2021-606-E-Arts Commission-The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle-Restart the Arts

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Organization City Chapel Hill Organization State North Carolina Organization Zip Code 27514 Organization website thecot.org Organization Tax ID 561610463 Applicant Race/Ethnicity W hite, not Hispanic Legal Status:501(c)3 or 501(c)6 Nonprofit Organization IRS Determination Letter COT_Determination_Letter.pdf Are 25% or more of your annual expenses related to the visual, performing or literary arts? Yes NARRATIVE n/a W hat is the mission of your organization? The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle's (COT) foremost objectiv e is to present performances of extraordinary quality, including works rarely performed. A core goal of the orchestra is to create performance and educational opportunities for some of the nation's most talented emerging musicians. Provide a brief description of your pre-pandemic core arts-related programming or offerings. The COT's pre-pandemic programming consisted of 6 full orchestral concerts, 4 chamber music concerts, 3 ballets, guest artist masterclasses, and 40+ community engagement ev ents on the part of The COT's quartet-in-residence at local schools, retirement communities, etc. All COT performances are open to the public, with the majority of audience members coming from Orange, Durham, W ake, and Chatham Counties. Ticketed COT ev ents are moderately priced, ranging from $20-$30. All children and students are giv en free admittance. The most exciting programming prior to the pandemic was the addition of 40+ community engagement ev ents on the part of the COT's then new, quartet-in-residence. Apart from performing at local retirement communities, farmers markets, community centers, and homeless shelters, the quartet took on a 14 day residency at the Durham School of the Arts, where they worked sided by side with string students to put together a year end performance. DocuSign Envelope ID: 09E25CC7-BD28-49BF-B26F-2BC77F7B3E1A