North Atlanta Voices Inc
EIN: 84-4201303
Mission
North Atlanta Voices, is an opportunity for those seeking to engage with their community and cultivate their love of music and singing. Our chorus is an educational experience for both the chorus participants and audiences alike. Chorus participants are taught music theory, music history, and performance context of each piece as well as vocal technique at weekly rehearsals. At concerts, audiences get full immersion into the music by way of context provided by the artistic director. Concerts are engaging, entertaining and enlightening.
Notes from the nonprofit
We are now meeting in person (masked and vaxxed). We managed to retain many of our original singers and added several more despite having to sing with masks. People are starved for connection! We are increasing our concerts from 2-4 to continue to spread our mission of Educate. Create. Build Community. Our community of singers has grown from 19 singers at our inception in 2018 to 78 singers in the Spring Semester 2023.
Ruling year
2020
Executive Director
Ms Cheryl Logan
Artistic Director
Mr Lucas Tarrant
Main address
735 E Powderhorn Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342 USA
EIN
84-4201303
Arts education
Music
Vocal music
Population served
Adults
NTEE code
Music (A68)
Singing Choral (A6B)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
There is a lack of quality music education for members of the community who did not pursue music as a career. Growing up, most individuals develop a love of music in school or lessons, but most do not go on to pursue a career as it becomes just a love or hobby. Classical music and singing, especially, have created narrow-minded views of its accessibility. Additionally, in large metropolitan communities, there is a disconnect between its members. It is difficult, if not impossible, to connect with other members of your community if there is not a forced interaction at a regular gathering i.e. church, work, etc. There is a dire need for community building by way of other common interests. Also, in a technology-driven world, interpersonal skills are at a decline as the need to develop these skills becomes increasingly insignificant.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Outreach
Our aim is to make music accessible to all. Singers get full immersion into singing techniques, music theory, site reading while developing a strong sense of community within the choir. Members of the community get an education in classical choral pieces with the Artistic Director providing educational commentary about each piece and composer. A community connection is formed between the chorus and community members.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of paid seats filled for performances
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Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Community Outreach
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We were unable to perform in 2021 due to COVID. We did have one virtual performance that was donation based.
Hours of expertise provided
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Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Community Outreach
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
For the year 2022, we have had a surge in growth. To achieve and maintain this growth it has required more hours of expertise by our Artistic Director, Executive Director and Fundraising Advisor.
Total number of performances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Community Outreach
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars paid to artists
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Community Outreach
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of professional artists employed
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Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of open rehearsals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Outreach
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are aiming to break the stigma of classical music and singing accessibility. Additionally, we are allowing members of our disconnected community to connect through common interests like their love of music. As the pandemic raged on in 2021, the world became even more disconnected. Lucas Tarrant, Artistic Director/VP of Music, arranged for the chorus to rehearse weekly via virtual meetings and for interested singers to have Zoom voice lessons. The chorus recorded the beautiful melody, Sing Your Way Home, via Zoom during this period. Each singer, in their own home, recorded their voice part. All of the parts were blended, and the end product was exhilarating for the participants and the public who viewed our project. We were "together" again!
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
For music, expert artistic direction and education in the form of myriad resources including electronic learning resources, additional practice sessions, and individualized coaching.
For community, in addition to regular, weekly rehearsals, we also engage the community at local events and socials. Previous appearances include local businesses and farmers' markets.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization has grown quickly and has great retention rates. Our first season, we ended with 19 members. On the verge of the close of our second season, we have nearly 50 members. Additionally, we have strong reviews from our community and receive moral and fiscal support from some of the most prominent members.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have more than doubled in size even after being apart during the pandemic. Our concerts typically have a regular attendance of 150-300 depending on the venue. Members have expressed positive feelings about the group and in under two years we qualified for and received our 501(c)(3) determination. I think, by definition, achieving this determination is a landmark for our organization. Additionally, we have made classical music and singing accessible to all who are interested as we are non-auditioned.
Moving forward, our goal is to continue outreach and share music with the less fortunate members of our community who could not, otherwise, attend our concerts. Such venues may include retirement communities and women's shelters.
How we listen
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To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Financials
Financial data
North Atlanta Voices Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $9,650 |
| Program Services | $2,800 |
| Membership Dues | $11,000 |
| Special Events | $9,000 |
| Other Revenue | $1,200 |
| Total Revenue | $33,650 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $14,000 |
| Administration | $10,400 |
| Fundraising | $6,420 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $30,820 |
North Atlanta Voices Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,650 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $30,820 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
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| Net Assets | $2,830 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Executive Director
Ms Cheryl Logan
Cheryl, a native of Sandy Springs, attended Roanoke College in Virginia where she received a B.A. in Sociology. She lived in Vermont and North Carolina where she co-owned 2 businesses. Her role within those companies was logistics and ensuring the operation ran smoothly. She also spent over 2 decades working in veterinary hospitals where her main duties were nursing and practice management. Cheryl is co founder and Executive Director of North Atlanta Voices.
Artistic Director
Lucas Tarrant
Lucas has a rich history of music making both on stage and at the podium. He has conducted operas, musicals, and many choruses in varying degrees of skill. In addition to being the Artistic Director, he also maintains a private voice studio and is the music director for Dance It Off Musical Theatre Troupe.
Before moving to Atlanta 3 years ago, he resided in Oklahoma City where he attended the prestigious Oklahoma City University. At OCU, Lucas received his BM in Vocal Performance and Music Education and remained at OCU for his MM in Choral Conducting. He served as an adjunct music faculty member and conducted two university choirs. Although he loves choral music as a whole, his passion and and specialty is Russian Choral Music from the late 19th and early 20th century.
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North Atlanta Voices Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/06/2023
Board of directors data
Cheryl Logan
North Atlanta Voices, INC
Term: 2020 - 2024
Lucas Tarrant
North Atlanta Voices, INC
Term: 2020 - 2024
Carole Brown
Mercer, Partner, Retired
Stefanie Freinkel
Freelance Writer
Peggy Horn
Morneau Shepell
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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