Every Voice Choirs, Inc

What Every Voice Choirs, Inc does

Every Voice Choirs, Inc (EVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit choral music education organization founded in 2012 and headquartered at Columbia University Teachers College in New York City. The organization delivers inclusive, multi-tier choral training to young singers ages 7-17, structured around no-audition core choirs (Kids Choir ages 7-10 and Youth Choir ages 11-17), an auditioned Concert Choir (ages 11-18), the VoiceAbility inclusive program for children with and without disabilities, the free Intergenerational Choir, the alumni-facing Generations Choir, a Vocal Technique Across Genres online class, and a Summer Voice Class. Programming is delivered in person at partner venues across NYC (The Riverside Church, Union Theological Seminary, Cooke School and Institute, Hunter Elementary School, The Forum at Columbia) and online via Zoom.

The organization's core product is a structured pedagogy of healthy vocal technique and musicianship that emphasizes student-centered teaching, original student songwriting, and social justice themes. EVC's "platform" is its instructor network — all leadership holds degrees from Columbia University Teachers College or peer institutions, supported by graduate interns, board-certified music therapists, and Broadway-affiliated pianists (notably Alvin Hough, Jr. of The Lion King). Its technical infrastructure is operationally light: JotForm for registration, Zoom for remote instruction, Eventbrite for ticketing, and PayPal/Venmo/Zelle for donations — with no proprietary software or digital product.

EVC's business model combines program tuition (~$1,150/year per core choir participant plus a $40 registration fee), sliding-scale and free participation tiers (Intergenerational Choir free; Generations Choir $0-$250; Summer Voice Class $260), individual donations and sustaining patron monthly contributions, and institutional grants from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA Challenge America grant for VoiceAbility), West Harlem Development Corporation, and The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. Distribution is direct-to-family through self-serve website registration, with visibility driven by free community concerts, school partnerships, and recurring performances at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Hall. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Every Voice Choirs, Inc

Legal name

Every Voice Choirs, Inc

Website

https://everyvoicechoirs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Every Voice Choirs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit choral music education organization based at Columbia University Teachers College in NYC, serving children ages 7-17 through no-audition core choirs, an auditioned Concert Choir performing at Carnegie Hall, the inclusive VoiceAbility program, and free intergenerational offerings. Revenue combines tuition, grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Choral Music Education

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Voice Lessons (Vocal) (EDAMANAB)

Keywords

• Youth choral education
• Children's choir programs
• Inclusive music education
• Community arts education
• Vocal performance training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition for core programs (Kids Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Choir, VoiceAbility) at $1150/year plus $40 registration fee. Additional revenue from summer programs ($260 + $25 registration) and Generations Choir (sliding scale $0-$250).
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check. Monthly sustaining patron program. One-time spontaneous supporter donations. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Support from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, West Harlem Development Corporation, and The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Every Voice Choirs is a New York City-based nonprofit that delivers choral music education programs for children and youth ages 7-17, including no-audition core choirs (Kids Choir and Youth Choir), an auditioned advanced Concert Choir, the inclusive VoiceAbility program for children with and without disabilities, an Intergenerational Choir, and online vocal technique classes. Programming is delivered in person at partner venues across NYC and online via Zoom, supplemented by performances at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Merkin Hall.

Product overview

Every Voice Choirs operates as a multi-program choral music education organization offering a tiered structure of choir programs. The core offerings include the Every Voice Kids Choir (ages 7-10) and Every Voice Youth Choir (ages 11-17) as entry-level ensembles requiring no audition, alongside the auditioned Every Voice Concert Choir (ages 11-18) for advanced singers seeking professional performance opportunities. Specialized programs include EVC VoiceAbility for inclusive participation by children with and without disabilities, and the free EVC Intergenerational Choir for families singing together. Supplementary offerings include Vocal Technique Across Genres (online vocal instruction for audition prep and skill development) and Summer Voice Class (intensive summer program). All programs are based in New York City, with the Concert Choir performing at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Every Voice Kids Choir: Core choir ensemble for singers ages 7-10 learning foundations of healthy vocal technique
• Every Voice Youth Choir
• Every Voice Concert Choir
• EVC VoiceAbility
• Vocal Technique Across Genres
• EVC Intergenerational Choir
• EVC Generations
• EVC Cornerstone Intergenerational Choir

