emily Gong Gerrit De GeestNathaniel Dempsey & Julie Schroeder Michael Diamond & Susan VolkanMichael & Julie Doane Thomas & Joan Dougherty Cindy Duhigg James & Marnie Fenley William Fienup Diane Finley John Frese Sr.Dennis & Carol Freyling Dale & Mary Ann Gardels Mark & Beverly Garner Katherine Gastler

Kelly & Leah Gregory Anthony & Janet Greiner Joseph & Nancy Gruneisen Michael & Michelle Harrell Arthur & Ellen Hartz Rizwan & Aisha Hasan Mark & Kristin Hatch James & Geda Henry Doug & Mary Jane Hoff Robert & Lisa Honz Jason & Melanie Huff Kerrigan & Howard Kaplan Lawrence & Cheryl Katzenstein Kathleen Kennebeck Steve Kramer Jack & Mary LaBarge Daniel Lev & Nicole Werther Michael Liu & Janice Li Carol Loeb Michael & Carol Lohuis William & Janet Lukas Lois May Toni McMurphy Jeff & Antoinette Moellenhoff Ray & Maria Newby James & Jane Orling Keith & Beth Page Karl & Diane Petersen John & Michelle Petterchak Donald & Mary Phillips David & Susan Pollmann Michael & Angela Pompian Raj & Akila Ramakrishnan Chris Reifschneider & Julie Hantman Judith Richardson Jeff & Susan Roach Elaine & Larry Robertson David Robertson & Orli Shaham Bob & Joy Rouse Charles & Andrea Royce Alexander & Nancy Rubin Alistair & Mindy Savides Mike & Carolyn Schenck Paul & Dolly Schroeder Alan & Judy Schultz

Tracy Schumacher Raymond & Lisa Scott Mike & Carie Shannahan Juli Shields Craig & Kate Siegel Raese Simpson Michael & Cindy Smith John & Alicia Soller Todd & Angela Spittal Kent Staley & Helen Brain Doug Stevick & Lisa D’Souza Brian Storey & Carla Nieman Robert & Kathy Tate

Lance & Jackie Thornton Anthony & Mildred Todd Betty Ruth Tomfohrde Diana Umali Arun Venkat & Deepa ArunJohn Vogl, D.D.S.Kenneth & Margery Wagner Brian & Nancy Walsh Christopher White & Lisa Kuehne James & Julie Wood Li Zhang & Xiyan Dong

Europe TourEurope TourEurope Tour

“Music expresses messages more

than words, and affects audience

members and young artists alike,

whether joining them together in

exultant jubilation or subduing grief.

It speaks to our very souls.”

KEVIN HONZ graduating senior – May 2014

The powerful effect of music on our young artists and audiences—

1537 Years of World-Class Music and Education

Class of 2015

Emma BaylisJosephine BuckleyThalia DimitriouAnnie DonnellRobin DurphyCassidi HonerShirley HwangCassandra KellerRebecca KurianAllyson LotzJanine NormanJocelyn Sanders

In-Kind Donations

BUSINESSESEdward JonesLambert St. Louis International AirportPreiss Claywood CleanersStallone’s Formal WearWashington University in St. Louis – Olin Business School5 Star Burgers801 Chop House97.1FM “Allman in the Morning”*Amigo’s Cantina MexicanBikram Yoga St. LouisBixby’s at the History MuseumBlanche M. Touhill Performing Arts CenterBravo! Cucina ItalianaBricktop’s RestaurantBrighton CollectiblesBrio Tuscan GrillButler’s PantryCafé AfftonCafé MadeleineCheesecake FactoryClark Academy of Irish DanceCOCACopying ConceptsCreve Coeur Racquet ClubDown Under Restaurant

Drury HotelsEdison TheatreEnterprise HoldingsFirst Watch RestaurantGarland WinesGianino’s Restaurant GroupGlam Chic Jewelry*Happy Tails, Inc.Hilton St. Louis FrontenacIbella BeadsImo’sJust Me ApparelKaldi’s CoffeeMary Kay*Michael’s Bar & GrillMidwest Valet ParkingMissouri Botanical GardenOccasional Cakes*Olympiad GymnasticsOpera Theatre St. LouisPasta HousePiccione PastryPilates + YogaPint Size BakeryPure Barre St. LouisRanging Rivers Water ParkRich & CharliesSam’s Steak HouseSchlafly BreweriesSchneithorst RestaurantSkip to My Lou, LLCSoccer MasterSoulard’s RestaurantSt. Louis Cathedral ConcertsSt. Louis SymphonyStages St. LouisStraub’s MarketsTed Drewes Frozen CustardTen Four Paper*The Daily Bread Bakery & CaféThe Magic HouseThe Sheldon

Union Station HotelWolf’s FlowersZydeco Blues Restaurant

INDIVIDUALSMelenie BroylesCorey Franklin – The Lowenbaum Partnership AnonymousDave and Laura BaylisBarbara and Howard BernerCharlotte BohlmannGreg and Melissa BohlmannLaura Bohlmann*Liam BrauerKathy Lawton BrownKaren CaineKathy ChamberlinJeff and Kimberly ColemanLee and Cher CurtisMegan and Richard DanielsSue FellingSuzanne GalvinJulie (Longenecker) Goette*Nancy GruneisenLinda HinshawSandra KellerChris KooFred KosteckiCatherine KrucylakBruce LaneBill LetchworthJennifer and Jim LordThomas and Gayle MaddenBill and Carol MattsonLibby and Todd McCandlessElizabeth Hogan McFarlandToni McMurphyTim MickelsonTom MomphardBill and Rene SandersAshley (Jones) Rivers*

