VOX Femina Los Angeles

What VOX Femina Los Angeles does

VOX Femina Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional women's chorus founded in 1997 and headquartered in Culver City, California, currently in its 29th season (2025-2026). The chorus performs live choral music spanning classical to contemporary repertoire and operates as a commissioning platform for new works written for women's voices, with more than 50 commissions created in collaboration with 40+ composers, including participation in the ACDA Women's Commissioning Consortium. Beyond performance, the organization runs a portfolio of music education programs (Open Dress Rehearsal, Sing Out!, Radiant Voices Treble Choir Festival, Choral Scholar Program, and Curated Digital Concerts for classroom use) and produces digital content, merchandise, and touring civic-engagement programming such as the 2024 Suffrage Cantata tour with Northern Arizona University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: season subscriptions (premium $100, regular $63) and single-ticket sales via Arts People ticketing; tax-deductible donations at tiered levels (Conductors Circle $10,000+ down through entry-level giving) plus foundation and government grants from the Ahmanson Foundation, NEA, California Arts Council, and the LA Department of Arts & Culture, among others; branded merchandise ($14-$40.50 unit pricing) sold via an online storefront; and planned giving through the VOX Angelica legacy society. Distribution channels include direct ticketing, the merchandise e-commerce shop, school and education partnerships, and collaborative performances at established LA venues (Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, First Congregational Church of Los Angeles) as well as Carnegie Hall. Governance rests with a Board of Directors under Founding Artistic Director Dr. Iris S. Levine and Executive Director Rebecca Wink, with Associate Conductor Lori Marie Rios leading education-program music direction.

The competitive position rests on a singular commissioned-content library, an LA performing-arts ecosystem of co-marketing and joint programming partners (LA Philharmonic, LA Master Chorale, Colburn Orchestra, Gay Men's Chorus of LA, Trans Chorus of LA, CONTRA-TIEMPO, Holly Near), and brand credibility reinforced by a Carnegie Hall debut in June 2024 and the 2024 Margaret Hillis Award from Chorus America. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary software products, and no public revenue or headcount figures; customer concentration is moderate, driven primarily by grantor renewal risk rather than commercial customer dependency.

Name

VOX Femina Los Angeles

Legal name

VOX Femina Los Angeles

Website

https://voxfemina.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VOX Femina Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) professional women's chorus founded in 1997 in Culver City, California, performing live choral music, commissioning new works for women's voices, running music education programs for students, and generating revenue through subscriptions, donations, grants, merchandise, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Choral Music

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

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

• Women's chorus performances
• Choral music commissions
• Music education programs
• Performing arts nonprofit
• Choral subscription concerts

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Concert Tickets and Subscriptions: Revenue generated from ticket sales for subscription concerts and single tickets. Premium subscriptions cost $100 and include guaranteed seats and complimentary tickets; regular subscriptions cost $63.
2. Individual and Institutional Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals at various giving levels (Conductors Circle $10,000+, Fortissimo Altissimo $5,000-$9,999, Fortissimo $2,500-$4,999, Forte $1,000-$2,499, etc.) plus grants from foundations and government arts agencies.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats), accessories (mugs, water bottles), and bags. Items priced from $14 to $40.50.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Planned giving through the VOX Angelica legacy society, including bequests, charitable annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and IRA rollovers for donors 70.5 years or older.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VOX Femina Los Angeles is a professional women's chorus that performs live choral concerts, commissions new works for women's voices (50+ commissions with 40+ composers since 1997), and offers music education programs for K-12 students. Revenue is generated through season subscriptions and individual ticket sales, an online merchandise shop, individual and institutional donations, and planned giving through the VOX Angelica legacy society.

Product overview

VOX Femina Los Angeles is a women's chorus offering live concert performances with subscription packages, along with a portfolio of music education programs for students (Open Dress Rehearsal, Sing Out!, Radiant Voices Treble Choir Festival, Choral Scholar Program, and Curated Digital Concerts). The organization commissions new choral works for women's voices, operates a merchandise shop selling branded apparel and accessories, and provides philanthropy options including donations and planned giving through VOX Angelica. The 29th season features three subscription concerts: 'Where the Light Begins' (November 2025), 'CREATION: Her Hands Made the Stars' (March 2026), and 'I, Too, Sing America' (June 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Song Cycle: VOX's biennial bike-athon fundraiser, originally introduced in 2015 to hire the organization's first Executive Director. Participants cycle, run, or walk along the Ballona Creek Bike Path to raise funds.
• VOX Angelica

