For nearly five decades, we have been dedicated to nurturing the talents of children and youth in Hamilton and offering them a platform to learn more about themselves and thrive. Our commitment to musical excellence and community engagement remains unwavering.

Earlier this year, our team focused on the future of HCC while crafting our next strategic plan. In doing so, we have reaffirmed the importance of prioritizing equity as one of our core values and as part of this dedication, we actively strive to eliminate any barriers preventing participation. We believe that every child should have the chance to participate in HCC regardless of their financial situation, ensuring that the choir remains representative of our community. 

This season, 1 in 4 of our singers require financial assistance.

It is no surprise to us that the need for our Financial Award program has increased over the past few years, with 25% of singers requiring funding to participate in HCC this season. According to recent findings by Statistics Canada, nearly half of Canadians aged 35-44 found it difficult to meet their financial needs in the past year, the prime demographic of many of the parents and guardians of our young singers. These statistics highlight the critical importance of our role in ensuring that every young voice, regardless of their financial circumstances, can experience the transformative power of music.

The success of our Financial Award program is owed primarily to the incredible generosity of donors like you. By contributing to our Financial Award program, you can directly impact the lives of young people in Hamilton by investing in the next generation of artists and leaders in our community.

There are many ways to give, such as through a one-time or recurring monthly donation, or corporate sponsorship. Consider giving the gift of music this holiday season through our easy Gift Guide:

• $60 Provides the gift of music to a kindergartener or first-grade student for an entire month!
• $100 Funds a whole 6-week session of our Poka program for toddlers and their caregivers!
• $150 Empowers our Esprimas singers to unleash their musical talents by singing in HCC for an entire month!
• $200 Brightens an Ilumini singer’s life with an entire month of membership, totalling 20 hours of expert choral music instruction!

Thank you for considering our request. Together, we can ensure that no child’s voice is ever silenced by financial constraints.