IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area | Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc.

17 Oct Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc.

Posted at 18:04h in 2021, Arts, Culture & History, Nonprofits by artdesigngirl@icloud.com

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Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Pump Up the Volume: Building Confidence with Reliable Sound Equipment

Grant Year: 2021 | Focus Area: Arts, Culture & History | Grant Amount: $101,820 | Grant Status: Complete

The Pensacola Children's Chorus began in 1990 when Susan and Allen Pote were appointed as leaders of the children's chorus of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Interest to participate grew quickly, and over the past 30 years, what was once just one choir has expanded to ten choirs. Presently, Pensacola Children’s Chorus typically serves nearly 300 singers annually in grades 1-12. In recent years, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has produced many notable alumni and performed for sitting presidents and in illustrious concert halls across the United States and around the world. For over 30 years, the Pensacola Children's Chorus (PCC) has used the performing arts to equip young people with the tools and skills they need to realize their potential and achieve success at every stage in life. PCC’s portfolio has expanded to include regular summer camps, student leadership programs, community outreach and educational partnerships. PCC strives to fulfill its mission to foster the personal and social growth of its members and engage the community through inspirational musical experiences.

Project Description

The absence of sound-related issues empowers an audience member to focus solely on what is happening on stage. With PCC in mind, this allows parents, grandparents, friends, and community members alike to concentrate on the young talent materializing before their eyes and take pride in the depth of artistic talent that exists in the Pensacola Bay area. Patrons buy tickets for an experience which transports their minds from the issues of the day to the metaphysical world of art. The experience is expected to be enjoyable and of high quality. At the same time, on-stage performers hope to gain something from these performances. Performers, young and old, feel proud of and validated by public presentation of their craft. PCC's local and regional audience will also greatly benefit from this project. Of the 26,000 individuals who attend performances each year, 98% reside in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The population who will most directly benefit from this project are the members of the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Averaging 275 singers each season, 95% reside in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

Community Impact

A Higher Education Home’s purposefully designed space will improve access to and the chance for success in higher education for students in foster care and alternative living environments through providing a home with supportive services and scholarships so that they may succeed in college and life. The students will feel cared for while realizing the more extensive network of supporters providing for and cheering on their success. This Home is modeled after successful implementations of the program in neighboring counties in Alabama, who boast of successful college graduates who are gainfully employed and living independently as a result of the program participation. These EFK Higher Education graduates work in various fields, including business, nursing, music ministry, fine arts, and communications. This Higher Education Home program often provides the first opportunity for these youth to live normal lives, and when they finish college they have a changed, improved sense of self. Funding for the Home in Escambia County will change the trajectory of these students’ lives.

17 Oct Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc.

Pump Up the Volume: Building Confidence with Reliable Sound Equipment

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