Summary
Organization name
Verdigris Ensemble
other names
Verdigris
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Box #45Dallas, TX 75219
About Verdigris Ensemble
Verdigris Ensemble is a Dallas-based collective of professional vocalists reimagining what vocal music can be. Since 2017, we’ve commissioned 39 new works, created nearly 300 paid artistic jobs, and built performances that fuse music with technology, dance, poetry, and projection. Called “the crème de la crème of the area’s professional choral voices” by The Dallas Morning News, we are known for immersive, story-rich experiences that connect deeply with audiences and reflect the world we live in.
Season 9: RE:IMAGINE asks: What happens when we look at the familiar with new eyes? This season, childhood stories, radio transmissions, the city itself, and even the concert format transform into multi-sensory journeys.
RE:TRANSMIT — Betty’s Notebook: Amelia Earhart’s final radio calls brought to life through voices, projections, and haunting sound design.
RE:SOUND — In C: A participatory reimagining where audiences sing alongside Verdigris, weaving themselves into Terry Riley’s iconic minimalist masterpiece.
RE:PLACE — This Place Called Dallas: A world premiere by Aleksandra Vrebalov blending poetry, dance, music, and stories from Dallas residents in collaboration with Bruce Wood Dance.
RE:LOVE — The Velveteen Rabbit: A beloved children’s tale reimagined with narration, projections, and live music for audiences of all ages.
Beyond the stage, we’re investing in the next generation. At W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy in Oak Cliff, our free mentorship program has sparked a 4,200% increase in acceptances to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. Last season, 25% of our tickets were distributed free of charge, and our performances contributed more than $641,000 to the North Texas creative economy.
Our Needs
On North Texas Giving Day, your support is critical to help us:
Commission bold new works that challenge audiences and keep Dallas at the forefront of artistic innovation.
Expand mentorship programs for young artists in Dallas classrooms, opening pathways to advanced training and lifelong creativity.
Invest in cutting-edge technology that turns performances into immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
Collaborate with cultural partners, such as Bruce Wood Dance Dallas and the Crow Museum of Asian Art, to amplify our collective impact.
Sustain local artists with meaningful work, keeping world-class talent rooted in North Texas.
When you give to Verdigris Ensemble, you’re not just supporting an ensemble, you’re fueling a movement to RE:IMAGINE what’s possible for art, education, and human potential in our community.
Mission
Vision
To transform lives through story-rich, multi-sensory musical experiences.
Mission
Verdigris Ensemble exists to: [Create] a new artistic movement through commissioned works, [Invest] in musicians, artists, and communities, and [Redefine] vocal music through interdisciplinary programming and technology.
Values
Creative Innovation: We experiment fearlessly, embracing the unexpected. If it’s been done before, we think twice.
Community Inclusion and Accessibility: Our art reflects the spirit of Dallas. We ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or ability, can participate and feel a sense of belonging.
Brave Action: We pursue what we love with courage. We take risks, push boundaries, and create authentic work that transforms.
Data-Driven Decisions: We let evidence guide our choices, continually improving our processes to serve the community more meaningfully.
Earnest Accountability: We practice self-reflection and openness. When we stumble, we own it, and we change for the better.
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Organization Data
Dallas, TX 75219