Support the Carolina Master Chorale

Join Us in Sustaining Musical Excellence

We cordially encourage you to contribute to our Annual Fund and support the Carolina Master Chorale. Your generous donation plays a crucial role in sustaining our choir's legacy and enriching the communities we serve. Every contribution, regardless of size, directly fuels the production of our current concerts and lays the groundwork for future performances.

The Carolina Master Chorale embodies a narrative of artistic brilliance, community engagement, and unwavering dedication. As we embark on our 42nd season, we proudly maintain our status as the longest-standing performing arts organization in the Myrtle Beach area. Your invaluable support, whether through ticket purchases or Annual Fund donations, enables us to deliver unparalleled choral experiences to our vibrant and expanding community. Together, we enhance the cultural landscape of the Grand Strand, creating a more vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.

What Your Donations Support

The Chorale relies on ticket sales for about 25% of our annual income. As costs continue to rise for essentials like purchasing music and hiring instrumentalists and soloists, our fundraising efforts become increasingly crucial.

Every donation, regardless of size, directly supports our programs. Your contributions enable the Chorale to perform concerts in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Sunset Beach, and other regional locations. They also support our educational outreach in elementary schools and create opportunities for students and faculty at Coastal Carolina University. Additionally, your generosity helps us hire professional soloists and orchestras, participate in community events such as the South Carolina Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, and maintain affordable ticket prices with discounts for seniors, veterans, and students.

Your Tax-Deductible Gift Makes a Difference

A contribution of $25 buys a major choral score for a singer.
$150 pays for one evening of rehearsal with our collaborative pianist.
$250 pays for a professional instrumentalist.
$1,000 pays for an instrumental quartet.
$2,500 and above pays for a guest artist.

How To Give to the Chorale

Donations can be made at any time during the year. Make checks payable to the Carolina Master Chorale and mail them to:

Carolina Master Chorale
PO Box 2065
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2065

If you prefer, you may donate online. Click here to donate now.

Consider increasing the value of your gift by asking your employer to match your contribution or to sponsor a performance. Contact the Chorale office at (843) 444-5774 or send an email to [email protected] for more information or to ask any questions.

The Carolina Master Chorale is a 501(C)3 Nonprofit Arts Organization.

Emeritus Guild

The Carolina Master Chorale Emeritus Guild is open to former singers, their spouses or significant others, and all former volunteers. Membership is open to former singers (and their spouses) who sang at least five seasons with CMC. Volunteers are eligible for membership in the Emeritus Guild if they have served at least 3 years in that capacity.

The purpose of the Emeritus Guild is twofold. First, we want to honor singers and volunteers who have retired from the Carolina Master Chorale. We want to stay in touch with those who have supported us with their time and talents over the years. Second, we want to grow our Carolina Master Chorale Endowment Fund, which is managed by the Waccamaw Community Foundation. All dues paid by Emeritus Guild members go directly to our Endowment Fund and remain intact forever. The earnings from these contributions will help ensure the longevity of the Carolina Master Chorale.

If you are a former singer, spouse of a singer, or former volunteer with the Carolina Master Chorale and wish to get more information about the Emeritus Guild, please contact Rebecca Donevant, Executive Director, at (843) 444-5774.

Endowment Fund: Your Life, Your Dreams, Your Legacy

It’s never too early to begin thinking about your legacy or to shape your estate plan. Your legacy transcends money—it also encompasses your values. Your wishes and dreams may include using your assets to help support another cause close to your heart.

The Carolina Master Chorale Endowment Fund, under the aegis of the Waccamaw Community Foundation, has been created to ensure the longevity of the Carolina Master Chorale. Your generous gift will provide the future earnings that will allow the Chorale to sustain and nurture its mission to provide professional-quality performances of the great choral masterworks.

Click here to make a donation to our "Legacy Fund" endowment: https://waccamawcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1087

Sponsors

Sponsorship of a Carolina Master Chorale concert means a prestigious partnership with the Grand Strand’s premier choral arts organization. Sponsorship benefits can include:

Opportunity for Business Link and Logo on the CMC Website
Opportunity for an Advertisement in the Season Playbill
Opportunity To Use the Carolina Master Chorale Name in Corporate Advertising
Opportunities for Corporate and Client Entertaining
Complimentary Tickets to Concerts

If you would like a representative of the Chorale to appear for a presentation or meeting of your organization or business, please contact Rebecca Donevant, Executive Director, at (843) 444-5774.

Friends of the Carolina Master Chorale
The Friends of the Carolina Master Chorale was formed in August 2015. Its mission is to support the Chorale by holding fundraising events, with an objective to improve community awareness and increase concert attendance. The focus at present is assisting committees with currently planned fundraisers as well as determining and developing options for signature and secondary fundraisers.

Volunteer opportunities exist to enlist community support, provide strategic assistance, and event planning and implementation. By your attendance today, you show you have a passion for the arts and choral music. We ask you to join with the Friends of the CMC to support the Chorale.

Please contact the CMC office at (843) 444-5774 for more information.

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