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Empowering Miami’s youth through experiences in vocal music.
Our vision is for all youth to experience the power of music to shape a better world. Through the joy and discipline of vocal music, we inspire young people to discover their voices, build confidence, and carry harmony, creativity, and collaboration into the world as compassionate leaders and change-makers.
Our Values
Community
At Vocal Youth Miami, young people from diverse communities and backgrounds come together. Everyone is heard, fostering collaboration and empathy to create a stronger, more connected Miami community.
Self-Expression Through vocal music, each young person discovers the power of their own voice, painting emotions and experiences on a canvas of melody and verse, embracing authentic self-expression.
Artistry
Connection
Guided by creativity and fueled by passion, our youth embark on an artistic journey that transforms raw emotion into captivating melodies and stirring lyrics.
In the harmony of our voices, connections transcend boundaries. Through shared melodies and dreams, our youth discover the beauty of human connection, realizing true unity in diversity.
WHO WE SERVE?
PARTICIPANTS AGES 5-18
ELEMENTARY 45%
HIGHSCHOOL 25%
MIDDLE 30%
30%
STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES
20%
AFRICAN AMERICAN
11%
CAUCASIAN
20%
MULTI-RACIAL
3%
44%
INDIGENOUS
HISPANIC
WHERE WE SERVE? Uniting young people from Miami helping them foster connections beyond their communities.
VOCAL YOUTH MIAMI BY THE NUMBERS
Students served INCREASE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR 33% 300
30
Artists & educators work with students
INCREASE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR 5% Of students participate with scholarship/low and no cost 80%
250
Hours of artistic instruction each child receives per year
Hours of teaching provided by each director provided per year 750
15
Performances throughout the season spanning from 10-150 students
OUR IMPACT
95%
86%
Of our families would recommend our programs 100% Of students grew in one or more social or emotional capacity
Increased their arts skills and peer relationships
95%
Of our students feel that our staff listen to their concerns and ideas
“ Vocal Youth has taught me that being my true self is more important than being something i’m not for everyone else. I learned that being me is enough to be loved and I have people who love me for me.
EVALUATION TOOLS
YouthARTS & Science Program Participant Skills Assessments Hello Insight Positive Youth Development
CVC Parent and Student surveys CVC Music Skills Assessments
- Christopher M.
Vocal music helps our student to discover and share their unique gifts and foster connections beyond their communities.
2023-2024 FINANCES
Fundraising 5%
EXPENSES
INCOMES
Tuition 14.6%
Admin 20%
Contributions 8.7%
Individual Giving 8.7%
Grants 68%
Program 75%
BUDGET GROWTH SINCE 2020
20-21
21-22
22-23
We had a 15% increase in individual giving compared to the previous year.
23-24*
Read our Annual Report!
Many young people in Miami lack access to the life-changing benefits of consistent, quality music education. According to artlook® Miami Data Snapshot 1 from April 2024, 88% of schools indicate a specific need for music programs. These young people also have limited opportunities to connect with fellow youth beyond their own communities. These experiences are pivotal for them to learn impactful life skills and to help shape a brighter future for Miami.
