Founded in 2016, Tonality is a GRAMMY® Award–winning, Los Angeles–based choral ensemble renowned for its dedication to social justice and community activism through music. Led by Founder & Artistic Director Alexander Lloyd Blake, Tonality embodies the spirit of unity and empathy by delivering authentic stories through voice and body to incite change, understanding, and dialogue in a time when too many of our community’s stories have been muted.

Our Impact Since 2016

Fostered 206 vocalists
Ensured pay equity by increasing vocalist pay by 400%
27 Tonality-produced concerts
18 presented performances
3 tours in 15 cities across 9 states
3 Tonality albums
21 musical collaborations
1 GRAMMY® win (2023)
1 Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming (2023)
Commissioned 23 works from emerging and underrepresented composers
Served 504 students through our Scholars Program and school engagements
Partnered with 26 community organizations

Invest in Our Blueprint for Social Justice

With your support, Tonality can continue to expand our capacity, reach new audiences, and elevate the representation of BIPOC and other marginalized voices in choral music. Help us meet this moment by making a donation today! Every contribution—no matter the size—helps us reach our $10,000 goal.

Your support will go where it’s needed most, helping to propel programs like:

Tonality Concerts: Amplify diverse stories and push the boundaries of classical music through our local performances, fostering empathy and activism within our community.
Elevate New Voices: Help us commission new works by emerging and underrepresented composers. By elevating these voices, we ensure the future of classical music is vibrant and inclusive.
School Engagements: Support Tonality in bringing professional artistry and meaningful social justice discussions directly into classrooms. These interactive experiences connect artistry with dialogue and reflection, providing students with a rare opportunity to learn from accomplished vocalists committed to social impact.
Scholars Program: Expand our Scholars Program to reach more high school students in Los Angeles. This program offers in-school performances, mentorships, and apprenticeships to highlight career pathways in classical music for underserved and marginalized communities.
Southern California University & College Tours: Deepen our relationships with university music departments by supporting master classes, guest lectures, workshops, and campus performances. These tours inspire the next generation of socially conscious choral musicians.
HBCU College Tour: Be part of taking Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake’s powerful work, Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery, on tour to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Join us in creating a more empathetic and just world—one song, one story at a time.

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