Morris Park Singers, Inc.

### Context Profile for Morris Park Singers, Inc.

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
- **Mission**: The Morris Park Singers aims to foster an accessible and supportive choral experience for individuals looking to (re)introduce a creative musical outlet into their lives. 
- **Vision**: They strive to create an inclusive artistic community that welcomes, celebrates, and encourages the talents of individuals through a shared love of choral music.
- **Core Values**: 
  - **Accessibility**: Making music participation affordable and open to all.
  - **Inclusivity**: Welcoming individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
  - **Collaboration**: Encouraging teamwork and mutual support.
  - **Community**: Building a sense of belonging through music.
  - **Excellence**: Striving for musical growth both individually and collectively.
  - **Joy**: Celebrating the uplifting power of making music.

#### 2. Type of Activities
- **Community Choir**: A mixed voice (SATB) choir based in NE Minneapolis that is non-auditioned and free to join.
- **Concerts**: They host two mini-seasons each year (fall and spring), culminating in concerts that feature a diverse repertoire, including Broadway, popular music, Renaissance motets, and original compositions.
- **Rehearsals**: Weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings, allowing flexibility for members with busy schedules.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
- **Friendly and Inclusive**: The language used on the website and in communications is warm, welcoming, and encouraging, reflecting their core values of inclusivity and community.
- **Professional yet Accessible**: While maintaining professionalism, the tone is casual enough to make the organization approachable for all potential members and donors.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
- **No Emoji Usage**: The organization does not utilize emojis in their communications, maintaining a straightforward and professional tone in their messaging.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Info**: Originally formed in January 2022 under the Morris Park Players, the choir became an independent organization in May 2024 due to rapid growth.
- **Scale**: Started with 18 singers and 68 tickets sold at the first concert; as of their fourth season concert, they have over tripled in size with nearly 300 tickets sold.
- **501(c)(3) Status**: Recognized as a nonprofit organization.
- **Location**: Rehearses and performs at Mill City Church in NE Minneapolis.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Content Style**: Use clear, concise language that reflects the friendly and inclusive tone of the organization. 
- **Focus on Community**: Highlight the sense of belonging and community that the choir fosters.
- **Encouraging Participation**: Emphasize accessibility and inclusivity in messaging to attract a diverse range of participants.
- **Call to Action**: Use strong, clear calls to action, especially in fundraising campaigns, to encourage donations and participation.
- **Gratitude and Recognition**: Express appreciation for donations and support, reinforcing the community aspect of the organization.

This context profile serves as a comprehensive guide for creating personalized content that aligns with the Morris Park Singers' mission, values, and communication style.

Adult

Child (12 and under)

There are two new exciting things this season: Because of the high growth the choir has experienced this season, we are actually doing TWO in-person concerts this season on Monday, May 12th and May 19th.&nbsp; In addition, we are holding a Silent Auction at both concerts to help raise money for the choir. Bidding on the almost 50 items is open and go until the start of the May 19th concert. Go to <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction</a> to bid on our great prize packages!! Like last season, for those who are not able to attend the concert in-person, we are offering an On Demand option following the concerts closing. Ticket sales for that will go live following the May 19th concert. Please consider adding a small donation to your ticket purchase. All of those small amounts add up and go a long way in helping order sheet music, pay our rent, pay our staff, and giving our singers and community and music outlet. If you have any questions, please reach out to <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="mailto:info@morrisparksingers.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;">info@morrisparksingers.org</a> and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Thank you in advance for your support of the Morris Park Singers and helping our ever-growing choir continue to thrive!! NOTES ABOUT THE CONCERT:&quot;The Road Not Taken&quot; is one of Robert&#39;s most famous, and most misunderstood poems. Probably the most popular of the various interpretations is a lesson about forging your path in life. While that is an important life lesson, Robert Frost actually simply wrote this poem as a joke, poking fun as his friend Edward Thomas, who was often indecisive about which route to take when the two went walking. Regardless of which one you connect more with, all of the interpretations have one thing in common: making a decision. Is it a simple and seemingly meaningless choice? Or is it a life altering decision? With our Season 6 concert, the Morris Park Singers provide our own commentary on the &quot;art&quot; of making a choice and what our brains are going through during that process.<a href="mailto:info@morrisparksingers.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;"></a>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you so much for buying tickets to our upcoming Season 6 concert, &quot;The Road Not Taken&quot;. Ticket sales are a very large part of our revenue. So, this money will help immensely to help our choir continue to grow and thrive! The concert is held at Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413). You can park in the church&#39;s small lot off of NE Madison St, or there is ample street parking around the church and Logan Park. Please go in Door 3 off of Madison. Doors to Mill City will open at 6:30pm to allow concert goers time to enjoy refreshments, peruse the almost 50 Silent Auction items, and buy tickets at the door, if needed. Doors to the Sanctuary for concert seating will open at 7:00pm. Silent Auction bidding is official open and will go until the start of the May 19th concert. Please visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction</a> to bid on our great prize packages!! Thank you again for your ticket purchase and we look forward to providing you a great night of choral music!! Sincerely,Morris Park Singersinfo@morrisparksingers.org

There are two new exciting things this season: Because of the high growth the choir has experienced this season, we are actually doing TWO in-person concerts this season on Monday, May 12th and May 19th.  In addition, we are holding a Silent Auction at both concerts to help raise money for the choir. Bidding on the almost 50 items is open and go until the start of the May 19th concert. Go to <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/morris-park-singers-2025-silent-auction</a> to bid on our great prize packages!! Like last season, for those who are not able to attend the concert in-person, we are offering an On Demand option following the concerts closing. Ticket sales for that will go live following the May 19th concert. Please consider adding a small donation to your ticket purchase. All of those small amounts add up and go a long way in helping order sheet music, pay our rent, pay our staff, and giving our singers and community and music outlet. If you have any questions, please reach out to <a href="mailto:info@morrisparksingers.org">info@morrisparksingers.org</a> and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Thank you in advance for your support of the Morris Park Singers and helping our ever-growing choir continue to thrive!! NOTES ABOUT THE CONCERT:"The Road Not Taken" is one of Robert's most famous, and most misunderstood poems. Probably the most popular of the various interpretations is a lesson about forging your path in life. While that is an important life lesson, Robert Frost actually simply wrote this poem as a joke, poking fun as his friend Edward Thomas, who was often indecisive about which route to take when the two went walking. Regardless of which one you connect more with, all of the interpretations have one thing in common: making a decision. Is it a simple and seemingly meaningless choice? Or is it a life altering decision? With our Season 6 concert, the Morris Park Singers provide our own commentary on the "art" of making a choice and what our brains are going through during that process.<a href="mailto:info@morrisparksingers.org"></a>

Morris Park Singers, Inc.

Morris Park Singers present: "The Road Not Taken"

685 13th Ave NE

Adult

US$20

Child (12 and under)

US$10

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