SOUNDS OF THE SOUTHWEST SINGERS

MISSION STATEMENT The Sounds of the Southwest Singers, Inc. is a non-profit organization sharing diverse, passionate and professional choral music with our audiences and members through worldwide performances. VISION STATEMENT The Sounds of the Southwest Singers, Inc. (SSWS) is known for providing an all-encompassing and unforgettable choral experience for our audiences and performers. We endeavor through innovative means to enable the listener and participant to feel the passion and experience the music we present. Our vocal skills provide a strong educational foundation of the cultural arts for our performers, audiences, and patrons of the SSWS. We are a diverse multi-generational group of men and women who care passionately about the quality of our vocal sound and the professionalism of our performances. Our efforts are also enhanced by the participation of soloists and ensembles, who add excellence and beauty to each concert. We provide travel opportunities for those seeking national and international performing experiences. The SSWS is conducted by an artistic director who draws out the best in each singer and in the group as a whole. The director's skills are refreshed through ongoing participation in master classes and other state-of-the-art opportunities for coaching and education. GUIDING PRINCIPLES We are committed to:  creating a comprehensive, educational and passionate choral experience for our audiences and performers;  reaching out to all parts of the community to attract audiences, performers, and volunteers;  creating and producing choral performances of the highest quality;  attracting, developing and retaining dedicated singers as members of our organization;  continuing to develop our vocal skill level both as individuals and as a choir;  providing education for mastering music through regular rehearsals and performances;  performing music that challenges us and inspires our audiences;  recognizing the high value of each members individual contributions to the organization as a volunteer;  providing educational and life changing opportunities for our members;  working together to maintain the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of our organization;  operating with fiscal integrity;  performing all business openly;  assuring open communication between the board of directors and all members within the organization;  serving our community as we are called.

We are a multi-generational community choir of about 160 volunteer members from Glendale, AZ that serves locally the northwest valley communities. We have performed voluntarily throughout the State of Arizona, nationally and internationally. We perform for service organizations, schools, churches, senior centers and veteran organizations as well as corporations, professional sporting events and groups.