PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL ARTS: Form 990EZ, tax year 2011
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- Organization
- PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL ARTS (EIN 45-2939374)
- Tax period
- 2011-08-01 to 2012-07-31
- Filed
- 2013-06-17
- IRS object ID
- 201311689349200121
- Schema version
- 2011v1.5
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2013-06-17T12:22:41-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2012-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | TERRY COLLIER & ASSOCIATES PC | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 100 ROSS ST STE 110 | AddressLine1 |
| City | PITTSBURGH | City |
| State | PA | State |
| ZIP Code | 15219 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2011-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 452939374 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Business Name Line2 | ARTS | BusinessNameLine2 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | PITT | NameControl |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 82563 | AddressLine1 |
| City | PITTSBURGH | City |
| State | PA | State |
| ZIP Code | 15218 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | JANINE GOULD | Name |
| Title | TREASURER | Title |
| Date Signed | 2012-12-19 | DateSigned |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | TERRY O COLLIER | Name |
| Phone | 4124717060 | Phone |
| Date Prepared | 2013-06-17 | DatePrepared |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2011 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Return | X | InitialReturn |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | X | MethodOfAccountingAccrual |
| Web Site | N/A | WebSite |
| Organization501c3 | X | Organization501c3 |
| Gross Receipts | 129954 | GrossReceipts |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | X | InfoInScheduleOPartI |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | 31769 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtc |
| Program Service Revenue | 75917 | ProgramServiceRevenue |
| Fundraising Gross Income | 22268 | FundraisingGrossIncome |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | 22268 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLoss |
| Total Revenue | 129954 | TotalRevenue |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Benefits | 39409 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBenefits |
| Fees And Oth Pymt To Ind Contractors | 5651 | FeesAndOthPymtToIndContractors |
| Printing Publications Postage | 3891 | PrintingPublicationsPostage |
| Other Expenses Total | 69704 | OtherExpensesTotal |
| Total Expenses | 118655 | TotalExpenses |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | 11299 | ExcessOrDeficitForYear |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | 16312 | OtherChangesInNetAssets |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | 27611 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | X | InfoInScheduleOPartII |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 13348 | BOY |
| EOY | 26938 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2964 | BOY |
| EOY | 939 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 16312 | BOY |
| EOY | 27877 | EOY |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | 266 | EOY |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 16312 | BOY |
| EOY | 27611 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIII |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL ARTS (PSCA) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ON JULY 28, 2011 AND WAS RECOGNIZED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN 2011. PSCA OPERATES A GIRL'S TOURING CHOIR, AND SEVERAL TRAINING CHOIRS FOR GIRLS OF DIFFERENT AGES AND ABILITIES, TOGETHER WITH MUSIC LESSONS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN. IN 2005, OAKLAND GIRLS CHOIR, THE PREDECESSOR TO PSCA, WAS FORMED AS A PROJECT OF OAKLAND SERVICE MINISTRIES. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSCA ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE WITHIN LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. VISION: PSCA CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE GIFT OF EACH PERSON. PSCA'S CHOIRS AND PROGRAMS WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO CREATE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PSCA STRIVES TO ENABLE EACH PERSON TO USE THEIR VOICE AS A SOURCE OF HEALING, BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION. MISSION: PSCA TEACHES THE ART OF CHORAL SINGING AND MUSICIANS | PrimaryExemptPurpose |
