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* How have you ever been involved with the Philadelphia Singers? (Please select all that apply)
 
Attended a Philadelphia Singers concert(s)
 
Attended a Philadelphia Orchestra performance featuring the Philadelphia Singers
 
Donated to the organization
 
Volunteer or professional singer with Philadelphia Singers
 
Not at all

 
 
 
* How have you been involved with the Philadelphia Singers in the past 3 years? (Please select all that apply)
 
Attended a Philadelphia Singers concert(s)
 
Attended a Philadelphia Orchestra performance featuring the Philadelphia Singers
 
Donated to the organization
 
Volunteer or professional singer with Philadelphia Singers
 
Not at all

 
 
 
* How has your attendance at Philadelphia Orchestra performances featuring the Philadelphia Singers affected your desire to attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert?
 
Much more likely to attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert
 
More likely to attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert
 
No impact on the likelihood I would attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert
 
Less likely to attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert
 
Much less likely to attend a Philadelphia Singers only concert
 
 
 
* In the past, how have you acquired tickets for performances by or featuring The Philadelphia Singers? (Please select all that apply)
 
Purchased a subscription package for multiple Philadelphia Singers concerts
 
Purchased single Philadelphia Singers concert ticket(s)
 
Received as a gift
 
Attended as part of organized group outing
 
Through attendance at a Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring The Philadelphia Singers

 
 
 
* When did you attend your first Philadelphia Singers performance?
 
Within the last year
 
1-3 years ago
 
4-6 years ago
 
7-9 years ago
 
10 or more years ago
 
 
How important are the following aspects of the Philadelphia Singers’ performances?
Not at all important
1

2

3

4 		Very important
5
* Level of interaction with musical director or performers
* Convenience of performance venues
* Performance day of week
* Affordability of subscription prices
* Presence of musical accompaniment
* Affordability of single ticket prices
* Quality of performance venues
* Information either written or verbal about the repertoire
* Quality of the performance
* Performance time of day
* Repertoire fit to my personal tastes
* Repertoire diversity
 
 
How satisfied are you with the following aspects of the Philadelphia Singers’ performances?
Very dissatisfied
1

2

3

4 		Very satisfied
5
* Affordability of subscription prices
* Convenience of performance venues
* Repertoire diversity
* Quality of the performance
* Overall experience
* Performance time of day
* Affordability of single ticket prices
* Quality of performance venues
* Performance day of week
* Presence of musical accompaniment
* Level of interaction with musical director or performers
* Repertoire fit to my personal tastes
* Information either written or verbal about the repertoire
 
 
 
* Did you attend the most recent Philadelphia Singers Concert, "Bach and Beyond", held on November 8, 2009?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Was the "Bach and Beyond" performance the first Philadelphia Singers concert you had ever attended?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Please briefly describe the primary reason you decided to attend the "Bach and Beyond" concert.
   
 
 
 
* How many Philadelphia Singers concerts did you attend during the last two full concert seasons (2007-2008 and 2008-2009), not including performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra?
 
 
 
* How many Philadelphia Orchestra concerts featuring The Philadelphia Singers did you attend in the last two full concert seasons (2007-2008 and 2008-2009)?
 
 
 
* How many Philadelphia Singers performances are held in an average year?
   
 
 
 
* How many of those concerts are performed without The Philadelphia Orchestra?
   
 
 
 
* What do you think is the right number of performances for the Philadelphia Singers to hold in an average year?
   
 
 
 
* When you choose to not attend a Philadelphia Singers concert (not with the Philadelphia Orchestra), what are the primary reasons? (Please select all that apply)
 
Day of performance was inconvenient
 
I attend all Philadelphia Singers concerts
 
I prefer to attend Philadelphia Singers performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra
 
Ticket prices were too high
 
Did not like the musical selections
 
Time of performance was inconvenient
 
Had specific scheduling conflicts
 
I don’t want to attend any more concerts than I already do
 
Venues were inconveniently located
 
I’m not generally interested in the Philadelphia Singers
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Why do you prefer to attend Philadelphia Singers performances that also feature the Philadelphia Orchestra?
 