Products and services

• VOX Femina Los Angeles Main Chorus (Live Concert Performances) A professional women's chorus performing live choral concerts with three annual subscription concerts and additional collaborative performances, committed to commissioning new works and addressing issues affecting diverse women. For general arts audiences in the Los Angeles region.
• Concert Subscriptions (Premium and Regular) Season subscription packages offering guaranteed reserved seats for the annual three-concert series. Premium subscription ($100) includes complimentary tickets and exclusive event access; Regular subscription ($63) includes 10% savings on single tickets. For arts patrons and regular concert-goers.
• Open Dress Rehearsal Program Allows middle and high school students to experience VOX's final rehearsal before concerts, with interactive study guides and immersive artistic experiences. For K-12 music educators and student musicians.
• Sing Out! Collaborative Choir Program A 12-24 week collaborative choir program featuring creative workshops in singing, poetry, movement, and songwriting, culminating in a shared concert with participating schools. For K-12 schools and student musicians.
• Radiant Voices Treble Choir Festival Invites middle and high school treble choirs to perform and receive feedback from VOX's founding artistic director and associate conductor, with a short personalized clinic. For K-12 school choral programs.
• Choral Scholar Program Offers qualified high school SSAA singers (grades 10-12) the opportunity to rehearse and perform with VOX, including mentorship by the associate conductor for 12 weeks. For advanced high school choral students.
• Curated Digital Concerts Pre-recorded, themed choral concerts designed for classroom use, including downloadable study guides with discussion questions and teaching content. For K-12 classroom teachers and student musicians.
• Commissioned Choral Works Program VOX commissions new works for women's voices, having collaborated with 40 composers on over 50 commissions since founding, including participation in the ACDA Women's Commissioning Consortium. For composers, the choral community, and VOX's performing repertoire.
• VOX Femina Branded Merchandise Official VOX Femina branded merchandise including unisex hoodies ($40.50), zip hoodies ($39.50), t-shirts ($23-$31), long sleeves ($30.50), water bottles ($25.50-$30.50), mugs ($14), tote bags ($26), and baseball hats ($23). For fans, supporters, and concert-goers.
• Donations and Planned Giving (VOX Angelica) Tax-deductible donation options including one-time and recurring gifts, matching gift programs, IRA charitable rollovers, donor-advised fund gifts, and legacy gifts through the VOX Angelica legacy society (including bequests, charitable annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and IRA rollovers). For individual donors and estate planners.
• Song Cycle Bike-Athon Fundraiser Biennial bike-athon fundraiser where members cycle, run, or walk along the Ballona Creek Bike Path to raise funds for VOX's mission. For community supporters, donors, and fitness-minded participants.
• Virtual Concerts and Digital Content Pre-recorded virtual choir performances and themed digital concerts including Refugee, Classical VOX, And Justice for All, and Suffrage Cantata available for viewing and classroom use. For online audiences, remote supporters, and K-12 classrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carnegie Hall debut in June 2024 following 27th season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Northern Arizona UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Partnership for 'get out the vote' tour in October 2024, performing Andrea Ramsey's Suffrage Cantata to educate communities on women's suffrage history and inspire civic participation.
• University of Nevada, Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Partnership for 'get out the vote' tour performing Suffrage Cantata in Flagstaff and Las Vegas communities to educate on suffrage history and encourage voting.
• Los Angeles Philharmonic OrchestraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor performing arts collaboration with one of the world's leading orchestras, expanding VOX's reach to orchestral audiences.
• Los Angeles Master ChoraleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing artistic collaboration with LA's premier master chorale organization for joint performances and cultural programming.
• Colburn OrchestraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformances at Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, including VOX's Carnegie Hall preview concert and season performances.
• CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-disciplinary collaboration combining choral music with activist dance theater for socially conscious performances.
• Gay Men's Chorus of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration including performances such as O Fortuna from Carmina Burana as part of VOX's 20th anniversary season, and joint programming with a cappella group Aftershock.
• Trans Chorus of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LA's transgender choir, reflecting VOX's commitment to diversity and inclusion in choral music.
• The Orchid QuartetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional string quartet collaboration featured in performances including the Sing On! concert and other season programming.
• Holly NearflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with legendary singer-songwriter and activist Holly Near for the November 2018 concert 'Fired Up! Singing for Justice with Holly Near.'

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles: Identities-focused community chorus in Los Angeles and a named VOX collaboration partner (O Fortuna from Carmina Burana). Comparable mission, scale, and 501(c)(3) funding model, though organized around a different identity community.
• Los Angeles Master Chorale: LA's flagship professional choral ensemble and a named VOX collaborator. Closest geographic and segment peer, though mixed-voice rather than women's chorus, with a substantially larger budget and institutional backing.
• Seattle Pro Musica: Northwest-based professional mixed-voice choral organization that commissions new works and runs educational outreach. Comparable scale, nonprofit structure, and commissioning-led artistic identity.
• Trans Chorus of Los Angeles: LA-based community chorus and VOX partnership partner. Highly comparable operating model — community identity chorus, donation-funded, small staff — making it one of the closest direct peers in structure and scale.
• Sweet Honey in the Rock: Acclaimed Grammy-winning Black women's a cappella ensemble with a similar social-justice-oriented mission and decades-long reputation for combining artistic excellence with activism. Comparable programming philosophy and tour-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Philharmonic: Major orchestral institution and VOX's flagship collaboration partner. Not a choral peer; included because it is a recurring counterparty that defines the upper-bound scale and donor pool VOX engages within the LA classical music ecosystem.
• Chicago Symphony Chorus: Professional chorus affiliated with a top-tier American symphony orchestra. Substantially larger and more institutionally embedded than VOX, but operates the same choral-orchestral collaboration model and is the namesake of VOX's Margaret Hillis Award.

Regional players

• Anima - Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus (Adult Ensemble): Midwest-based treble/women's choir program with similar educational outreach structure and commissioning work. Comparable choral pedagogy but operates as a children's-chorus-affiliated program rather than a standalone women's professional ensemble.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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