Program Service Accomplishment ProgramServiceAccomplishment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Service Accom | PROGRAM SERVICES: 1) CONCENTIO:THIS ENSEMBLE, WHICH INCLUDES GIRLS AGES 11-18, PERFORMS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH REGION AND TRAVELS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. CONCENTIO GIVES GIRLS OF ALL CULTURAL, GEOGRAPHIC, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SING IN COMMUNITY. THE ENSEMBLE IS AN UNCOMPETITIVE MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT, WHERE GIRLS LEARN TO USE MUSIC AS A POSITIVE EMOTIONAL OUTLET AND WORK TOGETHER IN A SPIRIT OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. CONCENTIO DOES NOT HAVE A COMPETITIVE OR SELECTIVE AUDITION PROCESS; ALL GIRLS ARE TAUGHT MUSICAL SKILLS AND ARE MENTORED TO MAKE THEIR BEST CONTRIBUTION. THE ENSEMBLE IS ALSO A CLIQUE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, WHERE THE UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION OF EVERY GIRL IS VALUED AND WHERE HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS ARE FOSTERED. THE DEMOGRAPHICS (RACE, ETHNICITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS) OF THE CHOIR ARE DIVERSE, REFLECTING OUR VISION TO GROW INTO A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE CHORAL COMMUNITY THAT TRULY REFLECTS THE CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY OF THE PITTSBURGH REGION. A GROWING NUMBER OF STUDENTS ARE FROM WILKINSBURG, HOMEWOOD, AND CENTRAL LAWRENCEVILLE, AND FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFYING FAMILIES. 2) CHAMBER CHOIR:THIS ENSEMBLE INCLUDES MEMBERS OF CONCENTIO WHO HAVE MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE. THE CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMS FOR SOCIAL AND CHARITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STRENGTHENING OUR CONNECTIONS IN PITTSBURGH. MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER CHOIR SUPPORT CONCENTIO AS MENTORS AND SECTION LEADERS. 3) MELODIA & HARMONIA:MELODIA AND HARMONIA (AKA THE "TRAINING CHOIRS") INCLUDE GIRLS FROM GRADES K-7 AND ARE GROUPED BY AGE AND SKILL. THESE TWO CHOIRS EDUCATE YOUNG SINGERS IN MUSICAL LITERACY, HEALTHY VOCAL PRODUCTION, AND CHORAL FUNDAMENTALS, AS WELL AS SIGHT SINGING, PART SINGING, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES. CHOIR MEMBERS DEVELOP MUSICAL SKILLS THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE REPERTOIRE, MUSICAL GAMES, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT STRETCH THE YOUNG SINGER. DUE TO RECRUITING EFFORTS IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, THESE TWO CHOIRS ARE HIGHLY RICH AND DIVERSE. MEMBERS GRADUATE THROUGH THE PROGRAM AND MAY EVENTUALLY MOVE TO THE TOUR CHOIR. MELODIA IS FOR GIRLS IN FIRST THROUGH THIRD GRADE. AN EMPHASIS ON MUSICAL GAMES, FOLK SONGS, SOLFEGE, AND RHYTHM LEARNING MAKES MUSIC EDUCATION FUN AND PHYSICAL. MELODIA PERFORMS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, AT THE MAY MELODIA & HARMONIA CONCERT, AT THE ANNUAL SINGATHON AND SINGALONG, AND AT LOCAL VENUES SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. HARMONIA, FOR GIRLS IN THIRD THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE, BUILDS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS TAUGHT IN MELODIA. SINGING PRIMARILY IN TWO OR THREE PARTS, HARMONIA PERFORMS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, AT THE MAY MELODIA & HARMONIA CONCERT, AT THE ANNUAL SINGATHON AND SINGALONG, AND AT OTHER LOCAL VENUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 4) NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH:NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH, WHICH BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AS WILKINSBURG SINGS AT THE HOSANNA HOUSE, SERVES AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL, PREKINDERGARTEN, AND GRADES K-3. THE PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS TO SEE WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM BY ENGAGING IN MUSIC. IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, WE TEACH WEEKLY "MUSIC AND MOVEMENT" CLASSES TO BOYS AND GIRLS AND WORK WITH THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE FEW MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM WITH MEASURABLE GOALS IN INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK WITH THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER THEIR STUDENTS THROUGH MUSIC. NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 80 CHILDREN IN WILKINSBURG AND THE NORTH SIDE. | DescriptionProgramServiceAccom |
| Program Service Expenses | 87877 | ProgramServiceExpenses |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | 87877 | TotalProgramServiceExpenses |
Officer Director Trustee Key Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl (11 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | TitleTitle | Avg Hours Per Wk Devoted To PositionAvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition | CompensationCompensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA CLEMENS MD | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD CHAIR | 3.00 | 0 |
| JANINE GOULD | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | TREASURER | 3.00 | 0 |
| JOHN PATRICK BARNARD | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | SECRETARY | 3.00 | 0 |
| JAY A GILMER ESQ | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 | 0 |
| REBEKAH HILL | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMEBE | 000.00 | 0 |
| MARC MILLER | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0 |
| SHANNON MARY SIMS | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 | 0 |
| BRENDA BAKKER HARGER | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTBSURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 | 0 |
| THE REV PAUL JOHNSTON | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MDMBER | 1.00 | 0 |
