Santa clara Chorale's
2026-2027 Annual fund

As lovers of the arts, we understand the profound impact that music can have on our lives. It enriches our souls, brings communities together, and creates opportunities for hope, compassion, and collaboration to shine. We are thrilled to announce continuation Annual Fund campaign, Choir is Community. This fund will enable us to continue our tradition of artistic excellence while also deepening our connections with the communities we serve.

Whether you are a long-time supporter or someone new to our community, we invite you to join us in making a difference through your generous contribution. Through this generosity, you'll help sustain the vibrant tradition of choral excellence in our community. Your support enables us to continue presenting captivating performances, nurturing talented singers, and engaging audiences of all ages. It's also critical in helping us achieve our fundraising goal and sustain our impactful programs. Over 40% of our annual income is generated through individual donations—more than ticket sales, more than membership dues, more than foundational support. 

Listed below are just a few ways your donation will make a difference. 

ENRICHING PERFORMANCES

Your donation will help us produce inspiring concerts that showcase the beauty and power of choral music and artistic collaboration. Your generosity also allows us to hire professional soloists and orchestras, and provide affordable ticket prices for everyone, including seniors and students.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

With your support, we can reinvigorate our educational initiatives, including partnerships with local music education programs, to nurture the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

cOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

By supporting the "Choir is Community" Annual Fund, you are investing in initiatives that foster inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility, ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music.

SUPPORT LEVELS

the 1962 circle ($5,000+)

private dinner with guest soloist
dedication of a performance in your honor
​plus below benefits

 conductor's circle ($1,000+)

celebratory lunch with artistic director
recognition on our website
​plus below benefits

star soloist ($600+)

invitation for four (4) to special event
​plus below benefits

SECTION LEADER ($300+)

invitation to virtual talkback session
plus below benefit

CHORISTER ($60+)

"Choir is Community" sticker

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS!

THE 1962 CIRCLE
Tom & Jane Marshburn​
CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE
Carol & Spencer Hinkle
Carole Martin Foundation
Don Grettum
Glenda & Gordon Hughes
Ida Strickland
Jane Hiatt
Janet G Wright
Jo & John Volkert
Jole Mjoelsness
Joop Verbaken and Stans Kleijnen
Joseph Bugajski
Kathi Gwynn and Jon Cosby
Kelly and Whitney Bone
Nancy Whitecar
Roger Medsker & Elsbeth TeBrake
Ronald Paradies
Sara Folchi
Su Lim

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING
​SUPPORT FOR THE CHORALE.

Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more vibrant community through the universal language of music.
You can also send a check made out to "Santa Clara Chorale" to:
Santa Clara Chorale
P.O. Box 65
Santa Clara, CA 95052
The Santa Clara Chorale is funded in part by grants from SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, and from the Mission City Community Fund. We wish to extend our gratitude for their generosity and support.