Denys (Freyling) Schaeffer*Mike and Carie ShannahanDave ShueyDr. Marc SingerTodd and Angela SpittalLaurette SpringerBob SteenEmily (Dofter) Tallant*Sally (Harrington) Tharp*Cheryl TwillmannMichael VognildSandra WalkerJohn Powel Walsh

Matching Gifts

AppleBoeingBungeClorox Company FoundationEmersonGAP IncMasterCardMonsantoPfizerTeradataThomson ReutersUS Bank

* SLCC Alumn

“When I was 9 years old, I was

given a scholarship to sing with

the Children’s Choirs. I had barely

heard of Juilliard then. Now I plan

to study music there.”JORDAN, grade 8

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Friend – Up to $99

Krishnan & Amelia Anderson Mike & Callie Appelstein Dominic Arulsamy & Melanie Ongoa Hyo Sang Bae & Julia Sim Neil & Cheryl Bartnett George Behring Evelyn Bicknese Tim & Sue Bingaman Fred & Yvonne Boeckman Christopher & Anna Brandt Eric & Rebecca Brown Ronald & Adrienne Broyles David & Linda Burns Kent & Cindy Burreson Michael & Tracey Byrd Karen Caine Zachary & Whitney Cairns Matthew & Amanda Cashen David Chan & Sue Jen Anna & Gayle Chyu Stephen Clark & Nuviah Shirazi Harold Clifton Tim & Jennifer Cooper David & Karen Crow Richard & Megan Daniels Amy De La HuntBillie Derham Charlton & Flora Dimitriou Hari Diwakaran Elizabeth Dunkerley Daniel & Jackie Durphy Gary & Allison Englander Elmer Feldman Laura Feldman Sean & Bess Fitzmaurice Dan & Wendy Fraser Melody & John Frese, Jr.Jim & Laura Fuchs Jon & Torrie Garrett Wesley & Allison Gibbs Jim & Michelle Giles Michael & Susan Goldwasser Jim & Jennifer Goodman Clif & Barbara Greiner Paul & Stacey Griswold Byron & Jean Ann Hagen Steve & Linda Hanlon Daniel Harris & Kristen Ledbetter Joseph & Mary Catherine Hodes David & Jennifer Holmes Yingwen Huang & Min Yao

Russell & Josephine Jacobsmeyer Bob & Joni Kaiser Nazire Koc Nick & Margery Komninos Ann Konneker Paxson & Melissa Krause Geordie & Alyona Kroeger Chak Lattanand & Tiya Lim Leon & Carol Ledbetter Soon Jong Lee Thomas & Rebecca Leek Rosalie Lindsay Mark & Kimberly Linneman Carl & Carole Lotz Herluf & Cynthia Lund Doug & Kary Mangers Andy & Patti Matthys-Pearce Charissa Mayes John & Clemencia Mazuski Duncan McArthur & Lisa CarpenterConnie McNutt Bernardo Meza & Ana Cristina Martinez Mary Millar Grace Neal Robert & Cynthia Neely Kathy & William Norman Tom & Kim Pappas Dennis & Marnie Parr Trent & Heather Patterson Faith Paul Melissa Payton Milton Perko Matt & Emily Pikaard Regina Pratt Martha Green QuirkRipley, Elizabeth & Greta Rasmus Michael Rubin Sandra Rupert-Long James & Kristin Schieffer Frank & Barb Schlueter Kathleen Schmidt Richard & Kathleen Schneller Arnold & Thelma Schrier Peter & Catherine Shawki Kim & Scott Shivers James & Carmen Sorbello John & Erica Spangler John & Colleen Stein John & Lisa Steuby Sean & Kim Stewart Charles Stucke

Liza Sullivan Connie & David Tan David & Diane Thomas Melissa & Richard Trippeer Robert & Katherine Tychsen Tim & Ronda Wahl Danielle Wallis John & Julie Wehling John & Rosalynde Welch William Winders Jr.Ted & Angie Wohlfarth Danny & Sherry Wolk Colleen Wyss Liangwu Xu & Guoyan Zhao

BUILDING CHARACTER

Joy

Inclusion

Leadership

Excellence

Community

Achievement

Respect

Creativity

Patience

Kindness

Imagination

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs2842 N. Ballas Road

St. Louis, MO 63131-2311

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DIRECTORSBarbara Berner Artistic Director

Belinda Burnworth Adrienne BroylesWhitney CairnsKaren KaibelDr. Marci MajorElizabeth Hogan McFarlandBrian ParrishEmily Pikaard

ACCOMPANISTSBillie Derham Michael FrazierMichael HerronJulia MatthewsRuth PriceKathy SchnellerRuth StithDiana Umali

ENSEMBLE ASSISTANTSJill ClarkDanielle FeinsteinHeather HamiltonMichael HerronLauren HonzAndrea LairAmy LindsayHelen MorrisKatie ProebstingKayla SchiedlerCarrie Walther

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFBarbara Berner Artistic Director & CEO

Elizabeth Hogan McFarland Deputy Director

Tim Mickelson Director Of Development

Heather McKenzie Patterson Choir Manager

Kathy Chamberlin Office Manager

Julie Schroeder Alumni & Volunteer Coordinator

Gina Bauman Accountant

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDeborah Grossman President

Dave BaylisBarbara BernerCharlotte BohlmannKathy Lawton BrownEugene CunninghamSuzanne GalvinCharles T. GoodenChris KooFred KosteckiAmy KramerBruce LaneLibby McCandlessToni McMurphyDave ShueyBob SteenDana Walker Tucker

ARTISTIC STAFF & BOARD

inging makes my whole body smile! – VALLETTA, grade 3

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