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The center was established with a three-fold mission: to create instrumental and vocal ensembles where none existed; to serve as a clearinghouse for information about the area's musical organizations and activities; and to provide a place for people to come together to develop their musical knowledge, proficiency, and enjoyment.

Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera. Portland Opera will be known for its commitment to the highest artistic standards, its boldness of spirit, and its willingness to take risks. It will produce work of such distinction and beauty that the lives of our audiences will be transformed by what they experience on our stage. Further, we will create a Company that is embraced with pride by our city and the surrounding community as a jewel that is cherished and supported for its contributions to the region’s quality of life. . . . people around the country associate first and foremost with excellence, in the quality of our opera productions and the strength of our company values. . . . demonstrates its commitment to a balanced repertory that both honors operatic tradition and explores the infinite variety of the art form in programming and style of presentation. . . . recognizes and values our established opera audience, while attracting and engaging the audience of the future. . . . touches the lives of children, students, and young artists through the art form of opera. We will pursue our mission and our vision of the future with efforts and activities built on the importance of . . . . . . a workplace environment that is productive and nurturing of its employees, artists, and volunteers, based on sound leadership and clear communication. . . . long-term sustainability, while recognizing that financial strength cannot exist without artistic strength. . . . openness to entrepreneurial opportunities which strengthen our financial position, thus enabling us to pursue our mission. . . . engaging our public in an open and productive dialogue about ways in which we can better serve them.

Intersection is a flexible contemporary music ensemble dedicated to challenging the traditional concert experience, exploring music of the 20th and 21st centuries, supporting living composers, presenting programs for younger audiences, embracing collaboration, technology and the avant-garde, while expanding, respecting and embracing the musical and cultural diversity of Nashville.

The musical arts institute (MAI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3, music school, which provides high quality music education for youth through intensive private and group training, after school programming, and other specialized learning opportunities. We serve culturally and economically underserved communities in the south side of Chicago, where access to music education is limited or nonexistent.

Chicago Children's Theatre (CCT) aspires to enrich our community through diverse and significant theatrical and educational programming that engages and inspires the child in all of us. CCT achieves its mission through the creation of awe-inducing theatrical productions and programs with an emphasis on inclusion, accessibility and affordability; inspiring young people and families to lead lives of adventure, courage, and curiosity.

Festival Opera's mission is to educate, enlighten and entertain; to preserve and advance the operatic art form, to make opera accessible to a diverse population, and to assist young artists, directors, designers and technicians in their pursuit of careers in the operatic field.

The California Jazz Conservatory is a nationally accredited music conservatory providing a dynamic community of students, artists, educators, scholars and audiences with a forum to study, perform, teach, research, appreciate and enjoy jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world. Comprising two distinct education programs, the California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program, and the Jazzschool community music school, a non-degree-granting community education program, the institution honors the contributions of past masters and promotes artistic innovation, bringing together a diverse music community to develop practical skills, acquire artistic sensibility, realize creative potential and find artistic voice.

The Company Onstage is dedicated to providing high-quality performances of classical and contemporary theater for both children and adults at an affordable price and providing the opportunity for involvement in all aspect of theatrical production to all who are interested.

The Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island is a professional orchestra whose mission is: to entertain, educate, and enrich through music; to present a unique and varied musical repertoire, and to perform in a professional manner with the highest standard of artistic integrity; to enhance the awareness and reputation of Whidbey Island as a cultural destination; to collaborate with other artistic disciplines to augment and enhance the concert experience; and to foster and mentor exceptional local music students in study and performance. The Saratoga Orchestra will play a primary role in promoting orchestral music as an integral component of our community and culture.

Voices of Change is the Southwest’s premiere professional chamber music ensemble dedicated to the performance of the music of our time. Now in its 42nd year, voices of change fills a unique niche in the music world by performing small ensemble works by 20th and 21st century composers, encouraging, and preserving the impulse of musical creativity and imagination.

Operation Song's mission is to empower veterans and active duty military to tell their stories through the process of songwriting in creative and therapeutic settings.

MMDC’s mission is to provide a safe and positive arts environment to at-risk and underserved individuals in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. MMDC offers a quality and diverse dance environment to a community that is underrepresented in the arts.