Venue
 
Size of the chorus
 
Prefer the orchestral accompaniment
 
Ticket prices
 
Repertoire
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Did you purchase a subscription package for either the 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 Philadelphia Singers seasons?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Why did you not purchase a subscription package? (Please select all that apply)
 
Prefer the flexibility of purchasing single tickets
 
Considered subscription prices to be too high
 
Had specific scheduling conflicts for certain performances
 
Was not interested in the musical program for every performance
 
Do not generally want to attend the entire season
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How long have you been aware of the Philadelphia Singers?
 
Less than a year
 
1-3 years
 
4-6 years
 
7-9 years
 
10 years or more
 
 
 
* How did you first hear about the Philadelphia Singers?
 
Newspaper
 
Postcard
 
The Philadelphia Singers season brochure
 
From a chorus in which I participate
 
Poster
 
Through another organization with which the Philadelphia Singers have performed
 
Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
 
Email
 
From a friend or family member
 
Through Philly Fun Guide
 
Radio advertisement
 
Through the Philadelphia Orchestra
 
Internet search
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What was this other organization?
   
 
 
 
* What is the best way for the Philadelphia Singers to get you interested in an upcoming performance?
 
Through Philly Fun Guide
 
Through another organization with which the Philadelphia Singers have performed
 
Newspaper advertisement
 
Through the Philadelphia Orchestra
 
Through a friend or family member
 
Internet search
 
The Philadelphia Singers season brochure
 
Newspaper article
 
Poster
 
Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter
 
Email
 
Radio advertisement
 
Postcard
 
Through a chorus in which I participate
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Why have you never been involved with the Philadelphia Singers?
 
Times of their performances are inconvenient
 
Ticket prices are too high
 
I've always had specific scheduling conflicts
 
There are better choral ensembles in the area
 
I'm not interested in seeing a choral music performance
 
I don't like their musical selections
 
Days of their performances are inconvenient
 
Venues are inconveniently located
 
I choose to use my time to participate in other leisure activities
 
I had never heard of the Philadelphia Singers before today
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* For which of the following other organizations have you attended an event in the last 2 years? (Please select all that apply)
 
The Philadelphia Orchestra
 
Philadelphia Museum of Art
 
Arden Theatre Company
 
Academy of Vocal Arts
 
Philadelphia Flower Show
 
Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia
 
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
 
Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
 
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
 
The Crossing
 
Walnut Street Theatre
 
Philly Pops
 
The Wilma Theater
 
Singing City
 
The Opera Company of Philadelphia
 
I have not attended an event by any cultural organizations in the last 2 years
 
Other
 

 
 
For each of these organizations, please indicate whether you have a subscription ticket package.
 
 
How interested would you say you are in the following types of choral music?
Not at all interested
1

2

3

4 		Very interested
5
* American Classical
* Baroque
* Contemporary Classical (New Music)
* Classical
 
 
 
* How many times have you attended any classical music or choral concert in the last 2 years (not including performances by or featuring the Philadelphia Singers)?
 
0
 
1-3
 
4-6
 
More than 6
 
 
 
* How would you describe the quality of a Philadelphia Singers performance compared to other choral concerts you have attended?
 
Much better
 
Better
 
About the same
 
Worse
 
Much worse
 
 
How much does each of the following items have to do with why you attend performing arts events in general?
Not at all
1

2

3

4 		Very much
5
* For the overall experience of an evening out
* For the specific artist or content of the performance
 
 
How much does each of the following items have to do with why you attend Philadelphia Singers performances specifically?
Not at all
1

2

3

4 		Very much
5
* For the overall experience of an evening out
* For the specific artist or content of the performance
 
 
 
* In which of the following cultural or arts activities have you ever personally participated?
 
Elementary/Middle school level choral ensemble
 
High school level theater organization
 
University level choral ensemble
 
Volunteer community theater
 
High school level choral ensemble
 
Religious affiliated chorus
 
Elementary/Middle school level theater organization
 
Volunteer community chorus
 
Professional choral ensemble
 
University level theater organization
 
None of the above

 
 
For each of these activities, please indicate whether you are still currently involved.
 