Learn more about Artlook Miami here: https://miami.artlookmap.com/
You can help us empower young voices! Join our Founder’s Circle at one of our giving levels
YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE WILL DEEPEN OUR IMPACT IN MIAMI
2025 2026
2024 2025
2026 2027
7
9
12
SITES
450 700 1,000
STUDENTS
5
9
13
FULL-TIME STAFF
10
12
20
TEACHING ARTISTS
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE GIVING LEVELS
CHAMPION
$25,000 & Up
Engagement Opportunities Opportunity to announce the choir at an event Thank-you video reel from Vocal Youth Miami to enjoy / share on your social media channels VIP invitation to year-round performances including tickets and reserved seating for 4
Announcement Dedicated social media post, feature in the newsletter
Recognition Presenting sponsorship at end-of-year benefit happy hour and concert Name and logo recognition on newsletters, website,
10 tickets to our end-of-year happy hour Invitation to a dress rehearsal experience Gift bag with branded merchandise
print, and organizational collateral (e.g. annual report) at giving level Name and logo recognition on event materials throughout the year at giving level
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE GIVING LEVELS
$10,000 to $24,999 ACCELERATOR
$5,000 to $9,999 PRODUCER
Announcement
Announcement Dedicated social media post, feature in newsletter Recognition Name and logo recognition on newsletters, website, print, and organizational collateral (e.g. annual report) at giving level Recognition at level at end-of-year benefit happy hour and concert Name and logo recognition on event materials throughout the year at giving level Engagement Opportunities VIP invitation to year-round performances including tickets and reserved seating for 4 8 tickets to our end-of-year happy hour Invitation to a dress rehearsal experience Thank-you video reel from CVC to enjoy / share on your social media channels Gift bag with branded merchandise
Feature in newsletter
Recognition Name and logo recognition on newsletters, website, print, and organizational collateral (e.g. annual report) at giving level Recognition at level at end-of-year benefit happy hour and concert Name and logo recognition on event materials throughout the year at giving level Engagement Opportunities VIP invitation to year-round performances including tickets for 4 6 tickets to our end-of-year happy hour Invitation to a dress rehearsal experience Thank-you video reel from CVC to enjoy / share on your social media channels Gift bag with branded merchandise
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE GIVING LEVELS
CULTIVATOR $2,500 to $4,999
ACTIVATOR $1,000 to $2,499
Recognition Name recognition on newsletters, website, print, and organisational collateral (e.g. annual report) at giving level Recognition at level at end-of-year benefit happy hour and concert Name and logo recognition on event materials throughout the year at giving level Engagement Opportunities VIP invitation to year-round performances including tickets for 2 4 tickets to our end-of-year happy hour
Recognition Name recognition on newsletters, website, print, and organizational collateral (e.g. annual report) at giving level Recognition at level at end-of-year benefit happy hour and concert Name and logo recognition on event materials throughout the year at giving level Engagement Opportunities VIP invitation to year-round performances including tickets for 2 2 tickets to our end-of-year happy hour
THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDER’S CIRCLE!
Producer ($5,000+)
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carlton Tweed Charitable Foundation
Cultivator ($2,500+)
Paul & Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
Activator ($1,000+)
Ted & Emmalee Bandstra
Mike & Kathy Pappas Roberto & Ana McQuattie Tim & Peggy Pappas Paul & Debbie Schwiep Marte Siebenhar Rogelio Rivera Mendez & Amerily Clemente Falcon
Steve & Helida Dodd Karl & Susana Cetta Mark & Amy Klingbeil Ray & Barbara Calev-Moran Frank & Edith Cairol Robert Kuntz & Jose De Varona
THE TEAM
STAFF
Maya Davis, Creative Content Manager & Program Instructor Maya Fisher , Director of Operations Kamarie Hudson, Early Childhood Music Instructor Patricia Losada , Choral Director Laurah Merisier , Early Childhood Music Director Adela Soto , Chorus Manager & Early Childhood Music Instructor
Jamie Sutta , Founder & Artistic Director Alicia Romero-Sardiñas , Choral Director Beiyao Ji , Collaborative Pianist
BOARD MEMBERS
Roberto McQuattie , Chair Susana Cetta , Vice Chair Adela Soto, Secretary Brett Bigenho , Treasurer Margie Aboreden Helida Dodd Jeannine Gaslonde Robert Kuntz
Debbie Schwiep Michelle Thomas
Let’s shape a brighter future together. Join the Founder’s Circle and together we can help more young people in our community find their unique voices in an environment where empathy and understanding grow, expression thrives and unity is found in diversity.
Together we can empower youth in our communities to create a stronger, more-connected Miami.
For information about the Founder's Circle, email jamie@vocalyouth.org
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