MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS INC

What MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS INC does

Madison Youth Choirs Inc (MYC) is a Wisconsin-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 23-7396580) founded in 2003 through the merger of Madison Boychoir and Madison Children's Choir. The organization provides comprehensive choral music education to youth ages 7-18 in the Madison metropolitan area, operating 11 distinct ensembles organized by voice type and age/grade — introductory choirs (Tallis, Colla Voce) for ages 7-10 and performing choirs (Choraliers, Con Gioia, Capriccio, Cantilena, Cantabile for she/they voices; Purcell, Britten, Holst, Ragazzi for he/they voices) spanning grades 2-12. Programming is supplemented by summer clinics (Solo Singing, Music Theory, A Capella Arranging, Future Educators/Leadership Institute), individual vocal coaching, and the community-wide Big Sing event. MYC serves more than 1,000 young singers annually, reaches over 20,000 audience members, and claims to touch the lives of over 29,000 people in the community each year.

MYC operates from its permanent home, MYArts, at 1055 E Mifflin St in Madison, with additional concert venues in Middleton and Verona. Its artistic staff comprises conductors, introductory choir instructors, collaborative pianists, artists-in-residence, and artistic associates led by Artistic Director Michael Ross (in role since 2003) and Executive Director Lynn Hembel. MYC serves as the official children's choir of Madison Opera and maintains core collaborative relationships with Madison Symphony Orchestra, Opera for the Young, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

MYC's revenue model is a nonprofit hybrid: tuition ($225 per introductory choir session) covers only a small percentage of expenses, with the remainder funded by individual donations, foundation and corporate grants (Courtier, Frautschi, Rowland, Endres, Dane Arts, MG&E Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, NEA), ticket sales ($10 adult, $5 youth), and planned giving through the MYC Legacy Society. Marketing and distribution run through the MYC website, social media (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters via Robly, and community events. MYC holds Platinum Status through Candid (top 0.5% of 1.8M nonprofits) and a 100% rating on Charity Navigator.

Name

MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS INC

Legal name

Madison Youth Choirs Inc

Website

https://madisonyouthchoirs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madison Youth Choirs is a Madison, Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that delivers voice-type-organized choral music education to more than 1,000 youth ages 7-18 annually, supported by tuition, donations, and foundation grants.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and enrollment fees: Tuition covers a small percentage of MYC's expenses. Introductory choir sessions cost $225 per session. Need-based financial assistance is available.
2. Individual donations and annual campaign: Individual donors contribute to the annual campaign. A Friends & Donors list is maintained from July 1 to May 28 each year.
3. Foundation and corporate grants/sponsorships: Season sponsors include The Courtier Foundation, W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, Endres Mfg. Co. Foundation, Dane Arts, Madison Gas and Electric Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, National Endowment for the Arts, Kiwanis Club Downtown Madison, and others.
4. Ticket sales: Concert tickets are sold at $10 for adults and $5 for youth under 18. Alumni and music educators receive one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door.
5. Planned giving and legacy gifts: The MYC Legacy Society recognizes individuals who name MYC as beneficiary of a planned gift. The organization accepts bequests, planned gifts, and estate planning arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madison Youth Choirs delivers ensemble-based choral music education to youth ages 7-18 through a tiered system of introductory choirs and performing choirs organized by voice type, supplemented by summer clinics, vocal coaching, need-based tuition assistance, and ticketed concert performances. The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, monetizing primarily through tuition, individual donations, foundation and corporate grants/sponsorships, planned giving, and concert ticket sales while providing collaborative performances with Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera, and other regional arts organizations.

Product overview

Madison Youth Choirs (MYC) is a non-profit youth choral organization offering a comprehensive music education program through multiple ensemble-based products. The organization operates a single integrated program with multiple choir levels organized by age, gender (voice type), and skill level. Introductory choirs (Tallis, Colla Voce) serve ages 7-10, while performing choirs (Choraliers, Con Gioia, Capriccio, Cantilena, Cantabile for she/they; Purcell, Britten, Holst, Ragazzi for he/they) serve grades 2-12. Summer programming includes specialized clinics (Solo Singing, Music Theory, A Capella Arranging, Leadership Institute), vocal coaching, tuition assistance, and community events like The Big Sing. All programs culminate in concert performances including Winter and Spring series plus collaborative events with partner arts organizations.