 
 
* Which of the following cultural venues or events have you visited in the last 2 years?
 
Film festivals
 
Music festivals
 
Live drama/theater
 
Popular music at large venues
 
Movie theater (mainstream Hollywood films)
 
Literature or poetry readings
 
Classical music concert
 
Classical choral performances
 
Classical dance or ballet
 
Popular music in small spaces or clubs
 
Opera
 
Art galleries
 
Museums/art exhibits
 
Classical orchestra performances
 
General points of interest/historic attractions
 
Musical theater
 
National parks
 
Living museums (zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens)
 
Children’s museums
 
Modern dance
 
Walking/bus/boat tours
 
Movie theater (independent releases)
 
None of the above

 
 
 
* Did/do you have access to music education in school? (Please select all that apply)
 
Yes, in elementary/middle school
 
Yes, in high school
 
Yes, in college
 
Never had access to music education in school

 
 
 
* How knowledgeable do you consider yourself to be when it comes to classical or choral music?
Not at all

1

2

3

4 		Extremely knowledgeable
5
 
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
* Into which ethnic group do you classify yourself? (Please select one)
 
Caucasian
 
African-American
 
Latino
 
Asian
 
Prefer not to answer
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Into which age range do you fall?
 
Under 18
 
18-24
 
25-34
 
35-44
 
45-54
 
55-64
 
65+
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
* What best describes the area in which you live?
 
Urban (densely populated areas or neighborhoods within the city)
 
Suburban (less densely populated towns or neighborhoods on the edge of or within commuting distance to the city dominated by single family homes)
 
Rural (sparsely populated countryside)
 
 
 
* What county do you live in?
 
 
 
* Are you currently a student?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
 
Some high school or less
 
Graduated from high school
 
Some college
 
Graduated from college
 
Some graduate school
 
Completed graduate school or higher
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
* What is your marital status?
 
Never married
 
Married/Partnered/Live with significant other
 
Widowed
 
Divorced
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
* Do you have children?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
* How old are your children (Please select all that apply)
 
12 months or younger
 
1-3 years old
 
4-6 years old
 
7-12 years old
 
13-18 years old
 
Over 18 years old
 
Prefer not to answer

 
 
 
* Do/did your children have access to music education in school?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Children are too young for school
 
 
 
* Into what range does your household income fall?
 
Under $30,000
 
$30,000 - $50,000
 
$50,001 - $75,000
 
$75,001 - $100,000
 
$100,001 - $150,000
 
$150,001 - $200,000
 
Over $200,000
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
Please enter your contact information if you wish to be included in the raffle for free tickets. Six (6) raffle winners will be chosen and will each receive two (2) tickets to a Philadelphia Singers concert. The winners will be able to choose from the December 19th performance of Christmas on Logan Square, the March 6th performance of Glass, Reich and Bryars, and the May 1st performance of Rachmaninoff Vespers. Your contact information will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other organization.
First Name : 
Last Name : 
Address 1 : 
Address 2 : 
City : 
State : 
Zip : 
Phone : 
Email Address : 
 
 
 
Please select the performance for which you would like to receive tickets if your name is chosen.
 
Christmas on Logan Square - Saturday, December 19, 2009
 
Glass, Reich and Bryars - Saturday, March 6, 2010
 
Rachmaninoff Vespers - Saturday, May 1, 2010
 
 
Please enter your contact information if you wish to receive your free ticket. You will receive one (1) ticket to either the Philadelphia Singers Glass, Reich, Bryars performance to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 or the Philadelphia Singers Rachmaninoff Vespers performance to be held on May 1, 2010. Your contact information will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other organization.
First Name : 
Last Name : 
Address 1 : 
Address 2 : 
City : 
State : 
Zip : 
Phone : 
Email Address : 
 
 
 
Please select the performance for which you would like to receive your ticket.
 
Glass, Reich and Bryars - Saturday, March 6, 2010
 
Rachmaninoff Vespers - Saturday, May 1, 2010
 
 
 
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