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SOLD OUT performances
an album on the CHARTS
CDs available
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Ranked No. 5 on Billboard's Classical Charts
• Ranked No. 5 on Billboard's Classical Charts
3,712 tickets SOLD
two new FUNDRAISERS
97 GEMS
(Give Every Month Supporters) play a reliable and critical role in the financial security and future landscape of Oregon Repertory Singers. Last year 35% of individual contributions—totaling $54,000—were from our 97 GEMS.
more than 391 DONORS
YOUR SUPPORT makes it all possible!
Jake Runestad in CONCERT!
“One of the finest community choruses in the USA — not only musically, but in their curiosity, warmth, and generosity. It felt like ‘coming home’ to work with this beautiful group of people, and I’m so grateful to now be part of their family.”
— Jake Runestad
A European TOUR
PACKED youth choir spring concert
TWO WORLD PREMIERES from
Composer-in-Residence
Stacey Philipps
Announced in 2023, ORS Youth Choir and Stacey Philipps were selected to present at the Northwest ACDA Regional 2024 Conference highlighting this special Composer-in-Residence collaboration.
92 happy campers at SUMMER SING
6 NEW youth choir instructors
Amberlynn Lane, Elementary Director – North
Melinda Murdock, Middle School Conductor - Central
Andrew Hancock, Middle School Conductor - North
Jimmy Brown, Like Voice Changed Voices Conductor
Hannah Delgado, Elementary Conductor
Katey Simmons, Like Voice Treble Conductor
a new LOCATION!
Youth Choir opened a Vancouver location in January with 44 new singers!
RECORD enrollment & scholarships!
150 SINGERS
$35,000 in SCHOLARSHIPS
2 milestone ANNIVERSARIES
kickoff with STYLE
youth choir potluck and RETREAT
and…
first annual CHOIRFEST NW
Students came together for a one day invitational clinic for choral singers ages 13 to 19 hosted by ORS Youth Choir and Artistic Director Aubrey Patterson and in partnership with Portland State University Chamber Choir and ORS Artistic Director and PSU Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Ethan Sperry.
Singers learned sight reading and literacy skills and some tips and tricks for their voice type, as well as some tangible skills to apply to leading a sectional in their school’s choirs. The day concluded with a joint performance with the Portland State University Chamber Choir. It was a fun, fast-paced, wonderful day!
ORS preparing for…
with special guest artists
Eric Alatorre, bass
Eric Alatorre is the Bass best associated with Chanticleer, where he was a member for nearly 30 years, and is well known for his deep and rich voice. During his tenure with Chanticleer he saw the ensemble grow from a group known best in the United States to an internationally acclaimed ensemble. He has performed in many of the world’s major concert venues on 6 continents, and made nearly 60 recordings which have garnered 3 Grammy awards. Since then he continues to be engaged with many exceptional groups such as Seraphic Fire, Skylark, Conspirare, the Thirteen, and the Leonids.
Brendan Tuohy, tenor
Tenor Brendan Tuohy has been praised by The Cincinnati Post for his “big, bold tenor edged with silver” and he continues to move audiences both in the States and overseas. Brendan is a Tacoma , Washington native and loves performing for Pacific Northwest audiences. Tuohy last sang with the Oregon Repertory Singers in 2019 for Joan Szymko’s Shadow and Light. He began his professional opera career as a Studio Artist with the Portland Opera. and has sung numerous roles including Don José in Bizet’s Carmen (Tacoma Opera), the Mayor in Josh Ragland’s Beatrice (Portland Opera), and the Italian Tenor in Rosenkavalier (PNW Opera).
and…
ALUMNI weekend
with special guest, Gil Seeley
Artistic Director for 35 years
a special ANNIVERSARY
with a special PREMIERE
2 sold out PERFORMANCES
youth choir at the GROTTO
“Working with these singers for 13 years has and continues to be an incredibly rich and rewarding musical experience.”
— Ethan Sperry, Artistic Director
“We are a community that values world cultures through music, supports the arts at all ages, and approaches others with genuine curiosity and kindness while pursuing musical excellence.”
— Aubrey Patterson, ORS Youth Choir Artistic Director
“So many times during that mesmerizing 90 minute performance, I felt transported by the music, the poetry. I sat with my eyes closed as tears welled up finding the experience so moving and exquisitely beautiful.”
— Patron
“Superb musicianship, consistently. You are a treasured community asset.”
— Patron
“I was moved to tears several times. Just beautiful!”
— Patron
“I needed kleenex. That piece entitled 'Stars' just did me in. It was exquisite.”
— Patron
“I was blown away by the choir's performance.”
— Patron
“I was enthralled, overjoyed, and delighted!! I am a fan for life!”
— Patron
“So grateful to have ORS in Portland!”
— Patron
“Fantastic opportunity to make music and share a love of singing!”
— Youth Choir Parent
“It’s wonderful! The staff were amazing, the music education was wonderful, my kiddo had a fabulous time!”
— Youth Choir Parent
“I was overjoyed and so impressed by the whole concert—every second of it. Thank you so much for all the thought, work, and care that went into producing the beauty.”
— Patron
“We love you guys and all the work you do. Thank you!”
— Youth Choir Parent
with more ONLINE
30,500 visits and 60,700 page views on our WEBSITE.
A 38% increase year over year!
nearly 10,000 views on
33 New Videos
77 new subscribers
9,992 views
More than 577 watch hours
Viewers outside the US from Indonesia, Switzerland, Ireland, Columbia, Canada, and the UK.
Over 6,000 page visits & 144 new followers on
Over 2,000 profile visits & 244 new followers on
And 100 followers on our new ORS Youth Choir profile!
The Nuts and Bolts
The majority of 2023 revenue (58%) came from individuals like you (42%) and foundation or government grants (16%).
In 2023, ticket sales only accounted for 15% of our revenue.
REVENUE
68% of our budget directly supports our programs. Approximately 19% is applied towards activities and projects that directly raise funds to support our programs (i.e., special events, contractors, etc).
EXPENSES
Year-Over-Year
25% increase in GEMS (Give Every Month Supporters)
22% increase in overall contributions
14% increase in the number of patrons supporting ORS at the $2,500+ level
50% increase in Youth Choir tuition
188% increase in foundation/government support
6 new board members (19 total, record participation!)
68% of expenses went toward our programs
You are a part of this COMMUNITY
No matter how you support ORS, whether as a patron, contributor, singer, or ambassador, you are a valuable member of our community and we are perpetually grateful for your investment.
THANK YOU!