Keep the music alive.
Place the works and traditions of African American composers in the hands, voices and imaginations of young performers.
HARLEM BOYS CHOIR · 2026–2027 SEASON
Invest in the
next verse.
A year of music, memory and possibility—rooted in Harlem, shaped by the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, and brought to life by the next generation.
A NEW GENERATION. A CONTINUING HARLEM STORY.
30LIVE PERFORMANCES
5,580AVAILABLE SEATS ACROSS THE SEASON
6DIGITAL SCREENS IN THE VENUE
5WEBSITE ADVERTISING PLATFORMS
Capacity represents 30 performances × 186 seats. It is total available seating, not a guaranteed attendance figure or unique audience count.
THE SEASON · 2026–2027
Harlem's story.
In a new generation's voice.
The Harlem Boys Choir's annual season celebrates the extraordinary musical legacy of African American composers and the cultural history of Harlem—from the Harlem Renaissance to the artists and traditions still shaping American music today.
Across a year of live performances, young singers will encounter a repertoire that honors Black musical creativity, celebrates the richness of the Harlem experience, and invites audiences of every generation to listen, learn and take part.
Our season is designed as fertile ground: a place where young artists can develop discipline, confidence, musicianship and a sense of possibility—and where the cultural inheritance of Harlem can continue to grow.
THIRD WEEKEND EACH MONTHSATURDAY & SUNDAY · 3 PMSELECT FRIDAY EVENINGS · 8 PMTOWN SCHOOL THEATRE · NEW YORK CITY
EXPLORE THE SEASON CALENDAR ↗WHY THIS INVESTMENT MATTERS
Culture is not simply
something we inherit.
It is something we grow.
Make room for possibility.
Support access to high-quality music instruction, mentorship, rehearsal, performance and meaningful artistic achievement.
Honor Harlem's influence.
Celebrate Harlem as a global center of Black creativity and ensure its cultural story continues to reach new audiences.
A YEAR-LONG PARTNER EXPERIENCE
Your organization.
Part of every performance.
Partnership benefits are designed to be visible, tangible and easy to understand. A sponsor can connect its name with the season in the theater, across digital channels, and through the stories shared around the choir.
Six venue screens
Rotating sponsor recognition, approved video creative, campaign messages and QR-code calls to action across six digital displays throughout the venue.
Five-minute pre-show
A branded pre-show broadcast before each performance, with sponsor identification and scheduled commercial or campaign placements.
Two-minute post-show
A branded video experience as guests depart, with sponsor thanks, campaign messaging and an optional QR-code call to action.
Five website advertising platforms
Season-long sponsor advertising opportunities across Harlem Boys Choir, Harlem Chamber Orchestra, Harlem Collective Opera, Mood Magazine and East Harlem Tourism Board—five connected cultural and media websites.
Media and storytelling
Opportunities for sponsor features and campaign amplification through Mood Magazine, Mood TV and WHRL Mood Radio, scheduled by agreement.
Corporate hospitality
Opportunities to host employees, clients and community guests, with selected ticket allocations and on-site activations arranged in advance.
FIVE WEBSITES · ONE CONNECTED CULTURAL NETWORK
Website advertising inventory, creative dimensions, placement frequency and campaign dates are confirmed in the written partnership schedule. Screen rotation, broadcast placement frequency, ticket allocations and activation dates are also scheduled by agreement. The pre-show and post-show durations describe the full program windows, not exclusive sponsor airtime.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF IMPACT
One season.
Many ways to stand with us.
Choose a partnership below. Organizations ready to move forward can pay securely by credit card. Foundation, public-sector and community partners can request a tailored funding conversation or submit the materials to their review process.
EXCLUSIVE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP
Annual Presenting Partner
$50,000One exclusive lead partner for the full 2026–2027 season.