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Products and services

• Introductory Choirs (Tallis and Colla Voce) Introductory ensembles for ages 7-10 (Tallis he/they, Colla Voce she/they) providing the first step in musical expression, exploring vocal technique, music theory, and rehearsal skills in a small class environment.
• Performing Choirs (she/they track: Choraliers, Con Gioia, Capriccio, Cantilena, Cantabile) She/they performing choirs spanning grades 2-12: Choraliers (grades 2-5), Con Gioia (grades 5-8), Capriccio (grades 7-9), Cantilena (grades 8-12), and Cantabile (grades 10-12), offering progressive voice-specific instruction and ensemble experience from elementary through senior high school.
• Performing Choirs (he/they track: Purcell, Britten, Holst, Ragazzi) He/they performing choirs spanning grades 2-12: Purcell (grades 2-7), Britten (grades 5-8), Holst (grades 7-10), and Ragazzi (grades 9-12), providing progressive voice-specific instruction and ensemble experience for young male singers through senior high school.
• Summer Introductory Choirs Week-long summer sessions for ages 7 through rising 5th graders exploring vocal technique, music theory, and rehearsal skills in a camp-style format.
• Summer Choir (Elementary) Two-week summer choir program for rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who have already participated in an MYC choir.
• Summer Choir (Middle School) Two-week intensive summer choir program for rising 6th graders through rising 9th graders.
• Solo Singing Experience Summer program for rising 7th graders through graduated seniors focused on solo singing, piece selection, and performance confidence without private lessons.
• Music Theory Summer class for rising 9th graders through graduated seniors refining knowledge of musical notation, chords, and forms.
• A Cappella Singing & Arranging Two-week summer program led by MYC alum Simon Johnson teaching a cappella singing techniques and arranging for rising 8th-12th graders.
• Future Educators / Leadership Institute Summer program for rising 11th graders through college-age students interested in music education or education studies.
• Concert Performances (Winter and Spring Concert Series; collaborative performances) Regular concert series including Winter Concert Series and Spring Concert Series, plus collaborative performances with Madison Opera, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Opera for the Young, and other regional arts organizations.
• The Big Sing Free community-wide singing experience led by guest artists including Tamera and Leotha Stanley of Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, offering intergenerational participation in gospel music and community singing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 1,000 young people ages 7-18 annually
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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Madison Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Regular collaboration with MSO including annual Christmas concerts, special performances, and MSO's Centennial Festival Weekend. MYC choirs (Purcell, Britten, Holst, Cantabile, Ragazzi) join MSO, Madison Symphony Chorus, and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir for major performances.
• Madison OperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYC serves as the official children's choir of Madison Opera, performing in productions such as La Boheme. Multi-performance collaborations at Overture Center for the Arts.
• Opera for the YoungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration with touring opera company. MYC staff members (Vincent Fuh, Scott Gendel) participate as performers and music directors with the organization.
• Wisconsin Chamber OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative performances including A Charlie Brown Christmas with local band Mr. Chair at The Orpheum Theater.
• Mt. Zion Youth Choir and Mt. Zion Gospel ChoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collaboration including The Big Sing event led by Tamera and Leotha Stanley. Mt. Zion Gospel Choir singers join MSO Christmas concerts with MYC.
• Madison Choral ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal choral organization with shared artistic staff (Scott Gendel, Marie McManama as founding member).
• Madison Bach MusiciansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal baroque music ensemble with collaborative relationship for musical performances.
• The Road HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collaboration focused on breaking down barriers to music education.
• Hmong Language & Culture Enrichment ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural program collaboration reflecting MYC's commitment to serving diverse community and breaking down perceptual barriers to music education.
• Carnegie Hall Weill Music InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret Jenks is a regular presenter for Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute, working with Music Educator Workshops, Link Up, Play USA, and Musical Explorers programs. Thomas Cabaniss helped create The Lullaby Project at Carnegie Hall.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Children's Chorus: National Children's Chorus provides advanced choral training for young singers across multiple U.S. cities, with auditioned ensembles and high-profile concert programming. Comparable in mission and tiered ensemble structure, though its multi-city satellite model contrasts with MYC's single-region concentration.
• San Francisco Girls Chorus: San Francisco Girls Chorus operates a comprehensive training and performance program with multiple levels of choral ensembles and collaborations with major orchestras. Directly comparable in mission, age range served, and ensemble-based education model.
• Young People's Chorus of New York City: Young People's Chorus of NYC is a nationally recognized youth choral organization with multiple ensemble levels, satellite programs, and a strong national profile. Directly comparable as a youth choir nonprofit with structured curriculum and performance partnerships; MYC staff artist-in-residence Asher Blank is an alumnus.
• Boston Children's Chorus: Boston Children's Chorus provides comprehensive choral music education and performance opportunities for youth, with multiple ensemble levels and partnerships with professional orchestras and opera companies. Closely matches MYC's programmatic model and nonprofit structure.
• Pacific Boychoir: Pacific Boychoir is a youth choral education organization offering treble-voice training with multiple levels and touring performances. Directly comparable as a youth choir nonprofit with structured ensemble levels for changing-voice and pre-change boys, paralleling MYC's Purcell/Britten/Holst/Ragazzi tier.
• Chicago Children's Choir: Chicago Children's Choir is a comprehensive youth choral education nonprofit serving thousands of students across multiple ensembles organized by age and voice type. Directly comparable to MYC in mission, organizational structure (nonprofit with introductory through advanced performing choirs), and community impact model.
• Los Angeles Children's Chorus: Los Angeles Children's Chorus provides tiered choral training and concert performances for youth ages 6-18, with multiple ensembles and touring performances. Closely mirrors MYC's age-range, ensemble structure, and nonprofit performing-arts-education model.

Regional players

• Indianapolis Children's Choir: Indianapolis Children's Choir is a Midwest-based youth choral nonprofit providing comprehensive ensemble-based training and community programming. Operates in a different metro from MYC but with highly comparable structure, mission, and nonprofit youth-arts-education model.
• Greater Milwaukee Children's Choir: Greater Milwaukee Children's Choir serves Wisconsin youth with comprehensive choral education, multiple ensemble levels, and performance programming. A nearby Wisconsin-based peer with highly comparable mission, though it does not directly compete in MYC's Madison metro territory.
• Minnesota Boychoir: Minnesota Boychoir provides choral training and performance opportunities for boys and young men in multiple ensemble levels, including treble and changing-voice choirs. Comparable to MYC's boys' ensembles (Purcell, Britten, Holst, Ragazzi) in mission and structure, but serving a different Upper Midwest metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mycchoirs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/madisonyouthchoirs
• Facebookfacebook.com/MadisonYouthChoirs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mycchoirs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madison-youth-choirs-inc

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Profiles5 records

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