Voices

What Voices does

Voices (formerly Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Chorus, later Chapel Hill Community Chorus, now VoicesChapelHill) is a member-governed, nonprofit community chorus founded in 1981 and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The organization operates three auditioned or semi-auditioned ensembles: a 120+ voice symphonic chorus (Voices), a select 16-32 member a cappella chamber choir (Cantari, est. 2006), and a non-auditioned ~60-member summer chorus (Summer Voices, est. 2011). Voices presents two major ticketed concert programs per year (December and May) with orchestral accompaniment and professional soloists, plus occasional summer performances or international tours, under the artistic direction of Dr. Stephen Futrell (DMA, University of Missouri-Kansas City), who also serves as Director of Choral Activities at Elon University.

The organization's product surface is built around live choral performance with contracted instrumentalists and soloists, and the technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress website, Facebook page, RSS feed, and email newsletter serve marketing and ticketing functions, with no proprietary software, AI, or digital product disclosed. Operational logistics rely on community partnerships — St. Thomas More Catholic Church hosts weekly rehearsals, and UNC Chapel Hill campus venues host performances.

Voices' business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack with four streams: (1) membership dues paid per semester by singing members ($120 for Voices only, $150 for Voices plus Cantari, $75 for students, $50 for Summer Voices), (2) concert ticket sales to the general public, (3) individual donations and planned giving/bequests, and (4) corporate/community sponsorships (Hecht, Kings Mill Wealth, Hyatt, Adobe, Vietri, McCrystal Law, WholeHealth Partners, Chapel Hill Tennis Club, and others) plus grants from the Orange County Arts Commission, Strowd Roses, and Mary Duke Biddle Foundations. Leadership is provided by a Board of Directors (President Mel Huey, Treasurer Sarah Lee, plus 10 additional chairs/directors) working alongside the Artistic Director; the organization employs 1-10 paid staff augmented by volunteer board governance. No external ownership, parent company, or institutional investor exists.

Name

Voices

Legal name

Voices

Website

https://voiceschapelhill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Voices is a member-governed nonprofit community chorus in Chapel Hill, NC, founded in 1981, operating a 120-voice symphonic chorus, a 16-32 member select chamber choir (Cantari), and a 60-member summer chorus (Summer Voices), serving Triangle-area amateur singers through two annual ticketed concerts with orchestral accompaniment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Choral Arts / Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Community choral performances
• Auditioned symphonic chorus
• Chamber choir ensemble
• Nonprofit arts organization
• Ticketed concert programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapel Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Voices accepts donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and through planned giving/bequest programs. Donations support current season, instrumentalists, soloists, venue rentals, and scholarships.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from concert ticket sales to the general public attending performances in December and May.
3. Membership Dues: Singing members pay dues per semester: $120 for Voices only, $150 for Voices and Cantari, $75 for students. Summer chorus is $50 ($25 students). Includes music packet cost.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support concerts at various levels, helping pay for venues, local musicians, and providing 'pay what you can' access options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Voices is a member-governed nonprofit community choral organization that offers auditioned ensemble participation and public concert performances. It fields three ensembles—a 120+ voice symphonic chorus, the 16–32 member Cantari chamber choir, and a non-auditioned Summer Voices chorus—and produces two major ticketed concert programs each year (December and May) with professional orchestral accompaniment, vocal soloists, and contracted instrumentalists, under artistic director Dr. Stephen A. Futrell.

Product overview

Voices is a community choral organization offering three distinct ensemble products: the main Voices chorus (120+ voices), the select Cantari chamber ensemble (16-32 members), and the non-auditioned Summer Voices chorus. The organization presents two major concert programs annually with orchestral accompaniment, along with occasional summer performances or international tours. All ensembles operate under the artistic direction of Dr. Stephen Futrell, with the mission of fostering choral music excellence and enriching the Triangle community through diverse repertoire spanning classical to modern periods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voices (Main Symphonic Chorus) Auditioned symphonic chorus of 120+ voices presenting two major concert programs per year (December and May) with orchestral accompaniment, under artistic director Dr. Stephen A. Futrell; intended for adult singers in the Triangle region who audition to join.
• Cantari Chamber Choir Select chamber choir ensemble of 16–32 members performing mostly a cappella music chosen by the artistic director; members also sing in the larger Voices chorus and present their own pieces at concerts.
• Summer Voices Chorus Non-audition summer chorus of approximately 60 members performing theme-based concerts typically featuring guest performers such as dancers, musicians, and actors.
• Ticketed Concert Performances Ticketed public concert programs presented twice a year (December and May), with occasional summer concerts or international tours, featuring orchestral accompaniment, vocal soloists, and unique instrumentalists; open to the general public.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orange County Arts CommissioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary funder and supporter of Voices programs. Provides grant funding to support the organization's musical programming and community outreach efforts.
• St. Thomas More Catholic ChurchcoreOthersHosts weekly rehearsals in Parish Hall at 940 Carmichael St. Has been generous in hosting Voices for many years.
• University Methodist ChurchminorOthersOccasional rehearsal venue in addition to St. Thomas More. Also hosted performances.
• Elon UniversityminorOthersConductor Dr. Stephen Futrell serves as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Elon University.
• Chapel Hill Tennis ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting Voices concerts.
• Kings Mill Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting Voices concerts.
• McCrystal LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level sponsor supporting Voices concerts.
• WholeHealthPartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level sponsor supporting Voices concerts.
• Triangle SingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional choral organization partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/voicesch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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