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DocuSign Envelope ID:CCAB FAD D-DC42-494F-B573-EB427B62BCDO <br /> instruments such as lute. In December, like last year, VOICES will <br /> perform an eclectic mix of classical secular and sacred choral <br /> arrangements with orchestra and soloist Leonard Rowe. In March, <br /> CANTARI presents historical, classical African American music, hopefully <br /> with the Spelman College Glee Club (pending confirmation). In May 2020, <br /> VOICES and CANTARI appear in joint concert with selections by each <br /> ensemble as well as a joint work featuring Shoko Abe. <br /> A new goal for FY2020 is to work for social benefit in the community. <br /> Voices will benefit the Interfaith Food Shuttle's Backpack Buddies <br /> program at a Spring concert, repeating collaborative efforts to begin with <br /> Summer Voices' concert 2019. <br /> The fiscal goal is impacted by the repertoire selected and venues <br /> available to Voices. As can be appreciated from the attached <br /> income/expense statements and projections, our annual operating <br /> budgets average $85,000 +/- 7,000 for operating funds. An additional <br /> $10,000+/- in pass-through funds for membership services such as <br /> music, performance folders and attire are reimbursed by the members. <br /> (Of note, VOICES also serves the Carolina International Chorale during <br /> years when it travels. This budget-neutral activity will again be <br /> undertaken in summer 2020 for a planned concert tour to Central <br /> Europe.) <br /> Each season's operating budget is directly influenced by the musical <br /> programs which translate to costs for venues, orchestra, rental of large <br /> instruments such as tympani, and the need for vocal soloists, an <br /> organist or other solo instrumentalist. A limited number of venues can <br /> support the staging requirements of our large symphonic chorus with an <br /> orchestra. Historically VOICES has used Hill Hall on the UNC-Chapel Hill <br /> campus for these concerts and area churches for CANTARI's <br /> performances (University United Methodist, Chapel of the Cross, and <br /> Holy Trinity Lutheran). We are deeply grateful to the Directors of Music at <br /> these local churches who make our work more financially feasible. <br /> This Grass Roots Grant from OCAC will assist VOICES in achieving and <br /> maintaining a stable financial position that will permit us to perform in the <br /> settings that provide the most enjoyment for both our members and <br /> Orange County audiences. <br />