- Presenting partner recognition throughout the full season
- Brand integration across all 30 performances
- Recognition across all six venue screens
- Pre-show and post-show broadcast integration
- Advertising visibility across five websites: Harlem Boys Choir, Harlem Chamber Orchestra, Harlem Collective Opera, Mood Magazine and East Harlem Tourism Board
- Corporate hospitality and activation opportunities
- Category exclusivity, subject to agreement
- Season-end partnership and impact report
SEASON PARTNERSHIP
Premier Corporate Partner
$25,000A major season partnership across performance and media.
- Prominent season sponsor recognition
- Digital screen and broadcast placements by schedule
- Website and selected social recognition
- Media feature opportunity
- Guest ticket allocation by agreement
SEASON PARTNERSHIP
Corporate Partner
$10,000A substantial contribution to the season and young artists.
- Corporate partner recognition on choir website
- Selected digital and social recognition
- Scheduled broadcast placement
- Guest ticket allocation by agreement
SEASON PARTNERSHIP
Supporting Partner
$5,000A meaningful entry point for corporate and community support.
- Supporting partner recognition
- Website acknowledgment
- Social media thank-you
- Group ticket opportunity by agreement
Card payments are processed through secure Stripe Checkout. Your checkout confirmation and payment receipt are provided by the payment processor. Sponsorship benefits and recognition are finalized in a written agreement.
FOR FOUNDATIONS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS & COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS
There is more than
one way to invest.
Fund the work.
Request a grant-ready overview, organizational information, program narrative, season calendar and proposed use of funds for your application or internal review.
REQUEST GRANT MATERIALS ↗Champion the next generation.
Explore cultural funding, arts education support, discretionary funding opportunities, public recognition and connections to local arts and youth initiatives.
DISCUSS CIVIC SUPPORT ↗Stand with Harlem.
Partner through an institutional endorsement, community sponsorship, co-presentation, outreach, audience development or a shared cultural initiative.
EXPLORE AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP ↗A DECISION-READY RESOURCE
Everything your team needs to take the next step.
Download the founder's invitation, review the season, and contact us for the supporting documents your board, grants office or procurement team requires.
Harlem Boys Choir is an initiative of Harlem Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Grant awards and charitable contributions are handled through the nonprofit. Sponsorships that include advertising, media, hospitality or other benefits may have different tax treatment; organizations should request the appropriate documentation and consult their tax advisers.
A LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER
DOWNLOAD THE FOUNDER'S LETTER PDF ↗HARLEM BOYS CHOIRNEW YORK · 2026–2027
Dear Prospective Partner,
Harlem has always been more than a place. It is an idea, a movement and a source of extraordinary artistic influence. From the Harlem Renaissance to the generations of composers, musicians, writers and performers who followed, this community has helped shape the sound and spirit of America.
The Harlem Boys Choir carries that story forward through the voices of young artists. Our 2026–2027 season is designed to celebrate African American composers, honor the rich cultural history of Harlem, and create meaningful opportunities for young people to develop their talent through music, mentorship and performance.
We invite corporations, foundations, public officials, cultural institutions and community organizations to help cultivate this work. Your investment is fertile ground: it helps young artists find their voices, gives audiences a deeper connection to our shared cultural inheritance, and makes room for the next chapter of Harlem's creative legacy.
Our annual season brings together 30 performances, a home-stage experience at Town School Theatre, and a year-long platform for partners to connect with audiences through live performance, venue screens, pre-show and post-show broadcasts, digital storytelling and community engagement.
We are seeking partners who understand that supporting the arts is also an investment in education, opportunity, cultural memory and the future. Whether your organization joins as a presenting sponsor, a foundation funder, a civic partner or a community champion, there is a meaningful place for you in this season.
Thank you for considering an investment in the young artists and cultural future of Harlem. I would welcome the opportunity to share our plans and discuss how we can build this season together.
With appreciation,
Jarvus Ricardo Hester
Founder & Artistic Director
Harlem Boys Choir
THE 2026–2027 SEASON
Help us grow
what Harlem began.
Make a season investment, bring your institution into the partnership, or start a conversation about funding the work.
CHOOSE A PARTNERSHIP ↗CONTACT THE FOUNDER ↗
