The Sarasota Choral Society is a Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. As a Non-Profit, all monies generated are fed back into the organization to pay the artists, production and promotion of our events, and our scholarship and community outreach programs. The Sarasota Choral Society is tremendously proud of the fact that we have been able to present major productions of sacred and secular music for more than 75 years supported primarily through membership dues and ticket sales.

 

Putting on a production as large and complex as Messiah is not an inexpensive undertaking. The soloists, accompanists, orchestra, and Artistic Director are all paid professional artists. Venues in Sarasota and Bradenton are becoming more expensive and less available over time, and the basic costs of operation, supplies and services like printing and advertising are also rising at an alarming pace.

 

All of the “behind-the-scenes” work is done by volunteers out of their homes. The Sarasota Choral Society has no paid staff nor does it  maintain expensive office space. We are eternally grateful for the selfless support of our members, event organizers, ushers, front and back stage and our Board, as the choir would not be able to function without it.

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The Sarasota Choral Society provides many benefits to many groups of people. Patrons are able to enjoy and be uplifted by one of the largest and longest running productions of sacred classical music in the Sarasota area with orchestra, professional soloists, and a volunteer chorus with upwards of 150 voices. 

 

Through its Community Outreach programs, The Sarasota Choral Society has supported other charitable and choral organizations such as The Manger, a local Christian organization that provides food and other services to those in need, and the Sarasota Boys Choir and Sarasota Girls Choir. We are currently providing financial assistance to members of Sarasota Young Voices (SYV) who might not otherwise be able to participate. You can read more about our Community Outreach programs here.

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There are various ways that you can support us financially:​

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• We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Silver Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our #NonprofitProfile and donating directly here.

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Candid's goal is to find out where charitable donation money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Candid's data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world. Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

 

• Become an individual or corporate sponsor. For details of our sponsorship packages, kindly complete the online form available on the Contact Us page here. 

 

We are seeking community-minded people to help support The Sarasota Choral Society through individual or corporate sponsorships which may be tax-deductible*. There are many options by which you can become involved in your community and support the Arts in Sarasota by your charitable giving. 

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• Donate through Paypal or by using your debit or credit card.

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To all who participated in this year's Giving Challenge on April 9 and 10, thank you! With your help, $1,890 was raised and, thanks to The Patterson Foundation, most of that will be matched. Your donations will go that much further towards our mission of performing Handel's Messiah every year and continuing an 80-year tradition of adding beauty to the holiday season. Thanks again!

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Through your generous donations and financial support, you are helping us to continue this beautiful tradition

of presenting our wonderful productions to the Community and keep our ticket prices as low as possible.

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*All proceeds benefit and help ensure The Sarasota Choral Society's continued support of community chorus in Sarasota and beyond and may be used to help fund programs through

The Sarasota Choral Society Foundation. We recommend you check with your tax professional regarding all charitable giving.

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