2009 Education Outreach Award
Chorus America believes music plays an important role in every student’s development. Music education in general and singing in particular not only foster appreciation of choral music, but also build connections between and among diverse people. Music education and singing enhance overall academic achievement, stimulate creativity, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Successful education outreach programs often demonstrate the following characteristics:   Collaborations and ongoing partnerships with other ensembles, schools, and community organizations Organized efforts to reach their own communities and surrounding areas to attract new constituencies Clearly articulated goals, outcomes, and tools for evaluation An ongoing commitment to educational outreach -from Chorus America Education Outreach Vision Statement To continue Chorus America’s commitments to both encouraging and developing education outreach programs and to identifying best practices, the Education Outreach Award is presented on a rotating basis in the following categories: best program by a chorus with a budget under $200,000 (2009), best program by a chorus with a budget over $200,000 (2010), best emerging program no more than four years in operation (2011), and best collaborative program (2012). Chorus America’s $2,500 prize will be awarded to the program that exemplifies the true spirit of good education outreach efforts. APPLICATION PROCESS Submit five (5) sets of the following materials, 3-hole punched. Do not bind or staple the application materials. Provide the chorus mission statement. Describe the education outreach program being nominated, including its goals, constituency served, staffing, and partners (if any). Be sure to provide details about planning and executing the program. Reflect on any modifications that have been made to the program since its launch, and include information on why changes were made and lessons learned. Outline the criteria used to evaluate the program, and the evaluation process. Outline ways in which this program might be adapted for other organizations. Submit operating and program budgets for the previous and current fiscal years of the program. Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2009 and sent to: Catherine Davies Director of Membership Services Chorus America 1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 310 Washington, DC 20005 Questions? Contact Catherine Davies, Director of Membership Services at 202-331-7577 ext 240 or catherine@chorusamerica.org.

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