What Master Chorale does

The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC) is a fully professional, independent vocal ensemble founded in 1964 and based in Los Angeles, California. It performs primarily at Walt Disney Concert Hall as a co-resident ensemble alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The organization presents a season-based subscription model (Full Series, Griffin Classic Series, Design-Your-Your-Own Series) supplemented by single tickets, group sales, and touring productions, and it operates a portfolio of education programs including Youth Chorus LA, Voices Within, Oratorio Project, and the High School Choir Festival serving approximately 1,300 students annually. Its repertoire spans classical choral masterworks and contemporary commissions, with a stated commitment to reserve at least 50% of each season for works by composers from historically excluded groups and an active 25 in 5 Commission Program inviting 25 composers to create new works over five seasons.

LAMC generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit model: ticket sales at prices ranging from $59 to $179 by seating section, individual donations structured across tiers from a $99 Friends of the Master Chorale membership to a $100,000+ Leadership Circle, institutional and government funding (Perenchio Foundation at $1M+, NEA, LA County Department of Arts and Culture), corporate sponsorship (including AmaWaterways as Official River Cruise Line), planned giving via the Roger Wagner Society (partnered with The Music Center Foundation), and annual gala fundraising with table sponsorships ranging from $1,500 to $60,000. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Walt Disney Concert Hall box office, online ticketing, and group sales, with Opus3 Artists exclusively representing the ensemble for international touring and guest-appearance bookings. The ensemble has won two GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance and earned the Michael Korn Founders Award from Chorus America.

Name

Master Chorale

Legal name

Los Angeles Master Chorale Association

Website

https://lamasterchorale.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Los Angeles Master Chorale is a 501(c)(3) professional choral ensemble founded in 1964 that performs subscription concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, commissions new choral works, runs youth education programs, and funds operations through ticket sales, individual donations, institutional grants, and gala events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Choral Arts

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Professional choral performances
• Choral education programs
• Subscription concert series
• Live classical music
• Choir ensemble performances

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert Tickets: Revenue from season subscriptions and single ticket sales at Walt Disney Concert Hall with tiered pricing based on seating section
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individual donors through annual fund, Leadership Circle ($100,000+), Artistic Director's Circle ($50,000-$99,999), and other tiers starting at $99/year
3. Corporate and Institutional Giving: Foundation, corporate, and government support including Perenchio Foundation, NEA, LA County Department of Arts and Culture, AmaWaterways partnership
4. Planned Giving: Roger Wagner Society endowment and planned gift program partnered with Music Center Foundation
5. Gala Events: Annual fundraising gala with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,500 to $60,000 table sponsorships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Los Angeles Master Chorale performs professional choral concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall through season subscription series and single-ticket sales, complemented by choral education programs (Youth Chorus LA, Voices Within, Oratorio Project, High School Choir Festival), commercial recordings, and international touring productions. The ensemble is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by ticket revenue, individual donations, institutional giving, foundation and government grants, and an annual gala fundraiser.

Product overview

The Los Angeles Master Chorale is a professional choral ensemble performing at Walt Disney Concert Hall, offering live concert performances, education programs, recordings, and touring productions. The core offering consists of subscription concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall supplemented by the Youth Chorus LA education program and community engagement initiatives including Voices Within, the Oratorio Project, and High School Choir Festival. The organization also produces commercial recordings and international touring productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Chorus LA: Youth chorus program of the Los Angeles Master Chorale serving young singers
• Roger Wagner Society
• Friends of the LA Master Chorale
• 25 in 5 Commission Program

