Lehigh Valley Chorale

### Context Profile for Lehigh Valley Chorale

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: The Lehigh Valley Chorale aims to enrich the community through the performance of choral music, fostering a love for the arts and providing opportunities for singers of all backgrounds to participate in high-quality musical experiences.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on promoting cultural engagement through music, enhancing the local arts scene, and providing a platform for community involvement in the performing arts.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Concerts**: Regular performances showcasing a variety of musical genres.
   - **Sponsorship Programs**: Initiatives like "Fall 2025 Song Sponsors" allow individuals and businesses to support specific pieces of music performed during concerts.
   - **Community Engagement**: Opportunities for local singers to join the chorale and participate in rehearsals and performances.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Ongoing efforts to raise funds for concert performances and community outreach.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **professional**. The language is accessible and encourages community involvement, making it feel welcoming to both potential members and supporters.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not appear to use emojis in their communications or on their website. The content maintains a more traditional and formal presentation style, focusing on clarity and professionalism.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a total of 41 forms and has conducted 13 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed, the sponsorship program and community participation suggest a strong local impact.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Opportunities for community members to join the chorale and participate in performances are highlighted, indicating a volunteer-driven aspect.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use clear, concise language that is engaging and inviting. Avoid jargon to ensure accessibility for all readers.
   - **Structure**: Organize content logically, using headings and bullet points where appropriate to enhance readability.
   - **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action that encourage community involvement, whether through sponsorship, attendance at concerts, or joining the chorale.
   - **Emphasis on Community**: Highlight the importance of community engagement and the joy of music in all communications.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for creating personalized and effective content for the Lehigh Valley Chorale, ensuring alignment with their mission, tone, and community-focused activities.

This level of support grants you full participation for the season.

Basic Membership

This level of support covers the season costs for a single singer.  
$55 is tax-deductible. 
You will be listed as a Sustaining Member in the program book.

Sustaining Member

This level of support covers the season costs for yourself plus half of the costs of an additional singer. 
$105 is tax-deductible. 
You will be listed as a Sustaining Plus Member in the program book.

Sustaining Member Plus

This level of support covers the season costs for yourself plus the full costs of another singer.
$155 is tax-deductible. 
You will be listed as a Growing Member in the program book.

Growing Member

Welcome Singers! Please use this form to pay for your Spring 2023 membership.  There is a default option on the second page to include a donation to support Zeffy. This is 100% optional. You can select "other" and then indicate $0. Membership Dues:<ul><li>Basic Membership: $45</li><li>Sustaining Membership: $100</li><li>Sustaining Membership: $150</li><li>Growing Membership:  $200 </li></ul> Please Note: We don't want money worries to keep you away, and we can waive dues when necessary. If you have difficulty paying dues, please speak with any Chorale leader. We do not require any documentation – we will take you at your word.

Hello Prénom Nom, We’re so glad that you’ve decided to join (or re-join!) us for the Fall 2022 season! I look forward to welcoming you in person during our first rehearsal, Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your music and check in.If you paid online, thank you! If not please remember to bring membership dues and/ or music deposits to the first rehearsal or as soon as possible. You must be in good financial standing to take the music home with you.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Walp (Board President) or Jim DeNora (Membership Committee Chair). COVID SafetyAll LVC singers are required present proof of full COVID vaccination and a single booster. Masks may be required depending on community risk levels.Please go to <a href="https://www.lvchorale.org/covid19-policy">https://www.lvchorale.org/covid19-policy</a> for more information.  RehearsalsRehearsals will take place Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Green Pond United Methodist, 4411 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045  Note: on occasion, rehearsals will take place at alternate locations; changes will be announced in advance, and/or you can check the website for details. Music and FoldersOnce you pay your membership dues and music deposit, you will receive numbered music and folders to take home. You may mark this music with a pencil, but please do NOT make any permanent marks. You may lose part or all of your music deposit if the music is damaged. You will be asked to return your music at the end of the season, after the final concert. There will be erasers available to remove pencil marks. Member WebsiteFor important announcements and information regarding rehearsals and other events, rehearsal tracks, and much more, please visit <a href="http://www.lvchorale.org">www.lvchorale.org</a> and click on the “Member Login” tab (Password: singer). Singers Page on FacebookThe Chorale also uses a private Facebook page to post announcements, and for singers to share other content with the group. To be added to this page, please search Facebook for “LV Chorale Singers” and request to join. Once again, we’re so glad that you’ve decided to sing with us. Here’s to a terrific season! Sincerely,David WalpPresident, Lehigh Valley Chorale

Welcome Singers! Please use this form to pay for your Spring 2023 membership.  There is a default option on the second page to include a donation to support Zeffy. This is 100% optional. You can select "other" and then indicate $0. Membership Dues:<ul><li>Basic Membership: $45</li><li>Sustaining Membership: $100</li><li>Sustaining Membership: $150</li><li>Growing Membership:  $200 </li></ul> Please Note: We don't want money worries to keep you away, and we can waive dues when necessary. If you have difficulty paying dues, please speak with any Chorale leader. We do not require any documentation – we will take you at your word.

Lehigh Valley Chorale

LVC Spring 2023 Membership Dues

4411 Green Pond Rd

Basic Membership

$45

Sustaining Member

$100

Sustaining Member Plus

$150

Growing Member

$200

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