2024-05-15T07:26:54-04:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 820698763 VERDIGRIS ENSEMBLE INC % Kyle Igneczi VERD 9082830882 3630 HARRY HINES BLVD BOX 45 DALLAS TX 75219 Sam Melnick Program Administrator 2024-05-15 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Verdigris Ensemble Kyle Igneczi 3110 Medina Drive Garland TX 75041 331485 false X www.verdigrismusic.org X 2017 TX Our Mission is to create a new music movement by commissioning works and incorporating various genres to tell compelling stories invest in diverse vocal musicians through music education and community infrastructure development and redefine vocal music through creative programming and technological innovation. 19 17 0 20 0 0 115460 247686 34550 83799 -75602 0 0 0 74408 331485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4174 243511 352058 243511 352058 -169103 -20573 51464 30893 0 0 51464 30893 Our Mission is to create a new music movement by commissioning works and incorporating various genres to tell compelling stories invest in diverse vocal musicians through music education and community infrastructure development and redefine vocal music through creative programming and technological innovation. false false 85723 0 40827 SHAMS was Verdigris Ensemble's largest program service in 2023 combining music poetry and multimedia to build cross-cultural understanding between Western and Middle Eastern perspectives. At the centerpiece was the world premiere of a new work by Iranian-American composer Sahba Aminikia setting the poetry of Rumi and the story of his spiritual transformation through his relationship with Shams Tabrizi. The music merged Western and Middle Eastern musical styles incorporating pre-recorded audio from modern protests to connect the ancient texts to current events. The choral-orchestral work was augmented by new music from composer Kevork Mourad and immersive visual projections. Performed over three nights at Moody Performance Hall to over 2,000 attendees SHAMS provided a powerful artistic platform to explore immigrant experiences and promote dialogue across cultures. By investing significant creative resources into spotlighting the Dallas area's large Middle Eastern diaspora community Verdigris brought a rarely-seen perspective to area audiences through the universal language of music. 46861 0 9264 The Endangered was Verdigris Ensemble's second-largest program service in 2023 combining music visual art and advocacy to raise awareness about endangered species native to Dallas. The centerpiece was a multimedia performance of Sarah Kirkland Snider's Mass for the Endangered augmented with newly commissioned works spotlighting local endangered animals like the black-capped vireo and whooping crane. The music was accompanied by projections incorporating paintings by Dallas artist Cynthia Mulcahy animated through AI technology to create immersive experiences evoking sacred and natural imagery. Performed at the Dallas Contemporary Art Museum some ticket sales to benefit the Texas Trees Foundation's replanting efforts. The Endangered combined artistic excellence with environmental education engaging over 1,000 attendees across multiple performances while donating funds to promote conservation in the region. By shining a light on local ecology through a powerful multimedia concert experience the program increased public awareness and financial support for protecting endangered North Texas species and their habitats. 31709 0 17130 Beautification was Verdigris Ensemble's third-largest program service in 2023 combining choral music with multimedia projections to tell the story of Ladybird Johnson's environmental advocacy. The centerpiece was David Lang's The Writings interspersed with new works commissioned from composers like Joel Puckett Olga Amelkina-Vera and Kirsten Soriano that celebrated native Texas flora. Projections incorporating artificial intelligence visualizations transformed the Dallas Contemporary gallery into an immersive highway landscape. Recordings of Ladybird Johnson's own words narrated her spearheading of the Highway Beautification Act. The performances provided an experiential journey into this pivotal environmental legislation by interweaving her historical journey with evocative music and visuals inspired by local painter Bianca Bondi's installations. Over 900 attendees experienced Beautification across three performances with a portion of ticket proceeds benefitting the Texas Trees Foundation's replanting initiatives. Through innovative artistic collaboration the program raised awareness about conservation efforts while spotlighting an influential First Lady's ecological vision for America's public spaces. 110658 0 19078 274951 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 66 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 19 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false true false false X Sam Melnick 5126733822 4042 Black Canyon Drive Forney TX 75126 Pindar Van Arman Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Farah Padamsee Board Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Angela Carrales Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Sage Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kamal Khan Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Branks del Llano Board Member and Former Interim Executive Director 1.00 0.00 X 23955 0 0 Sonali Ved Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Teresa Bond Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kyle Igneczi Executive Director 50.00 0.00 X 15858 0 0 Alvaro Amador Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Micaela Botarri Board Member and Former Business Development Manager 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carson Dorsey Board President Emeritus 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Mankin Board President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan March Board Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jacki Miller Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 7636 0 0 Keshav Dimri Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Hess Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Yakesch Board Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sam Brukhman Board Member and Artistic Director 15.00 0.00 X 3994 0 0 Richard Oliver Board Member and Former Community Relations Manager 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 51443 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 50530 197156 0 247686 SHAMS 711130 36983 36983 0 0 Beautification 711130 17130 17130 0 0 The Endangered 711130 9264 9264 0 0 Vespers in Sarasota 711130 6580 6580 0 0 The National Anthems 711130 4620 4620 0 0 