The Choice is Yours

Your Donation:

See the different donation levels below.

As a donor to The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, you play a vital role in the performance, preservation and education of Afrocentric music traditions. The cost for providing this energetic, dynamic and encompassing music is significant. The Chorale sustains its activity through ticket and CD sales, touring, government and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships and individuals donors - like yourself. Giving is a personal commitment, and The Chorale provides you with the ability to direct your gift towards your area of interest.

AREAS OF INTEREST

General Operations

A gift to general operations allows The Chorale to direct funds to the area of greatest need.

Performance and Rehearsal

Many have said that ensemble members make the performance of works seem easy. Practice, practice, practice makes a perfect performance. Many government grants do not cover the cost of rehearsals, but rehearse we must.

$500 will cover one hour of rehearsal for The Chorale
$200 will tune the piano for a performance
$50 buys the score for one vocal performance piece

Outreach and Education

The Chorale is committed to educating the public on issues of African heritage, musical history and performance practice

$750 will pay for one school's grade 5 or 8 classes to participate in the Canaan Lan' Project; workbooks and teaching plans provided, in class visit from a chorale member, educational material and a school performance
$500 will train a Chorale member to go into classes and work with teachers and students on educational projects
$250 will pay for one class to attend a student matinee
$100 will pay for the production of educational materials to be used in one school
$25 will pay for an underprivileged student to attend a Chorale concert

Commissioning

This provides opportunities for composers working in the Afrocentric traditions to create music that will be performed by the Chorale.

For a $250 donation you can join the Commissioning Club. This club provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the creation of new works for The Chorale. Previous commissions have included Stewart Goodyear's "Go Down Death" and "The Crucifixion," and Chorale alumnus Charles Demuynck's Ah voltige mon amour, based on poetry by Haitian-Canadian poet Gérard Étienne.

Recording Angel

Recording ensures that people everywhere can have access to the work of The Chorale. It ensures the preservation of the important music we perform and extends the concert experience into your everyday life.

$2,000 rents the studio for recording
$1,000 covers the cost of post-production
$500 will cover the cost of additional musicians needed for a recording session
$150 pays for one singer's session at recording

DONATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Make your donation

We have created a donation/sponsorship structure modeled on the Nguzo Saba, the seven social & spiritual principles of Kwanzaa, reminding us to honour these principles.

Umoja (unity) up to $100

Charitable tax receipt
Listing in program honour list
Receive a copy of The Chorale's Newsletter
Advance notice of all concerts

Kujichagulia (self-determination) $100 to $249

All benefits of above, and
An invitation to The Chorale's CD launches and live sections of film recordings
Invitation to an open rehearsal

Ujima (collective work & responsibility) $250 to $499

All benefits of above, and
Invitation to a reception with The Chorale
Opportunity to direct your gift towards the commissioning club
Opportunity to participate in the Friends of The Chorale Cultural Vacation Program; join Brainerd and The Chorale on tour as they take the music to the world

Ujamaa (cooperative economics) $500 - $999

All benefits of above, and
Opportunity to bring two guests to an open rehearsal
Invitation to participate in a vocal warm-up with ensemble members

Nia (purpose) $1,000 - $4,999

All benefits of above, and
Poster autographed by The Chorale
Preferred seating at The Chorale's presentations

Kuumba (creativity) $5,000 and $9,999

All benefits of above, and
Two complimentary tickets to every Nathaniel Dett Chorale self-presentation
Dinner with Artistic Director
Maximum allowable tax receipt

Imani (faith) $10,000 and up

All benefits the above, and
Named recognition in one of the Chorale's presentations (this presentation made possible with the help of …)
Acknowledgement in press releases related to the event
Opportunity to host an event featuring The Chorale