Products and services

• Los Angeles Master Chorale Concerts Professional choral performances by the GRAMMY Award-winning Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring classical and contemporary repertoire across a season of subscription and single-ticket concerts.
• Season Subscription Series Subscription packages offering Full Series (6 concerts), Griffin Classic Series (4 concerts), and Design-Your-Own Series (3-5 concerts) with subscriber benefits including best seats, free exchanges, exclusive dress rehearsal access, and a 10% discount on additional single tickets.
• Youth Chorus LA Youth choral education program providing young singers with training and performance opportunities through the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
• Voices Within In-school residency program for 5th graders that guides children in writing and singing original songs connected to subjects they are learning in school, serving students in LA-area schools including underserved communities.
• Oratorio Project 20-week residency program for 9th-12th graders teaching students to write lyrics and music to an original libretto performed for the public.
• High School Choir Festival Annual festival connecting nearly 1,000 students from across Los Angeles County to learn music and rehearse songs, culminating in a grand performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
• Commercial Recordings Commercial recordings and albums by the Los Angeles Master Chorale available for purchase, including Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning works.
• International Touring Productions International touring productions including the acclaimed Lagrime di San Pietro directed by Peter Sellars, which has performed at venues including the Salzburg Festival and reached audiences in over 100 countries, booked exclusively through Opus3 Artists.
• Friends of the LA Master Chorale Membership Annual membership program providing exclusive benefits, special invitations, and behind-the-scenes opportunities for donors, with tiers starting at $99/year up to the Leadership Circle at $100,000+.
• Sound Waves Immersive Concert Immersive sound bath concert experience at Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring world premieres by Hyowon Woo and Marques L. A. Garrett alongside works by Reena Esmail and Eric Whitacre, blending meditation, visual art, and spatial sound for wellness-focused audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two GRAMMY Awards for Best Choral Performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Eric WhitacreflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2027Grammy-winning composer conducting West Coast premiere of Eternity in an Hour with live electronics and signature choral writing
• Le Concert d'AstréeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2026Groundbreaking collaboration between Master Chorale and one of the world's great Baroque ensembles for Handel's Messiah, led by Emmanuelle Haïm
• National Chorus of KoreaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2026First-ever partnership performing together at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Building Bridges concert - a choral match spanning two continents with over 100 combined singers
• Peter SellarsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Legendary director created Lagrime di San Pietro production, described as 'mind-blowing' and 'overwhelmingly emotional' - toured globally to critical acclaim
• Opus3 ArtistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusively represented by Opus3 Artists for touring and guest appearance bookings
• AmaWaterwaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial River Cruise Line of the Los Angeles Master Chorale - corporate sponsor and official partner
• Anne Akiko MeyersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally acclaimed violinist with Grammy nominations, collaborated on albums Mysterium and Beloved, performing at 2027 concert
• The Music Center FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in secure investment and stewardship of Roger Wagner Society planned gifts and endowments

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Philharmonic: Co-resident institution at Walt Disney Concert Hall and frequent artistic partner. Not a direct choral competitor but the dominant LA classical institution sharing donor, venue, and audience relationships with LAMC.

Direct peers

• Chanticleer: San Francisco-based Grammy-winning professional vocal ensemble, regarded as one of the premier choral groups in the US. Closely comparable professional chamber-choir model with touring and recording portfolio.
• The Sixteen: UK-based professional choir and orchestra founded by Harry Christophers, recognized globally for choral excellence and recordings. Comparable scale, professional ensemble structure, and international touring reach.
• The Crossing: Philadelphia-based professional chamber choir under Donald Nally, multiple Grammy winner specializing in contemporary commissions. Direct peer in commissioning-driven, contemporary-focused professional choral model with international touring profile.
• New York Choral Society: New York-based professional symphonic chorus performing masterworks with major orchestras. Comparable scale and subscription-driven professional chorus model, though more orchestra-coupled than LAMC.
• Phoenix Chorale: Grammy-winning professional chamber choir based in Phoenix, Arizona. Comparable mid-sized professional ensemble model with contemporary commissioning emphasis.
• Pacific Chorale: Southern California-based professional chorus performing masterworks and contemporary commissions. Most direct geographic competitor and structural peer to LA Master Chorale in terms of professional choral ensemble operating model.
• Tenebrae Choir: UK-based professional choir under Nigel Short with significant international touring and Grammy-nominated recordings. Direct peer in elite professional choral category with comparable repertoire ambition.
• Kansas City Chorale: Mid-sized American professional chorus and Grammy winner under Charles Bruffy, comparable in scale, repertoire range, and recording profile to LA Master Chorale.
• Conspirare: Austin, Texas-based professional choral ensemble led by Craig Hella Johnson, Grammy-winning for Best Choral Performance. Comparable professional ensemble model with strong commissioning practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lamasterchorale
• Facebookfacebook.com/LAMasterChorale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-angeles-master-chorale

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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