9222 9222 0 0 83799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 331485 83799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83485 16697 62614 4174 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199149 198009 1140 0 3489 3239 250 0 1871 0 1871 0 8520 5118 3402 0 0 0 0 0 36076 35956 120 0 8219 8219 0 0 0 0 0 0 147 0 147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1545 0 1545 0 Job Supplies 4972 4972 0 0 Printing, Postage, and Shipping 2166 1210 956 0 Merchandise Purchase 950 950 0 0 Meals 581 581 0 0 888 0 888 0 352058 274951 72933 4174 0 0 0 0 51464 30893 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51464 30893 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11545 30893 39919 0 51464 30893 51464 30893 -20573 0 0 0 0 2 X false false false X 115335 107367 168132 69060 247227 707121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115335 107367 168132 69060 247227 707121 83068 624053 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 707121 977937 0.8825 0.7300 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part VI, Line 11b The preparer submitted form 990 for review by the finance committee and all adjustments required were made as recommended. Part VI, Line 15 During the budget approval process the Board of Directors outlined and approved a maximum budget for an Executive Director. After interviews the Board of Directors determined a final amount to offer to the Executive Director who was hired. Part IX, Line 11g Programming: Commission Fees 27,100 Musicians 123,023 Other Contractors 47,885. Administration: Other Contractors 1,140. Part III, Line 4d | Description:, Expense Amount:, Grants Amount:, Revenue Amount:| The National Anthems was a choral performance that explored universal truths and aimed to facilitate a space to help break down preconceived notions of country territory political affiliation and nationalism. Through the repetition of text from national anthems around the world the performance encouraged audiences to reflect on their own national heritage while also finding common ground in the shared experience of humanity. The performance made three key statements: 1 that we should not live in chains again 2 that change and repair require gradual courage and 3 that we can still do good despite past mistakes. The immersive 360-degree experience incorporated vocal performances projection art and choreography to create an engaging multimedia production. Collaborators included a film artist choreographer and students from a local high school. The goals were to inspire courage positive action and a sense that we are all part of a larger global family. Activities included rehearsals promotion of the performance and the final concert at a local church venue. This artistically ambitious program aligned with the organization's mission to bring people together through powerful musical experiences., $31147, $0, $4620| Education Residencies at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy and Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center: The Education Residencies provide ongoing supplemental choral music education to students at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy middle school and Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center high school in Dallas TX. The program includes in-class and after-school instruction by teaching artists including private voice lessons rehearsal support masterclasses and mentorship. It aims to enrich music education provide high-level vocal training build bridges between students and professional artists and reinvigorate choral music through creative programming. The residencies serve a predominantly Hispanic low-income student population. Outcomes include increased enrollment student musical development commissions collaborations and college arts high school admissions., $29143, $0, $0| Dust Bowl 2024 - Venue Deposit, $8625, $0, $0| Verdigris Ensemble a Dallas-based contemporary choral group collaborated with ensembleNewSRQ a Sarasota-based contemporary chamber music ensemble in a joint concert at Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts on September 26 2021. This partnership marked the beginning of future collaborative efforts between the two ensembles. Verdigris Ensemble provided vocal soloists to perform Missy Mazzoli's "Vespers for a New Dark Age" alongside ensembleNewSRQ's musicians. Sam Brukhman Verdigris' Artistic Director expressed honor in collaborating on this highly relevant work by a composer they "deeply love and respect." The concert was part of SMU's Distinguished Music Series and occurred at the Caruth Auditorium. It featured contemporary works at the "post-genre intersection of rock pop and art music" by composers like Mazzoli Glenn Kotche and Ted Atkatz who also performed with bands like Wilco and Nyco. For Verdigris Ensemble this collaboration provided an opportunity to present thoughtfully curated programs featuring innovative vocal music to new audiences. It aligned with their mission to create multi-layered experiences through choral storytelling and meaningful collaborations that redefine classical music., $7396, $0, $6580| The Big Bang 2022 - Final Deposit finalized, $4807, $0, $0| Caroling: touring a program to different venues and performances most of which were accessible to the general public, $5300, $0, $2500| Dia De Muertos 2022 Final payments from the previous program, $4105, $0, $0| MisLead 2024: venue deposit for future main series program, $1144, $0, $0| Season Launch Event: A free-to-attend celebration of the upcoming 23-24 season with a push for donations and season subscriptions. The listed revenue is all from the purchased season subcripotions., $1244, $0, $4178| Verdigris Ensemble was engaged to provide vocal performance services for the Visit Dallas Annual Meeting on May 9 2023. eight professional singers from the ensemble performed choral works as part of the event's programming for corporate meeting attendees. This aligned with Verdigris' mission to create innovative vocal music experiences that unite people through collaborative storytelling and community programs. Through this contractual service Verdigris shared their artistic talents with the Dallas hospitality industry while promoting appreciation for choral music in corporate settings., $900, $0, $1200| Verdigris Ensemble held auditions for new singers who wanted to join the roster. A pianist was hired., $150, $0, $0| Portion of management expenses allocated to programming, $16697, $0, $0| Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| minor discrepancy caused by rounding to the nearest dollar for all fields as required for filling out the Form 990, Rounding Discrepancy, $2|