| SARA JANE STUDEN | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 | 0 |
| RAYMOND VERY | ||||||
| PO BOX 82563 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15218 | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 | 0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRpt |
| Made Changes To Orgnzng Etc Doc | false | MadeChangesToOrgnzngEtcDoc |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBI |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTax |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtc |
| Did Org File Form1120 POL This Year | false | DidOrgFileForm1120POLThisYear |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficers |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTrans |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
Name Business NameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL AR | BusinessNameLine1 |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 636 CASCADE ROAD | AddressLine1 |
| City | PITTSBURGH | City |
| State | PA | State |
| ZIP Code | 15221 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 4127154319 | TelephoneNumber |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOffice |
| Maintain Any Donor Advised Funds | false | MaintainAnyDonorAdvisedFunds |
| Does Org Have Hospital | false | DoesOrgHaveHospital |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvided |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | false | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Engage Political Cmpgn Activities | false | EngagePoliticalCmpgnActivities |
| Engage In Lobbying Activities | false | EngageInLobbyingActivities |
| Operating School | false | OperatingSchool |
| Trnsfrs Exempt Non Char Related Org | false | TrnsfrsExemptNonCharRelatedOrg |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Highest Paid Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHighestPaidEmpl |
| Part VIA Hghst Paid Cntrct Prof Ser | NONE | PartVIAHghstPaidCntrctProfSer |
| Filed Schedule A | true | FiledScheduleA |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org170b1 Avi | X | PubliclySupportedOrg170b1Avi |
Gifts Grants Contrib Received170 GiftsGrantsContribReceived170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | 31769 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 31769 | Total |
Total170 Total170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | 31769 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 31769 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | 31769 | PublicSupportTotal170 |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | 22268 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 22268 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | 54037 | TotalSupport |
| Gross Receipts From Admissions Etc | 75917 | GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc |
| First5 Years170 | X | First5Years170 |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Events Information EventsInformation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Event1 | SPRING DINNER/A | NameOfEvent1 |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | 22268 | GrossReceiptsEvent1 |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | 22268 | GrossRevenueEvent1 |
| Gross Receipts Total | 22268 | GrossReceiptsTotal |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | 22268 | GrossRevenueTotalEvents |
| Net Income Summary | 22268 | NetIncomeSummary |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| OTHER EXPENSES | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | SINGATHON OTHER EXPENSES 369 SPRING DINNER/AUCTION OTHER EXPENSES 12,364 HOUSE CONCERTS OTHER EXPENSES 5,714 EXPENSES SUPPLIES 1,629 INSURANCE 565 PROGRAM EXPENSE 12,467 MISCELLANEOUS 973 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT 6,000 TOUR 11,623 FOUNDATION EXPENSE 18,000 TOTAL 69,704 |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 | OTHER INCREASES 16,312 |
| OTHER ASSETS | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 2,964 939 TOTAL 2,964 939 |
| OTHER LIABILITIES | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 266 |
| PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE | FORM 990-EZ, PART III | PITTSBURGH SCHOOL FOR THE CHORAL ARTS (PSCA) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ON JULY 28, 2011 AND WAS RECOGNIZED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN 2011. PSCA OPERATES A GIRL'S TOURING CHOIR, AND SEVERAL TRAINING CHOIRS FOR GIRLS OF DIFFERENT AGES AND ABILITIES, TOGETHER WITH MUSIC LESSONS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN. IN 2005, OAKLAND GIRLS CHOIR, THE PREDECESSOR TO PSCA, WAS FORMED AS A PROJECT OF OAKLAND SERVICE MINISTRIES. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSCA ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE WITHIN LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. VISION: PSCA CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE GIFT OF EACH PERSON. PSCA'S CHOIRS AND PROGRAMS WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO CREATE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PSCA STRIVES TO ENABLE EACH PERSON TO USE THEIR VOICE AS A SOURCE OF HEALING, BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION. MISSION: PSCA TEACHES THE ART OF CHORAL SINGING AND MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS. PSCA'S CHOIRS AND CHILDHOOD AND ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICAL VOICES. |
| FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT | FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | PROGRAM SERVICES: 1) CONCENTIO:THIS ENSEMBLE, WHICH INCLUDES GIRLS AGES 11-18, PERFORMS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH REGION AND TRAVELS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. CONCENTIO GIVES GIRLS OF ALL CULTURAL, GEOGRAPHIC, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SING IN COMMUNITY. THE ENSEMBLE IS AN UNCOMPETITIVE MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT, WHERE GIRLS LEARN TO USE MUSIC AS A POSITIVE EMOTIONAL OUTLET AND WORK TOGETHER IN A SPIRIT OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. CONCENTIO DOES NOT HAVE A COMPETITIVE OR SELECTIVE AUDITION PROCESS; ALL GIRLS ARE TAUGHT MUSICAL SKILLS AND ARE MENTORED TO MAKE THEIR BEST CONTRIBUTION. THE ENSEMBLE IS ALSO A CLIQUE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, WHERE THE UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION OF EVERY GIRL IS VALUED AND WHERE HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS ARE FOSTERED. THE DEMOGRAPHICS (RACE, ETHNICITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS) OF THE CHOIR ARE DIVERSE, REFLECTING OUR VISION TO GROW INTO A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE CHORAL COMMUNITY THAT TRULY REFLECTS THE CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY OF THE PITTSBURGH REGION. A GROWING NUMBER OF STUDENTS ARE FROM WILKINSBURG, HOMEWOOD, AND CENTRAL LAWRENCEVILLE, AND FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFYING FAMILIES. 2) CHAMBER CHOIR:THIS ENSEMBLE INCLUDES MEMBERS OF CONCENTIO WHO HAVE MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE. THE CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMS FOR SOCIAL AND CHARITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STRENGTHENING OUR CONNECTIONS IN PITTSBURGH. MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER CHOIR SUPPORT CONCENTIO AS MENTORS AND SECTION LEADERS. 3) MELODIA & HARMONIA:MELODIA AND HARMONIA (AKA THE "TRAINING CHOIRS") INCLUDE GIRLS FROM GRADES K-7 AND ARE GROUPED BY AGE AND SKILL. THESE TWO CHOIRS EDUCATE YOUNG SINGERS IN MUSICAL LITERACY, HEALTHY VOCAL PRODUCTION, AND CHORAL FUNDAMENTALS, AS WELL AS SIGHT SINGING, PART SINGING, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES. CHOIR MEMBERS DEVELOP MUSICAL SKILLS THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE REPERTOIRE, MUSICAL GAMES, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT STRETCH THE YOUNG SINGER. DUE TO RECRUITING EFFORTS IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, THESE TWO CHOIRS ARE HIGHLY RICH AND DIVERSE. MEMBERS GRADUATE THROUGH THE PROGRAM AND MAY EVENTUALLY MOVE TO THE TOUR CHOIR. MELODIA IS FOR GIRLS IN FIRST THROUGH THIRD GRADE. AN EMPHASIS ON MUSICAL GAMES, FOLK SONGS, SOLFEGE, AND RHYTHM LEARNING MAKES MUSIC EDUCATION FUN AND PHYSICAL. MELODIA PERFORMS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, AT THE MAY MELODIA & HARMONIA CONCERT, AT THE ANNUAL SINGATHON AND SINGALONG, AND AT LOCAL VENUES SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. HARMONIA, FOR GIRLS IN THIRD THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE, BUILDS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS TAUGHT IN MELODIA. SINGING PRIMARILY IN TWO OR THREE PARTS, HARMONIA PERFORMS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, AT THE MAY MELODIA & HARMONIA CONCERT, AT THE ANNUAL SINGATHON AND SINGALONG, AND AT OTHER LOCAL VENUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 4) NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH:NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH, WHICH BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AS WILKINSBURG SINGS AT THE HOSANNA HOUSE, SERVES AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL, PREKINDERGARTEN, AND GRADES K-3. THE PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS TO SEE WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM BY ENGAGING IN MUSIC. IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, WE TEACH WEEKLY "MUSIC AND MOVEMENT" CLASSES TO BOYS AND GIRLS AND WORK WITH THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE FEW MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM WITH MEASURABLE GOALS IN INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK WITH THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER THEIR STUDENTS THROUGH MUSIC. NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC OUTREACH CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 80 CHILDREN IN WILKINSBURG AND THE NORTH SIDE. |
Compensation Explanation CompensationExplanation
Compensation Compensation (11 entries)
| PAULA CLEMENS MD |
| JANINE GOULD |
| JOHN PATRICK BARNARD |
| JAY A GILMER ESQ |
| REBEKAH HILL |
| MARC MILLER |
| SHANNON MARY SIMS |
| BRENDA BAKKER HARGER |
| THE REV PAUL JOHNSTON |
| SARA JANE STUDEN |
| RAYMOND VERY |
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