Our vision describes where we believe our mission will lead us in five years' time.
The purpose of this vision statement is to act as a kind of roadmap, allowing us to focus our efforts by assessing realistically the tasks and challenges ahead of us. Successes and setbacks will inevitably make their mark along the way, and we'll update this document frequently to reflect that.
By September 2012, the music program at St Paul's will look something like this:
Proclamation
Choirs
1. The Choir of Men and Boys
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will have at least 18 boy choristers, with a turnover of an additional 6 probationers each year |
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will have established a choir school as a commitment to the further musical education of boys |
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will have established strong links with other choirs of men and boys |
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will have engaged regularly and fully in external programs of continuing musical education |
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will have participated in two further residential cathedral tours of the UK |
2. The St Cecilia Choir of Girls
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will have 32 girls between the ages of 8 & 18 |
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will have established a choir school as a commitment to the further musical education of girls |
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will be competent in sight-singing and singing in up to 4 parts |
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will have expanded its repertoire to include more complex works |
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will be well-known for commissioning new works |
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will have produced a commercial CD recording |
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will have toured as a group across the USA and overseas |
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will act as a resource for other Anglican girls' choirs across the nation |
Congregations
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St Paul's congregations will benefit from continuing encouragement in their corporate musical worship through regular musical workshops |
The Organs
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The Firestone Memorial Chapel's historic Aeolian organ will have been restored |
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A feasibility study for a new church balcony organ will have been completed |
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The Ohio International Organ Competition will have its home at St Paul's |
Concert Series
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Dedicated funding will have been secured to enable the continuation and development of high-quality instrumental, choral and orchestral concerts |
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The concert series will have influenced and enhanced the spiritual life of the community in at least three quantifiable ways |
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The concert series will have drawn at least 24 new members to St Paul's |
Community
Choirs
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will have established systems and practices for welcoming new members |
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will have social activities geared to their different memberships |
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will have a well-developed notion of mutual support |
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will perform regularly in other venues for the surrounding community |
Congregations
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will enjoy leadership and encouragement from the choirs |
Audiences
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will receive a warm welcome at concerts |
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will experience an unparalleled 'ministry of welcome' at other musical events |
Service
We will use the gift of music to serve others by:
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establishing a choir school |
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providing educational opportunities for the surrounding community |
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consistently striving for the highest possible standards |
These are just some aspects of our program and how they might look in 2012.
If you would like to know more, contact:
Organist and Choirmaster, Jamie Hitel
1 330 836 9327