2024-05-03T11:48:11-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 651131571 Fort Myers Symphonic Chorus Inc % Carla Sledge FORT 2392882535 6900 DANIELS PARKWAY STE 29 193 Fort Myers FL 339127513 Carla Elissa Sledge Treasurer 2024-05-03 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.mastersingersfm.com X X 114134 X 63061 25122 7495 3874 0 3374 920 2454 0 11208 113214 88475 1996 5465 29398 125334 -12120 196252 184132 196252 184132 196252 184132 196252 184132 X The Mission of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingerthe Mastersingers is to share significant choral works from classical composers as well as innovative new composers. On April 2 2023 the Mastersingers along with the Mastersingers Festival Orchestra performed Ralph Vaughn Williams' stirring "Cantata Dona Nobis Pacem." Grant Us Peace and Elaine Hagenberg's "Illuiminare" under the baton of artistic director Shannon Arnold. Cantata Dona Nobis Pacem" is a full dynamic piece using texts from the Mass and Scripture poems by Walt Whitman and other passages creating a musical plea for peace that is both challenging and inspiring. Elaine Hagenberg's "Illuminare" consisted of five movements using sacred Latin Greek and English tests taking listeners through a story of beauty and goodness that has been disrupted by darkness and confusion eventually finding peace. The Mastersingers were joined by the Intermezzo Choir and the City of Palms Youth Chorus conducted by Matthew Koller. Janet Carter was the Collaborative Pianist. Tickets were sold at a price $25 adult and $10 students. The Concert was performed at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs FL. 0 4675 On December 3 2023 the Mastersingers along with the Gulf Coast Symphony and other special guests performed its annual holiday musical celebration. The festive sounds of the season rang through the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall such as Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride a medley of music from Christmas movie classics to the Mannheim Steamroller Silent Night and much much more. This event is always a favorite for the whole family. 0 5000 On February 11 2023 The Mastersingers join the Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra for Vilvaldi's Gloria. Vilvaldi's Gloria is one of the most sacred and most uplifting choral works. It is a piece of high drama and hidden joy. The Concert was performed at Music and Arts Community Center in Fort Myers. Although it appeared to be a packed house both groups broke even. 0 0 The Chamber Chorus a smaller group of the Mastersingers often performs self-produced community concerts. The theme for 2023 was Joy Peace and Love. To that end the Chamber Chorus performed three such concerts: one was in November 2022. The Chamber Chorus also performed this concert at Peace Lutheran Church Fort Myers FL and at the Christ United Methodist Church Leigh Acres FL on February 5 and March 5 2023; respectively. There were readings recited by members of the chorus between each piece. Works composed by Alice Parker Robert Shaw Bach Hayden and Moses Hagen were performed. A free will offering was collected at both. A total of $1002 was collect for the two concerts. 0 0 The Mastersingers are invited to sing at several different Christmas gigs every year from churches to country clubs to national historic sites. The fee for this "gigs are $750 each. One such gig was performed at Tarpon Point. There was no charge for the other two performed at the historic site of Edison Ford. 0 0 9675 Jill Janda President 20 0 0 0 Els Bunkens Vice President 10 0 0 0 Carla Sledge Treasurer 25 0 0 0 Bobbi Caggianelli Secretary 3 0 0 0 Robert Beane Resident Agent 1 0 0 0 Estelle Ayomen Director 5 0 0 0 Lester Erich Director 5 0 0 0 Stephanie Lorenz Director 2 0 0 0 George Poling Director 2 0 0 0 Elise Rose Director 5 0 0 0 Kimberly Sena-Moore Director 2 0 0 0 Julie Vergin Director 2 0 0 0 Stephanie Webb Director 10 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false FL Carla Elissa Sledge 15366 Bonefish Trl Bonita Springs FL 34135 2484163716 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE X 29628 45423 52508 53349 47372 228280 72344 8349 56615 37763 24480 199551 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101972 53772 109123 91112 71852 427831 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 427831 1660 63 411 125 15147 17406 0 0 0 0 0 0 1660 63 411 125 15147 17406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103632 53835 109534 91237 86999 445237 0.9609 0.9946 0.0391 0.00 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Doing Business As Names Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Part I, line 8 | Other Revenues:, Amount:| Amazon Smile is a separate portal from Amazon's main site. If offers the same items profits and benefits as Amazon.com but with one distinct difference. When one shops from Amazon Smile the retailer's foundation contributes 0.5% of the price of the eligible purposes to the charity of your choice. There is no cost to the customer or the purchaser and 100% of the eligible purchases goes the the customer's charity of choice. It is a way to give back to the charity effortlessly. As of February 20 2023 Amazon Smile was Shut down., $121| DipJar Test Transactions. Dipjar new in 2023 is a hardware device that allows to collect and disburse credit card donations easily and securely. It connects through cellular network and deposits directly into the Mastersingers bank account without a processor. The amount below indicates our testing of this new device., $26| In May 2023 Wells Fargo corrected a previous addition error on their part and the Mastersingers checking account was credited for $5.00., $5| Error by Chase Credit Card. Card was reimbursed $55.62., $56| In July 2023 the Mastersingers changed financial institutions. $ 10,000 was transferred from the Wells Fargo Savings Account to a First Horizon Money Market account. There was a transfer of $100 from Wells Fargo to First Horizon Checking account., $11000| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Bank Charges, $1431| Directors Search, $310| Dues and Subscriptions - The Mastersingers has certain subscriptions that it pays for the use of the vendors application. Chorus Connection for example is a tool that helps the organization to keep all of its data in one place; membership management communication collecting payments file storage and concert and rehearsal schedules. Other tools such as calendar membership director file downloads and bulletin boards assures that everyone get the same information 24 7. Chorus Connection's cost is based on the number of chorus members. Choral Tracks is another Subscription that offers quality professionally sung rehearsal tracks of choral singers of all levels., $2748| The Ruth Ann DeMaster Young Singers Scholarship has been established to assist young singers in taking voice lessons. This presents an opportunity for young singers grades 6 through 11 to receive scholarship money to facilitate private voice instruction. Winners are selected from application submissions and must audition with the selection committee to be granted a scholarship. There are two divisions for scholarship winners: middle school grades 6-8 and high school grades 9-11. Each scholarship winner is encouraged to share their growing talents by performing during one of the Mastersingers' seasonal community concerts., $5250| General Liability and Directors Insurance, $1381| Music Purchases, $12344| Music Rental, $1063| Supplies - Other, $273| Tax Business, $493| Technology, $199| Miscellaneous, $262| Marketing and Promotion - these costs are for promoting concerts through various media., $3282| Other Concert Expense - Expenses associated with the performance of a concert; video photos etc., $100| Intermezzo Refreshments - The Intermezzo Choir began in January 2020 as an outreach of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. The only known program of its kind in Southwest Florida serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia. Intermezzo Choir singers caregivers and volunteers alike have expressed gratitude and joy in having the opportunity to make music together. Through weekly rehearsals with board-certified music therapist Molly Phillips the Intermezzo Choir provides a positive social and emotional outlet. Together the choir works on vocal techniques against the backdrop of both new and familiar music. Active participation the friendly atmosphere and life-enriching engagement are benefits of the Intermezzo Choir for all singers. Group attendance also allows for some much-needed camaraderie and respite for care partners. After the rehearsals the members of the chorus are provided with refreshments. Next year these will hopefully be fulfilled by a grant., $262|