Our Programs
Like the mighty oak tree (for which our street address is named), Rise Up Community Arts has three main limbs off which the many branches of our organization grow to better nourish the soul of our Community.
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Rise Up Presents (our concert series)
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Rise Up Chorus (our choral program)
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Rising Phoenix (our arts education program)
Rise Up Chorus
Rise Up Chorus is the "OG" - our original program and the heart of all that we do and everything that we are. Rise Up Chorus is made up of two community choruses - one for youth and one for adults. From its inception, Rise Up Chorus has been, and will continue to remain, completely tuition-free. We feel that this experience is way too important to make it only for those with "financial means". We are a chorus for ANYONE who would like to participate with us. If able, we ask our families to make a donation in any amount they can to RUCA in order to help offset the costs of running our Rise Up Chorus programming. If families are able to pay the full cost to put themselves or their children through the program (or more), that's wonderful! If a family can only pay a small portion (or nothing at all), that's totally fine, too. Since we are a recognized 501(c)3 organization, all donations to Rise Up Community Arts, Inc. are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The choruses rehearse on Friday evenings from September - June with two ensembles: a Youth Chorus (for students in grades 3-8) and an Adult Chorus (for adults and high school students). The thing that makes Rise Up Chorus so unique, besides the top-notch musical and ensemble experience, is our social programming. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in social events throughout the season. The music is what brings us together; however, it's the incredible Community that keeps us together.
Rise Up Presents
Rise Up Presents is our performance series involving arts in all of its shapes and forms. Since we have only recently developed into Rise Up Community Arts, our Rise Up Presents series will be limited to musical performances for the 2024 - 25 season; however, that will be expanding to art in all of it's wonderful forms.
For the 2024 - 25 season, there are performances scheduled every month of the year starting in September, 2024. These performances include solo and ensemble performances by a diverse group of performers, including several performances by our very own Rise Up Chorus!
Rising Phoenix
Rising Phoenix is our educational arm, and it is one of our newest programs. The Rising Phoenix program consists of workshops, courses, and summer camps for Youth and Adults that pique the artistic interest of all of its participants.
Information about Rising Phoenix programming will be released throughout the 2024 - 25 season.