Products and services

• Every Voice Kids Choir
• Every Voice Youth Choir
• Every Voice Concert Choir
• EVC VoiceAbility
• Vocal Technique Across Genres
• EVC Intergenerational Choir
• EVC Generations Choir
• Summer Voice Class
• Event Bookings

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 young singers perform at annual spring concerts featuring multiple ensembles
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Columbia University Teachers CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVC is based at Columbia University Teachers College where Artistic Director Nicole Becker also directs the Teachers College Community Choir. Hosts graduate interns and provides academic connections.
• The Cecilia Chorus of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert Choir collaborates as guest artists in performances at Carnegie Hall including world premieres. Multiple performances scheduled with this adult choir.
• Cantori New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert Choir performs as guest artists with Cantori New York in holiday concerts and world premieres.
• Union Theological SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the EVC Intergenerational Choir at 121st & Broadway location. Partnership provides venue for community choir.
• Cooke School and InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for EVC VoiceAbility program at 1713 Madison Avenue location.
• The Riverside ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting Every Voice Kids and Youth Choir rehearsals at West 120th Street/Claremont Ave location.
• Hunter Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership hosting EVC choir programs for elementary students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Children's Choir: One of the largest and most established children's choirs in the U.S., serving thousands of students through neighborhood and concert choirs with a strong social-mission emphasis. Directly comparable in combining rigorous choral training with community access and inclusion.
• Pacific Boychoir Academy: Bay Area boys' choir providing rigorous choral training, music literacy, and performance opportunities. Comparable in mission and ensemble-based pedagogy, though differentiated by gender focus.
• Young People's Chorus of New York City: Founded in 1988, YPC is a NYC-based children's chorus serving ages 7-18 through auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles with prestigious performance partnerships. It is the most direct comparable to EVC in terms of NYC children's choral education, multi-tier ensemble structure, and high-profile NYC venue performances.
• San Francisco Girls Chorus: Bay Area nonprofit providing choral education and performance opportunities for girls and young women with multiple ensemble levels. Comparable in its tiered ensemble structure and commitment to performance excellence; differs in gender focus.
• Brooklyn Youth Chorus: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing choral education and performance opportunities to young singers across multiple ensemble levels. Operates a similar tiered model serving diverse NYC youth and is a directly comparable community-based children's choir.
• National Children's Chorus: Multi-city children's chorus with rigorous auditioned ensembles, premier venue performances, and comprehensive vocal training for young singers. Comparable to EVC's Concert Choir in its focus on performance excellence and classical choral repertoire, though geographically broader.
• Los Angeles Children's Chorus: LA-based children's chorus with rigorous training and high-profile concert performances serving young singers across multiple ensemble tiers. Comparable in serving as a pipeline for young vocal talent in a major U.S. metro.

Broad incumbents

• Interlochen Center for the Arts: Major arts education institution offering year-round and summer programs in choir, orchestra, and other performing arts for K-12 students. Operates at broader scale than EVC with both residential and day components, but covers overlapping choral education territory.
• Carnegie Hall National Youth Ensembles: Carnegie Hall runs National Youth Orchestra USA, NYO2, and other youth ensembles serving young classical musicians through auditioned programs. Comparable as a high-prestige platform for youth choral and instrumental performance; significantly broader institutional scope than EVC.

Others

• The Cecilia Chorus of New York: Adult choral ensemble based in NYC that partners with EVC for joint performances including world premieres at Carnegie Hall. Not a direct competitor (adult vs. children's choir) but a recurring collaboration partner that anchors EVC's marquee performance programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/everyvoicechoirs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everyvoicechoirs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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